Le Creuset has launched a Harry Potter-themed collection of its famous, multi-colored cookware through a licensing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The experience of cooking and sharing a memorable meal with loved ones is pure magic,” said Paul van Zuydam, owner of Le Creuset. “We are thrilled to team up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring that magic … [Read more...] about Le Creuset and Harry Potter Put The Magic Into Cooking
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Licensing Law: Peloton Sues Lululemon After Branding Breakup
Two giants of the fitness industry are facing off in court, soon after a five-year licensing and branding deal between Lululemon and Peloton ended in an amicable breakup. Peloton Interactive, the exercise bike company, has now sued Lululemon Athletica after the fitness fashion house threatened its own lawsuit over Peloton's new apparel line. Peloton filed its lawsuit in … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Peloton Sues Lululemon After Branding Breakup
Going Gaga Over Gucci: Designer Brand Soars After Film Release
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Talk about a killer promotion! According to the e-commerce sales aggregator Lovethesales.com, online searches for Gucci products soared after the release of the new Ridley Scott murder saga House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Jared Leto. It turns out a little mayhem can be very good for business, as … [Read more...] about Going Gaga Over Gucci: Designer Brand Soars After Film Release
The Licensing Letter and SPLiCE To Unveil First Licensing Sustainability Award
The first ever Licensing Sustainability Award (LSA) from SPLiCE and The Licensing Letter will be revealed on Dec. 1 at the SPLiCE Licensors Summit. The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE) and The Licensing Letter announced the new award program in September. Under the LSA program, TLL and SPLiCE present an award quarterly to a company for its … [Read more...] about The Licensing Letter and SPLiCE To Unveil First Licensing Sustainability Award
Character Licensing: Wildbrain Serves Up Some Sweet Deals For Strawberry Shortcake
Kids' entertainment studio Wildbrain and its licensing arm have signed a wave of licensing deals for both the new and classic Strawberry Shortcake brand. Strawberry Shortcake was created in 1973 with the release of a simple Valentine’s Day greeting card, but the character proved to have enduring popularity. Over the ensuing decades, Strawberry Shortcake has grown and evolved … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Wildbrain Serves Up Some Sweet Deals For Strawberry Shortcake
Mergers & Acquisitions: Major Investors Acquire Stake in Authentic Brands Group
There's big news for one of the giants in the global licensing industry, as two major investment funds have purchased a significant stake in Authentic Brands Group. ABG says the deal with CVC Capital Partners (CVC) and HPS Investment Partners (HPS) will provide the company with more support as it continues its rapid growth. The two funds have signed definitive agreements to … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions: Major Investors Acquire Stake in Authentic Brands Group
BSA Motorcycles Roar Back To Life: Licenses Available
BSA Company Ltd. has announced the return of the iconic British motorcycle brand BSA Motorcycles, with a brand-new model set to launch at the beginning of December. Huge news for motorcycle enthusiasts this week, as the famous BSA brand returns with the unveiling of an all-new bike on Dec. 4. BSA is a British motorcycle brand that was once the largest producer of motorbikes in … [Read more...] about BSA Motorcycles Roar Back To Life: Licenses Available
Disney Licensing: Pebble Gear Launches Disney-Themed Kid’s Tablet
The children's tech company Pebble Gear has just launched a range of Disney-licensed tablets and accessories for three to eight-year-olds in the US. Pebble Gear is an International tech company whose goal is to provide kids with the tools to safely take their first steps into technology. Through its licensing deal with Disney, Pebble Gear has created an innovative kids’ … [Read more...] about Disney Licensing: Pebble Gear Launches Disney-Themed Kid’s Tablet
Educational Toys: Rube Goldberg Partnership Sets Miracle Machines in Motion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Journalists are supposed to declare any biases they may have, so let me first admit I'm a huge fan of Rube Goldberg machines. The fact I'm terrible at making them just makes them all the more fascinating, as marbles tip over dominoes, which launch a rocket into the air, which pops a balloon, which releases a weight, which sets off a … [Read more...] about Educational Toys: Rube Goldberg Partnership Sets Miracle Machines in Motion
The ABC’s of Sesame Street’s Direct-to-Consumer Strategy
Sesame Workshop says fans of the Sesame Street show should "expect the unexpected" when it comes to Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) products for the holidays. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, says it's teaming up with some popular (DTC) brands to let fans show their love for their favorite Sesame Street Muppets in a new – and fashion-forward! – … [Read more...] about The ABC’s of Sesame Street’s Direct-to-Consumer Strategy