By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Operation: Hat Trick nonprofit organization has partnered with Kindred Hearts for a licensed home décor product collection to support military veterans. Kindred Hearts is a family-run, for-profit company that produces and sells home goods such as wall art, signs and canvas products.“We are thrilled to partner with a family-run company like … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Licensing: Operation Hat Trick Launches Home Décor With Kindred Hearts
Trademarks/Brands
Guy Fieri Launches Flavortown Spiked Beverages With Two Roads Brewing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Two Roads Brewing Co. and Guy Fieri are launching a licensed alcoholic beverage line called Flavortown Spiked. Guy Fieri is a celebrity chef, reality TV host and restaurant owner who is known as the mayor of the fictional community of Flavortown. He has been featured on several popular Food Network programs including Diners, Drive-Ins & … [Read more...] about Guy Fieri Launches Flavortown Spiked Beverages With Two Roads Brewing
IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP has launched a limited-edition menu as part of a promotional licensing partnership for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new feature film, Wonka. IHOP (aka the International House of Pancakes) is a global restaurant chain that offers food and beverage items based on American cuisine. While IHOP is best known for its extensive menu of breakfast and … [Read more...] about IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian government and Google have just reached a landmark agreement that will see the search giant paying for news content. Canadian media outlets, including CBC News, are reporting today that Google and the federal government have resolved their dispute over the Online News Act, according to sources. CBC reports … [Read more...] about Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
Branding Flashback: Morton Salt’s Brilliant Collab on Mindbending OK Go Video
By Gary SymonsTLL Editor in ChiefSometimes brands come up with collaborations that are just so memorable people will gladly come back to it years after the partnership is ended. That's the case for me with Morton Salt's amazing collaboration with the innovative rock band and music video producer OK Go. The band is known for their fantastical, tightly choreographed videos, … [Read more...] about Branding Flashback: Morton Salt’s Brilliant Collab on Mindbending OK Go Video
Weatherbeater and Mr. Brands Sign Licensing Partnership for Home Improvement
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Weatherbeater has signed an agreement that grants Mr. Brands the rights to develop and launch a range of licensed Weatherbeater paints, stains, and sundries.This new licensing collaboration is intended to leverage Weatherbeater’s reputation for durable, long-lasting weather protectant solutions with Mr. Brands' manufacturing and distribution … [Read more...] about Weatherbeater and Mr. Brands Sign Licensing Partnership for Home Improvement
Smiley and Samsung Spreading the Joy With New Collection
TLL Staff Smiley, the brand based on happiness, is spreading a little more joy in its first ever collaboration with tech giant Samsung. Together, they're introducing The Smiley Edition, a collection of accessories designed to celebrate positivity and creativity. The Smiley Company owns the trademark and IP for the globally recognized 'Smiley Face', which it has used as a … [Read more...] about Smiley and Samsung Spreading the Joy With New Collection
Punchbowl Lands Major Licensing Partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Punchbowl has partnered with Warner Bros Discovery for a digital invitation collection based on licensed DC Super Heroes, FRIENDS, and Harry Potter characters. The design of the co-branded invitations are intended to match the appearance and visual texture of traditional paper letters, envelope liners, postage stamps and greetings. A subsidiary … [Read more...] about Punchbowl Lands Major Licensing Partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery
JCB Signs Long-Term Licensing Partnership With Monster Jam Sports Brand
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter JCB has secured a multi-year licensing partnership with Monster Jam as the motorsports brands' official heavy equipment partner.Monster Jam is a live sports brand that is operated by Feld Entertainment's arena and stadium event division Feld Motor Sports. Monster Jam events typically include racing, two-wheel trick, and freestyle monster truck … [Read more...] about JCB Signs Long-Term Licensing Partnership With Monster Jam Sports Brand
How A Focus on Food Made Broad Street a Top 20 Agency
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone in the world of food licensing should know Broad Street Licensing Group. They are, after all, one of the top 20 licensing agencies in the world, and in the top two in the area of food and beverage licensing. Last year, for example, Broad Street put together licensing deals that generated well over a billion dollars in retail … [Read more...] about How A Focus on Food Made Broad Street a Top 20 Agency