By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West has abruptly ended his relationship with Gap Inc., accusing the company of failing to meet its obligations. West’s lawyers sent a letter to… . . . read more
Spotify, Apple and Other Streamers Sign Landmark Music Royalty Agreement
September 1, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Musicians and music streamers have come to what some call an historic new agreement on higher royalty rates. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), the Nashville Songwriters Association… . . . read more
We Want to Hear From You For TLL’s Annual Licensing Royalty Survey
August 18, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Licensing Letter’s annual survey on licensing royalties is now available, and we want to hear from you! Since 1978, The Licensing Letter has been providing the inside… . . . read more
TLL Special Report: War, Pandemic and Famine Threaten Licensing Recovery
July 15, 2022
A Special Report For TLL Prime Subscribers This is an excerpt from TLL’s annual Licensing Sales Report, which draws from our industry survey and a variety of other data sources to create the most complete picture of sales… . . . read more
Who’s News: Licensing Vet Bill Patterson Joins Octane 5
June 28, 2022
Licensing software leader Octane 5 has announced experienced licensing executive Bill Patterson has joined its team. Octane5 is the company behind the BrandComply Licensing Enterprise Platform and VERITYTM Product Authentication products. Co-founder and co-president Mike Dunn… . . . read more
Take Our Survey on Future of Licensing
May 8, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It’s time again for The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Survey! Once again, we issue this survey during a period of unprecedented change and challenge for the licensing industry…. . . . read more
Brainbase Launches New IP Solution
May 13, 2021
Forget NFTs; when you’re trying to protect your IP, you need serious software designed for the job. Brainbase says that’s exactly what it has launched this week, announcing the release of two new products that… . . . read more
Chefclub and Moose Toys Adopt Brainbase Licensing Platform
April 15, 2021
The LA-based tech firm Brainbase has attracted two more major clients for its proprietary IP Management software as its rapid growth in the industry accelerates. Chefclub and Moose Toys have signed on to use the… . . . read more
Rebel Music Streamer Audiomack Clinches Deals With Universal, Sony
February 12, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Audiomack, a music streaming service with a difference, has concluded key licensing agreements with Universal Music and Sony Music. The deal follows on its first agreement with one… . . . read more
Special Report: The Evolution of Music Licensing
January 11, 2021
By Gary Symons, TLL Editor in Chief The Bob Dylan music deal with Universal Music has shown that for musicians and music companies, the times truly are a’changin’. But, in truth, that change was coming… . . . read more