By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The spanking new toy company Wyncor just took a major step to increase its distribution and sales. Established just last year with a portfolio of innovative and imaginative toys, many of them newly patented, Wyncor has not signed an agreement with ACD Distribution. ACD is a leading distributor in the toy and game industry, and the … [Read more...] about Toyco Wyncor Expands With ACD Distribution Partnership
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Licensing Expo Keynote Explores the Future of Gaming
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLicensing Expo's keynote presentation for this year has been revealed as Brands at Play with a special focus on the global video game industry.The opening keynote panel, Video Games: Driving Billions to Play, explores the reasons behind gaming’s massive popularity, what gamers look for in a brand and how new and existing IPs can capitalize on the … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Keynote Explores the Future of Gaming
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
Licensed Right International “Wants to Fluff Up Your Life” with Claudette Barjoud
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global agency Licensed Right International has signed an agreement to represent product licensing opportunities for the art lifestyle brand, Fluff. Founded in 2002 by artist and designer Claudette Barjoud, the Fluff brand is best known for its bright, joyful vibes with a nostalgic flair. Barjoud’s artwork is inspired by the things … [Read more...] about Licensed Right International “Wants to Fluff Up Your Life” with Claudette Barjoud
Firefly: The Agency That Puts the Pop! in Pop Culture
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As the editor of The Licensing Letter, you can imagine I get my share of spam. But no one has 'spammed' me like Cynthia Modders, the owner, founder and self-described ‘Super Fly’ at Firefly Brand Management. A few days after I mentioned in conversation that our family has a tradition of making weird recipes from Hormel’s canned … [Read more...] about Firefly: The Agency That Puts the Pop! in Pop Culture
Revere Ware Bringing Its Classic American Cookware to China
TLL Staff The venerable cookwear brand Revere Ware is bringing its line of durable cooking products to the Chinese market. Brand owner Full Sail IP Partners says the expansion is being achieved through a licensing deal with Revere (Shanghai) Enterprise Development Ltd. "Our alliance with Revere (Shanghai) Enterprise Development Limited is more than a business venture," … [Read more...] about Revere Ware Bringing Its Classic American Cookware to China
Peppa Pig Covers Katy Perry Hit Song ‘Roar’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy and play giant Hasbro has just released a new cover of Katy Perry's monster hit "Roar" by the Queen of Preschool herself, Peppa Pig. In return, Katy Perry has released a cover of Peppa Pig's big hit, "Oink." (Okay, we just made that up, but wouldn't that be great?) Peppa Pig's music video and the song track are now available to … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Covers Katy Perry Hit Song ‘Roar’
Panama Jack Celebrates 50 Years of Summer Spirit at Licensing Expo
TLL Staff As if Las Vegas isn't sunny enough, the endless summer brand Panama Jack just announced its plans to cruise the halls at Licensing Expo. Panama Jack launched as a producer of high end sun tan product, literally starting in 1974 by selling tanning oil to lifeguards from a 1963 surf van! Now celebrating 50 years of sun-soaked memories, Panama Jack says it's … [Read more...] about Panama Jack Celebrates 50 Years of Summer Spirit at Licensing Expo
Wargaming Donating Funds to Support USS Wisconsin Museum
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Game developer Wargaming is adding the historic battleship USS Wisconsin to World of Warships, and donating proceeds to a naval museum. The USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship built for the US Navy in the 1940s, and became one of the most storied warships in history, having fought through three separate wars. World of Warships is now … [Read more...] about Wargaming Donating Funds to Support USS Wisconsin Museum
Panini Signs Partnership With Women’s B’Ball Star Angel Reese
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America continues to make sports history, signing an exclusive partnership with women’s basketball star and WNBA prospect Angel Reese for autographed trading cards and memorabilia. The multi-year agreement will include a wide variety of products featuring Reese, who recently declared for this year’s WNBA draft. Panini launched … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Partnership With Women’s B’Ball Star Angel Reese