By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mellany Welsh, the former VP and head of Canadian kids’ studio Nelvana, has joined Boat Rocker as its senior VP of brand partnerships and content marketing. Welsh has been tapped to lead the rival Canadian studio's brand strategy, partnerships, licensing and content marketing initiatives across scripted, unscripted and kids and family … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Head of Nelvana to Lead Brand Partnerships at Boat Rocker
Canada
Beanstalk Appointed Licensing Representative for Feed
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk has been named the official licensing representative for the Feed brand across Canada and the U.S. Feed is a certified B corporation and social impact lifestyle brand that manufactures and sells utilitarian-style tote bags to support its non-profit partners. The company's line of tote bags are designed and manufactured using … [Read more...] about Beanstalk Appointed Licensing Representative for Feed
Italy Named Partner Country for 2025 Fancy Food Shows
TLL Staff The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced an expanded year-long partnership with Italy, naming the European nation as the partner country for both the 49th Winter Fancy Food Show and the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show in 2025. The Winter Fancy Food Show is set to take place January 19–21, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, while the Summer Fancy Food … [Read more...] about Italy Named Partner Country for 2025 Fancy Food Shows
Canadian News Media Open New Front in War Over AI and Copyright
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A coalition of Canada's top news organizations is suing OpenAI for using its content to train its ChatGPT generative AI bot. The coalition includes The Canadian Press wire service, Torstar, the Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada. For full disclosure, the author of this story worked at CBC/Radio Canada, and … [Read more...] about Canadian News Media Open New Front in War Over AI and Copyright
Samsung Boosts Gamer Adoption Through New Platform
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Samsung Electronics has just launched a new platform that is boosting mobile game adoption rates by an astounding 1,000%. Anyone who has designed and/or published mobile games or software knows that the first big hurdle to get over is just getting someone to dowload and try out your app. What Samsung has done is create a cloud … [Read more...] about Samsung Boosts Gamer Adoption Through New Platform
Entertainment & Licensing Company Victura Launches at MIPCOM
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Victura Media, a new entertainment franchise company, was just unveiled at MIPCOM 2024 in Cannes. Victura was founded by entertainment executive Thom Chapman (pictured) and executive producer Gráinne McNamara, and is based in the UK and Canada. The company announced at its launch that it has already secured a slate of IP, which … [Read more...] about Entertainment & Licensing Company Victura Launches at MIPCOM
NRF Predicts US Holiday Spending Close to $1 Trillion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will grow by 2.5 to 3.5% in 2024, boosting U.S. spending to almost $1 trillion. The NRF says the increase will equate to spending of between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in total holiday spending in November and December, compared with $955.6 billion during the same time … [Read more...] about NRF Predicts US Holiday Spending Close to $1 Trillion
Reebok Dives Into Sports Nutrition With Generation Joy
TLL Staff The global sports brand Reebok has announced a partnership with Generation Joy to launch innovative performance and nutritional products. The partners say they are aiming to revolutionize sports nutrition by delivering high-quality, effective and research-backed products for the sports and performance nutrition market. Through the partnership, Generation Joy … [Read more...] about Reebok Dives Into Sports Nutrition With Generation Joy
Kartoon Studios Says Expansion Plan Paying Off in 2024
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kartoon Studios' gamble on growth has paid off, as the company says it is achieving its goal of becoming "Netflix for kids." The studio says viewership has increased dramatically at the same time the flagship asset Kartoon Channel! is enjoying increased profitability. Typically, most streaming platforms have struggled to attain … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Says Expansion Plan Paying Off in 2024
Licensing Roundup: LeMans Fast Fashion, The Ultimate Drinking Game and More
Le Mans Revs Up Its Fashion With Anti Social Social Club Top racing brand Le Mans is adding some horsepower to its licensing, collaborating on a new fashion collection with Anti Social Social Club. ASSC is dropping its first co-branded collection with Le Mans, coinciding with the annual running of the legendary endurance automotive race in France. In a deal brokered by … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: LeMans Fast Fashion, The Ultimate Drinking Game and More