By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone who has developed a video game knows it's a serious pain in the you-know-what to license music from famous artists. But a company called STYNGR has come up with a solution. STYNGR has just launched 'Soundboard, which it describes as a "scalable music product allowing players to personalize their in-game experiences with … [Read more...] about Soundboard Provides Millions of Pre-Cleared Music Tracks for Video Games
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Warner Music Releases Licensed Soundtrack Album From Alma’s Way
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division have launched a licensed soundtrack album for the animated children's series, Alma's Way. “I'm thrilled to continue our partnership with Fred Rogers Productions with the release of these great songs from It's Alma's Way! through Arts Music,” said Warner Music Group … [Read more...] about Warner Music Releases Licensed Soundtrack Album From Alma’s Way
Analysis: What’s Driving the Big Deal Between TikTok and Warner Music?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group has announced what it calls a "first-of-its-kind" partnership, expanding its relationship with TikTok. Warner Music says the deal will result in TikTok getting access to a multi-year, multi-product license for the entire repetoire of music from Warner Recorded Music and Warner Chappell Music. Warner says the deal will … [Read more...] about Analysis: What’s Driving the Big Deal Between TikTok and Warner Music?
Pinterest Pens Partnership To Bring Music To Its Video Service
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The social media site Pinterest has inked a critical licensing deal for music from Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell, Merlin and BMG. With short video content all the rage on social media channels, this agreement will allow Pinterest users to combine songs from top artists with their short videos. “Music plays a vital role in elevating … [Read more...] about Pinterest Pens Partnership To Bring Music To Its Video Service
Who’s News: Warner Music Group Appointing New CEO in 2023
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in ChiefYouTube exec Robert Kyncl will be appointed to the post of CEO at Warner Music Group, replacing current CEO Steve Cooper.Kyncl currently serves as the Chief Business Officer at YouTube, where he has been instrumental in its explosive growth across all streaming platforms. “After a thorough search, we’re delighted to be appointing Robert … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Warner Music Group Appointing New CEO in 2023
Warner Music Investigating Subsidiary’s Actions in Russia
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music is investigating allegations that one of its subsidiaries continued to operate in Russia after the company suspended its operations. Those allegations were made in an exclusive investigative report by The Guardian newspaper. According to the report, at least one executive at the Warner subsidiary ADA Russia "... continued to try … [Read more...] about Warner Music Investigating Subsidiary’s Actions in Russia
Rebel Music Streamer Audiomack Clinches Deals With Universal, Sony
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Audiomack, a music streaming service with a difference, has concluded key licensing agreements with Universal Music and Sony Music. The deal follows on its first agreement with one of the Big Three music publishers, when it signed a licensing agreement in 2019 with Warner Music, and then expanded that agreement to additional markets in … [Read more...] about Rebel Music Streamer Audiomack Clinches Deals With Universal, Sony
Licensors Poised to Lose Millions in Royalties
The Hollywood Reporter reports that top entertainment and music companies like Discovery, CBS, Fox, and NBCUniversal are facing millions in lost royalties if a planned bankruptcy auction of Delivery Agent goes through. Delivery Agent was founded in 2005; the company runs digital platforms that sell licensed merchandise and has generated more than $800 million in revenue. After … [Read more...] about Licensors Poised to Lose Millions in Royalties
Licensed Fragrance Back on Track?
Since we last looked at licensed fragrances, the business has certainly changed—and it seems that it might be looking up, at least for established celebrities and fashion brands. Revlon finalized its purchase of Elizabeth Arden on Sept. 7, 2016, forming a beauty enterprise with net sales of approximately $3 billion worldwide. In the latest financial reports—Q3 ending Sept. 30, … [Read more...] about Licensed Fragrance Back on Track?
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Leslie Ferraro, a 16-year Disney veteran most recently as EVP of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, replaces Bob Chapek (current chairman of Parks and Resorts) as president of Disney Consumer Products where she will oversee global operations.Jim Gabel, president of Wolverine’s Performance Group, takes over day-to-day control of the Merrell brand after brand president Gene McCarthy … [Read more...] about Who’s News