Johnsonese Brokerage
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Independent insurance agency focused on Technology, Entertainment, and Creative clients. Based in Chicago with clients nationwide.
By now you've probably heard of the theft of some of the French crown jewels from the #louvremuseum. This is just a reminder that if theft can happen at the world's most popular museum, it can happen at your place too. #fineartinsurance www.bbc.com/news/article...
Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist
The world-famous museum in Paris is still closed on Monday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.
www.bbc.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
By now you've probably heard of the theft of some of the French crown jewels from the #louvremuseum. This is just a reminder that if theft can happen at the world's most popular museum, it can happen at your place too. #fineartinsurance www.bbc.com/news/article...
#tomholland was injured on the set of #SpiderManBrandNewDay. Production was delayed for 7 days after he suffered a concussion. Imagine the cost of that delay! Luckily there's an insurance coverage called #castcoverage designed just for this purpose. Call us to learn more. variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Tom Holland Says He’s ‘On the Mend’ After ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Set Injury: ‘Feeling Better’
Tom Holland says he is "on the mend" after suffering from a concussion while filming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."
variety.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#tomholland was injured on the set of #SpiderManBrandNewDay. Production was delayed for 7 days after he suffered a concussion. Imagine the cost of that delay! Luckily there's an insurance coverage called #castcoverage designed just for this purpose. Call us to learn more. variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Meet the cast “Old Friends”: Alana Gordon-Levine, Gwyneth Puryear, Mak Meinhardt, and Celine Berger! See them October 2nd at The Greenhouse Theater Center. Tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc....
September 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Meet the cast “Old Friends”: Alana Gordon-Levine, Gwyneth Puryear, Mak Meinhardt, and Celine Berger! See them October 2nd at The Greenhouse Theater Center. Tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc....
I want to share a passion project that I'm working on! It's a night of theater--specifically three one act plays, by two playwrights, on one night (October 2nd). It will be at the Greenhouse Theater in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Click for more info: ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc....
September 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I want to share a passion project that I'm working on! It's a night of theater--specifically three one act plays, by two playwrights, on one night (October 2nd). It will be at the Greenhouse Theater in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Click for more info: ci.ovationtix.com/36644/produc....
Another day another #cyberattack--this one in the luxury sector. Customer data was stolen from the parent company of luxury brands including Gucci and Yves Saint Lauren. Even famous brands need #cyberliability insurance. techcrunch.com/2025/09/15/c...
Kering, owner of Gucci, Balenciaga, and other luxury brands, confirms hack | TechCrunch
Kering said the hackers did not steal credit card numbers and that it has contacted the customers whose data is part of the breach, without saying how many were affected.
techcrunch.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Another day another #cyberattack--this one in the luxury sector. Customer data was stolen from the parent company of luxury brands including Gucci and Yves Saint Lauren. Even famous brands need #cyberliability insurance. techcrunch.com/2025/09/15/c...
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The Centre for Investigative Reporting (#CIR) is the only US #nonprofit #journalism organisation to sue #OpenAI for #copyrightinfringement. The lawsuit, filed a year ago, alleges OpenAI used CIR’s #copyrightedstories to #train #generativeAI products without permission.…
June 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The Centre for Investigative Reporting (#CIR) is the only US #nonprofit #journalism organisation to sue #OpenAI for #copyrightinfringement. The lawsuit, filed a year ago, alleges OpenAI used CIR’s #copyrightedstories to #train #generativeAI products without permission.…
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If you're tired of working for years to have billionaires syphon your work to train AI & make you obsolete & destitute by ignoring copyright laws & basic decency, there's this: actionnetwork.org/letters/auth... #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #MetaAI #CopyrightInfringement #IndieAuthors #RRBC
Tell AI Companies They Do Not Have the Right to Use Your Work
I just sent a letter telling AI companies they do not not have the right to use my work. Use the Authors Guild's letter template to send your own.
