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Licensing

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When It Comes to Licensing, Some Artists Cash in While Others Push Back

According to a study conducted by Licensing International, global retail sales of licensed merchandise for art properties reached $3.95 billion in 2024.
By Daniel Grant
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Hollywood’s A.I. Battle Is Your Battle, Too

Dan Neely, CEO of Vermillio and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, sounds the alarm on a new kind of digital threat: your company’s IP, executive likeness and proprietary data are already being scraped to train powerful A.I. models—without your consent. Neely outlines why every business—whether or not it sees itself as part of the content economy—must start thinking like a media company or risk losing its most valuable assets.
By Dan Neely

Basquiat Bags and Accessories Released by Coach Have Launched a Heated Debate

From Basquiat-branded Barbies to designer bags, there's a reason the iconic artist's imagery seems to be everywhere these days.
By Helen Holmes
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Meet Cherry Glazerr: Too Punk for the Hippies, Too Hippie for the Punks

By Justin Joffe
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