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Who’s News: Spielwarenmesse eG Appoints Carol Rapp as Joint Director of Friedhelm Merz Verlag

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterSpielwarenmesse eG has appointed Carol Rapp as its new joint director for the company's subsidiary, Friedhelm Merz Verlag.Friedhelm Merz Verlag is a German gaming event company that was acquired as a subsidiary by Spielwarenmesse eG in early 2022. Rapp will assume joint responsibility of Friedhelm Merz Verlag with the two existing directors, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Spielwarenmesse eG Appoints Carol Rapp as Joint Director of Friedhelm Merz Verlag

Who’s News: Licensing International Rising Stars Revealed

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has announced the six licensing professionals that will receive the 2022 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award from Licensing International celebrates the contributions of young professionals that work in the international brand licensing industry. To be eligible for the peer-nominated award, candidates must be a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Licensing International Rising Stars Revealed

Spielwarenmesse and Licensing International Partner on New Trade Show

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The biggest players in licensing trade shows have partnered to bring the industry a new event in Germany called BRANDmate. The German trade fair provider Spielwarenmesse is now partnering with Licensing International and the organizers of a new B2B networking event to create the new company BRANDmate GmbH. That company will launch a new … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse and Licensing International Partner on New Trade Show

Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé to Co-Host the 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony

By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter The 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony will be hosted by the children's educators and drag performers, Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé. The Kidscreen Summit is a four-day trade show event that focuses on kid's entertainment media. Kidscreen Summit 2023 takes place in Miami and is one of the most important trade shows in the children's entertainment … [Read more...] about Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé to Co-Host the 2023 Kidscreen Awards Ceremony

Licensing Expo Pushes Back Date for 2023 Tradeshow

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The upcoming fashion-themed Licensing Expo has been set for June 13 to 15, 2023, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The event was originally due to take place on May 23 to 25, 2023, but has been rescheduled to accommodate event venue renovations. “We have been closely following the construction dateline at Mandalay Bay. With … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Pushes Back Date for 2023 Tradeshow

SPLiCE Going Global, Hosting International Conference 2022

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE) is addressing the challenges of global licensing at its International Conference 2022. SPLiCE CEO Kimberly Kociencki says the annual conference is a key learning experience for licensors, as it brings together an impressive array of experts in the field. “The SPLICE … [Read more...] about SPLiCE Going Global, Hosting International Conference 2022

Toei To Paint Times Square Red for Comic Con

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toei Animation is launching its biggest fan experience of all time at this year's New York Comic Con 2022. The studio that brought the world hits like the Dragon Ball franchise and One Piece is now literally painting Times Square red and building out massive displays. The showcase of franchise properties, including “One Piece Film Red,” … [Read more...] about Toei To Paint Times Square Red for Comic Con

Jazwares Tops Toy Awards, Winning License of the Year

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The highly-anticipated, in-person Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration event has officially named this year's top toys and games. The prestigious awards spotlighted the finalists across 17 different categories of play. The categories include collectibles, grown-up, plush, specialty, the newly created ride-on category, and … [Read more...] about Jazwares Tops Toy Awards, Winning License of the Year

Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Care Bears is not a brand typically linked to the world of haute couture, but that changed this week. Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the durably beloved Care Bears brand, has partnered on the release of a limited-edition 40th anniversary couture dress by renowned fashion brand JimmyPaul. “We are honored JimmyPaul and Difuzed chose to … [Read more...] about Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE

Winners Announced for Licensing Awards in the UK

The winners of this year's Licensing Awards were announced in London, after a tribute to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II. The event at the Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel fell silent at the beginning of the award show, as the assembled guests observed a minute of silence for the Queen, who passed away at the age of 96. “While the news about The Queen was not … [Read more...] about Winners Announced for Licensing Awards in the UK