By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has announced the upcoming retirement of the company's EVP and CFO Mark Segal in early 2025. Spin Master is currently conducting an external search to find a suitable candidate to take over these executive roles at the company. Segal originally joined Spin Master in 2001 and spent 10 years serving as CFO. He later rejoined … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Spin Master Announces Retirement of EVP and CFO Mark Segal
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BBC Studios Restructures Its Growing Licensing Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BBC Studios is restructuring its consumer products and licensing business to deal with the rapid growth in that division.The studio has seen massive growth in its licensing business, thanks partly to the global success of the animated series Bluey, and other hits like the seemingly immortal Doctor Who.As a result, BBC Studios has announced a … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Restructures Its Growing Licensing Business
The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Dynamite Entertainment and Studiocanal are launching a new Terminator comic book series for the franchise's 40th anniversary celebration. The licensing partnership with Dynamite Entertainment was brokered by Creative Licensing agency on behalf of its long-standing client, Studiocanal. The upcoming Terminator … [Read more...] about The Terminator Returns to the Present With 40th Anniversary Comics
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Introduce Tasty Tokidoki Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is launching its second licensing collaboration with the Tokidoki lifestyle brand. The new collaboration includes a special-edition beverage menu and merchandise based on official Tokidoki characters. "Having been a fan of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for over two decades, I have found inspiration and creativity … [Read more...] about The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Introduce Tasty Tokidoki Collection
BrandTrends and Pulse Partners Put AI to Work on Market Research
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BrandTrends Group has teamed up with Pulse Partners to transform market research through the use of artificial intelligence. The companies say the strategic partnership is designed to transform the fields of market research and insights generation, promising to deliver innovative solutions and set new industry benchmarks. Under … [Read more...] about BrandTrends and Pulse Partners Put AI to Work on Market Research
Pottery Barn Creates Licensed Collection for the Wednesday TV Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pottery Barn is launching a licensed collection of home furnishings inspired by the Wednesday Netflix series by MGM Television. Designed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products, the Wednesday-themed Pottery Barn collection includes an extensive range of products such as bedding, table linens, home décor, mugs, plates … [Read more...] about Pottery Barn Creates Licensed Collection for the Wednesday TV Series
Hasbro and Amazon Host Peppa Pig Dance Party Campaign
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Amazon have announced a collaborative Peppa Pig 20th anniversary partnership for a global Peppa’s Dance Party campaign.Prominently featuring Peppa's newest single, the Piggle Wiggle, Peppa’s Dance Party will deliver a wide range of live in-person events and virtual play experiences for preschoolers and families across the globe. The … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Amazon Host Peppa Pig Dance Party Campaign
Miraculous Corp and Nex Develop Miraculous Ladybug: Paris Dash Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Miraculous Corp has partnered with the interactive technology company Nex to develop a high-tech runner game for the Miraculous franchise. Based on the animated TV series from Zag Studios, the Miraculous Ladybug: Paris Dash game uses proprietary motion-tracking AI tech developed by Nex that uses the players natural body movements to drive the … [Read more...] about Miraculous Corp and Nex Develop Miraculous Ladybug: Paris Dash Video Game
Cloudco Secures Global Partnerships for Care Bears Plush
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has launched three global partnerships for Care Bears plush toys with the Simba Dickie Group, Dan Dee International and Grupo Ruz. The new licensing partners are set to bring a wide range of Care Bears-inspired plush and toy products to customers across the European Union, North America and Mexico. "We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Cloudco Secures Global Partnerships for Care Bears Plush
Bacardí and Camila Cabello Party On With Sugarcane Vinyl Record
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bacardí has launched a collaboration with Camila Cabello to create a limited-edition bioplastic vinyl derived from sugarcane to promote her new album C,XOXO. Available for pre-sale exclusively on Bacardí's website, the new Camila Cabello sugarcane vinyl features the artist's new single, I LUV IT, that was used as the soundtrack to a recent … [Read more...] about Bacardí and Camila Cabello Party On With Sugarcane Vinyl Record