By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global Merchandising Services just made a key appointment, hiring music licensing veteran Lisa Streff as SVP of Licensing and Brand Development for North America. Streff is considered a rockstar in the music licensing industry, having worked with many of the world's top acts. Streff was previously the SVP of Global Licensing and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Rockstar Licensing Exec Lisa Streff Joins Global Merchandising
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Epic Rights Appointed Agency for Musical Legend Luther Vandross
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The estate of Luther Vandross has appointed Epic Rights as its exclusive licensing and merchandise management agency. Luther Vandross was an American singer, songwriter and record producer who got his start in 1981, when he released his debut solo album, Never Too Much. Throughout his 30-year career, he sold over 40 million albums … [Read more...] about Epic Rights Appointed Agency for Musical Legend Luther Vandross
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: 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
Celebrity Licensing: Epic Rights Developing Licensing Program For Cyndi Lauper
Apparently girls don't just wanna have fun; they also wanna have a solid licensing program. Epic Rights has announced it is now representing Cyndi Lauper, the Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning musical star behind hit songs such as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” and “True Colors.” Epic Rights says it will be developing a robust licensing program across … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Epic Rights Developing Licensing Program For Cyndi Lauper
Rock Stars, Music Industry Mourn the Passing of Dell Furano
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Musicians and workers throughout the music industry reacted this week to news licensing legend and pioneer Dell Furano passed away at age 71. Furano was the CEO of Epic Rights, and an inductee into Licensing International's Licensing Hall of Fame. He died Sept. 4 after a lengthy battle with cancer, leaving friends throughout the industry … [Read more...] about Rock Stars, Music Industry Mourn the Passing of Dell Furano
KISS Is Rocking New Licensing Deals For World Tour
Legendary rock band KISS is heading back on the road on the End of the Road World Tour, and has launched a licensing blitz along with their exclusive agent Epic Rights. The licensing agency says it has signed several new licensing agreement over the last year across multiple product categories for key territories worldwide, with many new and unique products for retail. The new … [Read more...] about KISS Is Rocking New Licensing Deals For World Tour
M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Viacom strikes a deal to acquire free streaming TV service Pluto TV for $340 million in cash. President & CEO Bob Bakish identified the "significant white space in the ad-supported streaming market" as a growth opportunity for the company. Pluto TV streams over 100 channels and has more than 12 million monthly active … [Read more...] about M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
Pop-ups, Social Causes & Documentaries
Epic Rights launches a nostalgic and immersive *NSYNC-centric pop-up experience in Los Angeles to celebrate the 20 year history of the group as well as its new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to official merchandise, the location also boasts photo activations and a display of props, wardrobe, and photography. The capsule collection's line of apparel and … [Read more...] about Pop-ups, Social Causes & Documentaries
Guess Who’s Back
By: Karina Masolova, karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Nostalgia remains strong for retro brands—and it's not just '50s and '60s-inspired designs, icons, and goods. The '90s counts, too. We review the top retro announcements this week. Epic Rights signs *NSYNC, one the bestselling bands of all-time with over 70 million records sold, in time for the 20th anniversary of the pop … [Read more...] about Guess Who’s Back