Big Tent Going Global

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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? 

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MyMediabox to Attend Brand Licensing Europe

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Representatives from MyMediabox will be performing demonstrations as well as visiting licensor stands from Tuesday, October 15^th through Thursday, October 17^th at Brand Licensing Europe in Olympia, London. BLE, now in its 15^th year, is an opportunity for licensees, retailers and sales promotion professionals to come together with leading brand owners and discover the latest brands and characters and create business opportunities.

 

Over 30 of the 280 companies exhibiting at BLE are current MyMediabox customers, including: BBC, ITV, DreamWorks Animation, SONY Consumer Marketing, The Licensing Company (TLC), IMPS, FremantleMedia, Discovery and many more.

 

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.

 

With Mediabox-DAM licensors and agents can organize, manage and deliver high-resolution artwork assets to licensees around the world. Mediabox-DAM provides users with the ability to switch between light box and list views of assets, 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.

 

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.

Earthbound to create licensing program for Sharknado

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SyFy channel’s fictional film, Sharknado, generated the most social media mentions of any program in the history of the network. Sharknado 2 is already in the works and is set to debut in July 2014.

SyFy and The Asylum will be working with Earthbound to create a licensing program for Sharknado which will include creating a range of merchandise such as t-shirts, posters, costumes, games, bags and other accessories.

Earthbound is one of the many licensing agencies that utilize MyMediabox’s hosted applications to streamline the licensing process. MyMediabox offers applications for digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM).

To find out more about how companies benefit from MyMediabox applications visit www.mymediabox.com or email us at marketing@mymediabox.com.

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Security: Common Cloud Storage Concerns

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A main concern when transferring your data to the cloud is security. You question not only if your data is secure from unauthorized parties, but also if your data is "physically" secure in the cloud.

MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for product approvals (Mediabox-PA), digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). With all of our applications in the cloud, it is a number one priority for us to make sure our clients data is secure.

Here are a few MyMediabox security features:

• Fully redundant IT infrastructure with state-of-the-art physical access security and 24/7 on site support staff
• Assets secured in three separate MyMediabox-owned storage systems for redundancy
• Two data center hosts with 500 mile separation for business continuity in the event of a regional disaster
• 100 Megabit dedicated internet connection backed by multiple fiber optic carriers at both data centers
• Data protection by disk-to-disk-to-tape technology, as well as, disk-to-disk backups and assets worldwide

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

Click here to schedule a demo. 

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)?

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

Get Excited for Licensing Expo!

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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.

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BBC Show Attracts New Licensees

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MyMediabox client, BBC Worldwide, has attracted several new licensees with the popularity of its
CBeebies series "Something Special." Among the new partners are Egmont Publishing, Kinnerton and Inspiration Works. Current licensee, Golden Bear, will also extend its product offering centered around the show.

Look for "Something Special" products expected to launch this year: five titles, two novelty books, two activity titles, advent calendars, miniature figures, an electronic learning tablet, 3D backpacks, puzzles and more!

Interested in learning how clients like BBC Worldwide utilize MyMediabox hosted applications to streamline their product approvals process? Click here to schedule a demo.

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

Attending Licensing Expo? Visit the MyMediabox booth (#A141).

DreamWorks Buys Trolls Brand, Plans New Movie

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DreamWorks recently acquired the classic Troll brand, commonly known as Treasure Trolls or Good Luck Trolls, from Dam Things of Denmark. The Trolls, recognizable for their gemstone belly buttons and traditionally colorful hair, first became popular in the U.S. in the early 90's. However, their heritage dates back more than 50 years. Shawn Dennis, appointed Brand Manager for Trolls, acknowledges the potential for the brand, "Trolls is one of those rare, proven and universally adored brands... it is truly an amazing opportunity to be able to relaunch a brand like this one."

At the top of the list for reintroducing the brand to the U.S. market is a new troll movie. Alex Schwartz, Head of Development at DreamWorks Animation states, "We look forward to working alongside Dam Things to build on the mythology of the Good Luck Trolls, while delivering the sense of adventure, heart and comedy that DreamWorks Animation is known for."

Interested in learning how clients like DreamWorks Animation utilize MyMediabox to streamline their product approvals and style guide delivery? MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for product approvals (Mediabox-PA), style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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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.

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Mr. Bean Brand Grows with New Licensing Deals

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Beloved UK celebrity icon, Mr. Bean, has expanded his brand globally with several new licensing deals. The deals, negotiated by Tiger Aspect Productions, partner Mr. Bean with Live Nation, China Telecom, Animoca, Thumbstar and Jam. Perhaps the most notable of these deals is that with China Telecom, which will introduce the Mr. Bean brand to the Chinese market-- a previously untapped audience of over 100 million people.

With the added licensing deals and growing international popularity, it may come as no surprise that Mr. Bean has now far surpassed Justin Timberlake, TopGear and Hello Kitty in number of facebook fans.

Interested in learning how brands are streamlining their product approvals process? MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for Style Guide Delivery (Mediabox-DAM), Product Approvals (Mediabox-PA) and Deal Memo Management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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

Press Release: DAM and Product Approvals Application Upgrades

MyMediabox, provider of SaaS hosted applications for product approvals (Mediabox-PA), digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM), rolled out multiple upgrades to their systems in March 2013. New functionality in Mediabox-PA includes the ability to set email preferences by individual user, as well as the capability to change project owners. Mediabox-DAM features additional customization and organization options, plus a new, improved video player.

