(Article Submitted) It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of longtime friend and licensing industry pioneer Elliot Steinberg, 82, who passed away peacefully in Marin County, California. A successful entrepreneur and world traveler, Elliot started numerous businesses in the product and licensing space. In San Francisco in the late 1960s, Elliot worked for an … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Tribute to Licensing Pioneer Elliot Steinberg
Dino Ranch Secures Deals in Mobile and Console Gaming
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Boat Rocker's animated preschool series Dino Ranch has secured new licensing deals with the global game developers Microids and Tap Tap Tales. Microids is a France-based video game developer and publisher that specializes in adventure, racing, retro, and branded video games for console systems. The first Dino Ranch console video game … [Read more...] about Dino Ranch Secures Deals in Mobile and Console Gaming
Warner Bros.’ Ted Lasso a Big Hit With Licensees
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has announced a new lineup of licensed merchandise for the release of Ted Lasso's third season. WBDGCP is the licensing and retail division of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences. The divisions' full name is Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. WBDGCP has … [Read more...] about Warner Bros.’ Ted Lasso a Big Hit With Licensees
New Licensees for YouTube Original Series Super Sema
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Point.1888 has secured new licensing partnerships for Kukua's Super Sema childrens' series to coincide with the release of its third season. Kukua is aiming to expand the Super Sema franchise to include consumer products, books, and interactive digital experiences that focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math. The … [Read more...] about New Licensees for YouTube Original Series Super Sema
ZAG to Unveil New Ghostforce Toy Line At ABRIN Expo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has partnered with Novabrink and Xalingo to unveil new licensed Ghostforce toys at the ABRIN expo in Brazil. The ABRIN expo is the largest business-to-business event in the Latin American toy sector. The event hosts an average of 140 exhibitors and 13,000 visitors. ABRIN 2023 takes place from March 5 to 8, 2023. “ABRIN is such an … [Read more...] about ZAG to Unveil New Ghostforce Toy Line At ABRIN Expo
Trends International Makes Key Acquisition in Art Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed product manufacturer Trends International has acquired the ecommerce platforms Art.com and Allposters.com. Founded in 1998, Art and its sister website Allposters are direct-to-consumer, online retail platforms that specialize in art and décor products. Art’s content library contains over two million images that can be … [Read more...] about Trends International Makes Key Acquisition in Art Licensing
Celebrity Licensing: LMI Building on Laurel & Hardy’s Legacy of Laughter
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The first Laurel and Hardy film debuted in 1927, and almost a century later, the comedians still bring laughter to millions of people around the world. While the Laurel & Hardy shorts were recorded in grainy black and white film, today the comedic pieces that defined slapstick comedy are viewed millions of times on modern streaming … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: LMI Building on Laurel & Hardy’s Legacy of Laughter
Licensing Tech: BIP Launches an Online Licensing Marketplace
Major Licensor Jazwares and Hit Metaverse Gaming Brands Among First to Use the Platform By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Tech company BIP has launched a global IP licensing marketplace, with toy giant Jazwares and metaverse gaming brands already on board. Metaverse games Brookhaven and Jailbreak are among the other brands signed on to the nascent IP licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing Tech: BIP Launches an Online Licensing Marketplace
Food & Beverage: Licensed Vegemite Brownies an Unexpected Taste Treat
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Australian food manufacturer Green's has partnered with the Bega Group for a licensed Vegemite Choc Chunk Brownie baking mix. “We are incredibly excited to be partnering with everyone’s favorite spread Vegemite to launch Green’s Vegemite Choc Chunk Brownie," said Green’s Peta Allsopp. "Our baking team has expertly blended the mitey taste … [Read more...] about Food & Beverage: Licensed Vegemite Brownies an Unexpected Taste Treat
Automotive Licensing: McLaren Marks 60 Years With New LEGO Supercars
Legendary car designer McLaren is marking its 60th anniversary with two replica supercars from LEGO. The companies have been partners for eight years and since then have created six LEGO Speed Champions McLaren cars and two LEGO Technic McLaren models. As McLaren hits this milestone, the supercar maker has teamed up with the LEGO Group to release the first-ever double pack of … [Read more...] about Automotive Licensing: McLaren Marks 60 Years With New LEGO Supercars