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Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Jackie Robinson Foundation and Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee are collaborating on a consumer products line to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Major League Baseball’s 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic admission to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's experience was integral to the fight against racial … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Jackie Robinson Commemorated for 75th Anniversary

Celebrity Licensing: BTS Partners With Productivity App Forest

The innovative productivity app Forest has collaborated with SeekrTech's TinyTAN to launch a new feature with licensed BTS characters. The collaboration is an unusual licensing deal, bringing together Forest's technology that helps users focus on their assigned projects, with the TinyTAN animated characters. Forest has a consumer base of 40 million users worldwide and is … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: BTS Partners With Productivity App Forest

Celebrity Licensing: Rock Band KISS Expands Its Liquor Line

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Popular rock band KISS has partnered with Brands For Fans on the development of a licensed KISS-themed alcohol called Cold Gin. The product is named after the band's track Cold Gin that was released in 1974. The product has received two internationally recognized awards for quality to date. It is the fourth product released in the Drink It Up … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Rock Band KISS Expands Its Liquor Line

Celebrity Licensing: LeBron James Celebrates Cereal Day With Fruity Pebbles and Nike

NBA star LeBron James was a huge fan of Post Cereals' Fruity PEBBLES as a kid, and now he's teaming up with Nike and Post to celebrate the brand. In a three-way collaboration, the parties will mark National Cereal Day on March 7 with a collection of Nike sneakers, officially licensed from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Warner owns the Flintstones license that is at the heart … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: LeBron James Celebrates Cereal Day With Fruity Pebbles and Nike

Celebrity Licensing: David Beckham Joins New Team In Deal With Authentic Brands

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The star athlete turned entrepreneur David Beckham has signed a strategic partnership with licensing juggernaut Authentic Brands Group. ABG is now a co-owner of the Beckham brand, and will also manage the brand for licensing and overall business purposes. In return, Beckham has become a major shareholder in ABG. The deal signifies the … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: David Beckham Joins New Team In Deal With Authentic Brands

Celebrity Licensing: Justin Bieber Collab Boosts Fortunes For Tim Hortons

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the donut chain Tim Horton's signed a deal last November with pop superstar Justin Bieber (pictured here in a promotional photo), it brought together two Canadian icons, collectively as popular as maple syrup or ice hockey. Now, Restaurant Brands says the licensing collaboration between Tim Horton's and Justin Bieber boosted sales by … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Justin Bieber Collab Boosts Fortunes For Tim Hortons

Music Licensing: MDR Keeping Amy Winehouse Legacy Alive

British audio brand Roberts is collaborating with the Amy Winehouse Foundation to celebrate the late star’s legacy. MDR Brand Management is teaming up with the British audio brand Roberts to celebrate the musical legacy of Amy Winehouse. As part of that deal, the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which works to promote the late artist's legacy, will receive a portion of the proceeds … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: MDR Keeping Amy Winehouse Legacy Alive

Celebrity Licensing: Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines Partner on Tasty Treats

Duncan Hines has signed a sweet deal with international country music superstar Dolly Parton on the release of a licensed baking collection. The partnership was facilitated by licensing agency IMG, which represents Dolly Parton. IMG manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons. Dolly Parton is the most revered female country singer-songwriter of all time. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines Partner on Tasty Treats

Celebrity Licensing: UFC Tag Teams With Under Armour and The Rock

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter UFC has announced a new licensing deal that names the performance brand Project Rock as their official footwear partner. Project Rock was created by former UFC athlete, entrepreneur, and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in collaboration with athletic-apparel company, Under Armour Inc. It features footwear, apparel, and accessories that have … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: UFC Tag Teams With Under Armour and The Rock