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?
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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
Music Licensing: Epic Rights Developing Merch Program For New Kids On The Block
2022 North American MixTape Tour Kicks off in May with Over 50 Shows New Kids On The Block is back on tour, and has tagged Epic Rights to develop a global merchandise program. The licensing deal comes on the heels of their latest release, the high-octane anthem Bring Back The Time, and their North American Mixtape Tour. Since the band debuted in 1984, NKOTB, consisting of … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: Epic Rights Developing Merch Program For New Kids On The Block
Universal Music Centralizes Rosters for Bravado and Epic Rights
Bravado, Universal Music Group has announced the centralization of both Bravado and Epic Rights licensing rosters. Bravado acquired Epic Rights in 2019 and the new structure includes the expanded purview of Epic Rights’ SVP Global Licensing. Lisa Streff will oversee global licensing strategies across both companies. Streff will work closely with the existing Bravado and Epic … [Read more...] about Universal Music Centralizes Rosters for Bravado and Epic Rights
Wurlitzer and LMCA To Make Beautiful Music Together
Wurlitzer Partners with LMCA to Extend the Brand into New Categories The venerable music-making brand Wurlitzer has appointed global brand extension licensing agency LMCA to extend its brand into new categories in audio, music, and entertainment areas. Wurlitzer is a venerable German American brand known for its innovative musical instruments and equipment that helped “bring … [Read more...] about Wurlitzer and LMCA To Make Beautiful Music Together