By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate has announced expansion into new territories for its iconic comic characters, Popeye and Olive Oyl. Building upon its already successful global licensing program, King Features has signed… . . . read more
ANIMATED PROPERTY
9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment Expand Licensing Program
May 26, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter 9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment have announced the accelerated growth of their licensing program for the animated property Karma’s World. The new deals were secured by 9… . . . read more
FASHION
Ariella Maizner Partners With IMG To Develop Theme Brand
May 26, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fashion designer Ariella Maizner has partnered with IMG to expand her popular THEME brand into new products and categories. IMG will accomplish this brand expansion through selective licensing partnerships and… . . . read more
AUTOMOTIVE TOYS
Flybar, Inc. Announces New Licensing Deal with Hoonigan Industries
May 23, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Flybar, Inc. has announced a licensing agreement with Hoonigan Industries to produce a line of automotive toys and outdoor products. The upcoming consumer products line will include radio control vehicles,… . . . read more
Anime Hit One Piece Marks 1,000 Episodes With New Licensing Deals
May 19, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Just a week away from this month’s Licensing Expo 2022, renowned animation studio Toei Animation Inc. has released the first-ever licensing report for its One Piece franchise. This report provides… . . . read more
Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your IP at Licensing Expo 2022
May 11, 2022
Featured Content From Layer Licensing Licensing Expo is a fantastic event to find new licensing opportunities for your IP. Licensing professionals from more than 70 countries will come together to Las Vegas this week in… . . . read more
Floafers Explores Wacky World of Crayola Silly Scents with Kids’ Shoes
May 9, 2022
Floafers, maker of fashionable foam footwear, has partnered with Crayola for a line of kids’ fruit fragrant Crayola Silly Scents shoes. The Crayola Silly Scents line of creative tools allows creatives to bring their art… . . . read more
Virtual Brand Group First Metaverse Company Nominated for Licensing Awards
May 2, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Some history is being made at the Licensing Expo this year, as for the first time, a metaverse licensing company has been nominated for a Licensing International Award. Virtual… . . . read more
Available Licenses: The Comfy Is Seeking Outbound Licensing Partners
April 30, 2022
Loungewear brand The Comfy, made famous on Shark Tank, is now seeking outbound licensing partners in several categories. The Comfy, which produces a blanket you wear, plans to expand into sleepwear, loungewear, socks, slippers, cold weather… . . . read more
BG&VR Debuts “Putin-Free” Campaign To Help Ukrainian Refugees
April 18, 2022
Three licensing veterans have created a new “Putin-Free” campaign to raise funds and help feed desperate refugees in Ukraine. The founders of Brown, Gordon & Van Raalte have already signed their first deal with The… . . . read more