Billboard and Hot Topic Join Forces to Launch Collection of 50 Standout Tee Shirts Inspired by Pop Culture & Music Hot Topic, the ultimate retail destination for music fans, has tapped Billboard, renowned music authority, to launch a limited-edition collection inspired by past, present and future iterations of music culture. Billboard is a global music media brand, … [Read more...] about Billboard Looks For a Hit With Branded T-Shirts
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Brentwood Repping Stride Rite In New Partnership
One of the world's most venerable child's footwear companies will be represented by Brentwood Licensing LLC, as Stride Rite looks to expand its licensing profile. Brentwood announced the deal April 29 that will see it launching a new campaign on behalf of Stride Rite, a shoe brand that is more than a century in the making, and specializing in products for infants, toddlers and … [Read more...] about Brentwood Repping Stride Rite In New Partnership
Artist Maureen Claffy Signs With 2020Brands
2020Brands announced this week it will be representing popular Chicago-born artist Maureen Claffy, who produces large scale, mixed-media modern art that speaks to the soul. “Her work pairs reverence for what spiritually connects us—family, love—with a commitment to rich color and vivid form,” said Kristin Edstrom of 2020 Brands. “Blending watercolor, fluid acrylic, colored … [Read more...] about Artist Maureen Claffy Signs With 2020Brands
Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
The newly launched Aconyte Books says it's publishing a new series of novels inspired by Marvel's hit tabletop miniatures game Crisis Protocol, and a series based on the Assassin's Creed video game series. Aconyte is the novels division of Asmodee Entertainment, created last year to deliver on the Asmodee slogan: “Great games, amazing stories!”, and to create new … [Read more...] about Aconyte Publishing Novels Inspired by Marvel, Assassin’s Creed
MDR Appointed To Rep Paul Frank
Following Futurity Brands’ acquisition of Paul Frank, MDR Brand Management has been appointed to further build on the iconic property. The partnership with MDR begins in South East Asia, Korea and India, with the remit to bring on board new licensing partners, re-energise the brand to capture Paul Frank’s original fans and appeal to the next generation of teens and young … [Read more...] about MDR Appointed To Rep Paul Frank
Wizards Of The Coast Leads Hasbro Revenue Segments
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A lot of people still think of Hasbro primarily as a toy company, but the firm's financial results tell a different story. As of Hasbro's Q1 financial results, Hasbro is now a broader entertainment and play company, with a strong accent on gaming through its Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment, which generated 75 per cent of … [Read more...] about Wizards Of The Coast Leads Hasbro Revenue Segments
Fright Rags Celebrates ‘Halloween’ Early, With Plastic Meatball Deal
New Collectible Action Figures Designed As If They Were Released In 1978 The holiday may be six months away, but fans of the classic horror film “Halloween” will have the opportunity to travel back to an alternate autumn of 1978 thanks to a new line of authentically designed, retro-inspired action figures from Fright-Rags and Plastic Meatball based on John Carpenter’s original … [Read more...] about Fright Rags Celebrates ‘Halloween’ Early, With Plastic Meatball Deal
Studio 100 Clinches Partnership With Mediatoon
Studio 100 Media has closed a deal with Mediatoon Licensing that will see the company taking over licensing management for popular intellectual property in the Mediation portfolio. Mediatoon is a European animation company known for series like Bobby & Bill, Little Furry, Martin Morning, Ernest & Rebecca, The Fox and the Badger Family, and Marsupilami, all of which are … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Clinches Partnership With Mediatoon
Roblox Star Signed By Semaphore
As video gaming overtakes film and television in popularity, agencies and licensors are increasingly hiring on gaming celebrities to promote their brands. That's the case with Megan 'Megan Plays' Letter, who has just joined the growing talent portfolio within Semaphore, a US brand and licensing management company. Recognized as a superstar by Roblox playing kids, Megan Plays, … [Read more...] about Roblox Star Signed By Semaphore
CreateOn Partners With The Beatles
The creative people at CreateOn have entered into a partnership to create The Beatles Collection, featuring classic imagery from the Beatles era. With individual Magna-Tiles depicting album covers and classic images, The Beatles Collection represents a new pinnacle of design and versatility for CreateOn. Individual tiles can be configured into multiple structures including the … [Read more...] about CreateOn Partners With The Beatles