By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A new app was just released with the promise it can help artists recover unclaimed, 'black box' royalties. The fintech music platform was founded by Tim Luckow, the co-founder of Stem, who says there are hundreds of millions of dollars worth of music royalties that go unpaid each year due to incomplete or incorrect data. Notes.fm uses … [Read more...] about Notes.fm App Helps Artists Recover Unclaimed Music Royalties
Licensing software
Octane5 Builds Licensing Specific CRM Into BrandComply
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensing software company Octane5 has just released a major update to BrandComply, adding an industry-specific Customer Relations Management system (CRM) named Deal. Octane5 president Mike Dunn said the idea for Deal was inspired by customers, who found solutions like Salesforce didn’t meet their specific needs. “That development … [Read more...] about Octane5 Builds Licensing Specific CRM Into BrandComply
Crowdsourcing Authenticity: Octane5 Says Future of Brand Protection Lies with Consumers
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Counterfeit goods have always been the dark underbelly of the licensing industry. From fake Disney merchandise to knockoff handbags and collectible toys, illicit products drain billions from legitimate companies while eroding consumer trust. The challenge has grown more complex in recent years as counterfeiters leverage global … [Read more...] about Crowdsourcing Authenticity: Octane5 Says Future of Brand Protection Lies with Consumers
Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
TLL Staff The music rights tech company Chordal has introduced InstantClear, a pre-cleared music licensing system designed to simplify and scale the commercial music industry’s licensing process. The system, which utilizes patent-pending technology, aims to provide a more efficient solution for securing legal, financial, and creative rights to fractionally owned songs. “With … [Read more...] about Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
Crayola Colors Their Licensing World With BrandComply
TLL Staff Crayola, the world's most famous coloring company, has signed up as the latest licensor to adopt Octane5's BrandComply licensing software. Octane5 is a global leader in the licensing software and security sector. The company produces the BrandComply Licensing Enterpirse Platform, as well as Verity Security Hang Tags & Labels, and the new Licensee Express … [Read more...] about Crayola Colors Their Licensing World With BrandComply
Octane 5: Powering the Licensing Industry for over 20 Years
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing industry is a sector rich in innovation, and, in fact, many would say that innovation is at the heart of licensing. Creating new products and services is really the entire point of the sector, and so it just makes sense that the licensing industry would be quick to adopt cutting edge software. One of the most innovative … [Read more...] about Octane 5: Powering the Licensing Industry for over 20 Years
Supercharge Your Licensing Business With AI-Powered License Selector
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The market research company BrandTrends has released a new type of licensing software, based on the analytical power of artificial intelligence. Called License Selector, the licensing-focused AI bot is accessed through a simple query interface called Millie, which allows the user to ask a question about various brands, and receive an … [Read more...] about Supercharge Your Licensing Business With AI-Powered License Selector
Revolutionizing Brand Management with JPatton and Direct Licensing Hub
TLL FEATURE In today’s ever-evolving licensing landscape, the need for a strategic approach to product and channel segmentation, along with the need for increased speed to market, can often create chaos for brands and agencies that lack the proper tools to effectively manage their licensing ecosystem. Brand and licensing managers are constantly seeking new ways to leverage … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing Brand Management with JPatton and Direct Licensing Hub
BrandTrends and Pulse Partners Put AI to Work on Market Research
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BrandTrends Group has teamed up with Pulse Partners to transform market research through the use of artificial intelligence. The companies say the strategic partnership is designed to transform the fields of market research and insights generation, promising to deliver innovative solutions and set new industry benchmarks. Under … [Read more...] about BrandTrends and Pulse Partners Put AI to Work on Market Research
Dependable Solutions: 2024’s Most Impactful Software Service Provider
TLL Staff Dependable Solutions' status as a top provider of licensing software was confirmed, as it was named Most Impactful Service Provider at the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards. The company is globally renowned for delivering top-tier software and services for licensors, licensees, and licensing agencies. This superior service accolade reinforces their steadfast … [Read more...] about Dependable Solutions: 2024’s Most Impactful Software Service Provider