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Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair

January 19, 2022

The world's largest toy trade show has unveiled detail of its online platform, following cancellation of the live Spielwarenmesse event. The world’s largest toy fair was cancelled last week, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days … and the resultant increasing number of … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair

Take Two Acquires Zynga for $12.7B To Create Video Gaming Giant

January 19, 2022

Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Almost buried under the flurry of news about Microsoft's landmark acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Take Two's merger with Zynga is also a key moment for the video gaming industry. Take-Two Interactive, the producer of Grand Theft Auto, has acquired Farmville creator Zynga for $12.7 billion, creating a new behemoth in the industry. “We are … [Read more...] about Take Two Acquires Zynga for $12.7B To Create Video Gaming Giant

Metaverse Licensing: Microsoft Makes a Big Move With Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

January 18, 2022

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Microsoft says building the metaverse is a big reason it acquired gaming company Activision Blizzard this week for $68.7 billion. While Microsoft says gaming is also very important to the company, which also produces the Xbox and runs the DirectX gaming platform, the company says the long-term vision is on becoming a major player in the … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Microsoft Makes a Big Move With Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Licensed Fashion Giant Erve Group Sets Up UK Subsidiary

January 17, 2022

The global fashion powerhouse Erve Group has expanded in the UK with the launch of a new, locally based company. Called Erve UK & Ireland, the new subsidiary brings more than 35 years of licensing and brand experience directly to the UK and Ireland markets. “We have been servicing the UK & Ireland apparel markets for many years through our pan-European retail … [Read more...] about Licensed Fashion Giant Erve Group Sets Up UK Subsidiary

Licensing Jobs: Joann Acevedo To Lead Softlines For ViacomCBS Consumer Products

January 17, 2022

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ViacomCBS Consumer Products has promoted Joann Acevedo to Senior Vice President of Softlines Licensing in North America. As Senior Vice President, Acevedo will lead across multiple categories of business including apparel, accessories, and home furnishings. She will partner with the Toronto-based ViacomCBS Consumer Products team to expand … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: Joann Acevedo To Lead Softlines For ViacomCBS Consumer Products

Women In Toys’ Live Event Latest Cancellation for COVID

January 17, 2022

Women in Toys says the live Wonder Women Awards will be canceled because of the cancellation of Toy Fair New York and concerns over COVID-19. The Wonder Women Awards is an annual event that recognizes and honors remarkable leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers for their outstanding contributions in the toy, licensing and entertainment industries. The awards event was … [Read more...] about Women In Toys’ Live Event Latest Cancellation for COVID

Omicron Takes Fun Out of Licensing As Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair Cancelled

January 13, 2022

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest toy fair has been cancelled, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. "The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days ... and the resultant increasing number of cancellations to stands, has left the organizer, Spielwarenmesse eG, with no alternative," the organizers said … [Read more...] about Omicron Takes Fun Out of Licensing As Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair Cancelled

Who’s News: Fanatics Names Primack SVP of International Biz Dev

January 12, 2022

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics has recruited ex-IMG executive Matthew Primack as its new Senior Vice President of International Business Development. Primack is now responsible for building on Fanatics’ strong international growth through the acquisition of new rights and commercial routes to market. “This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Fanatics and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Fanatics Names Primack SVP of International Biz Dev

Licensing Trade Shows: Toy Fair NY Cancelled Due to Omicron Surge

January 12, 2022

The Toy Association says rising COVID numbers have forced the "heartbreaking" cancellation of next month's Toy Fair in New York. Toy Fair New York 2022 was scheduled for Feb. 19-22 at The Javits Center. Now, Toy Association president and CEO Steve Pasierb says the association needed to “make the best decision in everyone’s interest." “Key to our efforts these past two weeks has … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Toy Fair NY Cancelled Due to Omicron Surge

Licensing Trade Shows: Kidscreen Summit Latest Victim Of Omicron

January 11, 2022

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kidscreen Summit 2022 in Miami, Florida has again been postponed due to concerns about the omicron variant. Florida has experienced a drastic increase in hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in recent weeks as the state saw close to 400,000 cases reported from Dec. 31 to Jan. 6. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, Florida ranked … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Kidscreen Summit Latest Victim Of Omicron

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