Brand Central, the exclusive global licensing agency for Bored of Directors, has appointed seven international sub-agents for the Bored Ape NFT collective. Working together with the licensor, NFIP Holdings, Brand Central and the network of sub-agents have already begun signing partners and engaging global retailers. The Bored of Directors’ Sub-Agents include: Asembl … [Read more...] about NFT Licensing: Brand Central Goes Bananas With Bored Ape Deals
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EA SPORTS Completes Post-FIFA Strategy With Wave of Licensed Deals
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Electronic Arts Inc. says it has signed a series of new multi-year partnerships for EA SPORTS FIFA 23, and including the new EA SPORTS FC brand. The new deals include 30 separate football (soccer) leagues around the world, and comprise 100 stadiums, 700 teams, and 19,000 players. "EA SPORTS has always led with unrivaled authenticity and … [Read more...] about EA SPORTS Completes Post-FIFA Strategy With Wave of Licensed Deals
Godzilla Crushes It With Monstrous New Fashions From HUF Worldwide
HUF Worldwide, the Los Angeles-based premium footwear and apparel brand, has launched a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by Japanese cinema's world-famous King of the Monsters, Godzilla. The collection is being released in a licensing deal between HUF and Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S. based subsidiary, which owns the rights to the Godzilla … [Read more...] about Godzilla Crushes It With Monstrous New Fashions From HUF Worldwide
Experiential Licensing: Embrace Your Inner Detective With MGM’s Pink Panther Adventure
The Pink Panther Diamond has been stolen, and fans are invited to help the bungling Inspector Clouseau crack the case. The interactive adventure is a new program launched by MGM through a licensed app called Bounce. In partnership with MGM, the Bounce app will give users, better known as Bouncers, an interactive, app-navigated outdoor adventure, unlike anything before, … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Embrace Your Inner Detective With MGM’s Pink Panther Adventure
Metaverse Licensing: iHeartMedia Hosting Concerts in Fortnite
iHeartMedia took its first steps in to the metaverse by launching its first virtual world on Fortnite,called iHeartLand. The launch is just the first step in iHeartMedia's ambitious plans for the metaverse, as the company undertakes a campaign to attract younger audiences and to become a leader in the growing Web3 economy. iHeartMedia is a major force in the music and content … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: iHeartMedia Hosting Concerts in Fortnite
Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal With Girl Scouts and Stacy’s Pita Chips
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Stacy's Pita Chips is launching a delicious partnership with Girl Scouts to help empower young girls in the US. Stacy's is a woman-founded company that grew from a single sandwich cart to a popular, nationwide food brand. Today, Stacy's Pita Chips is in important part of the $19 billion Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo, but the company has … [Read more...] about Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal With Girl Scouts and Stacy’s Pita Chips
Who’s News: Paramount Brings on Creative Advisor for Web3 Programs
Paramount Consumer Products has engaged world-renowned photographer, entrepreneur, and social activist Misan Harriman as creative advisor for its Web3 business. As an advisor, Harriman's role is to bring his expertise as an artist and a pioneer in the creation and collection of NFTs to consult on Paramount’s established partnerships in the Web3 space, with plans to curate his … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Paramount Brings on Creative Advisor for Web3 Programs
Video Games: Fall Guys Blunder Into Licensing Bonanza
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The charmingly clumsy beans from the hit video game Fall Guys has now entered the licensing world with a bang ... or maybe a thud. Devolver Digital says it has signed several worldwide, and world class, licensing partners for the record breaking title from Epic Games, which also produces Fortnite. “Fall Guys is cool, colourful, global, … [Read more...] about Video Games: Fall Guys Blunder Into Licensing Bonanza
CreateOn Adds CoComelon As 10th Licensee For Magna-Tiles
Fans of CoComelon have a new way to connect with the show, thanks to the launch of three new Magna-Tile products from CreateOn. The deal combines two brands that are both major hits, each in their own way. Magna-Tiles were originally designed in Japan under the name Pythagoras, and then brought to the US under license. Named as a top toy for children's learning by hundreds of … [Read more...] about CreateOn Adds CoComelon As 10th Licensee For Magna-Tiles
Art Ask Brokers Deal For Frida Kahlo-Inspired Moleskine Journals
Art Ask Agency says its partner Moleskine has launched its second collection of three luxury dated journals, based on the art of Frida Kahlo. After the success of the first collection launched in 2020, Art Ask says this second collection will also be distributed worldwide in stationery stores, airport stores and top end department stores at the end of 2022. The collection is … [Read more...] about Art Ask Brokers Deal For Frida Kahlo-Inspired Moleskine Journals