Musical instrument, equipment, and accessories brands used by professionals and amateurs alike have long been active in the business of licensing and collaborations. While they continue to represent a small part of the corporate licensing landscape overall, several new licensing deals and agency representation agreements announced over the last few years suggest that their presence […]
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Sitting Pretty in the Pandemic
Almost since the beginning of the lockdown, pundits have been saying that demand for cosmetics would likely decline, as most of consumers’ time has been spent at home and, even as society re-opens to a degree, mask-wearing hides much of the face. This prediction has come true in many cases, as a large number of […]
Reflections on Retail Exclusives
The continuing importance of retail exclusives involving licensed properties—particularly celebrities and designers—is evident in stores of all types this holiday season. Outside of the entertainment realm, the licensed products most likely to be granted significant space at the front of the store or in other high-traffic areas, or to be featured in a window display […]