The new features added to Mediabox-PA give more flexibility to individual users. The ability to set email preferences allows users to opt in or out of emails about project, team or individual related updates. With project emails, users can now decide if they would like to receive notifications when a project is added to the system, when files are added to a project, when a licensee cancels a project and more. Team emails include notifications when team members are added, when an action is required, when a project status changes, etc. Lastly, individuals can decide if they would like to be notified about changes to their account settings (i.e. access dates, changes in access, profile updates). Administrative users also have more flexibility in the admin section with the new "Projects" tab. Here users with admin access can change project owner by individual projects or by project owner (transferring all or one of an owner's projects to another owner).

Mediabox-DAM upgrades provide users with a more personalized experience, as well as a new, improved video player. Now site administrators can create and add backgrounds at the folder level for specific properties. Additional branding options are provided at the subfolder level, with the ability to create and display graphics, providing users another way to identify the location of assets.

MyMediabox rolls out upgrades to Mediabox-PA and Mediabox-DAM on a regular basis. If you have suggestions for functionality you would like added to the sites email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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

Publisher Signs Licensing Deal with The Collective

HarperCollins Children's Books have signed a deal with MyMediabox client, the Collective, to publish books based on the popular Cartoon Network Show: The Annoying Orange.

Annoying Orange books scheduled for release include:

• Annoying Orange: How to Be Annoying
• Annoying Orange: Halloweenie

Plus, four more titles in 2014!

The deal brokered by the Joester Loria Group (also a MyMediabox client) will allow HarperCollins to tap into the massive grade school fan base of the hit show. David Linker, Executive Editor at HarperCollins, states "We look forward to developing this new publishing program for young readers who revel in his cheeky sense of humor and irreverent sensibility."

Interested in learning how clients like the Collective and Joester Loria Group utilize MyMediabox applications to streamline the licensing process?

Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com for more information on Mediabox-DAM (digital asset management), Mediabox-PA (product approvals) and Mediabox-DM (deal memo management).

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Visit MyMediabox at Licensing Show! Booth #A141.

Cloud Regulations Across the Globe

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Shifting from installed software to hosted software is often the right choice for many companies. Hosted software allows you to access your data from anywhere at anytime, as long as you have a Mac or PC and an internet connection. However, before switching to the cloud make sure you are aware of cloud regulations and compliance rules in your country.

Click below to find out what regulations apply to you.

• United States
• Europe
• Asia
• Australia

Interested in taking your licensing processes to the cloud? MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM), product approvals (Mediabox-PA) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). For more information visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com.

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Attending Licensing Expo? Stop by the MyMediabox 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.

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Food Brands: Hungry for Licensing

Most of us think of kids toys, character brands or branded apparel when we think of licensing, but licensing doesn't stop there. Food brands are big in licensing, too, acting as both licensor and licensee. Take a look at some examples below:

Food Brands as Licensors:

Food Brands as Licensees:

Interested in seeing how your brand can streamline the approvals process? MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM) and product approvals (Mediabox-PA). 

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Fashion District Grows for Licensing Expo 2013

ACA Joe Apparel at Licensing Expo 2012

 

 

 

Now that fashion brands have wrapped up a great MAGIC Market Week, many company's are turning their attention to Licensing Expo. Over 40 fashion brands have already confirmed that they will exhibit at the show in June. This should not come as a big surprise, as fashion licensing is the largest sector within the $185 billion licensing industry. Among fashion brands confirmed to exhibit are:  Judith Leiber, Adrienne Vittadini, Crocs, Nat Nast, ABS by Allen Schwartz, Skechers USA, Von Dutch and more.

Skechers USA at Licensing Expo 2012

Exhibiting or attending the show? Stop by the MyMediabox booth (#7858) to see how our hosted applications streamline the product approval (Mediabox-PA) and style guide delivery (Mediabox-DAM) process. We work with multiple sectors within the licensing industry, including fashion brands, and are excited to show even more companies how we are saving their counterparts time and money.

Visit www.mymediabox.com or email marketing@mymediabox.com for more information or to schedule a meeting at Licensing Expo (June 18-20, Las Vegas).

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Licensors, Licensees and Agents Use MyMediabox for DAM and Product Approvals

Licensors, Licensees and Agents all around the world are choosing MyMediabox for their digital asset management and product approvals workflow. Want the facts? Check out the numbers below.

10+ Years delivering hosted solutions globally. MyMediabox understands your
       needs.

80+ Leading Licensors and Agents with active MyMediabox sites. We have
       earned the stamp of approval.

115+ Countries with active MyMediabox users. We are experienced supporting a
         diverse user population.

125+ MyMediabox websites operating and fully supported by our team. We can
         support you, too.

10,000+ Companies worldwide using MyMediabox to interact with their
                Licensees/Agents. Our systems are widely adopted.

33,000+ Registered users already trained on MyMediabox systems.

MyMediabox is the industry standard.

Visit www.mymediabox.com to learn more about how MyMediabox can help your business save time and money.

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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.

Security: A Common Cloud Storage Concern

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A main concern when transferring your data to the cloud is security. You question not only if your data is secure from unauthorized parties, but also if your data is "physically" secure in the cloud.

MyMediabox offers hosted solutions for product approvals (Mediabox-PA), digital asset management (Mediabox-DAM) and deal memo management (Mediabox-DM). With all of our applications in the cloud, it is a number one priority for us to make sure our clients data is secure.

Here are a few MyMediabox security features:

• Fully redundant IT infrastructure with state-of-the-art physical access security and 24/7 on site support staff
• Assets secured in three separate MyMediabox-owned storage systems for redundancy
• Two data center hosts with 500 mile separation for business continuity in the event of a regional disaster
• 100 Megabit dedicated internet connection backed by multiple fiber optic carriers at both data centers
• Data protection by disk-to-disk-to-tape technology, as well as, disk-to-disk backups and assets worldwide

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

Click here to schedule a demo.