[2] Originally aimed at European members of the licensing industry,[3] it has since expanded to cover the trade worldwide.

[4] At the time of its creation, the managing director and publisher was Stuart Dinsey.

[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.