Chupa Chups Inspired Cookbook

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More and more companies are teaming up with different brands and taking advantage of the licensing opportunities that are available.

According to License! Global, Chupa Chups is being featured in a candy-inspired cookbook. The publisher, Marabout, has a series of collectible mini recipe books called Les 30 recettes culte, which is based on collaborations of popular food and beverage brands. 

“The new Chupa Chups book features 30 original recipes based on the candy brand including charlotte topped off with a Chupa Chups fruit purée, crunchy sticks with Chupa Chups slivers, birthday cake and homemade lemonade.”

Many of our clients utilize MyMediabox applications to streamline their licensing processes. Interested in learning more about  MyMediabox and how our clients  benefit from our hosted applications for digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM)?

Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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Attending Licensing Expo? Stop by the MyMediabox booth, #A141. 

MyMediabox Cloud Questions Answered

As a provider of hosted licensing solutions it is important to us that our clients and prospective clients know the following about our cloud services:

1. MyMediabox applications do not add internal IT complexity

According to the article, "Cloud Computing Myths Explained, Part 1", companies tend to resist a migration to the cloud, because they believe that it will complicate their IT processes. However, this is not the case. When you adopt MyMediabox applications, your IT department will not have to take on extra responsibilities. MyMediabox applications are hosted and managed 100% on our servers.

2. MyMediabox monthly licensing costs actually SAVE you money

It is easy to hear "monthly subscription" and assume that purchasing an installedapplication would be cheaper, because you think of it as a one time cost. Why is this thought process incorrect?

a. When purchasing installed applications, you are required to host the software on your servers. This means your IT team has to take time away from other projects to manage the new software.

b. Upgrades are not included. You will have to continually purchase upgrades.

MyMediabox applications start at a base price of $500/month* or $25/day (based on 20 working days/month). After personnel time savings (Mediabox-PA moves the entire creative approval process online to one central location), as well as outside savings (Mediabox-DAM allows online delivery of assets-- eliminating courier, packaging, mailing expenses),it is easy to see savings of over $25/day.

Interested in learning more about MyMediabox cloud services? Visitwww.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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*Non-profit discounts available.

SoBe Secures Food Extension Through Licensing

SoBe Lifewater & Elixirs has with the help of licensing agent, The Joester Loria Group, landed a new brand extension. The drink brand will make its food debut with the product offering of frozen fruit bars. Philly Swirl will introduce SoBe's Yumberry Pomegranate and Pacific Coconut bars. The bars are the first flavors of the brands new product line and will hit the freezer section of U.S. grocery stores this summer.

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EVP of The Joester Loria Group and long-time MyMediabox client, Joanne Loria, states "Expanding into frozen novelties allows consumers to experience and enjoy the distinct and delicious flavors of SoBe in a brand new way."

Interested in learning how clients like The Joester Loria Group utilize MyMediabox applications to streamline the licensing process? MyMediabox offers hosted applications for digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

Click here to schedule a demo.

Attending Licensing Expo? Stop by the MyMediabox booth, #A141.

Gwyneth Paltrow Keynote Speaker at Licensing Expo

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Don't miss this year's keynote address at Licensing Expo! Actress, founder of Goop.com and co-owner of the Tracy Anderson brand, Gwyneth Paltrow, will speak at the show June 18. Paltrow will discuss strategies for expanding brands globally. Tracey Anderson will also be present to field any Q&A following the address. All registered trade show guests are free to attend, however, arriving early is recommended.

Interested in learning how leading licensors utilize the Mediabox suite to streamline their approvals process? Our hosted applications allow licensors to quickly and easily connect, markup, comment on and approve product designs from licensees all over the world. Stop by the MyMediabox booth, #A141, for a quick, 30-minute introductory demo.

Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com for more information.

Not attending the show? Click here to schedule an online demo.

V&A Museum Partners with Fashion Line

MyMediabox client, V&A Museum (London), has partnered with high-end clothing line, Coast, to offer a new dress collection. As you can see in the picture below, dresses are modeled after fashion trends found in the museum archives. Read more about the partnership on Trendstop.

