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
Fashion Licensing: Laura Ashley Engages IMG for Multi-Territory Expansion
April 13, 2022
IMG is set to expand the British heritage brand Laura Ashley’s consumer products line in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China, India and the Middle East. “For almost 70 years, Laura Ashley’s iconic, quality-led designs, prints… . . . read more
Transport for London Steps Into Deal With London Sock Exchange
April 12, 2022
We guess you can just call them “tube socks.” Transport for London, known for its iconic red double decker buses and the London Underground—aka the Tube—has signed on for a new licensed socks collection from… . . . read more
Smiley Celebrates 50 Years With Pop-up Experience
April 11, 2022
In celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary, Smiley has launched an in-store experience with Urban Outfitters in Europe. Smiley says Urban Outfitters launched a Europe wide in-store experience beginning on April 4, as part of… . . . read more