By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels has partnered with Emma Bridgewater for a licensed pottery collection inspired by the Love Hearts candy brand. Brokered by Blonde Sheep Licensing, the collaborative partnership will offer a range of hand-painted tabletop pottery that feature messages and images from Love Hearts candy. “Love Hearts have always been about … [Read more...] about Swizzels and Emma Bridgewater Announce Love Hearts Pottery
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Rocket Licensing To Help Bing Soar With UK Licensing Program
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The award-winning agency Rocket Licensing has been appointed by Acamar Films as the UK agent for the hit pre-school brand Bing. Produced by Acamar Films, Bing is based on the pre-school book series by author Ted Dewan. Acamar has already produced four seasons of Bing, totalling 104 short episodes of seven minutes each. The series was … [Read more...] about Rocket Licensing To Help Bing Soar With UK Licensing Program
POC Conference 2025 Set to Showcase an Industry Striving for Change
Article Submitted The date is now set for the 2025 Products of Change Conference on November 5, when once again the brand and licensing industry will gather to curate and secure the sustainable future of business. Early bird tickets are available now for a limited time until February 28. The 2024 Conference saw record-breaking attendance, a dynamic and diverse line … [Read more...] about POC Conference 2025 Set to Showcase an Industry Striving for Change
USPS and Moonbug Launch Mr. ZIP PreschoolSeries
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The United States Postal Service (USPS) has partnered with Moonbug to launch an animated preschool series based on its Mr. ZIP character IP. Premiering on YouTube Kids in February 2025, the upcoming Mail with Mr. ZIP series will follow the eponymous character and his friends from the USPS as they embark on two-minute adventures each … [Read more...] about USPS and Moonbug Launch Mr. ZIP PreschoolSeries
Tom Gates Names Larkshead Licensing as New Agency
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief TG Entertainment Ltd. has named Larkshead Licensing as the new UK licensing agent for the beloved children’s book and TV brand, Tom Gates. The news of the appointment comes close on the heels of the announcement of a 45-date live stage tour launching in April. Larkshead Licensing, known for its representation of publishing and … [Read more...] about Tom Gates Names Larkshead Licensing as New Agency
Chicken of the Sea and McCormick Launch Flavorful Tuna Packages
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Chicken of the Sea has partnered with Old Bay and McCormick to add two new varieties to its Wild Caught Light Tuna packets. The licensed Chicken of the Sea Light Tuna packets are designed to offer new flavor options for fans of the company's existing collection of on-the-go seafood products. The new additions to the Chicken of the … [Read more...] about Chicken of the Sea and McCormick Launch Flavorful Tuna Packages
Zenni Optical Joins Forces with Monster Jam as Official Eyewear Partner
TLL Staff Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer, has announced a new partnership with Monster Jam, marking its first venture into motorsports. As the Official Eyewear Partner of Monster Jam, Zenni aims to bring affordable and stylish eyewear to fans of the action-packed motorsport, which hosts over 350 live events annually. Monster Jam is renowned … [Read more...] about Zenni Optical Joins Forces with Monster Jam as Official Eyewear Partner
Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures is continuing its program of adapting top video games into films and series with three new adaptations. The new films and series will include adaptations of the runaway hit game Helldivers (pictured above), Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima. The announcements were made at the CES 2025 tech trade show, where Sony … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
Pottery Barn and Kravet Launch Exclusive Homewares Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pottery Barn and Kravet have unveiled a collaborative homewares collection that blends the renowned textile designs from Kravet's archives with Pottery Barn's signature aesthetic. This marks the first time Kravet has shared its extensive textile archive—spanning over 2,000 years—with an outside design team, offering consumers access to … [Read more...] about Pottery Barn and Kravet Launch Exclusive Homewares Collection
LEGO and BBC Studios Announce Bluey Toy Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The LEGO Group and BBC Studios have launched a global partnership to bring the Bluey animated series to LEGO toy sets. “We are absolutely thrilled to bring together the worlds of LEGO Play and Bluey with the team at BBC Studios," said LEGO Group head, Michaela Edgerley Stovicek. "It’s been a long time coming and we believe that this … [Read more...] about LEGO and BBC Studios Announce Bluey Toy Partnership