The winners of the 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards were announced Thursday at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. The awards honor innovation in the way brands use licensing to further their goals, how licensees develop products, how licensees distribute products, and how retailers spotlight licenses on their shelves. “It’s inspiring to see the quality of work … [Read more...] about Licensing International Excellence Awards Honor Innovation
Food and Beverages
Earthbound Brands: HipDot Launches Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Makeup Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter HipDot has been granted a license from Girl Scouts of the USA for a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the organization’s most-loved cookie varieties. The licensed makeup line includes two scented eyeshadow palettes, three lipsticks, two custom-designed eye brushes, and a collector’s box. “We are thrilled to see our cookie colors … [Read more...] about Earthbound Brands: HipDot Launches Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Makeup Collection
Beanstalk Latin America Kicks Off By Whipping Up Sweet Deals For Diageo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk Latin America has developed an expansive licensing program for the popular liqueur brand Baileys', on behalf of the agency's first client, Diageo. Diageo is a multinational alcoholic beverage company. It currently operates in more than 180 countries and produces in more than 140 sites around the world. “The interest we have seen … [Read more...] about Beanstalk Latin America Kicks Off By Whipping Up Sweet Deals For Diageo
Available Licenses: Black Angus and Gel Blaster Partner With Evolution USA
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Evolution USA is looking for licensing partners for new clients Gel Blaster Inc. and Black Angus Steakhouse. Gel Blaster and Evolution just entered into a representation agreement where Evolution will assist in the acquisition of AAA intellectual property based on famous Hollywood studio and core video gaming brands. In what has been a … [Read more...] about Available Licenses: Black Angus and Gel Blaster Partner With Evolution USA
Restaurant Licensing: Crayola Brings Color to Wendy’s Kids’ Meals
Wendy's is teaming up with Crayola to bring a series of six new licensed toys to Wendy’s Kids’ Meals. Beginning the week of April 4, participating Wendy’s restaurants began offering children the premium Color Adventure kits in Wendy's Kids' Meals. Packed in a crayon-shaped holder, each Crayola Color Adventure kit comes with three Crayola crayons in different shades and a … [Read more...] about Restaurant Licensing: Crayola Brings Color to Wendy’s Kids’ Meals
Broad Street Fires Up Subway Restaurant’s Licensing Program With Multiple Partnerships
Broad Street Licensing Group has secured multiple new partnerships to expand the reach of the Subway brand into new consumer goods categories. These products aim to create new and innovative ways for fans to engage with the brand across multiple retail channels. Broad Street Licensing Group is an award-winning global restaurant, food and beverage brand licensing agency. … [Read more...] about Broad Street Fires Up Subway Restaurant’s Licensing Program With Multiple Partnerships
Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary
Food Licensing: Dippin’ Dots Extends Brand to Popcorn
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Evergreen Licensing and Brand Squared Licensing have collaborated with Dippin' Dots to extend the brand into the licensed popcorn industry. The partnership incorporates branding of Dippin’ Dots as well as its sister company, Doc Popcorn, which is a franchise of shops that serves naturally flavored popcorn. “We are very proud to work with the … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: Dippin’ Dots Extends Brand to Popcorn
Restaurant Licensing: Burger King Launches a Miraculous Promotion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Independent animation studio ZAG has partnered with Burger King on an international QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) promotion. The promotion will include six licensed premium collectibles featuring characters from the hit TV series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. The QSR promotion with Burger King launched internationally across … [Read more...] about Restaurant Licensing: Burger King Launches a Miraculous Promotion