By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares Cares has donated over 500,000 plush toys as a charitable initiative for the company's third annual Squishmallows Day celebration. Taking place every year on March 7, Squishmallows Day is Jazwares official celebration for the company's popular plush toy and lifestyle brand. The charitable initiative for this year's celebration … [Read more...] about Jazwares Cares Celebrates Squishmallows With Charitable Donation
REDCON1 and Hostess Launch Licensed Protein Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hostess Brands and REDCON1 have signed a multi-year partnership to bring Hostess' portfolio of sweet flavors to licensed protein beverages. The multi-year licensing partnership will offer a range of limited-edition products that feature flavors from popular Hostess snack brands. The company's portfolio includes well-known snack cake … [Read more...] about REDCON1 and Hostess Launch Licensed Protein Partnership
Spin Master and UP&E Renew Partnership for Gabby’s Dollhouse
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master is renewing its master toy licensing agreement with UP&E for the preschool entertainment brand, Gabby’s Dollhouse. Created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, Gabby's Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series from Dreamworks Animation. The animated series showcases a fantastical world full of cats that live inside of … [Read more...] about Spin Master and UP&E Renew Partnership for Gabby’s Dollhouse
Who’s News: Benjamin Bao Named VP of Wildbrain China
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has promoted Benjamin Bao to general manager at WildBrain China to support the company's expansion across the APAC region. "Both China and APAC are rapidly growing and exciting areas of opportunity for us, and we have always taken a bespoke approach to strategy and execution that works hand-in-hand with cultural nuance and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Benjamin Bao Named VP of Wildbrain China
Licensed Right International and Wildlife Madagascar Team Up for Sustainable Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensed Right International has signed an exclusive partnership with Wildlife Madagascar to develop a consumer brand inspired by Madagascar's ecosystem. Through the collaborative partnership, Licensed Right International and Wildlife Madagascar have created a portfolio of assets that will be available for license across the consumer … [Read more...] about Licensed Right International and Wildlife Madagascar Team Up for Sustainable Licensing
Sesame Workshop Cutting Staff, Sesame Street’s Fate in Limbo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The fate of Sesame Street hangs in the balance, as brand owner Sesame Workshop cuts staff in the wake of Warner Bros. Discovery's decided not to renew its distribution deal. Sesame Workshop is not only the owner of the Sesame Street brand, but is also an important force in childhood education in the United States and around the world. It is … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Cutting Staff, Sesame Street’s Fate in Limbo
Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
TLL Staff The music rights tech company Chordal has introduced InstantClear, a pre-cleared music licensing system designed to simplify and scale the commercial music industry’s licensing process. The system, which utilizes patent-pending technology, aims to provide a more efficient solution for securing legal, financial, and creative rights to fractionally owned songs. “With … [Read more...] about Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
Build-A-Bear is About to Build-A-CoComelon Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Moonbug Entertainment has teamed up with Build-A-Bear Workshop to launch their first collaborative CoComelon collection. The new line is designed to bring all the musical charm of CoComelon to Build-A-Bear's line of furry plush pals. Available now, the collection allows CoComelon fans to dress their favorite bear in cute outfits, … [Read more...] about Build-A-Bear is About to Build-A-CoComelon Collection
Wildbrain Research Finds the Families That Game Together, Stay Together
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A lot of negative things have been said about adults and children alike spending too much time in front of a screen, but research from entertainment giant Wildbrain found that screen time spent together can help families bond. Wildbrain commissioned research on screen time by the research company Savanta. The resulting report explores the … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Research Finds the Families That Game Together, Stay Together
University of Toronto Press and British Library Announce Scribe Book
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter University of Toronto Press and the British Library are releasing a new co-published volume by Patricia Lovett, titled The Art of the Scribe. Scheduled for release in April 2025, The Art of the Scribe builds on the long-standing partnership between the British Library and the UTP. “UTP's extensive reach throughout North America has … [Read more...] about University of Toronto Press and British Library Announce Scribe Book