By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BrandTrends Group has just announced major improvements to Global IP Tracker, its market research technology for licensing. BrandTrends Group is one of the most fascinating companies in the licensing technology marketplace. The company is a pioneer in marketing research that specializes in measuring the performance of brands and … [Read more...] about BrandTrends Unveils Major Improvement to Its Global IP Tracker
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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
Virtual Dining Concepts Expands IHOP Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief IHOP is about a lot more than just pancakes these days, as the chain has expanded its collaboration with Virtual Dining Concepts. Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC) is the creator of virtual restaurant brands that expand the revenue of independent kitchens. The concept is sometimes know colloquially as 'ghost kitchens', but essentially … [Read more...] about Virtual Dining Concepts Expands IHOP Partnership
Asembl Secures Tasty Toothcare Partnership Between Chupa Chups and Hismile
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asembl has brokered a licensing partnership between Chupa Chups and Hismile for a range of candy-flavored fluoride toothpastes. Hismile is a global toothcare brand that provides a comprehensive range of oral health products that covers everyday tooth care, teeth whitening and brightening needs. The licensed Chupa Chups toothpaste is made with … [Read more...] about Asembl Secures Tasty Toothcare Partnership Between Chupa Chups and Hismile
Brand Central Named Licensing Representative for Calypso Flavored Lemonade
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brand Central has been selected to represent the licensing rights to the Calypso beverage brand on behalf of the King Juice Company. Created in 1985, the Calypso beverage brand offers more than a dozen flavors of shelf-stable lemonade, limeade, and zero sugar drinks. Calypso has experienced rapid expansion over the last five … [Read more...] about Brand Central Named Licensing Representative for Calypso Flavored Lemonade
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
WiT Foundation Launches Updated 2024 Scholarship Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment has launched a 2024 WiT Foundation Scholarship to support undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in industry-related fields. Designed to reach a wide range of women, the scholarship program is available to students have an interest in pursuing a career in the consumer products, … [Read more...] about WiT Foundation Launches Updated 2024 Scholarship Program
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
Asembl Brings Together Sweet Collab Between Baileys and Cadbury Old Gold
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asembl has secured a licensing partnership between Diageo and Mondelēz International for a new Baileys-flavored Cadbury Old Gold chocolate block for the Australian market. Part of the Merchantwise Group, Asembl is a research-driven brand extension agency that specializes in design, lifestyle and fast-moving consumer goods. Working … [Read more...] about Asembl Brings Together Sweet Collab Between Baileys and Cadbury Old Gold
Mattel and Heinz Partner for Pretty Pink Barbiecue Sauce
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has signed a licensing partnership with Heinz for a limited-edition condiment called Heinz Classic Barbiecue Sauce. Heinz has been teasing its fans on social media about whether the Barbiecue condiment should be made a reality and after huge public demand, Mattel and Heinz decided to launch a real-world version of the branded … [Read more...] about Mattel and Heinz Partner for Pretty Pink Barbiecue Sauce