Dr. Seuss Enterprises says it will be unveiling a massive slate of licensing products and programs at the upcoming Licensing Expo in August. The company says it continues to focus on its core values of promoting literacy, education, self-confidence, and the wonderful possibilities of a child’s imagination through the works of Dr. Seuss. "The creative, whimsical world of Dr. … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss To Unveil Licensing Extravaganza
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Winnie The Pooh Shares Birthday With Queen Elizabeth
Winnie the Pooh has a surprising number of things in common with Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II. They both love spending time in the woods; they both like honey; and they're both celebrating their 95th birthdays. To mark the occasion, Disney has released a special animation entitled Winnie the Pooh and the Royal Adventure featuring Pooh and his friends. It's a short … [Read more...] about Winnie The Pooh Shares Birthday With Queen Elizabeth
MyFutprint Selects FanGirl As Licensing Agent
Popular manga publisher MyFutprint Entertainment, home of the world’s most diverse manga-inspired creators, and digital publisher of the flagship magazine and brand Saturday AM, has selected FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management, LLC as its official agent. The company says the FanGirl team, headed by Anita Castellar, will be tasked with expanding brand awareness, building … [Read more...] about MyFutprint Selects FanGirl As Licensing Agent
Who’s News: Gamarra Tagged To Adapt Literature to Film
ViacomCBS has created a new role in the company, hiring literary agent Eddie Gamarra as VP of literary affairs for Nickelodeon and Awesomeness. The idea is to improve the company's ability to mine the world's rich vein of literary content for ideas that translate well into TV shows and movies. In this new-to-the-company position, Gamarra will be responsible for sourcing and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Gamarra Tagged To Adapt Literature to Film
Moxie Named Exclusive Licensing Agency For Albert Whitman Media
The global brand management and licensing agency Moxie & Company has been selected to serve as the exclusive licensing representative on behalf of Albert Whitman Media, including the company's century-old brand The Boxcar Children. The partnership with Moxie was announced this week by company partner Arlene Scanlan, who says Moxie & Company will introduce licensees to … [Read more...] about Moxie Named Exclusive Licensing Agency For Albert Whitman Media
JLKBrand Signs Up For Years Of Misery With Lemony Snicket
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's never been a series of children's books like Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events, in which people are either stupid or horrible—or possibly both stupid and horrible—the worst always happens, and happy endings are for saps. But despite all of those warnings, JLKBrand has agreed to represent the Lemony Snicket brand in its … [Read more...] about JLKBrand Signs Up For Years Of Misery With Lemony Snicket
Seuss Launches Graduation-Themed Licensing Program
Dr. Seuss Enterprises is celebrating graduation season with an expansive line up of Oh, The Places You’ll Go! footwear, apparel, plush, giftware, publishing, décor and more from a wide range of partners including Skechers, Build-A-Bear, MantraBand, Random House Children’s Books, and Oriental Trading Company, among others. As part of the festivities, Dr. Seuss Enterprises will … [Read more...] about Seuss Launches Graduation-Themed Licensing Program
Licensing Deals: Simon’s Cat Expands Global Pawprint
Licensing agent appointed in Japan and new product ranges across Europe, Australia, North America and Asia Banijay Brands announced this week a litter of new licensing deals for its digital content sensation, Simon’s Cat, and says Japanese agency ZenWorks has been appointed to represent the brand’s interests in that cat-crazy country, home of the cat cafe. The licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing Deals: Simon’s Cat Expands Global Pawprint
Precious Moments Renews Thomas Nelson As Publisher For Christian Books
Precious Moments, Inc. today announced the renewal of its licensing agreement with publisher Thomas Nelson, a provider of Christian content for more than 200 years. Thomas Nelson, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., will continue its work as publisher of Precious Moments Bibles, Bible storybooks, and children’s storybooks with religious content. “Precious Moments … [Read more...] about Precious Moments Renews Thomas Nelson As Publisher For Christian Books
Reporters Without Borders And Minecraft Win Super REGGIE Award
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A brilliant campaign for press freedom, forged by Reporters Without Borders - Germany and the popular video game Minecraft, has won the top prize at the 2021 ANA REGGIE Awards competition. The Super REGGIE went to Reporters Without Borders for a clever collaboration that saw the organization work with Minecraft to bypass press censorship in … [Read more...] about Reporters Without Borders And Minecraft Win Super REGGIE Award