Software Spotlight: Mediabox-PA

With Mediabox-PA, the entire product approval process, from completion of the approval form through concept and pre-production stages and beyond, is all in one centralized, online location. The application allows individuals to review artwork online and attach online comments with each artwork file, and manage the workflow order of projects and submissions between users. Users also use the system to log in, review comments, and submit new or next stage product designs.

FEATURES: 

• Communication- Automatic email notifications of project updates and multi-thread messaging
• Reporting- Real-time reporting across properties, Licensees, stages, categories and stages
• Creative Tools- Online previewing, commenting, zoom and markup of artwork (including post-its and drop pins)
• Security- Control of user access rights by property, project, Licensee, category, role and date range
• Configuration- Customizable approval form templates and private label splash page branding

Utilizing Real-Time Reporting for Product Approvals

When shopping for your product approvals software, make sure not to overlook a systems reporting features. MyMediabox's approval system, Mediabox-PA, offers a variety of reports that will help you manage your product approvals process.

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MyMediabox software applications include real-time reporting to help you monitor and increase productivity, all in one convenient location. With pertinent information in Mediabox-PA linked to each project (product type, licensee, licensee company, agent, SKUs, talent, project status, etc.) you can easily create reports to monitor projects from concept to completion.

Key Reports Include:

• Daily Site Activity Report- Monitor the volume of projects entered in the system (i.e. Number of new projects, approved projects, declined projects, closed submissions, opened submissions and more)

• Production Samples Due- View projects with samples due and received

• Completed SKUs Report- Generate reports to show which projects have been completed

For more information on MyMediabox real-time reporting capabilities, visit mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

Interested in scheduling a demo? Click here.

Big Tent Going Global

Image courtesy of www.licensemag.com

Big Tent Entertainment has started to expand internationally by appointing licensing agents to represent them across the globe. They now have representation in Brazil, Turkey, the Middle East, Mexico and Scandinavia. 

This international expansion could not have come at a better time. Big Tent has seen a rise in popularity of their global phenomenon Domo, and the new representation will spearhead licensing efforts to bring their programs to even more territories.
Big Tent utilizes MyMediabox’s hosted product approval application (Mediabox-PA) to streamline their licensing processes with licensees globally. Interested in learning more about MyMediabox and how our clients benefit from their MyMediabox applications? 

Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com for more information. Click here to schedule a demo.

TLC acquires fashion collaboration for Peanuts

Image courtesy of www.licensing.biz

Peanuts is now working with The Rodnik Band to create a capsule clothing line that incorporates specially designed prints that mix iconic Rodnik symbols with the Peanuts gang. The line will be comprised of sequin accessories and headwear, as well as dresses and separates.

This collaboration between Peanuts and The Rodnik Band was secured by The Licensing Company. Both Peanuts and TLC utilize MyMediabox hosted applications (Mediabox-DAM, and Mediabox-PA) to streamline their licensing processes with licensees globally.

Interested in learning more about MyMediabox and how our clients benefit from their MyMediabox applications? Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com for more information.

Click here to schedule a demo.

Licensing: Tis' the Season

With the holidays right around the corner, licensors and licensees are quickly turning out the latest products to line the shelves. Not to be left out are MyMediabox clients: Sanrio and Atari. Sanrio grows their presence in the digital arena with the launch of Mr. Men and Little Miss ebooks. While Atari takes another approach, reintroducing classic games like "Pong" (now celebrating it's 40th anniversary).

Interested in streamlining your licensing process for the holidays? MyMediabox is the industry standard for product approvals, working with more than 70 leading licensors. We offer hosted solutions for digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM).

Visit us at www.mymediabox.com for more information. Click here to schedule your demo today!

 

Click here to view the full article on Sanrio's Mr. Men and Little Miss eBook product launch.

 

Click here to view the full article on Atari's Pong Re-Make.

Product Approval Testimonial: V&A Museum

 

 

"As our business has evolved, we find ourselves dealing with increasing volumes of designs on ever expanding product categories. The Mediabox system enables us to manage the design and approval process from concept right through to final samples. It allows us to respond to licensees efficiently, no matter where in the world we, or they, happen to be. One key advantage of Mediabox is that multiple access by different users means that no matter how many people need to be involved and no matter how large the files, there are no longer delays in information getting through.

 

V&A Museum has been a valuved MyMediabox customer since 2009.

 

Click here to schedule a demo to see how the MyMediabox suite can streamline the licensing process for you.  

Monetize Your Cloud: Brand Licensing

Now that you have the "cloud", the question is what are you going to put in it?

If you have not considered intellectual property (commonly: brand names, icons, characters) you should.

