By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Art brand Jimbobart has expanded substantially since it started its brand licensing partnership with The Point.1888, and further growth is expected in 2022 with new licensing deals. Established in 2009 by illustrator James Ward, the Jimbobart brand focuses on eccentric animal illustrations with human traits. Over the past two years Jimbobart … [Read more...] about Art Licensing: The Point.1888 Signs New Deals For Jimbobart
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Food Licensing: Evergreen Announces Launch of MoonPie Snack Puffs
The legendary MoonPie is going miniature in the form of Snack Puffs, thanks to a deal with Evergreen Licensing. MoonPies have been a snacking staple for an amazing 105 years, making them one of the most venerable snack foods in America. Now, collaborating with Chattanooga Bakery and their long-term Licensing Agency, Lisa Marks Associates, Inc. (LMA), Evergreen Licensing has … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: Evergreen Announces Launch of MoonPie Snack Puffs
McDonald’s Honored With Licensing Sustainability Award
McDonald's Restaurants received a standing ovation Thursday as the company was named winner of the Licensing Sustainability Award. The award was unveiled at the SPLiCE New Year Solutions conference in Los Angeles. The award itself is granted four times a year as a joint project by the Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence, which represents the world's largest … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Honored With Licensing Sustainability Award
Celebrity Licensing: LeBron James Celebrates Cereal Day With Fruity Pebbles and Nike
NBA star LeBron James was a huge fan of Post Cereals' Fruity PEBBLES as a kid, and now he's teaming up with Nike and Post to celebrate the brand. In a three-way collaboration, the parties will mark National Cereal Day on March 7 with a collection of Nike sneakers, officially licensed from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Warner owns the Flintstones license that is at the heart … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: LeBron James Celebrates Cereal Day With Fruity Pebbles and Nike
Master Chef In Tea-licious Deal With Akbar Brothers
The world's largest cooking show competition has partnered with one of the planet's largest tea producers for a delicious collection of branded tea blends. The deal between brand owner Banijay Brands and Akbar Brothers of Sri Lanka will see the creation of the MasterChef: The Champions Collection. The partnership will see Akbar Brothers create a unique collection of teas "with … [Read more...] about Master Chef In Tea-licious Deal With Akbar Brothers
OOOHH YEAH!!! Kraft Heinz Adds 25 CP Licensees
Kraft Heinz and its licensing agency Brand Central has massively expanded its brands with more than two dozen new licensees. Brokered by Brand Central, the deals involve a wide range of branded consumer products for top Kraft Heinz lines like Kool-Aid, Heinz, Jell-O, Jet Puffed, Oscar Mayer, and more. “Together with Brand Central, we are growing a collection of strategic … [Read more...] about OOOHH YEAH!!! Kraft Heinz Adds 25 CP Licensees
Licensing Sustainability Award Winner To Be Announced March 3rd
The winner of the second Licensing Sustainability Award will be named at the upcoming SPLiCE New Year Solutions conference in Los Angeles on March 3. The LSA is an award honoring programs within the licensing industry that either reduce pollution and waste, protect the environment, and/or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The LSA is a joint project by SPLiCE and The Licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing Sustainability Award Winner To Be Announced March 3rd
Trademark Licensing: Licensed Scooter Puts a Bugatti In Your Garage For Less
The luxury sports car marque Bugatti has partnered with design company Bytech to launch a high-quality, revolutionary electric scooter. The state-of-the-art model was created through a deal brokered by IMG, and first appeared as a prototype unveiled at the CES 2022 expo in Las Vegas. “This collaboration between Bugatti and Bytech further establishes Bugatti as an iconic 360° … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Licensed Scooter Puts a Bugatti In Your Garage For Less
Food Licensing: M&M Game Melts On Your Mobile, Not In Your Hands
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Free-to-play games publisher, Tilting Point, has formed a licensing partnership with Gear Inc. and Mars Retail Group for an M&M's branded mobile game. The game has been named M&M’s Adventure and is the first mobile game to feature the M&M’s characters. The upcoming game will include more than 1000 levels and feature multiple types … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: M&M Game Melts On Your Mobile, Not In Your Hands
Celebrity Licensing: Justin Bieber Collab Boosts Fortunes For Tim Hortons
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the donut chain Tim Horton's signed a deal last November with pop superstar Justin Bieber (pictured here in a promotional photo), it brought together two Canadian icons, collectively as popular as maple syrup or ice hockey. Now, Restaurant Brands says the licensing collaboration between Tim Horton's and Justin Bieber boosted sales by … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Justin Bieber Collab Boosts Fortunes For Tim Hortons