By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has appointed long-serving board member Christina Miller as its new CEO as Max Rangel prepares to step down. Effective July 7, 2025, she will begin serving as Spin Master's official CEO to lead the company in its future expansion initiatives. Miller is an accomplished media, entertainment and toy executive with over 25 years of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Spin Master Appoints Christina Miller as CEO
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Authentic Expands Juicy Couture with Centric Brands
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group is expanding its Juicy Couture property with a new beauty collection through a licensing partnership with Centric Brands. The new Juicy Couture collection includes a wide range of cruelty-free products for hair care, hygiene, nails and cosmetics. Through its beauty division, Centric will design, manufacture … [Read more...] about Authentic Expands Juicy Couture with Centric Brands
Dr. Seuss Enterprises Expands Partnership with Little Dot Studios
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has renewed and expanded its partnership with Little Dot Studios to further grow its YouTube channel with new content. The partnership renewal comes after a massive surge in viewers and subscriptions for the Dr. Seuss channel that resulted from the two companies previous collaboration last year. The enhanced licensing … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss Enterprises Expands Partnership with Little Dot Studios
Who’s News: Authentic Appoints Tim Derner as Global Head of Marketplaces
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group has appointed Tim Derner to serve as the company's global head of marketplaces. In his new role at Authentic, Derner is responsible for spearheading the expansion of the company's global distribution initiatives. Derner's main areas of focus include strengthening existing partnerships and developing new avenues of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Authentic Appoints Tim Derner as Global Head of Marketplaces
Born to License Brokers Wolfpak and Popeye Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Born to License has brokered a deal between Wolfpak and King Features for a licensed collection of Popeye performance backpacks. The limited-edition capsule collection features a variety of tactical athletic backpacks decorated with Popeye prints and collectible patches. “At Wolfpak, we’re always pushing the boundaries of function and … [Read more...] about Born to License Brokers Wolfpak and Popeye Collaboration
Angry Birds Find a New Roost with Sea Life UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio and Merlin Entertainments have partnered to deliver Angry Birds-themed experiences at Sea Life locations across the UK. Facilitated by IMG Licensing, the collaboration will offer an interactive walking experience that uses characters from Angry Birds to teach kids and families about the ocean. The themed activations will focus … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Find a New Roost with Sea Life UK
Lion Forge Entertainment’s Iyanu Series Makes UK Debut with ITVX
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lion Forge Entertainment and ITVX are bringing the Iyanu animated series to audiences across the UK and Northern Ireland. Beginning on July 3, ITVX will debut all 10 episodes of Iyanu season one on its streaming platform. “Iyanu has already captured the imagination of audiences in the U.S., and we’re excited to build on that momentum with … [Read more...] about Lion Forge Entertainment’s Iyanu Series Makes UK Debut with ITVX
PopSockets and Electric Picks Debut Jewelry-Inspired Phone Accessories
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter PopSockets has launched a limited-edition phone accessories collection in partnership with the Electric Picks jewelry brand. The new collection has brought Electric Picks' luxury craftsmanship and gold aesthetic to a line of functional MagSafe phone accessories. "PopSockets grips have been my go-to phone accessory for years," said Electric … [Read more...] about PopSockets and Electric Picks Debut Jewelry-Inspired Phone Accessories
Milk Bar Debuts Sweet Fashion with Janie and Jack
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Janie and Jack have introduced a licensed children's fashion collection in partnership with the Milk Bar dessert shop. Inspired by the Milk Bar shop's signature treats, the new collection includes 25 items for kids that feature an exclusive hand-drawn print, denim accents, stripes and more. The collection is available for kids up to … [Read more...] about Milk Bar Debuts Sweet Fashion with Janie and Jack
Indie Musicians Suffer as Streaming Fraud Surges, The Guardian Reports
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A Guardian investigation has uncovered how streaming fraud is wreaking havoc on the music industry, and it’s the independent artists who are paying the highest price. The Guardian newspaper found that fraudsters are using AI to create massive volumes of low-quality tracks, and then utilize bots or click farms to rack up fake plays. One … [Read more...] about Indie Musicians Suffer as Streaming Fraud Surges, The Guardian Reports