/----/ What con?
“GodBlessTheUSABible.com is not owned, managed or controlled by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization, CIC Ventures LLC or any of their respective principals or affiliates,” it says.
Instead, it says, “GodBlessTheUSABible.com uses Donald J. Trump’s name, likeness and image under paid license from CIC Ventures LLC, which license may be terminated or revoked according to its terms.”
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House. The presumptive Republican nominee Tuesday released a video on his Truth Social platform urging supporters to buy the “God Bless the USA Bible."
/----/ Trademarking and licensing your name is now grifting? Are these celebrities grifters too, or just the ones you hate?
Trademarking a Name
Many celebrities have secured a trademark for their names. U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, Justin Bieber, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, and Kylie Jenner are well-known examples.
Michael Jordan retired from basketball in 2003. That’s 16 years ago. However, thanks to corporate partnerships with companies that include Nike, Hanes, and Gatorade, he still reportedly earns millions of dollars a year. Football legend David Beckham left the sport in 2013, but somehow, we don’t...
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• K-beauty bloggers. Alicia Yoon, Hye-Min Park, and others who focus on reviewing Korean cosmetics online are extending their names or brands into makeup, fragrance, and fashion.
• Sports analysts, announcers, and commentators. Members of this group have been testing diverse categories such as subscription boxes (Matthew Berry), smoked meats (Kirk Herbstreit), and menswear (Michael Strahan).
• Bloggers specializing in plus-size fashion. Gabi Gregg, Nicollette Mason, and Tanesha Awasthi, to name a few, are moving into signature lingerie, swimwear, and a variety of other fashion categories.
• Toy testers and unboxers. Ryan of Ryan ToysReview and Tiana of Toys AndMe are leading the way into the toy category with branded product lines.
• Architects, past and present. Noted names including Luca Andrisani, Zaha Hadid, and Jean Nouvel are lending their design expertise and sketches to home furnishings, purses, and other goods.
• Electronic dance music DJs. The likes of Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex are entering into collaborations for casual but fashionable apparel that can be worn to a rave.
• Chinese fashion bloggers. Mr. Bags, Gogoboi, and Becky Li are among those who have attained recognition worldwide and have started creating their own capsule collections with global luxury designers.
• TV presenters. Recent entrants include Fearne Cotton and Lara Spencer, who add their names to a list that already encompasses Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Wendy Williams, and Ryan Seacrest. Their licensing activities vary depending on their interests.
The pool of celebrities that is viable for licensing and collaborations—from cosplayers to tennis players and from dancers to dermatologists—will no doubt continue to grow as noted personalities of all types respond to their followers’ desire for products associated with their names and expertise. These days, there is no need for mainstream recognition for a licensing program to be viable, at least on a limited basis.
/----/ Trademarking and licensing your name is now grifting? Are these celebrities grifters too, or just the ones you hate?
Trademarking a Name
Many celebrities have secured a trademark for their names. U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Victoria Beckham, Justin Bieber, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, and Kylie Jenner are well-known examples.
Michael Jordan retired from basketball in 2003. That’s 16 years ago. However, thanks to corporate partnerships with companies that include Nike, Hanes, and Gatorade, he still reportedly earns millions of dollars a year. Football legend David Beckham left the sport in 2013, but somehow, we don’t...
corsearch.com
• K-beauty bloggers. Alicia Yoon, Hye-Min Park, and others who focus on reviewing Korean cosmetics online are extending their names or brands into makeup, fragrance, and fashion.
• Sports analysts, announcers, and commentators. Members of this group have been testing diverse categories such as subscription boxes (Matthew Berry), smoked meats (Kirk Herbstreit), and menswear (Michael Strahan).
• Bloggers specializing in plus-size fashion. Gabi Gregg, Nicollette Mason, and Tanesha Awasthi, to name a few, are moving into signature lingerie, swimwear, and a variety of other fashion categories.
• Toy testers and unboxers. Ryan of Ryan ToysReview and Tiana of Toys AndMe are leading the way into the toy category with branded product lines.
• Architects, past and present. Noted names including Luca Andrisani, Zaha Hadid, and Jean Nouvel are lending their design expertise and sketches to home furnishings, purses, and other goods.
• Electronic dance music DJs. The likes of Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex are entering into collaborations for casual but fashionable apparel that can be worn to a rave.
• Chinese fashion bloggers. Mr. Bags, Gogoboi, and Becky Li are among those who have attained recognition worldwide and have started creating their own capsule collections with global luxury designers.
• TV presenters. Recent entrants include Fearne Cotton and Lara Spencer, who add their names to a list that already encompasses Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Wendy Williams, and Ryan Seacrest. Their licensing activities vary depending on their interests.
The pool of celebrities that is viable for licensing and collaborations—from cosplayers to tennis players and from dancers to dermatologists—will no doubt continue to grow as noted personalities of all types respond to their followers’ desire for products associated with their names and expertise. These days, there is no need for mainstream recognition for a licensing program to be viable, at least on a limited basis.
Having the OK State Department of Education put out a bid for 55,000 Bibles that includes requirements that can only be filled by the Bible you are getting royalties from is the definition of grifting. Are you being dense on purpose?
You said only Trump's bible fits the requirements, but the article says others do. There is no indication that Trump's bible is the one being purchased. Why be dishonest about this?
I would like to see the Catholic Bible in those schools. Then the students could see ALL the books.
Having the OK State Department of Education put out a bid for 55,000 Bibles that includes requirements that can only be filled by the Bible you are getting royalties from is the definition of grifting. Are you being dense on purpose?
The Republican run State Department of Education crafted a bid that only Trump's Bible can fill. You dont find that shady? I mean, its not a trick question. If this doesnt bother you then I dont know what to say. You have been looking for ways to justify it. Trump has grifted way worse but this is a simple stand you should be able to make.
The Republican run State Department of Education crafted a bid that only Trump's Bible can fill. You dont find that shady? I mean, it’s not a trick question. If this doesnt bother you then I dont know what to say. You have been looking for ways to justify it. Trump has grifted way worse but this is a simple stand you should be able to make.
/—-/ Nope.Having filed RFPs for a decade, I don’t find it shady. It’s common practice.
A request for proposal (RFP) is a form of reverse auction that solicits a business proposal by an organisation interested in the procurement of a service or product from potential suppliers.[1] It is usually part of a complex sales process, and made through a bidding process.[citation needed]
Unlike invitations to tender, which award contracts based upon the price and quality of the tender, RFPs allow suppliers more flexibility in proposing an original service or product in alignment with a company's needs.“ -Wikipedia
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