Today is Martin Luther King Day in the U.S., and it takes place in a period of turmoil and divisiveness in the country regarding diversity, inclusion, and immigration, not to mention climate change, human rights, the first amendment, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, homelessness, and other issues. This seems like a timely moment to take a […]
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Offline Offerings
Most of the attention when it comes to licensed properties with digital origins—e.g., downloading, streaming, social media—has historically been on influencers, entertainment properties, and games. Add to that list a growing number of brands associated with distribution platforms and lifestyle destinations, which have been proliferating in the licensing and experiential arenas since early 2017. Among […]
Following the Crowd
A number of licensors have turned to crowdsourcing to inspire and test new products and categories. To name just a few examples, toy companies such as LEGO and Mattel have implemented innovation programs to allow their consumers to suggest and vote on new toy ideas, while a variety of crowdsourcing sites, Designed by Humans and […]