actionnetwork.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If you're tired of working for years to have billionaires syphon your work to train AI & make you obsolete & destitute by ignoring copyright laws & basic decency, there's this: actionnetwork.org/letters/auth... #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #MetaAI #CopyrightInfringement #IndieAuthors #RRBC
Hollywood Reporter reported rise in film & TV #copyrightinfringement lawsuits with more cases going to trial. #EandOInsurance (Errors & Omissions insurance) typically covers legal costs for defendants. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Movie and TV Copyright Lawsuits Are on the Rise. Very Few Prevail In Court
The producers behind popcorn thriller 'G20' were sued on Wednesday for copyright infringement. There's been an uptick in accusations of infringement in recent years, though that hasn't led to much suc...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Hollywood Reporter reported rise in film & TV #copyrightinfringement lawsuits with more cases going to trial. #EandOInsurance (Errors & Omissions insurance) typically covers legal costs for defendants. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
We often get asked if #creators need insurance. Here's an example of why the answer is yes. #youtuber #mrbeast is being sued by #Spaulding for using the mark "The Beast" on basketballs. Hopefully he has Errors and Omissions (E&O Insurance) which covers claims like this. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We often get asked if #creators need insurance. Here's an example of why the answer is yes. #youtuber #mrbeast is being sued by #Spaulding for using the mark "The Beast" on basketballs. Hopefully he has Errors and Omissions (E&O Insurance) which covers claims like this. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
#stormtrooper helmet from #starwars #anewhope sold $256,000 at auction! It might be time to insure your Star Wars collection. #collectiblesinsurance #memoribiliainsurance variety.com/2025/artisan...
‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Stormtrooper Helmet Sold for $256,000 at Auction
"Star Wars: A New Hope" Stormtrooper helmet sold for $256,000 at auction.
variety.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#stormtrooper helmet from #starwars #anewhope sold $256,000 at auction! It might be time to insure your Star Wars collection. #collectiblesinsurance #memoribiliainsurance variety.com/2025/artisan...
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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.
Bluesky's CEO warns you shouldn't 'fully outsource your thinking' to AI
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.
www.businessinsider.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.
Congrats to #JenniferReeder and all of the #LillyWachowski Anarchists United Foundation grant winners! We proudly claim Jennifer and Lilly as Chicagoans! www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Lilly Wachowski’s Anarchists United Foundation Reveals Grant Recipients, Writers Discovery Fellows
The list of lucky recipients includes Stanley Kalu, Jennifer Reeder, Marco Bermudez, K. Broch, Quincy Cho, Jacy Duan, Sydney Laws, Amir Mo and Sule Murray.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
July 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Congrats to #JenniferReeder and all of the #LillyWachowski Anarchists United Foundation grant winners! We proudly claim Jennifer and Lilly as Chicagoans! www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
This week a #filmmaker contacted us at 11:30 am saying they needed #productioninsurance by 5 pm to pick up gear. We quoted and issued a policy, and sent a #certificateofinsurance to their rental house at 3:22 pm. We work at the speed of film!
July 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This week a #filmmaker contacted us at 11:30 am saying they needed #productioninsurance by 5 pm to pick up gear. We quoted and issued a policy, and sent a #certificateofinsurance to their rental house at 3:22 pm. We work at the speed of film!
145 people were victims of #needlespiking at French music festival. Needle spinking is the use of syringes to inject victims, and sometimes involve date-rape drugs. Live event promoters need to be properly prepared and insured. #liveeventinsurance www.cnn.com/2025/06/23/e...
145 people pricked with syringes at France street music festival | CNN
French police detained 12 people on Sunday after 145 individuals reported being pricked with syringes during a nationwide street music festival, according to France’s interior ministry.
www.cnn.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
145 people were victims of #needlespiking at French music festival. Needle spinking is the use of syringes to inject victims, and sometimes involve date-rape drugs. Live event promoters need to be properly prepared and insured. #liveeventinsurance www.cnn.com/2025/06/23/e...
We proudly insured a series by #LuckyKraken called "Lost Classics" that is currently in post. The unscripted show is a search for forgotten cars and was shot in Chicago and Philadelphia. We can't wait to see it! #filminsurance reelchicago.com/article/luck...
Lucky Kraken and American Collectors Insurance launch Lost Classics
Lucky Kraken has partnered with American Collectors Insurance to launch, Lost Classics, a first-of-its-kind unscripted TV series
reelchicago.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We proudly insured a series by #LuckyKraken called "Lost Classics" that is currently in post. The unscripted show is a search for forgotten cars and was shot in Chicago and Philadelphia. We can't wait to see it! #filminsurance reelchicago.com/article/luck...
Hey #filmmakers, #tubi and #kickstarter have launched a new program called #FilmStreamCollective to help indie filmmakers with funding and distribution. 10 films will receive funds targeted at #postproduction costs and will stream on Tubi. deadline.com/2025/06/tubi...
Tubi And Kickstarter Launch FilmStream Collective, Aiming To Give Indie Films Funding & Distribution Support
Tubi and Kickstarter have launched FilmStream Collective, an initiative designed to help offer indie filmmakers funding and distribution support.
deadline.com
June 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Hey #filmmakers, #tubi and #kickstarter have launched a new program called #FilmStreamCollective to help indie filmmakers with funding and distribution. 10 films will receive funds targeted at #postproduction costs and will stream on Tubi. deadline.com/2025/06/tubi...
