By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Brand Liaison has just been selected as the agency for the global expansion of haute couture master Jason Wu. The top drawer agency says it will also be featuring new licensing opportunities for the Jason Wu brand at the upcoming Licensing Expo in Las Vegas next month. Known for his couture excellence, The Brand Liaison says Jason Wu's … [Read more...] about The Brand Liaison Signed As Exclusive Partner For Jason Wu
Trade Shows
Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
TLL Staff Licensing Expo has now opened its new and enhanced Meetings Platform for the upcoming tradeshow, taking place May 21–23. The annual Expo is the premiere event for the global licensing industry, and will again be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In a typical year, more than 5,000 brands and 16,000 retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors, and … [Read more...] about Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
Spielwarenmesse Celebrates Successful Toy Fair in Nuremberg
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spielwarenmesse is celebrating as the Nuremberg toy fair saw a significant jump in attendees and exhibitors this year. The toy fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre is the largest in the world, and this year took on a greater significance as Toy Fair New York was cancelled, returning next year after a reimagining of the event. In … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Celebrates Successful Toy Fair in Nuremberg
Artist/Designer Nikki Chu To Release Collection for Leftbank Art
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The The celebrated American interior designer and artist Nikki Chu and wall décor company Leftbank Art will debut a new collection at the Atlanta Market. The big reveal will also be on display at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, showing off a stunning new 22-piece collection that features the celebrity designers' signature style of … [Read more...] about Artist/Designer Nikki Chu To Release Collection for Leftbank Art
Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is introducing an array of new licensed products and events at the Atlanta Market. The Atlanta Market is a trade show, networking and wholesale event for members of the home furnishings, gift and design industries. The trade event features thousands of different brands, retailers and designers from more than … [Read more...] about Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The official list for this year’s Kidscreen Hot50 rankings has been released to mark the top 50 kids entertainment companies of 2023.Now in its 10th year, the Kidscreen Hot50 rankings are determined by an industry vote from Kidscreen subscribers across both its print and digital platforms. The list separates the Kidscreen Hot50 into five top 10 … [Read more...] about Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
Who’s News: Steve Pasierb Stepping Down as Toy Association CEO
TLL Staff The Toy Association has announced President and CEO Steve Pasierb is stepping down from his role at the organization in the spring of 2024. His current contract will expire in April, following nearly a decade of leadership with the trade organization. “It has been a distinct honor and privilege to serve in the role of President & CEO of The Toy … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Steve Pasierb Stepping Down as Toy Association CEO
Trade Shows: Get Your Tickets Now For the Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair
TLL Staff Spielwarenmesse, the world’s leading toy fair, has announced that tickets for its upcoming 73rd event trade show are now on sale. The event, which will take place from 30 January to 3 February 2024 in Nuremberg, is the world's largest toy fair, and is expected to attract a large crowd of international toy sector representatives this year under the motto ‘Feel … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Get Your Tickets Now For the Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair
Top Toy Companies Double Down on Upgraded Permanent Stands at Spielwarenmesse
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest toy fair, Spielwarenmesse, says 21 large companies have extended their tenancy in the 'permanent stands' in Hall 12.2 at the Nuremberg Conference Centre. Spielwarenmesse offers something very different for major exhibitors in the toy industry, which is seldom seen at any other trade show. The permanent stands in … [Read more...] about Top Toy Companies Double Down on Upgraded Permanent Stands at Spielwarenmesse
Speaker Lineup Revealed For Sustainability in Licensing Conference
Guest Article By Rob Hutchins Editor, Products of Change Team GB, the LEGO Group, Tesco, and the United Nations have all been confirmed to join the industry’s bravest and boldest pioneers as part of the conversation at this year’s Sustainability in Licensing Conference. On Nov. 8, the Sustainability in Licensing Conference (SiLC) will make its grand return to the Royal … [Read more...] about Speaker Lineup Revealed For Sustainability in Licensing Conference