By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rock The Bells has partnered with the Estate of Ol' Dirty Bastard for a limited-edition, co-branded apparel collection. The collaboration was negotiated by ODB’s licensing agent, FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management. “I am so excited to start 2023 with a special partnership with Rock the Bells and ODB," said Estate of ODB … [Read more...] about Rock The Bells Partners With ODB for Rap-Inspired Apparel
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FRED & FARID Agency Collabs on Absolute Clarity Music Video
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Chinese music group Absolute Purity and the advertising company FRED & FARID Shanghai have released a new video for the bands' single, Crime Fiction. FRED & FARID Shanghai is the Chinese division of the international advertising and brand management agency FRED & FARID. Crime Fiction is the second music video created by … [Read more...] about FRED & FARID Agency Collabs on Absolute Clarity Music Video
Epic Rights Appointed Agency for Musical Legend Luther Vandross
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The estate of Luther Vandross has appointed Epic Rights as its exclusive licensing and merchandise management agency. Luther Vandross was an American singer, songwriter and record producer who got his start in 1981, when he released his debut solo album, Never Too Much. Throughout his 30-year career, he sold over 40 million albums … [Read more...] about Epic Rights Appointed Agency for Musical Legend Luther Vandross
Music Licensing: Is Justin Bieber’s Catalog Worth More Than $200 Million?
Data From Spotify Says Yes By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Photo of Justin Bieber by Budiey) Justin Bieber has agreed to sell his entire music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for more than $200 million. Hipgnosis announced the deal via press release, saying it has acquired “Justin Bieber’s 100% interest in his Publishing Copyrights (including the Writer’s Share … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: Is Justin Bieber’s Catalog Worth More Than $200 Million?
KIDZ BOP and Miko Together For Holiday Music Video
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter The AI robot Miko 3 has been included in a KIDZ BOP music video featuring a cover of Kelly Clarkson's song, Underneath the Tree. Founded in 2015, Miko is a consumer robotics company that employs educators, engineers, psychologists and content developers to build AI robotic technology for children and parents. The company’s Miko 3 robot … [Read more...] about KIDZ BOP and Miko Together For Holiday Music Video
Luther Vandross Estate Signs New Agency For Global Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The estate of Luther Vandross has signed Epic Rights as its global merchandise management agency for a new retail and e-commerce program. Epic Rights offers a broad range of services such as retail licensing, tour merchandising, D2C e-commerce, VIP/fan experiences, and merch bundles. Epic Rights is part of Universal Music Group’s … [Read more...] about Luther Vandross Estate Signs New Agency For Global Licensing
Music Licensing: The Webster To Host Licensed Elton John Pop-Up Installation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Elton John and Bravado have announced an LA-based experiential licensing takeover headlined with a pop-up installation at the multi-brand retailer, The Webster. The licensing experience was managed on behalf of Elton John by Bravado, Universal Music Group's merchandise and brand management company. The installation details at the … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: The Webster To Host Licensed Elton John Pop-Up Installation
The Beautiful Game Gets A Beautiful Playlist From EA Sports
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electronic Arts has released the Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack in collaboration with the music streaming platform Spotify. The Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack consists of 100 songs from EA SPORTS FIFA video game soundtracks released over the last 25 years. Forty of the songs on the official playlist will be featured in the FIFA 23 video game, … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Game Gets A Beautiful Playlist From EA Sports
Pinterest Pens Partnership To Bring Music To Its Video Service
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The social media site Pinterest has inked a critical licensing deal for music from Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell, Merlin and BMG. With short video content all the rage on social media channels, this agreement will allow Pinterest users to combine songs from top artists with their short videos. “Music plays a vital role in elevating … [Read more...] about Pinterest Pens Partnership To Bring Music To Its Video Service
Music Licensing: Bravado Regains Merch Rights For The Beatles
After a Hard Day's Night of talks, Universal Music Group's Bravado division has reacquired merchandise rights for The Beatles. The deal sees the legendary band's merchandise rights coming back to UMG, which is also the longstanding home for its music catalog. Apple Corps Ltd. and brand management company, Bravado, announced today that they have once again partnered to develop … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: Bravado Regains Merch Rights For The Beatles