Madonna and Signatures Network Sign Agreement to develop Licensing Program
November 13, 2003 SAN FRANCISCO – Signatures Network, Inc. (SNI), the
entertainment industry’s leading merchandising and licensing company,
announced today it signed an exclusive licensing and merchandising agreement
with Madonna for The English Roses, her hugely-successful debut children’s
book.
SNI will develop a full-scale marketing and licensing program that will
target the pre-tween readers who have made The English Roses a worldwide
smash. The program will include products such as apparel, accessories,
cosmetics and beauty, back to school, stationery and room décor.
“The English Roses has been an important book for me on a variety of levels,
” said Madonna. “I am thrilled at the opportunity to translate ‘The Roses’
to real life in a beautiful range from dolls to apparel.”
Published by Callaway Editions, The English Roses was printed in 30
languages, released in over 100 countries and became the largest children’s
book release in publishing history with a first printing of 1 million
copies.
“Madonna clearly knows how to captivate audiences and with The English
Roses, she is reaching an entirely new generation on a global level,” states
Signatures Network CEO, Dell Furano. “For licensees and retailers who are
looking for a property that will attract pre-tween girls, ‘The Roses’ are a
perfect fit.”
Set in contemporary London, The English Roses tells an inspiring story about
the importance of compassion and the rewards of friendship through four
little girls. The English Roses debuted at #1 on the New York Times
Children’s Best Seller lists and was the #1 seller for Barnes & Noble online
(www.bn.com).
About Signatures Network
Signatures Network is the music industry’s premiere entertainment licensing
and merchandising company, holding the merchandising and marketing rights to
more than 125 top music artists and entertainment properties including The
English Roses, Madonna, Britney Spears, The Osbourne Family, Jennifer Lopez,
The Beatles, U2, KISS, and Shakira among many others. For more information
please visit www.signaturesnetwork.com.