By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Up There, Everywhere (UP) has opened its newest creative hub at the St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge. With a strong presence in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, Cambridge is a city in the UK that features a network of world-class research institutes, as well as its academic institution the University of Cambridge. The … [Read more...] about Up There, Everywhere opens Science Hub in Cambridge
Licensing Agencies
IPR Licensing Unleashes New Opportunities for Dogs Trust
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IPR Licensing has been appointed to serve as the exclusive licensing agency for the non-profit organization, Dogs Trust. The new partnership will see IPR Licensing develop a comprehensive brand licensing program across a wide array of product categories. “We are absolutely delighted to be working with Dogs Trust,” said IPR Licensing … [Read more...] about IPR Licensing Unleashes New Opportunities for Dogs Trust
Winners of 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards Revealed
Related News: Licensing International Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees TLL Staff The global brand licensing industry gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards. The award winners were revealed during a ceremony preceding this year’s Licensing Expo, which runs May 20–22 in Las Vegas. Recognizing innovation … [Read more...] about Winners of 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards Revealed
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
Focus on Expo: ARC Collective a Powerhouse Talent and Licensing Agency
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief I had the opportunity in April to speak with the founder of one of the most interesting and inspiring entertainment licensing companies I’ve encountered yet. ARC Collective is a talent management company that also creates content, and focuses on the representation of ‘cultural changemakers’ who might not otherwise find top quality … [Read more...] about Focus on Expo: ARC Collective a Powerhouse Talent and Licensing Agency
Expo: Broad Street Helping Brands Navigate Troubled Economic Waters
TLL Feature In today's volatile economic landscape, where global tariffs, shifting consumer loyalties, and market uncertainties are creating formidable challenges, one strategy continues to deliver exceptional results for food and beverage companies: brand licensing. Behind many of the industry's most successful licensing programs stands one agency that has transformed … [Read more...] about Expo: Broad Street Helping Brands Navigate Troubled Economic Waters
Horrible Histories Brings Georgian Fun to Osterley Park
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Families visiting Osterley Park and House in West London will have the chance to step back in time with a new Horrible Histories-inspired event running for over six months. The initiative is the result of a partnership between Rocket Licensing, which represents the popular Horrible Histories brand in the UK and Ireland, and the … [Read more...] about Horrible Histories Brings Georgian Fun to Osterley Park
Breaking: Beanstalk Acquired by Investment Consortium to Drive Strategic Growth
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Beanstalk, one of the top 10 licensing agencies in the world, has been acquired by a consortium of institutional investors led by JPE Investments. JPE is essentially the family office of Jason Epstein, who has led the acquisition of Beanstalk, along with funds and affiliates of Beach Point Capital Management and the family offices of … [Read more...] about Breaking: Beanstalk Acquired by Investment Consortium to Drive Strategic Growth
Cuesta Licensing Partners With Mah Melanin on Culturally Inspired Products
Boutique Licensing Agency Cuesta Joins Forces with Trailblazing Lifestyle Brand to Expand Representation Across New Product Categories TLL Staff Cuesta Licensing, a boutique agency renowned for fostering partnerships that celebrate creativity and cultural representation, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Mah Melanin, the pioneering Black-owned lifestyle brand … [Read more...] about Cuesta Licensing Partners With Mah Melanin on Culturally Inspired Products
Beanstalk is Puttin’ on the Ritz, With Signing of Ritz Paris Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Leading global licensing agency Beanstalk has just been appointed to represent the historic Ritz Paris hotel brand. Ritz Paris is one of the world's most famous hotels since it was founded and built by the legendary César Ritz more than 125 years ago. The hotel is so synonymous with glamor and opulence that the very name “Ritz” has … [Read more...] about Beanstalk is Puttin’ on the Ritz, With Signing of Ritz Paris Deal