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Stories, guides, reports, and product updates for IP owners bringing physical products to market.
The smallest licensing deal is too big
Licensing has a minimum size, and most of the world sits under it. Ten thousand units, twelve months, and a guarantee paid before anything sells. Here is what happens when you remove the floor.
Q2 2026 update: LICC closes as our biggest deal, ARCTIC15 Top 100, and 26 active projects
A spring 2026 update from SomebodyMakeIt. LICC choose SomebodyMakeIt! SMI was selected for the ARCTIC15 Top 100 Innovations Shaping the Future. 26 active projects now running on the platform.
How to Find a Manufacturer for Custom Physical Products
Step-by-step guide to finding, vetting, and working with a manufacturer for custom products. Avoid the Alibaba trap and get matched fast.
How to Launch Merchandise for a Gaming or Entertainment Brand
A step-by-step guide to launching IP merchandise fast and affordably. Real timelines, real costs, and how to find the right manufacturers.