By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterEndeavor has launched a new virtual education and development program called NXT UK: Women in Sports as part of its Endeavor Impact initiative.The NXT UK: Women in Sports program is a six-week virtual course for young women in the UK who want to pursue careers in the sports industry.The program will provide free educational courses and live … [Read more...] about Endeavor Launches UK Program to Increase Women’s Access in the Sports Industry
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WiT Foundation Launches Updated 2024 Scholarship Program
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWomen in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment has launched a 2024 WiT Foundation Scholarship to support undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in industry-related fields.Designed to reach a wide range of women, the scholarship program is available to students have an interest in pursuing a career in the consumer products, toys, licensing … [Read more...] about WiT Foundation Launches Updated 2024 Scholarship Program
Download Latest Edition of TLL Licensing Agency Guide … For Free!
By TLL Staff The second edition of the 2024 TLL Licensing Agency Guide is now available for free download at THIS LINK! The guide includes information on the world's top 20 licensing agencies, ranked by sales of licensed revenue, but also includes listings and contact numbers for qualified licensing agencies of all sizes, from around the world, and working in a variety of … [Read more...] about Download Latest Edition of TLL Licensing Agency Guide … For Free!
Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources and Collaborations for Autism Acceptance Month
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has launched new Sesame Street-themed educational resources and licensing promotions in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. The branded Autism Acceptance Month educational resources are focused on the value and importance of animal interaction for children and adults on the autism spectrum. The new bilingual resources … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources and Collaborations for Autism Acceptance Month
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
Real Life ‘Joker’ Threatens Lawsuit For Use of His Likeness in GTA 6
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A Florida man who tattooed his face to resemble the DC character The Joker says the Grand Theft Auto game used his likeness in a promotional trailer. Lawrence Sullivan is demanding millions in damages, claiming video game studio Rockstar Games used his likeness in a recent trailer for the latest instalment of the massively popular … [Read more...] about Real Life ‘Joker’ Threatens Lawsuit For Use of His Likeness in GTA 6
Hasbro Announces First Women Innovators of Play Virtual Event
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro is hosting a virtual event called Hasbro: Women Innovators of Play to educate participants on women's contributions to the entertainment industry. The event includes discussions surrounding leadership, innovation, and creativity with prominent women from the toy and entertainment industry.Speakers for the upcoming event include board game … [Read more...] about Hasbro Announces First Women Innovators of Play Virtual Event
Catch the Hottest Licensing Trends With The Lightning Report
Trends at the Speed of Lightning: Brand Central and The Licensing Letter (TLL) Partner for New Trend Service The award-winning licensing agency Brand Central, and its trend intelligence division, Brand Central Insights, has come together with leading licensing publication The Licensing Letter for a new trend offering called the Lightning Report. Arriving as a monthly … [Read more...] about Catch the Hottest Licensing Trends With The Lightning Report
Compass Coffee Talk Podcast to Feature A Dozen Cousins CEO Ibraheem Basir
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe Compass Coffee Talk podcast has secured a guest appearance from Ibraheem Basir, the founder and CEO of sustainable food brand A Dozen Cousins. Hosted by Bill Capsalis and Steven Hoffman, Compass Coffee Talk features conversations with executives from the natural and eco-friendly CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry. The information provided … [Read more...] about Compass Coffee Talk Podcast to Feature A Dozen Cousins CEO Ibraheem Basir
Cirque du Soleil Adds to Prize Package for Licensing Survey Respondents
Two Tickets to a Las Vegas Show Up for Grabs in the Survey Prize Draw! If you're a fan of the amazing Cirque du Soleil, you'll want to fill out this year's Royalty Trends Survey, from The Licensing Letter. Cirque du Soleil is sponsoring the 2023 Royalty Trends Survey, offering two tickets to one of their spectacular Las Vegas shows as part of the prize package. This year … [Read more...] about Cirque du Soleil Adds to Prize Package for Licensing Survey Respondents