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Fanta Putting Horror Icons on Soda Cans for Halloween

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This Halloween, some of cinema’s most infamous villains won’t just be lurking in theaters and haunted houses; they’ll be staring back from soda cans. Fanta announced Tuesday it is partnering with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse to launch a global Halloween campaign featuring five horror icons. They include Chucky from the “Child’s Play” … [Read more...] about Fanta Putting Horror Icons on Soda Cans for Halloween

Kraft Heinz to Split Into Two Independent Companies in 2026

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Image credit: Photo of the Kraft Heinz global headquarters, courtesy of The Kraft Heinz Co. Earthshaking news in the food and beverage sector as Kraft Heinz, one of the world's largest food brands, announced it is splitting the company into two separate entities. The Kraft Heinz Co. says its board of directors has unanimously approved a … [Read more...] about Kraft Heinz to Split Into Two Independent Companies in 2026

Mini Smiley Debuts Fashion Partnerships with Sinsay and Target

TLL Staff Mini Smiley, the preschool-focused brand from The Smiley Company, is entering the fashion market with its first major collaborations. Mini Smiley is now partnering with the European retailer Sinsay, and launching new apparel lines with Simply Sage at Target outlets in the United States. The debut collection with Sinsay introduces Mini Smiley’s distinctive pastel … [Read more...] about Mini Smiley Debuts Fashion Partnerships with Sinsay and Target

Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Stranger Things indeed! Netflix is taking its intellectual property beyond streaming with the debut of Netflix House, a chain of permanent attractions designed to showcase its most popular original series through immersive, licensed experiences. The move follows rapid growth in the location-based entertainment sector, which has seen dozens … [Read more...] about Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’

Peanuts Renews Charitable Partnership with American Red Cross

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Peanuts Worldwide and the American Red Cross have relaunched their collaborative partnership to gift limited-edition t-shirts to blood donors. In honor of Peanuts 75th anniversary, volunteers who donate blood to the Red Cross will once again receive an exclusive co-branded mystery bag. Running from August 29 to September 21, the … [Read more...] about Peanuts Renews Charitable Partnership with American Red Cross

Coors and Wrangler Saddle Up for Western-Themed Apparel Line

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Two Western icons are riding together for the first time, and they’re bringing denim and beer under one roof. Wrangler and Coors Banquet have teamed up on the Wrangler x Coors Banquet Collection, a co-branded apparel line that toasts their shared legacy of cowboy grit, craftsmanship and wide-open spaces. The line debuts August 21 and … [Read more...] about Coors and Wrangler Saddle Up for Western-Themed Apparel Line

Wildbrain CPLG Tagged as Global Licensing Agency for Fuzzballs

TLL Staff Licensing agency WildBrain CPLG has signed a global representation agreement with Kyandii Ltd to expand the reach of Fuzzballs, a fast-growing pop culture brand created by Marc Sach. The partnership will see WildBrain CPLG lead a cross-category licensing program for Fuzzballs in major markets including the U.S., U.K. and Greater China, with plans to expand further … [Read more...] about Wildbrain CPLG Tagged as Global Licensing Agency for Fuzzballs

Backstreet’s Back in Little People Collector Set from Fisher-Price

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Backstreet Boys are getting a new look, this time in miniature form. Global Merchandising Services, the worldwide licensing agent for the band, and Fisher-Price announced Tuesday the release of the Little People Collector Backstreet Boys set, a collectible honoring one of the most successful pop groups in history. The set arrives as … [Read more...] about Backstreet’s Back in Little People Collector Set from Fisher-Price

Kenneth Cole Partners With Concept One on Relaunch of Women’s Handbags

TLL Staff Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. is returning to the women’s handbag market through a new long-term licensing agreement with Concept One Accessories, the companies announced this week. The partnership will see Concept One manufacture and distribute handbags and small leather goods under Kenneth Cole New York, Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole and Kenneth Cole Reaction … [Read more...] about Kenneth Cole Partners With Concept One on Relaunch of Women’s Handbags