By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It might be due to my own history as a broadcast journalist, but I’ve quickly become a fan of a new podcast, The Royalty Report, by licensing exec Peter Cross of Broad Street Licensing Group and marketing guru Trevor Graham. The premise is a bit like The Hot Ones, the popular interview podcast in which celebrities try to form halfway … [Read more...] about TLL Feature: The Royalty Report a Delicious Take on Licensing
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JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand
Visit the JPatton booth A180 this year at Licensing Expo. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In the world of licensing, nothing is more important than protecting your brand. But according to Franco Diaz of the brand protection technology manufacturer JPatton, many brand owners don’t invest in brand protection, only to pay for it later in terms of reputational damage, … [Read more...] about JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand
True Purpose Enterprises Launches New Culinary Licensing Agency
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterTrue Purpose Enterprises has launched a new brand management business called Eighty Ate for food and beverage licensing. Eighty Ate will offer services to culinary businesses who seek to enter additional retail markets, as well as non-food brands which intend to expand into the food and beverage categories. Formerly run within The Point.1888 as a … [Read more...] about True Purpose Enterprises Launches New Culinary Licensing Agency
Licensing International Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLicensing International has officially announced the inductees to the 2023 Hall of Fame awards. The Licensing International Hall of Fame honors the legacies and accomplishments of long-term executives in the licensing industry. This year’s inductees are Pam Kaufman, Cindy Levitt, and Carole Postal. Pam Kaufman currently holds the position of CEO … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Singing Machine Bringing Joy of Song to Children’s Hospitals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Singing Machine's CARE-eoke initiative has partnered with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring licensed Singing Machine programming to Seacrest Studios. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds broadcast media centers called Seacrest Studios in children’s hospitals. Seacrest Studio broadcasts offer a … [Read more...] about Singing Machine Bringing Joy of Song to Children’s Hospitals
Keurig Kickstarting Rolling Stones Fans With New Coffee Maker Kit
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Keurig and The Rolling Stones have secured a licensing partnership for a themed iced coffee kit inspired by the hit song Start Me Up. “The Rolling Stones is a household name and widely considered as one of the most definitive bands in history,” said Keurig Dr Pepper SVP, Becky Opdyke. “Whether you’re a routine iced coffee drinker, a … [Read more...] about Keurig Kickstarting Rolling Stones Fans With New Coffee Maker Kit
Food For Thought: How Brand Central Became a Powerhouse Global Licensing Agency
Don't Miss the Opportunity to Meet With Brand Central at Licensing Expo By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the licensing industry returned to in-person trade shows in 2022, I was interested to see which brands and which agencies attracted the largest crowds around their Licensing Expo booths. And, frankly, I was not that surprised to see the biggest lineup was at … [Read more...] about Food For Thought: How Brand Central Became a Powerhouse Global Licensing Agency
Art Ask Celebrates New Clients, and Frida Kahlo Fashion Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Art Ask Agency has signed new clients Moomin and House of Turnowsky, and is celebrating the release of a Frida Kahlo collection by Christian Dior. Unveiled in May, the house of Christian Dior has presented a captivating collection inspired by Frida Kahlo. Drawing inspiration from Frida Kahlo's personal style, cultural heritage, … [Read more...] about Art Ask Celebrates New Clients, and Frida Kahlo Fashion Collection
Bokksu Releases Hello Kitty Snack Boxes for Kids
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bokksu is releasing its second snack box collaboration for the Hello Kitty and Friends brand as part of its ongoing partnership with Sanrio. The new limited-edition Hello Kitty Okinawa Beach Party Snack Box includes premium summertime-themed Japanese snacks, exclusive limited-edition Hello Kitty merchandise, and a printed snack guide and … [Read more...] about Bokksu Releases Hello Kitty Snack Boxes for Kids
Jewel Appointed to Rep Tea Forté’s Steaming Hot Brands
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing has been appointed to represent the Tea Forté brand for its global licensing program. “After successfully partnering with Jewel on our New York Botanical Garden curated collections, we are excited about the new possibilities for our product in the licensing sphere," said Tea Forté SVP, Jill Piscopo. Tea … [Read more...] about Jewel Appointed to Rep Tea Forté’s Steaming Hot Brands