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Interested in learning how clients like the Victoria&Albert Museum utilize MyMediabox applications to streamline their licensing process? Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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Attending Licensing Expo? Visit MyMediabox at booth #A141.

Einstein Believed in the Cloud, Too!

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Want to move your consumer products workflow to the cloud? MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM). 

For information visit: www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

Click here to schedule a demo.

MyMediabox Cloud Questions Answered

As a provider of hosted licensing solutions it is important to us that our clients and prospective clients know the following about our cloud services:

1. MyMediabox applications do not add internal IT complexity

According to the article, "Cloud Computing Myths Explained, Part 1", companies tend to resist a migration to the cloud, because they believe that it will complicate their IT processes. However, this is not the case. When you adopt MyMediabox applications, your IT department will not have to take on extra responsibilities. MyMediabox applications are hosted and managed 100% on our servers.

2. MyMediabox monthly licensing costs actually SAVE you money

It is easy to hear "monthly subscription" and assume that purchasing an installed application would be cheaper, because you think of it as a one time cost. Why is this thought process incorrect?

a. When purchasing installed applications, you are required to host the software on your servers. This means your IT team has to take time away from other projects to manage the new software.

b. Upgrades are not included. You will have to continually purchase upgrades.

MyMediabox applications start at a base price of $500/month* or $25/day (based on 20 working days/month). After personnel time savings (Mediabox-PA moves the entire creative approval process online to one central location), as well as outside savings (Mediabox-DAM allows online delivery of assets-- eliminating courier, packaging, mailing expenses),it is easy to see savings of over $25/day.

Interested in learning more about MyMediabox cloud services? Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

Click here to schedule a demo.

*Non-profit discounts available.

Press Release: MyMediabox Rolls Out Upgrades to Product Approvals Application

MyMediabox, provider of SaaS hosted applications for product approvals, digital asset management and deal memo management, rolled out two new upgrades to their product approvals system (Mediabox-PA) in January 2013. Current and prospective clients will now be able to upload multiple files at once; including multipage PDFs. Multipage PDFs can now also be viewed and commented on page-by-page in the markup screen. 

Eric Rennagel, CEO and founder of MyMediabox states, “With our recent acquisition by Jonas Software, the pace at which rollouts of new features occurs has accelerated considerably. Thanks to the involved participation of Mediabox licensors and licensees we have a steady stream of great ideas in our product roadmap to roll out over 2013.”

The new features add to the already robust product approvals system. With Mediabox-PA, the entire creative approvals process, from completion of the online approval form, to concept designs though final production sample submissions, online previewing and integrated commenting, automated email notices, role-based approvals workflows, business rules and archiving, is in one easy-to-find online location. Look for new upgrades every month!

For more information on streamlining your product approvals and style guide delivery or to schedule a demo visit MyMediabox online at www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

For more information about Jonas Software USA visit www.jonassoftware.com.

Mr. Men Little Miss Outdoor Toys Hit the UK

Mr Men Little Miss Characters
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According to licensing.biz, Sanrio UK licensees, H Grossman and Custom Accessories Europe (CAE), are launching an offering of Mr. Men Little Miss active toys (scooters, tricycles, bicycles, ankle ball and skip, frisbees and skip ropes), accessories and safety gear. H Grossman will create the outdoor toys, while CAE will offer the accessories (helmets, bells, baskets, saddle covers, reflective gear, booster seats, sunglasses and car decals).

A MyMediabox client since 2010, Sanrio utilizes Mediabox-PA (product approvals) and Mediabox-DAM (style guide delivery) online applications to streamline their approvals process. Interested in seeing how clients like Sanrio are increasing productivity, lowering overhead costs and maximizing efficiency with the MyMediabox suite? Click here to schedule a demo.

For more information on MyMediabox visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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.

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 www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

Interested in scheduling a demo? Click here.

Gap Enters Licensing Deal with The World of Beatrix Potter

According to License!Global, well known apparel brand, GAP, has entered into a licensing agreement with Beatrix Potter. This partnership will result in the addition of a limited-edition collection to the BabyGap line. The new collection will feature children's clothes imprinted with characters from the beloved Peter Rabbit books (see below). 


