Adorable characters from the LINE app will be available at Starbucks through the holidays, thanks to a licensing deal with LINE FRIENDS. Starbucks this week announced the collaboration with LINE FRIENDS, a global brand and leading creative studio that has created some of the world’s most beloved characters. The joyful collection of lifestyle essentials featuring BROWN & … [Read more...] about Brown & Friends Appearing in Starbucks For The Holidays
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Sustainability in Licensing: Funko Adopts Product Recycling Program
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Plastic waste is a massive problem for the licensing and manufacturing industries, but increasingly companies are adopting sustainable practices, including improvements to recycling programs. Now the pop culture consumer products company Funko has announced it is the newest partner with How2Recycle. How2Recycle is a standardized labeling … [Read more...] about Sustainability in Licensing: Funko Adopts Product Recycling Program
Collectibles: Panini Scores With Extension of Premier League Contract
The Premier League announced it has granted a multiyear collectibles licensing extension to its partner Panini. The Premier League is, as the name suggests, the top level for football (aka soccer) in the United Kingdom, and serves a rabid fanbase in the nation where football was first developed and popularized. “We are proud to be awarded the most prestigious license in the UK, … [Read more...] about Collectibles: Panini Scores With Extension of Premier League Contract
eBay Partners With MINT Collective on Collectibles Event
The MINT Collective, a first-of-its-kind event uniting sports collectors, professionals, and investors, announced today that global commerce leader eBay has joined as an exclusive partner and the event’s presenting sponsor. Nicole Colombo, General Manager of Collectibles and Trading Cards at eBay, will also join the event’s speaker series to discuss the significant growth of … [Read more...] about eBay Partners With MINT Collective on Collectibles Event