By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe financial technology company TrueNorth has appointed experienced banking executive Brandy Young to its advisory board. TrueNorth specializes in developing and implementing digital solutions for companies in the financial services industry. The company currently operates multiple development centers and strategic offices around the world. "It … [Read more...] about Who’s News: TrueNorth Welcomes Brandy Young to Advisory Board
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Lightning Report Examines Hottest Trends From Licensing Expo 2023
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're following up on your work at this year's Licensing Expo, then the newly released Lightning Report could be a valuable tool Brand Central Insights and The Licensing Letter have just released the latest edition of the Lightning Report, focusing on the best opportunities coming out of the show. "One thing is clear from Expo … [Read more...] about Lightning Report Examines Hottest Trends From Licensing Expo 2023
Who’s News: Invisible Universe Appoints Jonathan Schneider As Studio President
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterInvisible Universe has appointed experienced industry executive, Jonathan Schneider, as its new studio president. Invisible Universe is an internet-first animation studio that specializes in developing and distributing animated character IPs. The studio initially debuts animated IPs on social media and web3 platforms before expanding the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Invisible Universe Appoints Jonathan Schneider As Studio President
Blue Ant Media and Marblemedia Merge Production Studios and Global Rights Businesses
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBlue Ant Media has officially closed its acquisition of marblemedia and its international sales operation Distribution360. Blue Ant Media is a privately-held, international media company that owns and operates several branded streaming channels and produces and distributes content across multiple genre categories.The acquisition of marblemedia is … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media and Marblemedia Merge Production Studios and Global Rights Businesses
Analysis: Canada Needs America’s Help to Save Journalism
The Task of Corralling Tech Giants Now Falls To The US Senate By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Canadian news media have filed an antitrust complaint against social media giant Meta over its plan to ban news stories. News organizations on Tuesday asked Canada's antitrust regulator to investigate Meta Platforms' decision, accusing its subsidiaries Facebook and … [Read more...] about Analysis: Canada Needs America’s Help to Save Journalism
Pot Company Tilray Acquires Craft Beer Companies From Anheuser-Busch
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The cannabis company Tilray Brands has agreed to buy out eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch, owner of Budweiser. The move is part of an on-again, off-again relationship between the beer company and the pot company, as parent company AB-InBev was formerly an investor and partner with Tilray. AB-InBev is the world's … [Read more...] about Pot Company Tilray Acquires Craft Beer Companies From Anheuser-Busch
UPDATE: LEGO Issues Statement In “Leggo My LEGO” Dispute With Punk Rockers
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy giant LEGO says it will not allow commercial use of its iconic mini-figures for animated videos that are commercial in nature. The statement comes in the recent 'Leggo My LEGO' dispute, in which LEGO sent a cease and desist letter to the band LS Dunes, demanding they take down a recent music video. The reason? The band, whose members … [Read more...] about UPDATE: LEGO Issues Statement In “Leggo My LEGO” Dispute With Punk Rockers
Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America filed a suit Thursday against Fanatics, accusing the larger company of trying to create a trading card monopoly. Panini, which is a longstanding company in the trading card business, has accused Fanatics of using anti-competitive business practices in an attempt to dominate the market. Those practices include setting up … [Read more...] about Sports Card Company Panini Sues Rival Fanatics Over Antitrust Allegations
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Appoints Four New Agents
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWasserman Music has hired Andrew Buck, Shanae Dennis, Andrew Morgan and Ryan Sorok to its global team of agents and career strategists.The new hires are intended to expand the company’s footprint in the pop, rock, indie, Latin, and dance/electronic genres. “We’re thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of respected agents and industry movers … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Appoints Four New Agents
Hasbro Sells eOne Division to Lionsgate for $500 Million
Hasbro Also Reports "Solid Second Quarter" By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy giant Hasbro has agreed to sell its eOne film and TV division to Canadian film studio Lionsgate for $500 million. The deal includes $375 million in cash, subject to certain price adjustments, as well as Lionsgate assuming all of eOne's production financing loans. The transaction has … [Read more...] about Hasbro Sells eOne Division to Lionsgate for $500 Million