Why? According to the Federal Trade Commission, less than 10 years ago 80% of the components of the S&P 500 Market Value were intangible assets (intellectual property being the largest component). In 2008, global licensing revenue was greater than $150 Billion USD and growing at a rate of 25-35% a year. Yet, while global licensing revenue has increased by up to 35%, IBISWorld (the world's largest independent publisher of U.S. industry research) calculates that the number of companies operating in this field has only increased by 1% annually.

Licensing your intangible assets is an easy way to grow your revenue. If you own the rights to vintage brands, revive them. Established assets do not require extensive marketing or exposure. Newer assets? Test the waters at one of many global licensing trade shows.Once you have interested licensees and have negotiated rights contracts, it is up to your licensees to produce.

Licensees want the rights to your products, most often because there is already a demand for your brand, icon or character. Instead of taking a chance on a new brand name, they buy the reassurance that your brand recognition gives them. They then create products using the rights you have sold them-- all pre-approved by you.

That is where MyMediabox comes in. MyMediabox offers cloud technology specifically tailored to the needs of the licensing industry. Store, share and promote digital assets with licensees in Mediabox-DAM. From there interact with licensees throughout the entire creative process with Mediabox-PA (we can even integrate Licensor/Licensee contracts using Mediabox-DM). The MyMediabox suite helps you ensure the integrity of your brand, while you grow your revenue through licensing.

Interested in learning more about consumer products licensing or the MyMediabox suite of licensing solutions? Visit us at www.mymediabox.com.

Click here to request a demo of Mediabox-DAM (digital asset management), Mediabox-PA (product approvals) or Mediabox-DM (deal memo management).

But, Why Cloud Computing?

Cost Savings- Cloud computing reduces IT labor costs by 50% and energy costs (for small businesses) by 90%.1

Increased Productivity- in 2010 73% of companies had staff shortages due to bad weather. Only 39% of those affected had the ability to work remotely.1

Data Control- 58% of businesses in the cloud report better control of their data.1

Resources- 80% of new commercial enterprise apps will be deployed on cloud platforms.2

Customer Satisfaction- 72% of businesses using private cloud servers report an improved end-user experience.1

Interested in learning how you can make the transition to the cloud to manage your digital assets or product approvals (creative) workflow? Click here to schedule a demo.

Not ready for a demo? Visit our website for more information on MyMediabox cloud services.



1. "Top 10 Cloud Computing Statistics." Netmetrix. 9 November 2011. www.netmetrix.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/top-10-cloud-computing-statistics/

2. "5 Cloud Computing Statistics Infograph." SSD Cloud Computing News and Industry Blog. 6 April 2012. www.cloudproviderusa.com/5-cloud-computing-statistics-infograph/

Licensing International Expo 2012

Going into Licensing International Expo 2012, MyMediabox knew it would be a great show. Of the 76 leading licensors with live MyMediabox sites,  nearly 90% were at LIE as either an exhibitor or an attendee. With three full days at our disposal, MyMediabox did not waste any time meeting with current and potential clients. 

MyMediabox President, Eric Rennagel, states "Licensing International Expo provides a great environment to network with professionals in the licensing industry. Current clients respond and give feedback to upgrades and new functionality, while prospective clients increasingly recognize the added value that the MyMediabox suite offers- a simplified product approval workflow, digital asset management and deal memo management- all available via remote access."

To see more on this years expo, check out the video below:



MyMediabox clients with a presence at the show included: American Greetings, Big Tent Entertainment, King Features, BBC, Paramount, Elvis, John Wayne, Sanrio and SeaWorld. As you can see Licensing International Expo was a hit... but, how could it not be with a Gene Simmons siting and SeaWorld directly across from the MyMediabox booth?! Penguins and kookaburras and legless lizards, oh my!

       

(Left: Amanda Bellone, MyMediabox Sales & Marketing Manager, with Gene Simmons. 

Right: Penny & Pete, SeaWorld Penguins)  

                  

Unable to make it to the show this year? Click here to schedule a demo.

Press Release: Conecture Technologies Exhibits at the Licensing International Expo to Showcase Latest Upgrades to the MyMediabox Software Application Suite

May 29, 2012- Buford, GA-- Conecture Technologies will be showcasing the latest upgrades to the industry leading product approvals workflow application, Mediabox-PA and style guide asset management and delivery system, Mediabox-DAM at this years Licensing International Expo, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Continue reading here.

Click here to schedule a demo and learn about our new updates first hand!

My Mediabox is Attending Magic

My Mediabox executives will attend the MAGIC tradeshow in Las Vegas from February 13 to 15 to meet with apparel companies and to demonstrate Mediabox-DAM and Mediabox-PA applications. 

We have received numerous inquiries about implementing Mediabox applications and are currently working with a major apparel company on the implementation of Mediabox-PA and Mediabox-DAM.

