By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Kendra Scott lifestyle brand has announced the appointment of Chris Blakeslee as the company's new chief executive officer effective January 12. The company founder, Kendra Scott, will continue in her roles as chief visionary officer, executive chairwoman and majority shareholder. "Kendra has built an extraordinary brand … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kendra Scott Appoints Chris Blakeslee as its New CEO
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Emoji Develops Web3 Game with Crypto Blockchain Industries
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Emoji Company and Crypto Blockchain Industries have launched a licensing partnership to debut a Web3 game called Emoji Marble Dash. Powered by the Immutable zkEVM Web3 gaming blockchain, Emoji Marble Dash offers arcade-style racing mechanics with characters inspired by officially licensed Emoji symbols. The game will allow … [Read more...] about Emoji Develops Web3 Game with Crypto Blockchain Industries
Real Life Godzilla Stomps Into Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It was 1954 when the 'King of Monsters' first rampaged through Tokyo, crushing buildings and plucking aircraft out of the sky. Now a much friendlier Godzilla is back, and welcoming visitors to Japan at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The Haneda Godzilla Global Project has launched a "mega-scale initiative" to broadcast Japanese entertainment to … [Read more...] about Real Life Godzilla Stomps Into Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Dude Perfect Scores a Licensing Partnership with Nex
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nex has launched a partnership with Dude Perfect to develop a licensed family-friendly sports game for the Nex Playground system. Developed exclusively for the Nex Playground, the licensed game will bring Dude Perfect's personalities, characters and signature trick-shots to a motion-powered, controller-free gameplay experience. “One … [Read more...] about Dude Perfect Scores a Licensing Partnership with Nex
Cinemark and Lowe’s Launch National Popcorn Day Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cinemark and Lowe's are teaming up for National Popcorn Day with a two-day Bring Your Own Bucket collaboration. Running from January 18 to 19, the co-branded event allows Cinemark customers to bring their own container to be filled with the theater's concession-style popcorn. “At Cinemark, popcorn is more than just a snack, it is … [Read more...] about Cinemark and Lowe’s Launch National Popcorn Day Partnership
Konami Cross Media NY Licenses Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! to ITVX
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY has signed a licensing partnership with ITVX to bring the Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! anime series to the UK. Through the licensing agreement, ITVX will offer all three seasons of the new Yu-Gi-Oh! series to its video streaming platform. The acquisition of the full series by ITVX is part of the platform's ongoing … [Read more...] about Konami Cross Media NY Licenses Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! to ITVX
Crown Brands and Rafar Acquire Hanky Panky
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crown Brands Group and Rafar Group have signed an acquisition agreement to become the new owners and operators of Hanky Panky. "Hanky Panky is the definitive example of the type of brand we are building our platform around—one with authentic heritage, category leadership, and incredible customer loyalty," said Raymond Dayan, CEO of … [Read more...] about Crown Brands and Rafar Acquire Hanky Panky
Fira X Wear Unveils New Collection Inspired by My Hero Academia
TLL Staff The agency Born to License has announced the launch of Fira X Wear’s latest licensed apparel release, the My Hero Academia: Deku Collection. The launch marks the newest phase of Fira's ongoing partnership with the popular anime brand. The collection arrives as the anime series' final season draws global audiences on Crunchyroll. The new drop follows the earlier … [Read more...] about Fira X Wear Unveils New Collection Inspired by My Hero Academia
Disney-Pixar Partner With PuraVida Foods on Healthy Frozen Meals
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Pura Vida Foods has released a new line of frozen meals that combine healthy choices with the fun of popular Disney and Pixar characters. PuraVida Foods just expanded its KidsLife brand in December with the new line of licensed frozen meals, marking the brand’s latest move into character-driven food products. “We built PuraVida on the … [Read more...] about Disney-Pixar Partner With PuraVida Foods on Healthy Frozen Meals
Crayola Colors Planet Earth With Global McDonald’s Happy Meal Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Crayola has teamed up with McDonald's Restaurants for their first ever global collaboration on Happy Meal prizes. The space-themed Happy Meals are designed to propel kids' imagination into orbit and transform the universe into a canvas for creativity. The Happy Meal features an exclusive lineup of co-branded, space-themed activity … [Read more...] about Crayola Colors Planet Earth With Global McDonald’s Happy Meal Deal