By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter RWS Global has appointed two senior leaders as the company continues to scale its entertainment production and operations for parks and destination partners worldwide. Kathy Bagshaw joins as Senior Advisor, Operations, where she will focus on strengthening operational delivery across major parks, including work with Merlin … [Read more...] about Who’s News: RWS Global Adds Kathy Bagshaw and AJ Gardner in Key Roles
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All Hell Breaks Loose With Spin Master’s Haunting New Trading Card Game
A new era of horror is coming to tabletop gaming as Spin Master announces the release of a new trading card game called 'Hellbreak'. The new game from Spin Master and Universal Products & Experiences was created in tandem with the legendary game design team at Ghost Galaxy. The collaborators say Hellbreak will give horror fans and TCG (trading card game) players alike a … [Read more...] about All Hell Breaks Loose With Spin Master’s Haunting New Trading Card Game
Panini Signs Trading Card Deal With High School Football Star
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a move that would have been unthinkable prior to changes in the laws applying to Name, Image and Likeness licensing, Panini America has signed an NIL agreement with high school quarterback Keisean Henderson. The world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company has signed Henderson to an exclusive, multi-year … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Trading Card Deal With High School Football Star
Who’s News: Disney Names Josh D’Amaro As Its Next CEO
Caption: Josh D'Amaro (right) has been named as the new CEO at The Walt Disney Company, while Dana Walden will take on the newly created role of president and Chief Creative Officer. Photo courtesy of Disney. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has chosen Disney Experiences chairman Josh D'Amaro to replace outgoing CEO Robert (Bob) … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Disney Names Josh D’Amaro As Its Next CEO
Carvel Gets A Cool New Look For Its Ice Cream Cakes
TLL Staff Carvel Ice Cream Cakes have introduced updated packaging in grocery stores across the U.S., reflecting the brand’s recent rebrand and aimed at refreshing its presence in the freezer aisle. The redesign comes from I Love Ice Cream Cakes (ILICC), a division of Rich Products Corporation responsible for a portfolio of licensed and branded ice cream cakes, including … [Read more...] about Carvel Gets A Cool New Look For Its Ice Cream Cakes
RHS Partners With Agriframes on Licensed Zinc Planter Range
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Above ground planters are all the rage these days, and The Royal Horticultural Society is hopping on the trend through a new licensing deal with Agriframes. RHS has partnered with UK garden structures specialist Agriframes to launch a new range of RHS-licensed zinc planters for the domestic market. The collaboration introduces a zinc … [Read more...] about RHS Partners With Agriframes on Licensed Zinc Planter Range
Opinion: Be Part of the Change at the POC Conference 2026
By Kathryn Brand For Products of Change After the Products of Change Conference saw its biggest year yet in 2025, with record-breaking attendance from an increasing number of countries, and an unmatched speaker line-up, the POC Conference is returning to the Royal Geographical Society, London, on November 11, 2026. Get your tickets here. The changes that Products of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Be Part of the Change at the POC Conference 2026
Who’s News: WildBrain CPLG Appoints Marie Kopp as VP for APAC and MENA
TLL Staff WildBrain CPLG has appointed veteran licensing executive Marie Kopp as its new vice president for Asia-Pacific (APAC). Kopp will be tasked with leading the agency’s next phase of growth across APAC and MENA, excluding Greater China. Kopp assumes the role effective immediately and will be based in Singapore. She reports to Maarten Weck, WildBrain’s EVP, Global … [Read more...] about Who’s News: WildBrain CPLG Appoints Marie Kopp as VP for APAC and MENA
Dove and Pandora Get the Royal Treatment With Bridgerton
TLL Staff Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton is extending its influence beyond the screen through collaborations with Pandora and Dove. The two global brands are partnering with the Shondaland-produced series to launch limited-edition collections that bring the elegance, romance, and intrigue of the Ton into fans’ everyday lives. Pandora Brings Regency Romance to … [Read more...] about Dove and Pandora Get the Royal Treatment With Bridgerton
Adidas Back in the Running With Double Digit Revenue Growth
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The sportswear brand Adidas has completed a dramatic turnaround, boasting double digit growth despite the recent brand meltdown courtesy of former partner Kanye West. Adidas has released preliminary numbers showing revenues reached 6.08 billion euros in Q4, up from 5.97 billion euros the same time last year, an impressive jump of 11 per … [Read more...] about Adidas Back in the Running With Double Digit Revenue Growth