Guinness, one of the world’s most iconic and beloved brewers, has partnered with established publisher, Insight Editions, to bring the taste of Guinness to consumers' kitchen with The Official Guinness Cookbook. The cookbook, created through a deal brokered by Diageo’s global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk, is now available online on Amazon.com. Guinness is … [Read more...] about Beverage Licensing: Diageo Partners With Insight Editions on Guinness Cookbook
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Trademark Licensing: GTL Drives Licensing Deals For Scania
Leading full-service brand and licensing agency Global Trademark Licensing (GTL) has been appointed to represent Scania, a world leading provider of transport solutions including heavy lorries, trucks and buses. Scania says GTL is developing a cross-category global consumer products offering across all major toys, collectibles, and lifestyle categories, with a particular focus … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: GTL Drives Licensing Deals For Scania
Beverage Licensing: Sazerac Company Invades Europe with Brandgenuity
Licensing agency to Build Licensing Programs for Fireball and Southern Comfort in the UK and Europe Brandgenuity says spirits company Sazerac has extended the agency’s scope to include the United Kingdom and Europe. The agency will build licensing programs for priority brands including Fireball Whisky and Southern Comfort. Sazerac is an American family-owned company with a … [Read more...] about Beverage Licensing: Sazerac Company Invades Europe with Brandgenuity
The Point.1888 Unveils Retail Services Arm ‘Spotlight.1888’
The Point.1888 continues its strategic expansion this month, announcing the creating of a new business division called Spotlight.1888. While The Point.1888 continues to focus on licensing, this new division is dedicated to helping brands and licensees with retail services, and retailers with their licensing strategies. It is the second time this year the agency has announced … [Read more...] about The Point.1888 Unveils Retail Services Arm ‘Spotlight.1888’
Celebrity Licensing: Starbucks and Taylor Swift Collab on ‘Taylor’s Latte’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Starbucks scored a big win on a celebrity licensing deal over the weekend, as 'Swifties' flocked to the world's most popular barista chain for a Taylor Swift-themed Grande Caramel Nonfat Latte. As some described it, the 'Taylor's latte" featured the taste of caramel, a crisp autumn day, and a 'bad breakup in 2012', a reference to the song … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Starbucks and Taylor Swift Collab on ‘Taylor’s Latte’
Food Licensing: Ocean Spray Partners With Highlights On Educational Magazines
The farm co-op Ocean Spray, best known for cranberries, is partnering with Highlights for Children to educate America’s students on the heritage of the cranberry superfruit. Together, the brands will be offering teachers and parents free, downloadable Highlights-created mini magazines launching November 2021, and April 2022, that bring Highlights’ ‘Fun with a Purpose’ to Ocean … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: Ocean Spray Partners With Highlights On Educational Magazines
Retail Licensing: Toys R Us Returning to UK Through Licensing Deal
The dedicated toy store Toys R Us is coming back to the UK through a licensing deal between parent company WHP Global and Toys R Us ANZ. Through the agreement, Toys R Us ANZ acquires the exclusive license to run both digital and physical retail for both the Toys R Us brand and for Babies R Us. Toys R Us ANZ currently runs the Australian ecommerce websites for both brands after … [Read more...] about Retail Licensing: Toys R Us Returning to UK Through Licensing Deal
Bailey’s Partners With Lir For Line of Christmas Treats
Bailey's, one of the world's largest liqueur brands, has partnered with master chocolatiers Lir to deliver a delicious line of festive chocolate treats sure to excite Baileys fans across Ireland and the UK this holiday season. Bailey's launched in Ireland in 1974. It is now available in 180 markets worldwide and is the number one selling liqueur in the world. Owned by Diageo … [Read more...] about Bailey’s Partners With Lir For Line of Christmas Treats
Automotive Licensing VP Racing Fuels Launches Hi-Performance Oil Filters With Champion Laboratories
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a world leader in performance fuels, lubricants, additives, and retail, has signed a licensing agreement with Champion Laboratories, Inc. to offer a line of premium racing oil filters designed for racing and high-performance passenger cars. "At VP Racing Fuels, we pride ourselves in partnering with best-in-class manufacturers like Champion Laboratories … [Read more...] about Automotive Licensing VP Racing Fuels Launches Hi-Performance Oil Filters With Champion Laboratories
Masterchef Jr. Partners With Abacus On Virtual Reality Cooking Kit
It seems it's all about the Metaverse and Virtual Reality this year, and now Masterchef is joining the trend through a partnership with virtual reality leader Abacus Brands. Abacus Brands, a leader in educational virtual reality toys, is partnering with Masterchef Junior on a virtual reality cooking kit. The STEM focused kit features a unique interactive cooking experience … [Read more...] about Masterchef Jr. Partners With Abacus On Virtual Reality Cooking Kit