Magic is the perfect environment to showcase our digital asset management and product development workflow applications.  So much of the apparel design process is digital these days, with hundreds of digital assets and creative collaboration across multiple time zones and many contributors, each one providing feedback.

For more information or to schedule a meeting at MAGIC, contact Emilee at emilee@mymediabox or visit www.mymediabox.com.

Teamwork in Mediabox-PA

Gather feedback from your entire team by using Mediabox-PA.

Need comments from someone who is not always involved in the approvals process?

Want to send a reminder to key team members that their feedback is due?

Lead reviewers can utilize the different collaborative functions in the Mediabox-PA application to add reviewers to a project at an ad hoc basis. These team members will receive an email notification letting them know you are requesting their feedback. Once logged into the site, team members will be able to comment on the project you have added them to.

To learn more about the Reviewer Team, Licensee Team, and External Team functions contact us at marketing@mymediabox.com.

My Mediabox is Taking Meetings at MIPCOM

We will be taking meetings at MIPCOM in Cannes France from October 3-6 to showcase our hosted My Mediabox solutions.

During meetings, our team will be demonstrating its newest upgrade to our product approvals application, Mediabox-PA, online screeners deliver software, Mediabox-DAM, our new deal memo module, Mediabox-DM.

Mediabox-DAM allows acquisition executives to instantly stream full length episodic and feature film screeners, promos, clips or trailers of multiple titles from the custom branded Mediabox-DAM website. The upgrade to Mediabox-DAM provides users with the ability to switch between light box and list views of assets, customize internal pages with their branding, zoom into images to view details, transform and resize images while downloading, customize proof sheet reports and user and asset activity reports, create private collections of assets for projects, build customized, branded and interactive webpages within the system, and more.

Read more here. 

For more information or to schedule a meeting contact Amanda Bellone at Amanda@mymediabox.com.

We hope to see you there!

Not making it to MIPCOM this year? We would be happy to give you an online demonstration- just contact us!

Mediabox-PA: Advanced Search

While in Mediabox-PA you may have noticed the

"Advanced Search" folder.

Utilize the "Advanced Search" folder along with the "Filter" function to get a complete snapshot of the location of all projects for a specific Property, Product Category, Company, etc.. no matter which folder they are currently located on.

Licensing International Expo 2011

With an estimated 19,000 attendees from 84 countries, this year’s Licensing International Expo was a huge success! Animal mascots paraded through the show floors while live penguins and otters participated in booth decor- needless to say the walkways were full of excitement!

The show was comprised of more than 200 booths representing 6,000 brands/intellectual properties, which was an increase of more than 12 percent in brands represented as compared to the 2010 show. It looks like Advanstar has already confirmed the dates for next year’s show- which will again take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas (sacbee.com). The name of the show will change from Licensing International to Brand Licensing Expo to reflect more of what the show is really about, the brands (licensing.biz.com).

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth this year! We had a great time meeting with customers, potential clients and licensees as they stopped by for a demo or to say hello. Also, congratulations to our licensee iPod shuffle winners!

Didn’t get a chance to stop by?
Email Emilee at emilee@mymediabox.com to set up an online demo!

Sources: www.licensing.biz,www.sacbee.com

What is SaaS?

As companies grow and expand, much of the daily work-flow has been digitized to an online platform. Many new terms have emerged in all areas of business, including: “Remote Software Solutions”, “Cloud Computing” and “SaaS”.

So, what is “SaaS”? Webopedia and Wikipedia have provided descriptions to better explain and define Software as a Service (SaaS) such as Mediabox-PA and Mediabox-DAM:

SaaS - Software as a Service, Storage as a Service

"Short for Software as a Service, SaaS is a software delivery method that provides access to software and its functions remotely as a Web-based service. Software as a Service allows organizations to access business functionality at a cost typically less than paying for licensed applications since SaaS pricing is based on a monthly fee. Also, because the software is hosted remotely, users don't need to invest in additional hardware. Software as a Service removes the need for organizations to handle the installation, set-up and often daily upkeep and maintenance. Software as a Service may also be referred to as simply hosted applications."

Click Here to Learn More from Webopedia

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"Software as a service (SaaS, typically pronounced [sæs]), sometimes referred to as "on-demand software," is a software delivery model in which software and its associated data are hosted centrally (typically in the (Internet) cloud) and are typically accessed by users using a thin client, normally using a web browser over the Internet.

While practically every Internet service (such as Web search engine or web-based Email) is driven by some underlying software, the term Software as a Service (SaaS) is often used in the context of business applications, and in some cases even more narrowly as software in a category which has on-premises software; i.e., equivalent applications that are installed in businesses' computer networks or personal computers."

Click Here to Learn More from Wikipedia