By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As 2022 draws to a close, we at TLL have been struck by the amazing talent for innovation and rapid change we've seen in the licensing industry. Certainly 2022 has been a tough year by any standard. Between the ongoing hangover of the COVID-19 pandemic, the War in Ukraine, ongoing logistical logjams, runaway inflation, and … [Read more...] about Feature: TLL’s Top Licensing Trends of 2022
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NTWRK Teams Up With King Saladeen For Intel-Inspired NFTs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The livestream shopping platform NTWRK is collaborating with the tech company Intel and the visual artist King Saladeen for a series of NFTs. The Intel x King Saladeen NFT series includes two NFTs which were made using an Intel Evo Laptop. Intel Evo Laptops feature a thin and light design with a high-performance operating system and a … [Read more...] about NTWRK Teams Up With King Saladeen For Intel-Inspired NFTs
Special Report: Do Low User Numbers Mean the Metaverse is a Flop?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief According to headlines in some top news and tech sites, October was a rough month for the metaverse. In fact, if the dire projections from multiple media outlets were to play out as advertised, it’s fair to say the metaverse is a complete flop, and licensing companies should cut ties as fast as possible. A story in the Wall Street … [Read more...] about Special Report: Do Low User Numbers Mean the Metaverse is a Flop?
McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The company that launched the Spawn franchise is now spawning a collection of new 'phygital' products. McFarlane Toys, the toy company founded by comic book creator Todd McFarlane, will be releasing its first-ever digital collection featuring classic McFarlane Toys' characters including Spawn, The Redeemer, and The Clown, with the first … [Read more...] about McFarlane Toys Spawns New ‘Phygital’ Collectibles For Fans
Brand Central Signs New Deals for Bored of Directors NFT Collective
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brand Central and its network of global sub-agents have secured new licensing partners for the Bored of Directors NFT collective. Brand Central LLC is the exclusive global licensing and brand management agency for the Bored of Directors NFT collective. The agency is known for helping its clients enhance brand value through strategic … [Read more...] about Brand Central Signs New Deals for Bored of Directors NFT Collective
Move Over Bored Apes: IMG Signs With Okay Bears
Following its record-breaking launch, NFT project Okay Bears is now set to venture into the retail world after appointing IMG as its exclusive global licensing representative. IMG will work with Okay Bears to facilitate meaningful collaborations across all categories that reflect the brand’s values and provide Okay Bears’ active global community with new products and … [Read more...] about Move Over Bored Apes: IMG Signs With Okay Bears
Who’s News: Paramount Brings on Creative Advisor for Web3 Programs
Paramount Consumer Products has engaged world-renowned photographer, entrepreneur, and social activist Misan Harriman as creative advisor for its Web3 business. As an advisor, Harriman's role is to bring his expertise as an artist and a pioneer in the creation and collection of NFTs to consult on Paramount’s established partnerships in the Web3 space, with plans to curate his … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Paramount Brings on Creative Advisor for Web3 Programs
Metaverse Licensing: Tiffany & Co. Unveils Innovative NFT Program
Tiffany & Co. is selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that let CryptoPunk holders turn their NFT into a custom pendant. The 250 tokens are part of a limited edition campaign, the company announced on Sunday. The campaign was inspired by the company's vice president Alexandre Arnault, who owns CryptoPunk #3167. Arnault turned his NFT into a pendant which he teased on social … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Tiffany & Co. Unveils Innovative NFT Program
NFT Backlash Continues As Mojang Bans the Tech from Minecraft
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Minecraft, one of the world's most popular games and metaverse platforms, has banned the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The move is part of a much wider backlash against NFTs in the gaming community, but the ban from Minecraft is particularly damaging given the platform's importance in the development of the metaverse. The policy was … [Read more...] about NFT Backlash Continues As Mojang Bans the Tech from Minecraft
Character Licensing: Popeye Launches Eye-Poppin’ NFT Collectibles
"I yam what I yam, and what I yam is an NFT!" said comic strip icon Popeye the Sailorman this week. King Features Syndicate announced it is launching a line of unique Popeye NFTs with TOTEM, a platform for digital fans and collectors. The deal for Popeye's first ever digital collection was negotiated by MJA Licensing, King Features’ agent out of France. "Launching TOTEM … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Popeye Launches Eye-Poppin’ NFT Collectibles