By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Many brands face difficult decisions over the war in Ukraine, but few have made more difficult decisions than video game developer Wargaming. The producer of popular franchises World of Tanks and World of Warships, among others, Wargaming has fired one of its founders, moved its company headquarters out of Belarus, and has terminated its … [Read more...] about Game Developer Wargaming Leaves Belarus Over Ukraine Conflict
Smiley Celebrates 50 Years With Pop-up Experience
In celebration of the brand's 50th anniversary, Smiley has launched an in-store experience with Urban Outfitters in Europe. Smiley says Urban Outfitters launched a Europe wide in-store experience beginning on April 4, as part of their collaboration with Smiley, which has been celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2022. The licensed partnership is part of an ambitious … [Read more...] about Smiley Celebrates 50 Years With Pop-up Experience
Experiential Licensing: Batman Interactive Experience Launching at Spyscape
A new interactive experience from DC and SPYSCAPE will allow Batman fans to unleash their inner superhero sidekick. SPYSCAPE is part of Cipher Corp Ltd, a multi-disciplinary imagineering company creating innovative brands, culture and technology. SPYSCAPE's mission is to inspire people to uncover their own superpowers through physical and digital experiences based around spy … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Batman Interactive Experience Launching at Spyscape
CAA Completes Takeover of CAA-Global Brands Group
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) says it has completed its takeover of CAA-GBG Global Brand Management Group. CAA-GBG was originally created as a joint operation between CAA and holding company Global Brands Group in 2016. The two companies founded their joint venture in 2016, and became a major player in brand licensing. Clients included Budweiser, Coca-Cola, The Cheesecake … [Read more...] about CAA Completes Takeover of CAA-Global Brands Group
Who’s News: Major Leadership Changes at Hasbro and Mattel
Mattel Names New President and Chief Commercial Officer; Hasbro Adds Two New Directors Two of the world's largest toy and entertainment conglomerates have made key changes to their upper management and board composition. Hasbro announced Elizabeth Hamren, Chief Operating Officer of Discord Inc., and Blake Jorgensen, Executive Vice President of Special Projects, and former … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Major Leadership Changes at Hasbro and Mattel
Care Bears Share The Love In Brazil and Mexico
The new animated series Care Bears: Unlock the Magic has signed new broadcasting and toy deals in Latin America. Rights holder Cloudco Entertainment has launched its new Care Bears: Unlock The Magic animated series on Brazil’s Globo Play, Gloob, and Gloobinho networks, joining Mexico’s Noggin platform. The content deals come alongside new toy deals that will further support … [Read more...] about Care Bears Share The Love In Brazil and Mexico
Metaverse Licensing Deal Takes Hungry Fans Into the Wendyverse
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief First it was Heineken's digital beer, and now it's Wendy's virtual cheeseburgers. The fast food giant Wendy's teamed up with Meta for the grand opening of the Wendyverse in Horizon Worlds April 2. The idea is not so much to sell virtual burgers, but in the company's words, to give fans "... all-new 3D opportunities to virtually interact … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing Deal Takes Hungry Fans Into the Wendyverse
Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
Fashion Licensing: Unlimited to Produce Branded Footwear For The Gap
Unlimited Footwear Group of The Netherlands has signed a deal to produce footwear for Gap Inc. in Europe, in a deal brokered by IMG. The deal covers the European Union, the UK, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, Gap is a leading casual lifestyle brand in the USA, and Unlimited believes the brand has huge growth potential in Europe as well. “We are … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Unlimited to Produce Branded Footwear For The Gap