Atlanta, GA — Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is excited to announce the recent signing of new artists, and the launch of creative content management platform, Artonomo, at this year’s Surtex show in Booth 3285.

• JBL Expands Portfolio of High-Profile Clients: JBL expands their diverse portfolio through the recent signings of artists and brands including Mia Whittemore, Heather Dutton, Eva Magill-Oliver, Kelly Rae Roberts, and The Whiskey Ginger as well as globally recognized wildlife organization, The National Wildlife Federation. A full portfolio of new, on-trend designs from all of JBL’s designers and brands will be debuting at Surtex and attendees are invited to visit booth 3285 to browse the latest collections. Categories available for licensing include home décor, stationery, gift, apparel, fashion accessories, travel goods, housewares, dated goods and wall art.

• JBL Launches Artonomo, Content Management Platform: Artonomo is a content management plaform made by creators, for creators to organize, manage and track digital content in one place. It is an ideal tool for individual artists, agents and manufacturers. With proprietary SMART features, (search, manage, access, report, tag), Artonomo is an affordable, one-stop solution to better manage creative content.

“We developed the software to manage our own art-intensive business and were regularly approached by our artists and manufacturing partners asking what software we used,” said Ilana Wilensky, President of Jewel Branding & Licensing, “It quickly became apparent there is a need for this software within our industry and we’re thrilled to be debuting Artonomo at Surtex.”

Demos of Artonomo will be taking place at Jewel Branding’s booth (3285) for attendees to get a free trial and introductory offer and witness firsthand the incredible features of Artonomo.

• JBL Curates Exclusive Surtex Vignettes: JBL is proud to be partnering with Design Works International in curating exclusive Surtex vignettes that will highlight the latest design trends. Top trends to be highlighted include “Express Yourself” and “Vivid Nature,” with products from many of JBL’s leading designers featured in the vignettes. The displays will be on the floor of NY NOW (booth #1967) as well as throughout Surtex (Booths #3084 and #3384).

• CreativeIngrid Live Watercolor Demonstration: Ingrid Sanchez, artist and founder of popular brand, CreativeIngrid, will be at Jewel Branding’s Surtex booth 3285 on Monday, February 3rd for a live demonstration of her beautiful watercolor paintings. Attendees are invited to stop by between 12 and 2:00 to see Ingrid in action. CreativeIngrid is known for its intricate watercolors inspired by nature as well as vibrant and energetic brushstrokes. Her stunning designs and popular art workshops have created a following of 68k Instagram engaged followers.

“With the recent signing of high-profile clients and launch of Artonomo, we believe 2020 will be a pivotal year for JBL,” said Julie Newman, CEO & Founder of Jewel Branding & Licensing, “We are excited to adapt to the market and provide useful tools that remain up to speed with current trends in both the creative and technological space.”

About Jewel Branding & Licensing

Jewel Branding & Licensing is a full-service global brand management and licensing agency.   Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, JBL represents a diverse portfolio of designers, design-based brands and cultural institutions, including Aimee Kestenberg, The New York Botanical Garden, Rachael Hale, Bouffants & Broken Hearts and Collier Campbell. JBL’s Creative Services division provides manufacturers, retailers and brands with a suite of services and assets to streamline the design, development and go-to-market processes. Trend forecasting, creative direction, style guides, design and product development, packaging design and retail execution are offered with services that are tailored to each individual client. JBL develops and manages strategic licensing programs across a wide array of product categories at all levels of retail around the globe. For more information, visit www.jewelbranding.com.