Hasbro has announced a new program with Penguin Random House called Learn with Peppa, a major new brand extension to help promote early years learning. The program will kick off towards the end of 2022 with Hasbro’s in-house developed learning app. The offering will expand in January 2023 through an extensive publishing program with Ladybird, an imprint of Penguin Random … [Read more...] about Pre-School Licensing: Hasbro Announces Peppa Pig Early Years Learning Program “Learn with Peppa”
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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
Character Licensing: BarkBox Reveals Spiderman Toys For Your Super Dog
The pet toy company BarkBox is swinging into action this week, announcing a new limited-edition collaboration with Marvel ahead of the highly anticipated release of “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” “We are thrilled to team up with Marvel ahead of the highly anticipated film release,” said Henrik Werdelin, Co-founder of BARK. “Spider-Man has been a hero to many and now our dogs can … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: BarkBox Reveals Spiderman Toys For Your Super Dog
Collegiate Licensing: USC Goes Global With Wildbrain Licensing Partnership
As one of the world's leading universities, USC plans to take its brand global with the help of the Wildbrain CPLG agency. One of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, Wildbrain CPLG has been appointed to represent the University of Southern California (USC) across Europe, the UK, Middle East and North Africa, South Asia, Australia and New … [Read more...] about Collegiate Licensing: USC Goes Global With Wildbrain Licensing Partnership
Licensing Agencies: Simplified Signs With Jewel Branding and Licensing
The brand Simplified by Emily Ley, dedicated to helping design planners and organizational tools for busy women, has signed on with the agency Jewel Branding and Licensing. Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is pleased to announce we have signed Simplified by Emily Ley for licensing representation," the agency said in a statement today. Simplified is a best-selling brand of … [Read more...] about Licensing Agencies: Simplified Signs With Jewel Branding and Licensing
Celebrity Licensing: Stephen Curry and Under Armour Drop Sesame Street Collection
The partnership between Under Armour and NBA star Stephen Curry announced in December last year is now bearing fruit, as the partners announced a new collaboration with Sesame Street. The Curry Brand, powered by Under Armour, is launching a seven-part footwear collection that brings the spirit of Sesame Street’s Muppets to the basketball court. Curry, a father to three kids … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Stephen Curry and Under Armour Drop Sesame Street Collection
Trademark Licensing: Craftsman Partners With Acurite On Branded Home and Weather Monitors
The tool and DIY giant CRAFTSMAN has partnered with North America’s number one weather monitoring brand, AcuRite, to launch a range of home and weather monitoring products. The licensing agreement was brokered by Beanstalk, CRAFTSMAN’S global brand licensing agency. The new line will include multiple home and weather monitoring products, including the following for home … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Craftsman Partners With Acurite On Branded Home and Weather Monitors
Housewares Licensing: Hedley & Bennett Unveil Some Rockin’ Grateful Dead Aprons
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hedley & Bennett, the brand known for their beautifully designed, pro-quality aprons and kitchen gear, has teamed up with iconic rock band the Grateful Dead to release a limited-edition collection of psychedelic aprons using the band’s famous dancing bears. If you've never seen a Hedley & Bennett apron, you can see them often on Top … [Read more...] about Housewares Licensing: Hedley & Bennett Unveil Some Rockin’ Grateful Dead Aprons
Pet Licensing: Banana Boat Going To The Dogs With New Deal
G Mason Group Partners with Banana Boat Sunscreen to Launch Gear and Suncare Products for Pets Banana Boat, one of the world's leading sunscreen makers, is now working on a line of sun care and outdoor gear products for dogs and other pets. Edgewell Personal Care, a leading consumer products company and owners of Banana Boat, announced it has selected G Mason Group to develop … [Read more...] about Pet Licensing: Banana Boat Going To The Dogs With New Deal