BBC Studios has signed a multi-territory licensing deal with VTech to produce electronic role play toys, further expanding its rapidly growing global licensing portfolio for the popular, award-winning children’s TV show Bluey. Bluey is an Australian children's show about a lovable Australian shepherd that has since taken most of the world by storm since it was first aired less … [Read more...] about BBC Assigns License for Bluey to Tech Toy Firm VTech
JLKBrand Signs Up For Years Of Misery With Lemony Snicket
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's never been a series of children's books like Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events, in which people are either stupid or horrible—or possibly both stupid and horrible—the worst always happens, and happy endings are for saps. But despite all of those warnings, JLKBrand has agreed to represent the Lemony Snicket brand in its … [Read more...] about JLKBrand Signs Up For Years Of Misery With Lemony Snicket
Bravado Lands Sprawling Merch Deal With Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products has signed a massive, wide-ranging licensing agreement with Bravado, an entertainment branding and merchandise company that is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. The two firms announced a collaborative licensing agreement that will see Bravado working with film titles from WB's 2021 and 2022 line-up, as well as more than 100 legacy movie … [Read more...] about Bravado Lands Sprawling Merch Deal With Warner Bros.
Trends: Rise Of The ‘Re-Commerce Economy’
By Alicia Rosa Manager of Trend & Creative Services Brand Central Re-commerce, or reverse commerce, is peaking with the introduction of a slew of new resale partnerships and concepts from mainstream retailers and brands. This industry has been rapidly on the rise over the last few years, accelerated by COVID and Gen Z’s desire to shop more sustainably and create less … [Read more...] about Trends: Rise Of The ‘Re-Commerce Economy’
Fanatics Dives Into NFTs With Majority Stake in Candy Digital
North America's largest fan merchandise company, Fanatics, has launched a new NFT (non-fungible token) service known as Candy Digital to leverage its wide range of sports collectibles and major league licenses. Fanatics describes Candy Candy Digital (www.candy.com) as a "next generation digital collectible company" that is entering the NFT space with three of the world's most … [Read more...] about Fanatics Dives Into NFTs With Majority Stake in Candy Digital
Merged WarnerMedia/Discovery Rebranded
Two weeks after the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, the new company's CEO David Zaslav has revealed the streaming service will now be known as Warner Bros. Discovery, tipping the hat to the history of both parties. Zaslav unveiled the new name and a new logo to staff (pictured), and also worked in a tagline for the new entity, borrowing the line "The stuff that dreams are … [Read more...] about Merged WarnerMedia/Discovery Rebranded
Wildbrain Stacks Up New Partners for Tetris
There aren't a lot of games so popular that they have their own global day of celebration, but Tetris is one such property. And now, ahead of World Tetris Day on June 6, WildBrain CPLG has announced it has secured a wide array of new European licensing deals for apparel, back-to-school accessories, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and homeware categories. “We continue to see … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Stacks Up New Partners for Tetris
Lola’s and Ghost Kitchen Bringing Venezuelan Foods to U.S.
A popular purveyor of Venezuelan delicacies is bringing that country's tasty treats to America through a licensing partnership with Ghost Kitchen Brands, a company offering what it calls “virtual food courts” inside Walmart stores and other locations. Lola’s Latin Food is a true family enterprise that was founded in Toronto in 2017 by Venezuelan immigrants Mateo and Gabriela … [Read more...] about Lola’s and Ghost Kitchen Bringing Venezuelan Foods to U.S.
Never Wrong Toys Appointed Master Toy Partner For Rainbow Rangers
Never Wrong Toys, a subsidiary of China’s leading toy manufacturer Markan Industrial Group Ltd., is developing a broad range of new preschool products for the popular Cartoon Channel hit Rainbow Rangers, in a deal with Genius Brands. Rainbow Rangers is a rescue-based series that follows the adventures of seven girls who are Earth’s first responders—protecting people, animals, … [Read more...] about Never Wrong Toys Appointed Master Toy Partner For Rainbow Rangers
Influencer Hyram Yarbro Goes Green With Skincare Line
In a deal brokered by Semaphore Licensing, social media influencer Hyram Yarbro has partnered with the green skincare company The INKEY List to produce a new product line, Selfless by Hyram. Yarbro has more than 12 million fans on YouTube and TikTok, and says he jumped at the chance to work on a project that provides a high value product for his followers, while at the same … [Read more...] about Influencer Hyram Yarbro Goes Green With Skincare Line