By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Selfridges has partnered with Black Sabbath and Bravado for a licensed fan experience inspired by the band's final UK show. Designed to celebrate Black Sabbath's upcoming Birmingham show, Back To The Beginning, the immersive fan experience will offer merchandise, live mural artwork, themed decorations, photo opportunities and more. Open … [Read more...] about Selfridges Celebrates Black Sabbath with In-Store Experience
Music Licensing
Jeni’s Ice Creams Launches Tasty Partnership with Goose
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams' has teamed up with the Goose rock band for a licensed flavor called Goose Tracks. The limited-edition ice cream features a blend of red raspberries and blackberries, with layers of bittersweet chocolate flakes. Designed to promote Goose's latest album, Everything Must Go, the licensed ice cream pint features … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Ice Creams Launches Tasty Partnership with Goose
Katseye Music Group Comes to Toca Boca World
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master's Toca Boca studio has partnered with the Katseye music group to bring them into the Toca Boca World digital game. Launched June 10, the partnership has introduced licensed guest characters that reflect the Katseye members as characters within Toca Boca World. "Our fans have been a part of our journey since our creation and now … [Read more...] about Katseye Music Group Comes to Toca Boca World
Taylor Swift Reclaims Ownership of Her First Six Albums
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Taylor Swift has officially regained ownership of the master recordings of her first six albums, marking the end of a lengthy dispute over the rights to her early music. Swift announced the acquisition on her official website, calling it a long-awaited resolution. “All of the music I've ever made now belongs to me,” she wrote, describing … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift Reclaims Ownership of Her First Six Albums
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Hires Two New Executives
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wasserman Music has added two executive hires to its hip-hop and R&B division to expand its global festivals and artist representation teams. The two appointments to the division include Jazmyn Griffin as the new director of the company's global festivals team and Tessie Lammle as director and agent for hip-hop and R&B artist … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Hires Two New Executives
Global Merchandising Services Expands Ozzy Osbourne Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Global Merchandising Services has signed a roster of new licensing partners for Ozzy Osbourne ahead of the rockstar's farewell concert. The expanded licensing program will support the lead-up to the upcoming all-day music show, Back to the Beginning, which will take place on July 5 in Birmingham, UK. Osbourne's farewell concert will … [Read more...] about Global Merchandising Services Expands Ozzy Osbourne Licensing Program
Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
TLL Staff The music rights tech company Chordal has introduced InstantClear, a pre-cleared music licensing system designed to simplify and scale the commercial music industry’s licensing process. The system, which utilizes patent-pending technology, aims to provide a more efficient solution for securing legal, financial, and creative rights to fractionally owned songs. “With … [Read more...] about Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Adds Five New Executives to Its Global Roster
TLL Staff The global music agency Wasserman Music hired five key executives this month to further expand its client service offerings worldwide. Vince Amoroso joins Wasserman Music as SVP, Artist Services, Sharmaine Akhigbe joins as VP, Brand Partnerships, Karina Gonzalez joins as VP, Festivals, Georgia McGurk joins as VP, Event Strategy & Hospitality, and Yasi Agahnia … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Adds Five New Executives to Its Global Roster
Spencer’s Launches Sleep Token Merch for ‘Teeth of God’ Tour
TLL Staff Global Merchandising Services and Spencer's have released a limited-edition collection inspired by Sleep Token’s 2024 Teeth of God Tour. Starting January 2, 2025, fans can purchase exclusive apparel at select Spencer’s locations. Sleep Token, known for their atmospheric sound and enigmatic presence, blends alternative, metal, and ambient music to create … [Read more...] about Spencer’s Launches Sleep Token Merch for ‘Teeth of God’ Tour
Members Only: TLL’s Top 8 Licensing Trends for 2025
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing industry is undergoing a period of extremely rapid change, thanks largely to a variety of economic and political factors, but even more to the rapid development of new technologies that have opened up new opportunities for the brand licensing sector. That’s not surprising. Rapid advances in technology always create new … [Read more...] about Members Only: TLL’s Top 8 Licensing Trends for 2025