ABG adds $1.2 billion brand to its roster, San Francisco institutes a fur ban, and Ubisoft strikes a deal with Tencent that keeps it out of the hands of Vivendi…
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…
Video Games
The Rise of Video Games
February 23, 2018
A closer look at video game brands on the floor of NYTF18 and the possible emergance of a new powerhouse category in licensing…
Business
M&A & Legal
January 8, 2018
The top business moves and lawsuits this week.
Featuring: Penske Media x Rolling Stone, Home Depot x Hanover Direct, Elie Tahari x Bluestar Alliance, and more…
TLL Chart
Planned Video Game Releases With Licensing Potential
December 1, 2017
TLL’s ongoing feature of upcoming video game properties with potential for licensing…
Video games
The Horror: 44% of Upcoming Licensable Video Games Sequels
December 1, 2017
Over the next two years, franchise games become more varied and original—and the survival/horror genre thrives…
Entertainment/Character
46 Properties Make the $100+ Million Ent/Char List in 2016
November 27, 2017
Forty-six entertainment/character properties make our list of brands that generated over $100 million in retail sales of licensed merchandise in the U.S./Canada—Totalling over $43 billion in sales worldwide…
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…
Experiential
Experiential & Social Activations
October 20, 2017
Theme parks, exhibitions, sporting events, and online initatives galore.
Featuring: Hasbro, NBA, Saban, Warner Bros., Tough Mudder, eOne, and more…