Congrats to the winners selected by the TIA and NPD at NYTF18, including Hasbro, MGA, and WowWee…
Toys/Games
Amidst Rocky 2017 Performance, Toycos Boosted by Licensing
February 23, 2018
As Hasbro and Mattel report mixed results for 2017, we take a look at the top-performing brands in toys/games for 2017—plus, updates from other toycos and manufacturers…
Entertainment/Character
Superpowered Franchises Dominate Film Calendar
February 19, 2018
With 139 films on the updated film list, we take a look at the dominance of superhero franchises as well as the top two films this year so far—China’s Monster Hunter 2 and Hollywood’s Black Panther…
PRESCHOOL
As Generations Shift, Preschool Market Follows
February 12, 2018
On tracking the macro and micro shifts within the global market for licensed preschool properties—China is poised to…
Experiential
Streaming & Experiential Power Up
February 12, 2018
Amazon and Netflix expand their content reach; plus, new experiential/travel initiaitives from Japan, the U.K., and the U.S.…
Toys & Games
Company Spotlight: On Scaling Niche to Mass
February 5, 2018
As Funko begins releasing its financials, we get a closer look at this collectibles licensee estimated to generate over $800 million in licensed retail sales…
Entertainment/Character
Franchises Drive Comics Sales in 2017
February 5, 2018
The top comic book, graphic novel, and manga properties of 2017 with potential for licensing—plus, Valiant and Nelvana get superpowered as they continue to expand into content production…
Entertainment/Character
Entertaining Deals & Experiences
January 29, 2018
The latest in partnerships and buyouts between entertainment media companies resulting in new creative content and experiential initiaives…
Entertainment/Character
Emerging Content
January 8, 2018
See the newest brands with licensing potential and other developments.
Featuring: Hasbro, Blizzard, Hulu, Amazon, and more…
Disney
Can Disney Digest its Newest Acquisition?
December 18, 2017
As the House of Mouse announces its latest acquisition, we take you through the affected properties and franchises to watch as well as potential pitfalls to affect the media giant…