By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has engaged BBC International to design, produce and distribute products for its DC Shoes brand. The deal sees BBC partnering with one of the world's most popular brands for skateboarding, snowboarding, and 'street lifestyle' apparel. Through the agreement, BBC takes on global design and sourcing for DC Shoes footwear … [Read more...] about BBC International Takes on Design, Manufacturing, Distribution for DC Shoes
Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is introducing an array of new licensed products and events at the Atlanta Market. The Atlanta Market is a trade show, networking and wholesale event for members of the home furnishings, gift and design industries. The trade event features thousands of different brands, retailers and designers from more than … [Read more...] about Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kids Preferred has partnered with Universal Products & Experiences for an infant and toddler line featuring brands from NBCUniversal's childrens' entertainment franchises.Kids Preferred is an American design and manufacturing company that offers high-quality toys, gifts and play products that are safe for infants and young children.The … [Read more...] about Kids Preferred and NBCUniversal Partner on New Toy Collection
Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hershey Company and Peanuts have entered into a licensing partnership for Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates featuring Snoopy & Friends. "Since premiering in 1950, the Peanuts comic strips have celebrated heartwarming and loving friendships through the eyes of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang," said Peanuts Worldwide VP, … [Read more...] about Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
Spin Master Completes $950 Million Purchase of Melissa and Doug
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spin Master isn't going back to the future, but instead opted to go forward into the past, in its acquisition of US toy maker Melissa & Doug. The celebrated toyco is known for its focus on classic toys, such as crafts, pretend play, and the wooden toys that Melissa & Doug are famed for. In a world where the metaverse, video … [Read more...] about Spin Master Completes $950 Million Purchase of Melissa and Doug
Beanstalk Named Global Licensing Agency for Hi-Chew Candy Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hi-Chew has appointed the Beanstalk licensing agency to extend its fruit candy brand into new product categories.Beanstalk is a global brand extension licensing agency that works alongside its clients to develop licensed products and services.The agency offers a wide range of services such as licensing representation, cultural intelligence, … [Read more...] about Beanstalk Named Global Licensing Agency for Hi-Chew Candy Brand
Jinkies! Wet n’ Wild has Created a Groovy Scooby Doo Cosmetics Collection!
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Wet n' Wild Beauty brand has launched a limited-edition Scooby-Doo cosmetics collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. Scooby-Doo is a long-standing family entertainment franchise that is currently owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, initially created for an animated TV series called Scooby-Doo Where Are You? for the Hanna-Barbera … [Read more...] about Jinkies! Wet n’ Wild has Created a Groovy Scooby Doo Cosmetics Collection!
The Licensing Letter Releases First Global Guide to Licensing Agencies
TLL Staff The Licensing Letter is pleased to announce we have released our first-ever guide to licensing agencies, available now at no charge at THIS LINK. If your plans for 2024 include expanding into a new territory or licensing category, TLL has your back, with a guide that features profiles and contacts for licensing agencies of all sizes, in all regions, and … [Read more...] about The Licensing Letter Releases First Global Guide to Licensing Agencies
The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief While the rest of us were chowing down on leftover turkey and napping on the in-law's couch in a tryptophan-induced coma, Hasbro and Lionsgate were busy inking a deal for the sale of Entertainment One. Hasbro announced on December 27 it had completed the sale to Lionsgate for $375 million in cash, with Liongate also assuming all current … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Hasbro’s Holiday Sale of Entertainment One
Global Toy News Will Return in 2024 After Death of Founder
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Some bittersweet news today, as we've learned that Global Toy News will return to publication in 2024. The unique publication shut down temporarily after the death of its founder, Richard Gottlieb, in late October. Gottlieb was founder of both Global Toy News and the consultancy firm Global Toy Expert, and he was certainly … [Read more...] about Global Toy News Will Return in 2024 After Death of Founder