The Licensing Letter

North America

Hasbro Announces Free Pop-Up Event Based On Its Dedicated Toyland Amazon Store

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Amazon are holding a free experiential holiday pop-up event in NYC featuring Hasbro-owned brands and character IPs. The three-day event will host a variety of activities including a Hasbro product showcase, a Santa Claus letter writing station, a giveaway prize wheel, complimentary snacks and photo ops with Santa Claus and Hasbro … [Read more...] about Hasbro Announces Free Pop-Up Event Based On Its Dedicated Toyland Amazon Store

Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like … Well … Bunnies

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has secured several international distribution deals for the animated preschool series, Brave Bunnies.Created by Olga Cherepanova, Brave Bunnies follows an adorable bunny family as they visit friends and travel the world in their Bunny Bus."With Brave Bunnies, I wanted to create a series that would encourage children to be curious … [Read more...] about Brave Bunnies’ Licensing Deals Multiply Like … Well … Bunnies

GrandPrix Originals USA Launches Gulf Oil Racing Apparel

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter GrandPrix Originals USA and Gulf Oil LP have signed an agreement to bring licensed Gulf Oil Racing apparel to the US market.Under the new licensing agreement, GrandPrix Originals USA is now offering a wide selection of officially licensed Gulf Oil Racing products that had been previously available in the European market.“Since Gulf Oil’s first … [Read more...] about GrandPrix Originals USA Launches Gulf Oil Racing Apparel

Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

TLL Staff Hasbro is staging a very special celebration of Peppa Pig, hosting a Peppa's Cinema Party in theaters in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK and the United States. The Cinema Party is being launched to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Peppa Pig character, which has become one of Hasbro's core brands. Peppa Pig is a British pre-school animated … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig To Air In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP has launched a limited-edition menu as part of a promotional licensing partnership for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new feature film, Wonka. IHOP (aka the International House of Pancakes) is a global restaurant chain that offers food and beverage items based on American cuisine. While IHOP is best known for its extensive menu of breakfast and … [Read more...] about IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie

Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian government and Google have just reached a landmark agreement that will see the search giant paying for news content. Canadian media outlets, including CBC News, are reporting today that Google and the federal government have resolved their dispute over the Online News Act, according to sources. CBC reports … [Read more...] about Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content

True Religion Going to the Dogs With New Pet Apparel Deal

TLL Staff Denim fashion company True Religion is providing some new apparel options for those who truly worship their pets. The LA-based True Religion just signed a new deal with Weisner Products Inc.'s pet division, Paw NYC, to license True Religion-branded products for both dogs and cats. The collection, which includes pet apparel, beds, toys, collars, leashes, … [Read more...] about True Religion Going to the Dogs With New Pet Apparel Deal

Mattel Creates Barbie In The Likeness of Supermodel Claudia Schiffer

TLL Staff Barbie is celebrating the global fashion icon, supermodel, and entrepreneur Claudia Schiffer with a Barbie doll in her likeness, featuring a recreation of her iconic runway moment from the 1994 Fall/Winter Atelier Versace show. The collector's edition Barbie comes complete with a replica of the showstopping cerulean floor-length Versace gown that Schiffer wore at … [Read more...] about Mattel Creates Barbie In The Likeness of Supermodel Claudia Schiffer

IMG Launches Spicy New Partnership With Tabasco Hot Sauce

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The McIlhenny Company has appointed IMG as its global licensing agency for its Tabasco hot sauce brand. A subsidiary of Endeavor, IMG is a global company that provides a wide range of services for the sports, entertainment and licensing industries. Its offered services include brand management, event organization, licensing representation, … [Read more...] about IMG Launches Spicy New Partnership With Tabasco Hot Sauce

Branding Flashback: Morton Salt’s Brilliant Collab on Mindbending OK Go Video

By Gary SymonsTLL Editor in ChiefSometimes brands come up with collaborations that are just so memorable people will gladly come back to it years after the partnership is ended. That's the case for me with Morton Salt's amazing collaboration with the innovative rock band and music video producer OK Go. The band is known for their fantastical, tightly choreographed videos, … [Read more...] about Branding Flashback: Morton Salt’s Brilliant Collab on Mindbending OK Go Video