By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Family entertainment producer Kenn Viselman has announced an exclusive North American licensing partnership with Mondo TV Studios for its popular series MeteoHeroes. MeteoHeroes make their broadcast debut in North America on PBS, with an Earth Day Special that will be released on April 22 of this year. Combined with a companion series, Real … [Read more...] about Content Licensing Deal Brings MeteoHeroes To North America
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Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The fast-growing animation studio ZAG has appointed Rafael Baltodano, formerly with The Walt Disney Company, as Vice President of North America Retail Development. The announcement was made by Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products. Reporting to ZAG's SVP of Licensing in North America, Lisa K. Foster, Baltodano will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
Licensing Law: Russia Responds to Sanctions With Attack on … Peppa Pig?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief With its economy under assault by Western sanctions, Russia has lashed out at Western companies and their brands. One of those attacks targeted the globally popular brand Peppa Pig, owned by Hasbro, which has essentially had its brand stolen by Moscow. The bizarre assault on global IP law saw a Russian court ruling that Peppa Pig's … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Russia Responds to Sanctions With Attack on … Peppa Pig?
Trade Shows: Products of Change Brings Sustainable Message to Licensing Expo
The environmental advocacy group Products of Change is continuing as a partner for the Licensing Expo in May. The Global Licensing Group, organizers of Licensing Expo, announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Products of Change (POC), a global educational hub aimed at driving sustainable change across the licensing and consumer product … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Products of Change Brings Sustainable Message to Licensing Expo
Licensing Law: Spin Master Wins Key IP Legal Actions in China
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Canadian-based toymaker Spin Master announced it has won several landmark IP protection cases in the Chinese courts. While many Western companies have in the past complained about IP theft in China, Spin Master says its victories are a positive sign of China's commitment to tackle counterfeiting and IP infringement in the toy industry. "These … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Spin Master Wins Key IP Legal Actions in China
Trade Shows: More Than 170 Exhibitors Already Signed On For Licensing Expo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Licensing Expo is gearing up to host the consumer product industry's largest in-person get- together in three years. A growing roster of brands are signing on daily to exhibit at the in-person event that will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The full exhibitor list is available online and is accessible … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: More Than 170 Exhibitors Already Signed On For Licensing Expo
Who’s News: Global Licensing Group Appoints New Head of Retail & Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Global Licensing Group has appointed former events manager Laura Freedman-Dagg to the newly created role of Head of Retail, Licensing. In her new role, Freedman-Dagg will work across the business's global event portfolio. This will include prominent exhibitions such as the Licensing Expo, the European and North American Brand & … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Global Licensing Group Appoints New Head of Retail & Licensing
Licensing Law: IP Theft and Fraud Rampant In NFT Markets
A TLL Special Report: For Members Only By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The value and popularity of NFTs has soared over the past year, but a wave of fraud and IP thefts threaten to derail the marketplace. That's a major problem for licensing companies, which have seized on non-fungible tokens as a way to create value for digital collectibles. The NBA's Top Shots program, … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: IP Theft and Fraud Rampant In NFT Markets
Netflix To Acquire Stranger Things’ Developer Next Games
Netflix is making another big move in the gaming space, signing an agreement to acquire Finnish developer Next Games. Under the terms of the agreement, Netflix will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Next Games. Pursuant to the offer, Next Games shareholders would receive €2.1 ($2.30 US) in cash per share of Next Games, for a total … [Read more...] about Netflix To Acquire Stranger Things’ Developer Next Games
Who’s News: Wildbrain Creates New Partnerships Team Under Mieke De Vaere
New team aligns capabilities to elevate the agency’s offering as a top strategic partner across its expanding portfolio Wildbrain is creating a new Partnerships Team under Meike De Vaere to maximize its clients opportunities for growth and improve efficiency. De Vaere has been promoted to the new position of VP, Partnerships and Business Development. The new team will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Creates New Partnerships Team Under Mieke De Vaere