New content creation initiatives from Asmodee and DC Entertainment, Six Flags and Turner bring branded attractions to China, and more…
Business
M&A & Partnerships
February 12, 2018
Shake-ups in the domestics, fashion, and mobile games spaces continue with action from Mattel, Viacom, Newell Brands, Bradshaw, and more…
Toys/Games
Roundup: Robotics, Video Games, and the IoT
November 17, 2017
The latest in branded STEM toys/games and the Internet of Things. Featuring: Lucasfilm and Marvel, Mattel/Pixel Press, Roblox/Bioworld, and consumer research…
Entertainment/Character
Entertainment/Character Roundup
November 10, 2017
All the news that’s fit to print from this week. Featuring: Disney expansion; retail closures and growth; highlights in video, mobile, and traditional toys/games; and more…
Toys & Games
Spotlight: Kids’ Tech Toys
September 15, 2017
When it comes to kids’ tech toys, the name of the game is STREAM. Specifically, engineering and programming…
Digital
Roundup: Digital Content, Apps & Social
September 8, 2017
Disney expands its digital content and steaming plans; new developments with Facebook and YouTube; NFLPA, AMC, and Anna Sui; and more…
Promotions
Roundup: Promotional Partnerships
July 28, 2017
See the latest in promotional partnerships
Featuring: Real Madrid and Xbox, Sony Pictures and Nickelodeon, NBCUniversal and Crunchyroll, and more…
Video Games and Software
The State of Licensing In Mobile
July 21, 2017
The latest in mobile apps.
Featuring: Sanrio and Bandai Namco, WWE and SEGA, Disney and Apple, a new study from Sesame Workshop, and more…
Online
The Wild World of Emoji
April 28, 2017
We’re exploring the wild world of emoji, with a correction for a listing we published back in June. See the most comprehensive list we have yet for the licensees and licensors involved in emoji…
Video Games
Esports Coming to the Olympic Stage As Sales Go Up
April 24, 2017
As the video game (licensed and not) business goes up, gaming video competitions are gaining recognition as a real sport. See the top games worldwide…