Boat Rocker Studios announced this week the signing of six new licensees in the US and Canada for its top-rated preschool show Dino Ranch. The galloping success of the series, set in what Boat Rocker jokingly refers to as a “pre-Westoric” family dinosaur ranch, has sparked intense interest across multiple consumer categories, allowing Boat Rocker to corral multiple deals in key areas, including apparel, home décor, timepieces and costume characters. The company says it is also working on more licensing deals it expects to announce in the near future. “There has been a phenomenal response to Dino Ranch on Disney Junior where it has been the number one preschool US cable show since its launch,” said Kate Schlomann, EVP Brand Management and Content Marketing at Boat Rocker Studios. “It’s not… . . . read more
St. Andrews Links Tees Off With The Point.1888
The world’s most famous golf course, St. Andrews Links, has signed up with The Point.1888 as its brand extension partners. The news comes just weeks after the brand licensing specialist added Williams Racing to its growing roster of sports brands. Hannah Stevens, Head of Retail and Sports continues to grow this important division within the business, which also counts Team GB and the British and Irish Lions as clients. St. Andrews, located on the east coast of Scotland, is known as the Home of Golf because the sport was first played on the fairways of what is known as the Old Course. That course is indeed old, as the first balls were shanked into the rough in the early 15th century. For those who are counting, that’s before golf balls had… . . . read more
Ricky Zoom In Season 2 As Licensing Accelerates
Hasbro’s Entertainment One (eOne) studio, is gearing up for the much-anticipated debut of Ricky Zoom’s season two through ViacomCBS Networks UK, Nick Jr. and Channel 5’s multiplatform pre-school brand, Milkshake!. The CGI animated series follows Ricky, a speed-loving, adventure-seeking, little red rescue bike who loves to zoom around the fictional British town of Wheelford, where the inhabitants get around on two wheels, rather than two feet. “We are thrilled to bring Ricky Zoom back to the number one channel for pre-schoolers in the UK with Milkshake! and Nick Jr.,” said eOne’s Monica Candiani, EVP of Content Sales, Family & Brands. “The show has had such strong success in the UK among young viewers, allowing us to secure a number of licensing partners across a variety of categories. We can’t wait… . . . read more
Ready, Aim, ‘Fire’, As Blue Sky Launches US Army Firepits
Blue Sky Outdoor Living has announced it is adding a line of officially licensed U.S. Army fire pits to its stable of outdoor products, in a deal brokered by Beanstalk. “As we continue to grow our outdoor living brand and product offering, the addition of the U.S. Army licensed products to the Blue Skyline will not only allow consumers to enjoy their time spent around the fire but also proudly show their support for the U.S. Army,” says Dennis Hale, president, quality craft, Blue Sky Outdoor. To view the full line of Blue Sky U.S. Army products, click here: https://www.blueskyoutdoorliving.com/collections/u-s-army.
Hershey’s Expands Licensing For S’Mores
The Hershey Company and Brand Activation Consulting (BAC) today announced the expansion of its line of officially licensed Hershey’s S’Mores accessories with Mr. Bar-B-Q and new partner, International Wholesalers. The extensive line of Hershey’s S’Mores products that features popular backyard barbeque accessories, like carrying cases, wooden and light up skewers, will now include Hershey’s wipes, storage bags, grub holders, freezer-safe storage containers and rotating skewers. “The Hershey Company understands that consumers who have deep, personal connections to brands like to experience them in multiple ways,” said Michelle McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Brand Activation Consulting. “These new accessories from International Wholesalers as well as Hershey’s S’Mores graphics integrated in our lifestyle product stories will further those connections by allowing consumers to have a complete S’Mores celebration from beginning to end.” For… . . . read more
Colour Republic and Country Living Say It With Flowers
North American floral company Colour Republic has launched a new licensing partnership with Country Living magazine, published by Hearst Magazine. The deal will see Colour Republic producing freshly picked, artfully arranged floral designs that will be offered for home delivery through the Country Living Floral Collection. The designs can be delivered quickly and easily to the consumers home. Consumers can view the wide range of floral varieties, including colorful roses and mixed blooms at www.CountryLivingFlowers.com. The collection is now available for purchase exclusively on the Amazon Marketplace and bouquets come with a keepsake vase option. Kacy Fabie, head of Digital and Commerce at Colour Republic, says Country Living is an ideal match for the company. For more than 40 years, Country Living has acted as a field guide to the… . . . read more
Halo & Xbox Release New Bedding Sets For The Sleepy Gamer
Video gaming is exhausting work, so it just made sense for Microsoft to partner with boutique bedding specialist Dreamtex Ltd. to develop a bedding collection for the Xbox and the critically acclaimed Halo franchise. “Gamers … and even Spartans … need a good night’s sleep to make sure they are ready to perform every day,” says John Friend, Head of Halo & Xbox Consumer Products. “We are thrilled to be working with a great partner like Dreamtex to roll out high-quality and brand-appropriate Xbox and Halo bedding, and we hope fans are ready to recharge and level up their bedrooms with these new stylish and comfy sets.” The partnership was brokered by Tinderbox, the digital division of Microsoft’s licensing agency, Beanstalk. Following the global launch of the fourth generation Xbox… . . . read more
New Launches From Jewel For Black History Month
Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is celebrating Black History Month by launching several new projects and highlighting some of their most talented designers, illustrators, influencers and TV personalities. The company says it’s “proud to highlight the designers and artists of color in their portfolio, including illustrators and influencers Kendra Dandy of Bouffants & Broken Hearts, and Jessi Raulet of EttaVee, as well as celebrity interior designer and TV personality, Nikki Chu.” For their limited edition artist series, Athleta (part of Gap Inc.) joined forces with artist and designer Kendra Dandy on a fun collection of masks and t-shirts. Dandy’s art is featured on the home page of Walmart.com in celebration of Black History Month. American Greetings has also partnered with Kendra to launch an endcap collection of greeting cards slated for release at… . . . read more
Debra Valencia Creates Shibori Bedding for Spectrum Home
Designer Debra Valencia has created an all new collection of Shibori style bedding for Spectrum Home Textiles in a deal brokered by The Brand Liaison, Valencia’s exclusive licensing agent. Valencia has spent years mastering the ancient Japanese hand dyed textile tradition of Shibori, studying under the guidance of a master instructor in Japan, and has personally created dozens of handmade textiles incorporating a variety of techniques, including handcut stencils, sewing, folding, binding and clamping. Each of her textile works is a one of a kind original, and select prints from Valencia’s Shibori Collection can be found on stationery, bedding and other home goods. The entire collection is now available for licensing across all product categories. Typically used only for textiles in the past, the Shibori collections are now a hot… . . . read more
Living Coral: 2019 NSS, NY Now & Surtex Edition
Conscientious, Organized, Retro, and Animated Living—From the floor of the 2019 National Stationery Show (NSS), Retail Renaissance NY Now, and Surtex, TLL brings you the latest in home, stationery, and surface design…