Gap Peter Rabbit Onesie
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Gap Peter Rabbit Dress
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Other Fashion Brands/Retailers in Licensing:

• Jessica Simpson
• Macy's
• Banana Republic
• Kohl's
• Target & Neiman Marcus
• Adidas

Interested in learning how other apparel brands like JD Sports and The Cherokee Group utilize MyMediabox hosted applications to streamline their product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM) processes? Click here to schedule a demo.

For more information about MyMediabox visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.                                                                                                   

                                                     

DHX Media and Others Launch New Apps

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According to Licensingmag.com, licensors like DHX Media, BinWeevils, SmileyWorld, Dracco and P2 Games have launched new digital apps to extend the presence of their brands in the global consumer marketplace. MyMediabox client, DHX Media, now offers a "Yo Gabba Gabba! Hello Friends!" app that allows preschoolers to interact with their favorite cast members on the TV show.

Licensing character and brand rights to licensee technology companies is becoming more and more prevalent. In fact, this week Konomi, NFL, Disney and more are attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV to unveil new interactive toys and search for new licensees.

Whether you are extending your brand through technology internally or licensing out the rights to your brand to a third party developer, MyMediabox systems can help you manage your digital assets and creative workflow/product approvals process. For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com or email us at marketing@mymediabox.com.

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Tips for Keeping Your DAM System Healthy

A digital asset management system is a great tool for saving time and money. Hosted systems like Mediabox-DAM allow users to manage and share assets from one convenient location with any internal or external guest who has an internet connection.

Want to make sure your DAM system remains healthy? Here are a few tips:

1. Be aware of aliased assets- duplications lead to redundant data
2. Archive old files- access activity reports to see which files are accessed infrequently
3. Reorganize your folders- delete or update old folders
4. Analyze your folders- if you have thousands of assets in one folder you might want to create subfolders
5. Identify required metadata- inform users uploading assets which metadata fields are necessary

Click here to schedule a demo of Mediabox-DAM.

For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com or email us at marketing@mymediabox.com.

Top Licensing Stories from 2012

Let's ring in the New Year by taking a moment to remember the top licensing stories from 2012!

10. Chapman Entertainment Enters Administration
9. MovieStarPlanet Hires Head of Safety
8. Tamagotchi's US Return
7. Fifty Shades of Grey Party Game
6. Record Traffic for Club Penguin
5. Over 100 My Little Pony Lines

For the complete list of the top licensing stories from 2012, visit licensing.biz.

MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for digital asset management/style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals/creative workflows (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com or email us at marketing@mymediabox.com.

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Find Harry Potter Products at Platform 9 3/4

Harry Potter Shop
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Just in time for the holiday season, Warner Bros. Consumer Products in conjunction with Jonathan Sands, has opened a Harry Potter Shop between platforms 9 and 10 at Kings Cross Station in London. Harry Potter fans will undoubtedly recognize this location immediately-- platform 9 3/4 is where Harry and his fellow Hogwarts classmates board the Hogwarts Express.

Shop for golden Platform 9 3/4 train tickets, wands, apparel, books and more at the new Harry Potter store! Find the commemorative "Platform 9 3/4" plaque and you have found the Harry Potter shop.

Interested in streamlining your product approvals process? MyMediabox helps Licensors like Warner Bros. save time and money with our hosted consumer products licensing software solutions: Mediabox-PA (product approvals/creative workflow), Mediabox-DAM (digital asset management/style guide delivery) and Mediabox-DM (deal memo management).

For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com or email us at marketing@mymediabox.com. Click here to schedule a demo.

What You Need to Run MyMediabox

"Hosted or installed?"

It is a question that comes up with prospective customers so we decided to provide a short summary of what you will need to run MyMediabox.

MyMediabox applications are 100 percent hosted online and are available anywhere you have a computer.

With 99.95 percent guaranteed up time, MyMediabox applications and your assets are available 24/7/365 to you and your customers, worldwide- whenever you need them.

