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
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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
Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry: Pop Singer Wins Trademark Fight Over Fashion Designer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The singer Katy Perry has won an appeal allowing her to use her own name in Australia, following a nine-year legal battle against loungewear designer Katie Perry. The similarity of the two names was at the heart of the acrimonious battle, which left the I Kissed a Girl singer triumphant, and the designer devastated. On Friday, November 22, … [Read more...] about Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry: Pop Singer Wins Trademark Fight Over Fashion Designer
Surf Brand Hurley Partners With Drumming Legend Travis Barker
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Drum roll please! The surfing and pop culture brand Hurley has just announced a partnership with the legendary drummer and music producer Travis Barker. Hurley and Barker will be releasing a licensed fashion collection in 2025, and Barker will also be representing Hurley as its brand ambassador. The partnership is a natural … [Read more...] about Surf Brand Hurley Partners With Drumming Legend Travis Barker
Soundboard Provides Millions of Pre-Cleared Music Tracks for Video Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone who has developed a video game knows it's a serious pain in the you-know-what to license music from famous artists. But a company called STYNGR has come up with a solution. STYNGR has just launched 'Soundboard, which it describes as a "scalable music product allowing players to personalize their in-game experiences with … [Read more...] about Soundboard Provides Millions of Pre-Cleared Music Tracks for Video Games
Global Merchandising Secures Collabs for Mötley Crüe’s Höllywood Takeöver
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Global Merchandising Services and Mötley Crüe have announced an extensive range of collaborations to promote the rock band's Höllywood Takeöver concert series. The Höllywood Takeöver concert series is a three-night string of exclusive sold out club shows taking place this month on October 7, 9 and 11 at The Roxy, Troubadour and Whisky a Go Go … [Read more...] about Global Merchandising Secures Collabs for Mötley Crüe’s Höllywood Takeöver
IHOP is Working For The Weekend With Rock Band ‘Loverboy’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The restaurant chain IHOP is partnering up with rock band Loverboy to launch its new value meals with a remix of the hit song 'Working for the Weekend'. The song will become part of the marketing promotion in which IHOP is "bringing the weekend to the weekday" by inviting guests to enjoy its new House Faves menu, Monday through … [Read more...] about IHOP is Working For The Weekend With Rock Band ‘Loverboy’