The SoulPublishing and BunMo have unveiled a line of toys from their multi-product deal between the digital-first studio and the digital-first toy company. The product line includes 5-Minute Crafts and 123 GO! branded fidget, magnet and sensory toys… . . . read more
Collectible Licensing: Fanattik Inks Deal For Asmodee Game Titles
August 3, 2022
Gift and collectibles specialist Fanattik has secured a multi-territory three-year deal with Asmodee Entertainment. The gift and collectibles company Fanattik has signed a new, multi-territory deal with Asmodee Entertainment. Asmodee is a global leader in… . . . read more
Artist Jonathan Koon Teams Up With Metaverse Creator Highstreet
August 2, 2022
The retail-focused metaverse platform Highstreet has partnered with artist and fashion entrepreneur Jonathan Koon to launch the Mostly Heard Rarely Seen 8-Bit NFT drop. The partners want to turn retail shopping into a metaverse onboarding experience,… . . . read more
Envestment Clients Learn Finance With Nickelodeon’s Mr. Krabs
August 2, 2022
Nickelodeon Deal Brings the Spongebob Squarepants character Mr. Krabs Into Company’s “Intelligent Financial Life” Portal By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Who better than the skinflint, sharp-eyed Mr. Krabs to teach the value of… . . . read more
Stationery Licensing: Crayola Draws Up Colorful Deal With Casely
August 2, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crayola and direct-to-consumer retailer Casely has announced a licensing collaboration for a tech accessory collection. The collection features several types of tech accessories, including phone cases influenced by Crayola’s art… . . . read more
Video Game Licensing: EA Sports Signs New Partnership With LaLiga
August 2, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Electronic Arts has entered into an expansive, multi-year partnership with LaLiga, the premier league for professional football in Spain. Starting in the 2023/2024 season, the partnership between EA… . . . read more
Artist Matthew Langille Appoints IMG For Licensing in Asia
August 1, 2022
IMG today announced it has been appointed as New York-based artist Matthew Langille’s exclusive licensing representative in Asia. “I’ve been working in the space where fashion and art meet for the past eighteen years on… . . . read more
Who’s News: New Positions at Paramount Global and Penguin Ventures
August 1, 2022
Paramount Global Promotes Pamela Kaufman to CEO of Global CP & Experiences Penguin Ventures Appoints Zoe Smith as Senior Category Manager, UK Softlines Veteran licensing exec Pamela Kaufman has been promoted to take on the… . . . read more
Metaverse Licensing: Tiffany & Co. Unveils Innovative NFT Program
August 1, 2022
Tiffany & Co. is selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that let CryptoPunk holders turn their NFT into a custom pendant. The 250 tokens are part of a limited edition campaign, the company announced on Sunday. The… . . . read more
Feature Report: Is There a Future for NFTs After Market Meltdown?
August 1, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you want to know how investors feel about NFTs right now, just follow the sound of the screaming. That should lead you to the hilariously apt Bear… . . . read more