What you need to run MyMediabox applications:
1. A computer: (PC or MAC)
2. An internet connection: DSL/Cable Modem, Broadband/T-1+, or better
3. A web browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari

MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals/creative workflows (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com or email us at marketing@mymediabox.com.

Interested in scheduling a demo? Click here.

MyMediabox Feature: Messaging

 

Within Mediabox-PA (Product Approvals) the "Messaging" tool provides a centralized location for all dialogue concerning the approvals process. Conversations can be made at the project and submission level and allow licensees and licensors to interact and make additional comments between stages.

For the licensee, “Messages” provides a means to ask the licensor more detailed questions about a change request.

For the licensor, "Messages" provides a means to give the licensee additional direction or changes that they may have forgotten to submit with the previous changes.

The "Messaging" feature is another value added tool that allows MyMediabox to help improve work flow, reduce time to production and save money between a licensor and licensee.

Interested in scheduling a demo to see how MyMediabox can streamline your workflow, while minimizing costs and increasing efficiency? Click here to schedule a demo.

MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for digital asset managment (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit us at www.mymediabox.com.

Press Release: MyMediabox Attends BLE!

 

Conecture Technologies, LLC will be showcasing its industry leading product approvals workflow application, Mediabox-PA (part of the MyMediabox consumer products licensing software suite) at Brand Licensing Europe, which is held from October 16-18 in London. Executives will demo the latest version of Mediabox-PA that offers a new UI, bulk close of projects, a messaging tool and more. MyMediabox's deal memo system, Mediabox-DM, which integrates with Mediabox-PA will be showcased as well.

With Mediabox-PA (Online Product Approvals), the entire approval process is all in one easy-to-find location. Once logged into the system users can complete a new product approval form, submit concept designs through final production samples and preview, comment and mark up designs on screen. Automated email notices, role-based approvals workflows, business rules and archiving make the system even more robust. The newest addition to the MyMediabox suite, Mediabox-DM, allows Licensors to track all deal memo terms, via automatic imports from third-party rights and royalty systems or direct data entry. Mediabox-DM also regulates the types of projects a Licensee can start in the system.

Eric Rennagel, CEO and Founder of Conecture Technologies, LLC states, "As always we are excited to attend BLE, it is a great opportunity to showcase the upgrades to the MyMediabox suite made throughout the year to current and potential clients."

Executives will have the opportunity to view a brief demonstration and speak with representatives about MyMediabox applications during Brand Licensing Europe.

For more information about MyMediabox visit www.mymediabox.com. If you would like to schedule a meeting at Brand Licensing Europe, contact Emilee Feldman at emilee@mymediabox.com.

Press Release: Product Approval Workflow Upgrade Announced!

Mediabox-PA 3.0

Conecture Technologies, LLC has rolled out a major upgrade to its current hosted product approval workflow system. Mediabox-PA provides Licensors and Agents an organized platform for reviewing new product submissions from Licensees. Mediabox-PA 3.0, the latest version of Conecture Technologies' creative workflow, has a fresh User Interface, a new messaging tool, bulk close capabilities and more.

Eric Rennagel, Founder and CEO of Conecture Technologies, LLC, states "The updated User Interface allows for future additions and improvements to the system, it also allows us to move seamlessly to the mobile version we plan to launch before the end of the year. New features launched with the new UI, like messaging and bulk close will prove very useful for MyMediabox users. The messaging tool facilitates communication between submission stages on both project and submission levels, while bulk close lets Licensors close multiple projects at one time."

Mediabox-PA 3.0 will still feature all of the funcationality of Mediabox-PA 2.0, including remote access and reviewing capabilities, the ability to attach comments and make mark ups on screen to any artwork file and manage the workflow order of projects and submissions between users. Licensees will continue to use the system to login, review comments and submit new or next stage product designs.

Existing Mediabox-PA users will automatically be moved to the new system. Upgrades are inclusive for all MyMediabox clients. All new MyMediabox clients will be set up on the latest version as well.

For additional information on Mediabox-PA or other MyMediabox applications, visit www.mymediabox.com. Click here to schedule a demo.

Where in the World is Your Data?

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