By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's easy to get overwhelmed by the onslaught of meetings at Expo, but Friendly Unofficial Networking says you shouldn't forget the importance of having fun as well. Also known as F.U.N., the group again staged a series of informal networking events in Las Vegas before and during the Licensing Expo, as a complement to the big main … [Read more...] about F.U.N. Literally Brings the Fun to Licensing Expo
Licensing Agencies
Must Read: McDonald’s Picks IMG To Grow Global Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's top restaurant chain, McDonald's, just assigned top licensing agency IMG to grow its global brand. IMG has announced a new, multi-year agreement, making it McDonald's exclusive licensing agency. IMG says it will be working closely with the McDonald's team to develop a wide range of licensed products and experiences … [Read more...] about Must Read: McDonald’s Picks IMG To Grow Global Licensing
Brand Central Gets a Slice of Licensing Heaven With Domino’s Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Top global pizza brand Domino's has selected Brand Central LLC as its first ever exclusive licensing agency for the United States market. Brand Central is not only a TLL Top 5 global licensing agency, but is also one of the Big Three when it comes to food and beverage licensing. It will now partner with Domino's to extend the … [Read more...] about Brand Central Gets a Slice of Licensing Heaven With Domino’s Deal
Who’s News: Former Head of MGM Consumer Products Launches Licensing Consultancy
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a new player in the brand and licensing game, headed by Robert Marick, former head of MGM Consumer Products. Marick has announced the formation of M²G, aka Marick Management Group, which will "focus on delivering outside-the-box product expansion strategies for global brands looking to scale their IP in unique and creative … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Head of MGM Consumer Products Launches Licensing Consultancy
Feature: Markettcom Provides Licensing Expertise in the MENA Region
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Expanding a brand into a new territory can be tough at the best of times, but much more difficult when you’re in a region where you don’t speak the language, or are not familiar with the culture. That’s why many brands and licensing agencies partner with local agencies who literally grew up in the region, and know it inside out. In … [Read more...] about Feature: Markettcom Provides Licensing Expertise in the MENA Region
Firefly: The Agency That Puts the Pop! in Pop Culture
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As the editor of The Licensing Letter, you can imagine I get my share of spam. But no one has 'spammed' me like Cynthia Modders, the owner, founder and self-described ‘Super Fly’ at Firefly Brand Management. A few days after I mentioned in conversation that our family has a tradition of making weird recipes from Hormel’s canned … [Read more...] about Firefly: The Agency That Puts the Pop! in Pop Culture
Download Latest Edition of TLL Licensing Agency Guide … For Free!
By TLL Staff The second edition of the 2024 TLL Licensing Agency Guide is now available for free download at THIS LINK! The guide includes information on the world's top 20 licensing agencies, ranked by sales of licensed revenue, but also includes listings and contact numbers for qualified licensing agencies of all sizes, from around the world, and working in a variety of … [Read more...] about Download Latest Edition of TLL Licensing Agency Guide … For Free!
Broad Street Brings the Taste of Subway to Grocery Stores Nationwide
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Finally, consumers can get the taste of Subway sandwiches and salads at home, thanks to a deal brokered by Broad Street Licensing Group. The agreement sees the massive Subway chain partnering with the T. Mazetti Company for a line of four signature Subway sauces that will be available in stores nationwide this month. Fans of Subway … [Read more...] about Broad Street Brings the Taste of Subway to Grocery Stores Nationwide
Negosh Upgrades Its Online Licensing Marketplace
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing marketplace pioneer Negosh has just unveiled major updates to its online platform. Negosh made headlines when it first revealed its licensing marketplace, originally under the name BIP, before the company rebranded. Negosh offers a licensing marketplace that is almost like a dating service for licensors and licensees. … [Read more...] about Negosh Upgrades Its Online Licensing Marketplace
A Happy 25th Anniversary to Joester Loria Group
Submitted Content The Joester Loria Group is proudly marking its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of delivering award-winning licensing programs, brand extensions and strategic partnerships for some of the world’s most renowned and coveted brands. Founded in 1999 by Licensing International Hall of Fame honorees Debra Joester and Joanne Loria, The Joester Loria … [Read more...] about A Happy 25th Anniversary to Joester Loria Group