By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BBC Studios is restructuring its consumer products and licensing business to deal with the rapid growth in that division.The studio has seen massive growth in its licensing business, thanks partly to the global success of the animated series Bluey, and other hits like the seemingly immortal Doctor Who.As a result, BBC Studios has announced a … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Restructures Its Growing Licensing Business
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Cloudco Secures Global Partnerships for Care Bears Plush
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has launched three global partnerships for Care Bears plush toys with the Simba Dickie Group, Dan Dee International and Grupo Ruz. The new licensing partners are set to bring a wide range of Care Bears-inspired plush and toy products to customers across the European Union, North America and Mexico. "We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Cloudco Secures Global Partnerships for Care Bears Plush
Hunter Price Named Product Partner For L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Crayola Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hunter Price has been selected as the consumer product partner for the licensed L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Crayola collaboration in the UK and European regions. The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Crayola collaboration will include an extensive collection of products across a wide range of retail categories such as playsets, accessories, bags, games, … [Read more...] about Hunter Price Named Product Partner For L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Crayola Collaboration
Bulldog Secures New Sesame Street Licensing Deals in the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has secured two new UK-based licensing deals for Sesame Street with Heathside Trading and OddBalls. Heathside Trading is a collectibles and gifting company that produces a wide variety of licensed products such as branded toys, games, collectibles, drinkware, accessories and novelty items. In an agreement brokered on behalf of … [Read more...] about Bulldog Secures New Sesame Street Licensing Deals in the UK
LEGO Demands Suppliers Reduce GHG Emissions By 2026
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The LEGO Group is putting the building blocks in place to achieve net zero carbon emissions, by enforcing new rules for its suppliers. To meet that goal, LEGO launched a new Supplier Sustainability Program to drive down carbon emission in its global supply chain. The program recognizes the critical role that suppliers can play in helping … [Read more...] about LEGO Demands Suppliers Reduce GHG Emissions By 2026
Art of Drag Enters Licensing Collaboration With Vampyre Cosmetics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Art of Drag has entered a licensing partnership with Vampyre Cosmetics for the launch of a themed makeup collection. Vampyre Cosmetics is a women-owned, disabled-owned and LGBTQ-owned business whose high-quality cosmetic products are vegan, cruelty-free and talc-free. “We are thrilled to be bringing our skill and love of brilliant, … [Read more...] about Art of Drag Enters Licensing Collaboration With Vampyre Cosmetics
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Announces Three New Strategic Hires
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wasserman Music has announced three new strategic hires to expand its client service offerings around the world. The three hires include Jenn Rilloraza as the new LA-based manager for brand partnerships, Oskar Muller as the Chicago-based director of pricing & ticketing, and Adam Clements as the London-based manager of tour … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Announces Three New Strategic Hires
Massive Universal Studios Theme Park Proposed for the UK
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Photo above by Prayitno Hadinata Universal Studios plans to build a 192 hectare theme park in England that will bring £53 billion to the UK economy over the next 20 years. The project is being run under Universal Destinations & Experiences, owned by the US telecom company Comcast, and will be built on a site in an area known as … [Read more...] about Massive Universal Studios Theme Park Proposed for the UK
Millimages and bRAND-WARD Sign New Partnerships for Molang
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Millimages and bRAND-WARD have signed new licensing partnerships for the Molang entertainment brand with PMS International and Helen Exley London. Molang, also known as the ambassador of kindness, is an international character IP and lifestyle brand that was acquired by Millimages in 2015. Initially created in 2010 by Korean … [Read more...] about Millimages and bRAND-WARD Sign New Partnerships for Molang
McDonald’s Loses ‘Battle of the Macs’ to Irish Burger Chain
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Supermac's takeout chain from Ireland recently won a lengthy David vs. Goliath trademark battle against burger chain giant McDonald's. While Supermac's is certainly a local success, it certainly doesn't have the financial and legal oomph of McDonald's Restaurants, which retains the title as the world's largest takeout … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Loses ‘Battle of the Macs’ to Irish Burger Chain