By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jones Soda has signed an agreement with Crayola to create a co-branded soda collection inspired by the brand's limited-edition retired crayon pack. Offered in custom packaging that looks like a Crayola crayon box, the licensed 12-pack features six different flavors of Jones' vibrantly colored craft sodas. Each flavor included in the … [Read more...] about Jones Soda and Crayola Launch Co-Branded Craft Beverages
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VW and Beanstalk Shift into High Gear with Video Game Deal
TLL Staff Buckle up, gamers: Volkswagen is steering into the fast lane of interactive entertainment with the help of Beanstalk, a leading brand licensing agency. The global agency has been named the automaker’s exclusive global licensing partner for video games. The collaboration intends to supercharge Volkswagen’s digital presence by expanding its lineup of new and classic … [Read more...] about VW and Beanstalk Shift into High Gear with Video Game Deal
Pope Leo Trading Card From Topps Smashes Sales Record
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief First Cardinal Robert Prevost defied the odds to become the first American Pope; now Pope Leo XIV has smashed the sales record for trading cards, beating out basketball star LeBron James. According to Topps, the first US-born pope’s run of trading cards set an all-time record for any non-sports card under the brand. Pope Leo’s set of Topps … [Read more...] about Pope Leo Trading Card From Topps Smashes Sales Record
CPL: The Leader and Pioneer in Latin American Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Forty-five years ago, when Luis Salazar founded Compañía Panamericana de Licencias (CPL), the licensing industry in Latin America barely existed. In fact, Salazar says for the big brands from North America, Europe and Japan, licensing in Latin America was an afterthought, and barely registered at the corporate head office. “It has … [Read more...] about CPL: The Leader and Pioneer in Latin American Licensing
Sour Punch and FunPops Launch Icy Licensing Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Alamance Foods and American Licorice Company have launched a partnership to develop FunPops treats with licensed flavors from Sour Punch candy. Scheduled to debut this summer, the first products offered in the co-branded FunPops line will feature Sour Punch flavors like Tropical Citrus Surf, Kiwi Lagoon and Peachy Paradise. The licensed … [Read more...] about Sour Punch and FunPops Launch Icy Licensing Collaboration
Beanstalk Appointed to Bring Cinnabon to the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk has partnered with Cinnabon to expand the baked goods brand into new food categories within the UK. Founded in 1985, Cinnabon is a bakery company that serves fresh cinnamon rolls, baked goods and specialty drinks. Owned by GoTo Foods, the brand is currently available across more than 2,000 Cinnabon locations and retail stores … [Read more...] about Beanstalk Appointed to Bring Cinnabon to the UK
Expo: Revolutionizing Brand Management with JPatton and Direct Licensing Hub
TLL FEATURE In today’s ever-evolving licensing landscape, the need for a strategic approach to product and channel segmentation, along with the need for increased speed to market, can often create chaos for brands and agencies that lack the proper tools to effectively manage their licensing ecosystem. Brand and licensing managers are constantly seeking new ways to … [Read more...] about Expo: Revolutionizing Brand Management with JPatton and Direct Licensing Hub
Kellanova Expands GWFG Partnership with Pop-Tarts Ice-Cream
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kellanova is continuing its licensing partnership with the Golden West Food Group (GWFG) for a new Pop-Tarts ice cream collection. “We’re incredibly proud of our continued collaboration with Golden West Food Group,” said Kellanova senior director, David Lee. "These new launches are a fun and flavorful celebration of our brands, and … [Read more...] about Kellanova Expands GWFG Partnership with Pop-Tarts Ice-Cream
International Delight Rolls Out Cinnabon Iced Coffee
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter International Delight has launched a partnership with Cinnabon for a licensed iced coffee flavor and sweepstakes promotion. Developed as the newest addition to International Delight's iced coffee collection, the beverage is sold as a 16 oz ready-to-drink can that is flavored to taste like Cinnabon's classic cinnamon buns with cream … [Read more...] about International Delight Rolls Out Cinnabon Iced Coffee
Three Products of Change Webinars You Don’t Want to Miss
Article Submitted by Products of Change Next week POC members are in for a treat as we have three fantastic webinars back to back on May 13, 14 and 15, offering something for everyone. First up we have the next webinar in our collaborative webinar series with Wastebuster. Wastebuster and Recycle to Read—in association with Products of Change—will host the sixth in a … [Read more...] about Three Products of Change Webinars You Don’t Want to Miss