Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing, today announced the formation of the Costume Play division, a new department that will focus on the development of licensed costumes for consumers of all ages. Led by costume industry veteran Stephen Stanley, the division will bring stylized features and innovative fun to costumes that will allow consumers to transform into … [Read more...] about New Hires For Jazwares Costume Play Division
Crown Royal Lights Up Deal For Grilling Products
Crown Royal, the world’s best-selling Canadian whisky brand, is partnering with premium-grade wood product maker Walters Falls Wood Products Inc. to launch a premium whisky barrel wood-smoking product line. The licensing agreement was brokered by global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk. The new line of premium barbecue smoking products will include chips, chunks, … [Read more...] about Crown Royal Lights Up Deal For Grilling Products
Legal Action Threatened Over Pic of Naked Man Chasing Pig
A German actor whose photograph of a naked man pursuing a wild boar went viral has said she might take legal action against a company that duplicated the scene for model railway enthusiasts. While hilarious, the incident raises questions about when and how companies can use images without copyright permission or a licensing agreement. Adele Landauer, an actor and charisma … [Read more...] about Legal Action Threatened Over Pic of Naked Man Chasing Pig
Brizo Releases Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
The Frank Lloyd Wright Bath Collection by Brizo pays tribute to Wright's enduring influence The luxury bath and kitchen fittings company Brizo has developed a stunning new collection based on the architectural artistry of Frank Lloyd Wright. The company says it developed the line in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation, in order to pay homage to the brilliant … [Read more...] about Brizo Releases Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
Uno Gets Artsy With Shepard Fairey
UNO Collaborates with Contemporary Artist Shepard Fairey to Create Playable Art, Featuring One-of-A-Kind Designs on Every Card Mattel just dropped the latest installment of the UNO Artiste Series in collaboration with artist Shepard Fairey through its direct-to-consumer platform, Mattel Creations. The collectible card deck features unique designs by the acclaimed contemporary … [Read more...] about Uno Gets Artsy With Shepard Fairey
Famed NYC Diner Signs Licensing Deal With White Coffee
Junior's Restaurant, the restaurant that started the bottomless cup of coffee trend, has signed its first-ever licensing deal. Junior's Restaurant says it has inked a multi-year agreement with White Coffee Corp. to produce a line of coffee products in a deal brokered by Surge Brands. Under the agreement, White Coffee Corporation will produce and market Junior’s Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Famed NYC Diner Signs Licensing Deal With White Coffee
Universal Music Signs Licensing Deal with TikTok Rival Lomotif
Social media networks featuring short-form video continue to drive music licensing deals, with Universal Music Group announcing this week a licensing deal with Singapore-based TikTok rival Lomotif. Lomotif is a social networking platform with the mission of democratizing video creation. The company was co-founded by video enthusiast Paul Yang in 2014, and has been granted … [Read more...] about Universal Music Signs Licensing Deal with TikTok Rival Lomotif
Dolly Parton Releases New Perfume With Scent Beauty
Dolly Parton announced this week the release of her first-ever signature fragrance in partnership with Scent Beauty, the world's first multi-brand e-commerce platform for bespoke fragrances. The fragrance was developed through partnerships facilitated by Dolly’s licensing representative IMG. Called Scent From Above, the new perfume "is butterflies, hearts and hope," says … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Releases New Perfume With Scent Beauty
Mattel Sales Up 40% In Q2 Financial Results
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The toys and games sector is on fire this year, as Mattel reported this week its net sales in Q2 soared by an astonishing 40% over the same period last year. The news followed equally stellar results from competitor Hasbro, which days ago reported its Q2 revenues jumped by 54% year-on-year. Mattel Chair and CEO Ynon Kreiz says the company … [Read more...] about Mattel Sales Up 40% In Q2 Financial Results
Isabel Graham To Head LEGO Marketing in the UK
Long-time LEGO executive Isabel Graham is moving across the pond, as the new head of marketing for LEGO UK & Ireland. Graham has held a number of key positions with The LEGO Group over the past decade. Among other things, she has worked with The LEGO Agency, LEGO's Product Group Marketing, and was a core member of The Americas Brand Marketing Team. Until this week Graham … [Read more...] about Isabel Graham To Head LEGO Marketing in the UK