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The Licensing industry has seen many new players
come into the market and many new creators will fail due to lack of experience
and knowledge of the industry.
The Licensing industry, in some instances is
a cut-throat business, with pressure applied to obtain the creators’
licensing rights. This doesn’t allow the creator to understand and research
how licensing works and what is a fair return on their art.
I know the industry from both the manufacturer
and licensee viewpoint. After 20 years working
in manufacturing and marketing where I had first hand experience sourcing
and launching new products, selling into the large multi national and independent
retailers I know how it works.
As Managing Director of TLC (The Licensing
Connection), we were one of the first independent licensing houses to
develop unknown brands and art into the market place, achieving sales
in the millions of dollars.
My experiences
in the licensing industry has fuelled my desire to `lift the lid’ on
questionable practices in the industry to ensure all parties get the right
outcome.
We offer a consultancy
service to new creators, manufacturers
and retailers, as well as providing licensed properties. |