Move over Meghan, you’re not the only dazzling bride this week. Read the details behind the $7.8 billion alliance between Nestle and Starbucks and the immeasurable Marvel/Epic Games collab…
Entertainment/Character
Birthday Cheer
May 11, 2018
How old are you now? Well, Garfield and The Snowman are both 40, Mickey Mouse is 90, and…
Toys & Games
State of Toys & Games
May 7, 2018
Hasbro buys Saban Properties in a deal worth $522 million; plus, an inside look into the toyco’s and its competitor’s Q1 earnings…
Experiential
Experiential: Live Shows, Tech & Film
May 7, 2018
New and cutting-edge brand extentions from Feld Entertainment, Universal, Kraft Heinz, Disney, and more—with sequels greenlighted from Aardman and Paramount…
Entertainment/Character
Royalty Profile for Entertainment/Character-based Licensed Merchandise
May 1, 2018
Experiential
Experiential, New Media & Partnerships
April 3, 2018
New content creation initiatives from Asmodee and DC Entertainment, Six Flags and Turner bring branded attractions to China, and more…
Entertainment/character
Black Panther Gearing Up to Take $250 Million in 2018
March 12, 2018
Black Panther’s success opens the door to a nagging question: Is the licensing industry slowely digging itself into a hole?…
Toys/Games
M&A: Toys & Entertainment Edition
March 5, 2018
The latest brand developments are being led by firms like Ubisoft, FAO Schwarz, eOne, Spin Master, Gund, DC Thomson, Hasbro, and more…
Worldwide
Worldwide Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise, by Property Type
February 26, 2018
Worldwide retail sales of licensed merchandise, by property type worldwide. Including breakdowns by the top five property types…
Toys & Games
NYTF18: Blind Bags, Glitter & Poop
February 23, 2018
This last week saw the latest iteration of New York Toy Fair and offered a clear formula for success in toy aisles this coming year—check out the top brands and trends…