Paramount Global Promotes Pamela Kaufman to CEO of Global CP & Experiences Penguin Ventures Appoints Zoe Smith as Senior Category Manager, UK Softlines Veteran licensing exec Pamela Kaufman has been promoted to take on the role of president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences, effective immediately. The newly created position reports … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Positions at Paramount Global and Penguin Ventures
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Feature Report: Is There a Future for NFTs After Market Meltdown?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you want to know how investors feel about NFTs right now, just follow the sound of the screaming. That should lead you to the hilariously apt Bear Market Screaming Therapy Group on Twitter and the communication app Telegram, where holders of Goblintown Ethereum NFTs (as= in the photo above) have gathered to post groans, howls, sobbing, … [Read more...] about Feature Report: Is There a Future for NFTs After Market Meltdown?
Licensing Law: Gibson Wins Landmark Trademark Ruling For Iconic Guitar Designs
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Legendary guitar-maker Gibson has won a huge victory in a trademark case, aptly decided by a jury in Nashville, aka Music City. As a result, the court has ordered an injunction permanently prohibiting Armadillo (aka Dean Guitars) from using Gibson's classic designs and marks, including the ES, SG, the Flying V, Explorer Trademarks, and … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Gibson Wins Landmark Trademark Ruling For Iconic Guitar Designs
Trade Shows: MGM to Unveil New Licensing Initiatives at BLE
Metro Goldwyn Mayer says it will have a grand reveal of new licensing opportunities when it displays at Brand Licensing Europe in September. As well, MGM says it will be serving up some special sneak peaks for some new and evergreen properties, like Pink Panther, Vikings: Valhalla, Killer Klowns, and Wednesday. MGM is, of course, one of the preeminent studios from the glory … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: MGM to Unveil New Licensing Initiatives at BLE
Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Head of CP for Europe
Luca Bonecchi, formerly an executive with Entertainment One, has been appointed as the new Head of Consumer Product for the animation studio ZAG. In his new role, Bonecchi will be in charge of all CP sales and licensing for all of Europe, with the exception of Germany and France. The announcement was made by Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products, to … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Head of CP for Europe
Trade Shows: Dr. Seuss Unveils Available Licenses for Brand Licensing Europe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensees will find Brand Licensing Europe a good opportunity to approach Dr. Seuss for new licenses, as the brand plans a major CP expansion. Dr. Seuss Enterprises is already one of the world's top licensors and has been a leading children's entertainment company since 1993. The company has turned Dr. Seuss' whimsical drawings and clever … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Dr. Seuss Unveils Available Licenses for Brand Licensing Europe
Grim News For Licensing: EIU Predicts $1 Trillion Drop in Global GDP
EIU predicts greater drop in global GDP Consumer confidence plummets IMF predicts gas embargo by Russia could further impact EU economy Licensed consumer sales predicted to drop in late 2022 and throughout 2023 By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief More gloomy news for the licensing industry as the Economist Intelligence Unit predicts the War in Ukraine will shave $1 trillion … [Read more...] about Grim News For Licensing: EIU Predicts $1 Trillion Drop in Global GDP
Who’s News: Game Licensing Firm Arcade1Up Levels Up Management Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Game licensing company Arcade1Up has announced three additions to the company’s senior leadership team. The new hires include Tom Lyons as Chief Marketing Officer, Adriana Vila Soto as SVP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, and Chris Cardenas as Vice President of Sales. “Arcade1Up is at a pivotal growth stage with exciting and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Game Licensing Firm Arcade1Up Levels Up Management Team
TLL Special Report: War, Pandemic and Famine Threaten Licensing Recovery
A Special Report For TLL Prime Subscribers This is an excerpt from TLL's annual Licensing Sales Report, which draws from our industry survey and a variety of other data sources to create the most complete picture of sales performance in the licensing industry. The full 2022 Licensing Sales Report is due for release next week, but the Summary Report can be accessed by TLL … [Read more...] about TLL Special Report: War, Pandemic and Famine Threaten Licensing Recovery
Who’s News: Gabrielle Howard to Head Creative Development at Fred Rogers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions has named Gabrielle Howard to the newly created position of Creative Development Manager. In her new role, Howard will manage the company’s growing portfolio of IP in development. She will report to Ellen Doherty, the Chief Creative Officer at Fred Rogers Productions. In addition to managing the company’s production … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Gabrielle Howard to Head Creative Development at Fred Rogers