Editor | Samantha Loveday[1] Billy Langsworthy |
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Staff writers | Jade Burke |
Categories | Trade magazine Online magazine |
Founded | 2007 |
Company | Intent Media (2007-2012) NewBay Media (2012-2018) Future plc (2018-2019) Datateam Media Group (present) |
Country | United Kingdom |
Based in | Hertford, Hertfordshire |
Language | English |
Website | www |
Licensing.biz is an online trade magazine published by Biz Media, a subsidiary of Datateam Media Group and based in Hertford, Hertfordshire.[2] Originally aimed at European members of the licensing industry,[3] it has since expanded to cover the trade worldwide.
Licensing.biz was founded in 2007 by Intent Media, which was acquired by NewBay Media in 2012.[4] At the time of its creation, the managing director and publisher was Stuart Dinsey.[5] Dinsey left the position in October 2013.[6]
As of 2016, Licensing.biz receives about 52,000 monthly readers from over one hundred countries.[7]
In 2018, NewBay was acquired by Future.[8]
In January 2019, Future sold some B2B brands (including Licensing.biz) to Datateam Media Group, Biz Media was formed as the parent company.[9]
On 30 April 2015, Licensing.biz introduced the People Awards ceremony, held in London.[10] On 11 March 2016, the second annual awards show was held in the same city,[11] hosted by BBC 6 Music presenter Shaun Keaveny.[12] The event recognises successful companies involved in the licensing business.