The HGTV Star and Latinx Home and Lifestyle expert, Sabrina Soto, has appointed FLYNN Collective to serve as her exclusive licensing agency. Soto is a first-generation Cuban-American who has become a bonafide star in the… . . . read more
Omicron Takes Fun Out of Licensing As Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair Cancelled
January 13, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world’s largest toy fair has been cancelled, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “The rapid growth of the Omicron variant… . . . read more
Art Licensing: ARTiSTORY Launches Innovative Program With Living Artists
January 13, 2022
Art and Cultural IP specialist ARTiSTORY has taken the next step in its innovative licensing model by launching an artist collaborations program. ARTiSTORY is taking the move as a way to build a bridge between… . . . read more
TV Licensing: Viacom CBS Expands in Indonesia Through Deal With TLG
January 13, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ViacomCBS Consumer Products has appointed Total Lisensi Global (TLG) as its licensing partner for the Indonesia market. TLG is also known by its brand name, The Licensing Guy. It is… . . . read more
Art Licensing: The Point.1888 Signs On Three Famous Artists
January 13, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Point.1888 has signed renowned artists Emily Burningham, Ben Eine, and Real Hackney Dave as new clients. The Point 1888 is known for matching brands with retailers and manufacturers to… . . . read more
Who’s News: Fanatics Names Primack SVP of International Biz Dev
January 12, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics has recruited ex-IMG executive Matthew Primack as its new Senior Vice President of International Business Development. Primack is now responsible for building on Fanatics’ strong international growth… . . . read more
Licensing Trade Shows: Toy Fair NY Cancelled Due to Omicron Surge
January 12, 2022
The Toy Association says rising COVID numbers have forced the “heartbreaking” cancellation of next month’s Toy Fair in New York. Toy Fair New York 2022 was scheduled for Feb. 19-22 at The Javits Center. Now,… . . . read more
Fashion Licensing: ABG Tags Tristate As China Licensee For Reeboks
January 12, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group has signed a long-term license agreement with Tristate Holdings for Reebok in select Asian markets. ABG is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company. It is… . . . read more
Video Game Licensing: PMI Wins Toy License For The Brawl Stars Brand
January 11, 2022
The Israeli toymaker PMI has won the rights to produce toys for the popular Brawl Stars brand from Supercell and LINE FRIENDS. “A big shout-out to everyone involved in bringing together this exciting new partnership… . . . read more
Sports Licensing: NFL Gets Slimy With Nickelodeon Collaboration
January 10, 2022
CBS Sports and Nickelodeon are partnering on a slime-filled football broadcast for kids during the NFL’s upcoming Super Wild Card Weekend. For the second year running, the NFL and Nickelodeon are partnering on a football… . . . read more