The Licensing Letter

Gary Symons

Who’s News: Qobuz Deputy CEO Named “Power Player” by Billboard

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Georges Fornay, the deputy CEO of the music platform Qobuz, has been added to Billboard’s 2023 International Power Players List. Founded in 2007, Qobuz is a France-based music streaming and download platform. The Quobay platform is currently available in 26 countries across the globe and features a catalog of over 100 million … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Qobuz Deputy CEO Named “Power Player” by Billboard

Winners Named in Rube Goldberg’s Lunchables Contest

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Rube Goldberg Institute and Lunchables have crowned the top 10 winners for the 2023 Rube Goldberg Machine x Lunchables Contest. The official 2023 task challenged 140 teams to engineer imaginative and convoluted machines that can assemble a Kraft Heinz Lunchable product. Thousands of kids and teens from around the world participated in … [Read more...] about Winners Named in Rube Goldberg’s Lunchables Contest

Mabi Swimwear’s Collab With Amazonian Activist Yarikazu Xipaya

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mabi Swimwear is working with the indigenous activist Yarikazu Xipaya to raise awareness to the protection of the Amazon Rainforest. Xipaya is an activist who is now working on her law degree to provide her with tools to better defend her people's culture, as well as the environment of the rain forest in the Amazon river basin. Xipaya … [Read more...] about Mabi Swimwear’s Collab With Amazonian Activist Yarikazu Xipaya

Authentic Brands In Agreement to Acquire Luxury Brand Vince

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group has entered into a definitive agreement with Vince Holding Corp. to acquire the company's luxury lifestyle brand, Vince. Authentic Brands Group is a brand development, marketing and entertainment platform. The company currently owns over 40 lifestyle, entertainment and media brands. “We are pleased to bring this … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands In Agreement to Acquire Luxury Brand Vince

Outright Games Partnership To Contribute Funds to UNICEF

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Outright Games has entered a long-term partnership with UNICEF to support the charity through the sale of licensed video game bundles. “We couldn’t be prouder to come onboard as UNICEF UK’s first ever official partner within the video game industry," said Outright Games CEO, Beth Goss. "Our aim is to take our best-in-class stable of … [Read more...] about Outright Games Partnership To Contribute Funds to UNICEF

Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has officially announced its full list of finalists for the upcoming 2023 Excellence Awards. This year’s Excellence Awards features 201 finalists in 30 categories. The finalists were chosen from more than 850 submissions which were reviewed by a panel of 200 judges from 20 countries across the globe. Several … [Read more...] about Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards

Apparel: Authentic and Versa Partner on Geoffrey Beene Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands and Versa Group have partnered on a collection of licensed dress shirts inspired by the fashion designer Geoffrey Beene. “We are thrilled to announce our newest partnership for Geoffrey Beene,” said Authentic Brands VP, Scott Orenstein. “Authentic’s partnership with Versa Group will build upon Geoffrey Beene’s deep … [Read more...] about Apparel: Authentic and Versa Partner on Geoffrey Beene Collection

BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The BBC's top kids' show Bluey has just released a second album, following the chart topping performance of Bluey: The Album. Released on April 21, Bluey: Dance Mode! is the follow up to an initial, award-winning music collection that has been streamed more than 200 million times. The debut album landed at number 1 on both the … [Read more...] about BBC’s Canine Pop Star Bluey Releases Second Album

Oxford Pennant Releases Rocking Collection With The Rolling Stones

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Oxford Pennant has launched an exclusive capsule collection with the The Rolling Stones. The officially-licensed capsule collection features printed pennants, camp flags, sewn banners, enamel pins, stickers, and patches. The exclusive collection was inspired by The Rolling Stones iconography and historical legacy, with design … [Read more...] about Oxford Pennant Releases Rocking Collection With The Rolling Stones