By Glenn S. Demby, Esq. Almost all of this year's TLL Annual Licensing Business Survey respondents used two "M" words, often in the same sentence, when talking about key long-term trends in licensing and retail. And while they said it in different ways, they all made basically the same points: Millennials are the socio-economic group currently wielding the most influence … [Read more...] about How Do Millennials Use Their Mobile Devices to Shop?
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VR, Cafes, Inflatables and More Branding Efforts
Experiential licensing, including theme parks, touring exhibitions and other location-based attractions can provide both revenue and ongoing exposure to build or maintain relationships with fans. Here are some of the latest deals: Pulse Evolution will leverage its partnerships with Authentic Brands Group and three late celebrity estates—Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and … [Read more...] about VR, Cafes, Inflatables and More Branding Efforts
Who’s News
Beanstalk launches its Icon Representation service for the representation of personality rights of legendary icons to be led by Martin Cribbs, who joins as VP Brand Management. Rosalind Nowicki steps down as EVP Global Sales & Retail at 20th Century Fox to lead Iconix's entertainment division and Peanuts Worldwide. Zodiak Kids promotes Gwen Hughes to COO Zodiak Kids … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Deal Sheet — 6/8/2016
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Aviva Stanoff Jaipur RugsHome decor, rugs Aviva Stanoff … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 6/8/2016
Entertainment/Character Leads Worldwide Growth of Licensed Sales in 2015
The following is an excerpt from TLL’s feature story on worldwide licensing. See the complete run-down here, including retail sales breakdowns by territory, product category and property type. Sales of goods based on entertainment properties grew 6.3% in 2015, by far the highest of any property type, according to The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. By … [Read more...] about Entertainment/Character Leads Worldwide Growth of Licensed Sales in 2015
Global Sales of Licensed Goods Reach $163.1 Billion in 2015; Highest Growth in Nearly a Decade
Update: 08/15/2016 Note: The figures for worldwide retail sales by property type and product cateogry have been restated for 2015 and 2014. While total retail sales have not changed, the breakdowns for the art and other property types as well as the food/beverage and other product categories has changed. Statistically, 2015 was a banner year for licensing with worldwide retail … [Read more...] about Global Sales of Licensed Goods Reach $163.1 Billion in 2015; Highest Growth in Nearly a Decade
Mergers & Acquisitions
Beanstalk will now represent the personality rights of legendary icons. The service, formally called Icon Representation, will be led by Martin Cribbs, who has joined the agency as VP Brand Management. Orchard Street Ventures is a new agency specializing in lifestyle licensing. OSV currently represents Lionsgate, Time Inc. (Food & Wine and Southern Living magazines), and … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Sheet — 6/1/2016
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Barry Rosenthal Galison/MudpuppyJournals, puzzles Moxie & … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 6/1/2016
E-commerce Sales Top $11 Billion in 2015; Led by Trademarks and Entertainment
By Karina MasolovaOver $11 billion in licensed merchandise was sold through e-commerce retail channels in the U.S. and Canada in 2015, according to The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. Factoring out automobiles and fuel, the U.S. Commerce Department estimates that 10.5% of all U.S. retail sales in 2015 were made online. In contrast, TLL estimates that … [Read more...] about E-commerce Sales Top $11 Billion in 2015; Led by Trademarks and Entertainment
Earnings Scorecard: Winners & Losers of the First Quarter
By Glenn S. Demby, Esq. This month, the nation's largest retailers posted their earnings for the first quarter of 2016. And the numbers confirm what we already know: These are tough times for the retail industry. But just how tough are they? While the monster losses by Macy's, Target, Kohl's, Nordstrom and others stole the headlines, they belie the strong performance … [Read more...] about Earnings Scorecard: Winners & Losers of the First Quarter