Here's a list of #filmfestivals worth the submission cost for #filmmakers. None of the major fests are included. #filminsurance www.moviemaker.com/50-film-fest...
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2025
Our list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee 2025 offers standout festivals, hidden gems and opportunities to get your film the audience it deserves.
www.moviemaker.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Here's a list of #filmfestivals worth the submission cost for #filmmakers. None of the major fests are included. #filminsurance www.moviemaker.com/50-film-fest...
We've added a new affiliate to our musical instrument insurance program. Members of National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) are now eligible! Apply on our website! #musicalinstrumentinsurance www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/brea...
Distinguished, Johnsonese partner with NITO on insurance for touring artists
New coverage options simplify protection for instruments and live performance gear
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We've added a new affiliate to our musical instrument insurance program. Members of National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) are now eligible! Apply on our website! #musicalinstrumentinsurance www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/brea...
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“I do think it’s just absolutely tragic. Some of this stuff will go into private collections and not be seen for generations and generations,” said Marsha Malinowski, president and CEO of Marsha Malinowski Fine Books & Manuscripts in New York City. www.wbez.org/politics/202...
Abraham Lincoln artifacts that were once in a museum are going up for auction
The Lincoln Presidential Foundation is in debt so it is putting more than 100 of its artifacts up for auction.
www.wbez.org
May 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“I do think it’s just absolutely tragic. Some of this stuff will go into private collections and not be seen for generations and generations,” said Marsha Malinowski, president and CEO of Marsha Malinowski Fine Books & Manuscripts in New York City. www.wbez.org/politics/202...
Good news in the art world--new auction record set for work by a living female artist at $13.6 million. Congrats to artist Marlene Dumas! The artwork is titled "Miss January" (1997) #artinsurance news.artnet.com/art-world/at...
At Christie's, $13.6 Million Marlene Dumas Painting Sets New Record for Living Woman Artist at Auction | Artnet News
How did Christie's do at its 21st-century evening sale in New York, where a Marlene Dumas set a new (nominal) record? Read on.
news.artnet.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Good news in the art world--new auction record set for work by a living female artist at $13.6 million. Congrats to artist Marlene Dumas! The artwork is titled "Miss January" (1997) #artinsurance news.artnet.com/art-world/at...
Broadway ticket sales exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time! 24-25 season at $1.8 billion topped 18-19. Hollywood celebrity led productions seemed to be the secret sauce this year. #theatreinsurance www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Broadway Box Office Has Finally Recovered, Overtaking Pre-Pandemic Returns for First Time
Propelled by celebrity-driven shows, the industry grosses for the 2024-2025 season-to-date hit a new milestone.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Broadway ticket sales exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time! 24-25 season at $1.8 billion topped 18-19. Hollywood celebrity led productions seemed to be the secret sauce this year. #theatreinsurance www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
A child damaged a #rothko painting at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. If it can happen at a major museum, it can happen in your home. #ArtInsurance www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/29/c...
Child damages Rothko work at Rotterdam museum
The incident raises questions about security in open-storage museums
www.theartnewspaper.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A child damaged a #rothko painting at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. If it can happen at a major museum, it can happen in your home. #ArtInsurance www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/29/c...
Ohio State University solved string of musical instrument thefts from music school building. Thief worked for cleaning service with access to building. Make sure your student has #musicalinstrumentinsurance. www.10tv.com/article/news...
Ohio State police crack year-long mystery of stolen instruments
Ohio State police have issued an arrest warrant for Andre Eiland in connection with stolen instruments.
www.10tv.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Ohio State University solved string of musical instrument thefts from music school building. Thief worked for cleaning service with access to building. Make sure your student has #musicalinstrumentinsurance. www.10tv.com/article/news...
A 'major cast member' was reportedly injured on Tom Cruise's latest film "Judy". Production has been indefinitely suspended. Cast Coverage is made for situations like this. It pays the producer to help offset the cost of cast-related production delays. www.imdb.com/es/news/ni65...
Tom Cruise’s ‘Judy’ Faces Major Setback As Star Suffers Severe On-Set Injury, Halting Production - IMDb
IMDb es la fuente de contenido de películas, programas de TV y celebridades más popular y confiable del mundo.
www.imdb.com
April 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A 'major cast member' was reportedly injured on Tom Cruise's latest film "Judy". Production has been indefinitely suspended. Cast Coverage is made for situations like this. It pays the producer to help offset the cost of cast-related production delays. www.imdb.com/es/news/ni65...
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Dont Fret, a local street art legend who championed the underdog, has died at 36. buff.ly/GSPO4N1
April 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Dont Fret, a local street art legend who championed the underdog, has died at 36. buff.ly/GSPO4N1