The world of licensing is changing, and now so is The Licensing Letter, the industry's first licensing publication. General Manager Jim Pearmain announced the unveiling of a new website that will help support the company's changing business model, which now includes advertising and new services for the licensing industry. "Over the past year we have examined every … [Read more...] about The Licensing Letter Unveils New Website
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Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Few things go together better than travel and a good bottle of wine, which has inspired the latest Travel + Leisure licensing deal. Travel + Leisure Group says it's getting into the wine business through a licensing partnership with Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. The travel magazine announced this week the launch of travelandleisurewine.com, … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business
Cosmo Going To the Dogs … and Cats … With New Furbabies Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Leading media brand Cosmopolitan has partnered with pet supply manufacturer Ethical Products for the launch of a licensed Cosmo Furbabies product line. “It’s not an overstatement to say that Cosmo readers are obsessed with their pets,” explains Angela Kim, Senior Director of Hearst Global Licensing. “Given their tendency to splurge on their … [Read more...] about Cosmo Going To the Dogs … and Cats … With New Furbabies Line
Who’s News: Melanie Summers To Lead Buzzfeed’s Consumer Product Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BuzzFeed has appointed licensing veteran Melanie Summers as SVP of Consumer Products for the company's new unified business organization. Formed in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is a digital media company known for providing brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people. The company's unified licensing business extends … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Melanie Summers To Lead Buzzfeed’s Consumer Product Licensing
Content Licensing: Facebook Agrees to Pay News Media For Content in France
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The news media has notched another key victory in its global battle for licensing payments from tech companies, as Facebook has agreed to pay fees for news items that are placed on its social media platform. The latest battle was fought in France, where the country hailed a victory in its fight for payments from tech companies for news content … [Read more...] about Content Licensing: Facebook Agrees to Pay News Media For Content in France
New York Magazine Partners With Fine Art America On Cover Art
Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Great magazines like The Atlantic, National Geographic, and New York Magazine aren't just about words—they're also the result of work by some of the world's best artists, photographers, and graphic designers. As a result, many magazine covers end up framed and hanging on the wall as an artwork, as in the photo above, by fans of that … [Read more...] about New York Magazine Partners With Fine Art America On Cover Art
Getting Buzzed With Buzzfeed Weed
The media company BuzzFeed is releasing its first-ever cannabis product in a licensing deal with California pot grower and retailer NUG. NUG, Inc. is a licensed and vertically integrated California cannabis company and brand. Founded in 2014, NUG controls all aspects of the cannabis product life cycle, taking part in every aspect of the business, including cultivation, … [Read more...] about Getting Buzzed With Buzzfeed Weed
Cosmo Partners on New Tanning Line
DEVOTED CREATIONS AND COSMOPOLITAN PARTNER TO LAUNCH A NEW SUN CARE AND SELF-TAN COLLECTION ACROSS EUROPE AND THE US: COSMOSUN BY COSMOPOLITAN The popular magazine and media brand Cosmopolitan has partnered with 25-year sun care industry veteran Devoted Creations to launch CosmoSun by Cosmopolitan, a luxury sun care and self-tan line. “Cosmopolitan’s audience has always had a … [Read more...] about Cosmo Partners on New Tanning Line
Rolling Stone Launches UK Mag Through Licensing
The legendary music and pop culture magazine Rolling Stone will now distribute a UK version, thanks to an exclusive licensing agreement. Penske Media Corporation owns the rights to Rolling Stone, and has entered into a deal with Stream Publishing, a UK company that publishes the popular LGBTQ magazine Attitude. “The arrival of Rolling Stone in the UK is not only a hugely … [Read more...] about Rolling Stone Launches UK Mag Through Licensing
Reporters Without Borders And Minecraft Win Super REGGIE Award
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A brilliant campaign for press freedom, forged by Reporters Without Borders - Germany and the popular video game Minecraft, has won the top prize at the 2021 ANA REGGIE Awards competition. The Super REGGIE went to Reporters Without Borders for a clever collaboration that saw the organization work with Minecraft to bypass press censorship in … [Read more...] about Reporters Without Borders And Minecraft Win Super REGGIE Award