The Licensing Letter

Ukraine War

Warner Music Investigating Subsidiary’s Actions in Russia

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music is investigating allegations that one of its subsidiaries continued to operate in Russia after the company suspended its operations. Those allegations were made in an exclusive investigative report by The Guardian newspaper. According to the report, at least one executive at the Warner subsidiary ADA Russia "... continued to try … [Read more...] about Warner Music Investigating Subsidiary’s Actions in Russia

BG&VR Debuts “Putin-Free” Campaign To Help Ukrainian Refugees

Three licensing veterans have created a new "Putin-Free" campaign to raise funds and help feed desperate refugees in Ukraine. The founders of Brown, Gordon & Van Raalte have already signed their first deal with The Wildflower Group. TWG is now producing print-on-demand products for purchase on www.putinfree.world and PUTIN-FREE™ X POPWILD (shoppopwild.com). Founded in 2020, … [Read more...] about BG&VR Debuts “Putin-Free” Campaign To Help Ukrainian Refugees

BG&VR Debuts “Putin-Free” Campaign To Help Ukrainian Refugees

Three licensing veterans have created a new "Putin-Free" campaign to raise funds and help feed desperate refugees in Ukraine. The founders of Brown, Gordon & Van Raalte have already signed their first deal with The Wildflower Group. TWG is now producing print-on-demand products for purchase on www.putinfree.world and PUTIN-FREE™ X POPWILD (shoppopwild.com). Founded in 2020, … [Read more...] about BG&VR Debuts “Putin-Free” Campaign To Help Ukrainian Refugees

Analysis: Is Licensing Industry Prepared For a Cold War With China?

US Sanctions Loom As China Continues Alliance With Russia During War in Ukraine By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Much has been written about the impact of the Ukraine War on the global economy, but little on the potential impact on the licensing and consumer products industry in the event that China is sanctioned by Western nations.  However, that is a very real … [Read more...] about Analysis: Is Licensing Industry Prepared For a Cold War With China?