The Licensing Letter

Corporate

IMG Expanding Its PepsiCo Partnership

The global licensing firm IMG has re-upped on a representation agreement with PepsiCo, one of its largest and most prestigious clients. IMG announced its agreement with PepsiCo has not only been renewed for Pepsi, 7UP, Cheetos, Doritos, Lay’s and Mountain Dew, but has also been expanded to include British snack food brand Walkers. IMG has seen continuing success growing the … [Read more...] about IMG Expanding Its PepsiCo Partnership

Museum Installs World of Warships Video Games On HMS Belfast

Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the popular combat video game, World of Warships, has commandeered HMS Belfast to open a new gaming room for fans of the franchise, in a new partnership with Imperial War Museums. The video gaming room opened to the public July 8 in accordance with the UK's pandemic reopening plan. Visitors are being invited to the newly refurbished … [Read more...] about Museum Installs World of Warships Video Games On HMS Belfast

OceanX Takes Over Crayola Experience

Crayola and OceanX Announce Partnership to Educate and Inspire the Next Generation of Ocean Explorers Crayola, the premier children’s creativity brand, and OceanX, a leading global non-profit ocean exploration organization, are partnering to bring the wonders of the ocean to the next generation through imagination and creativity in the first collaboration of its type for both … [Read more...] about OceanX Takes Over Crayola Experience

Sony Creative Products Repping Sesame Street in Japan

Sesame Workshop has named Sony Creative Products as its sole licensing agent in Japan for its popular Sesame Street brand. Sesame Street is the pioneering children’s television program that has been teaching kids their ABCs for over 50 years. The show began in 1969 when the program’s creators had the innovative idea of using the emerging technology of television to educate … [Read more...] about Sony Creative Products Repping Sesame Street in Japan

Sperry Unveiled A Cool Collection With Good Humor and Popsicle

As the Pacific Northwest broils under an unprecedented heat wave, footwear brand Sperry unveiled a cool collection based on prints of ice cream truck treats from Good Humor and Popsicle. The Good Humor ice cream truck and the musical jingles that would send kids running became a symbol of American summers, beginning in the 1950s. Now the heritage footwear brand Sperry is … [Read more...] about Sperry Unveiled A Cool Collection With Good Humor and Popsicle

Edible Signs A Tasty Deal With Brand Central

Brand Central announced this week it will be representing the wildly successful Edible brand, which turns lush fruits into incredible 'floral' arrangements and bouquets. Edible is one of those companies that exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of innovation in commerce. The company was founded by Tariq Farid, who immigrated to the US from Pakistan with his … [Read more...] about Edible Signs A Tasty Deal With Brand Central

White Castle Marks A Century Of Burgers With A Licensing Onslaught

The legendary and long-lived burger chain White Castle is a hundred years young, and is celebrating its centennial with several key licensing partners. Partners like PUMA, DGK, Funko, Spirit Halloween, Spencer’s Gifts and more are joining the festivities as White Castle marks a century of burgers with a licensing onslaught. Some of those activities include powerful brand … [Read more...] about White Castle Marks A Century Of Burgers With A Licensing Onslaught

Formula 1 Extends Fanatics Deal Following 40% Surge in Sales

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief They say success is its own reward, but it also doesn't hurt when one of your biggest customers extends your contract after an impressive boost in sales. That's what happened with sports merchandising giant Fanatics, who saw their exclusive Merch deal with the Formula 1 racing organization extended after sales revenue exploded by … [Read more...] about Formula 1 Extends Fanatics Deal Following 40% Surge in Sales