By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're tired of 24/7 notifications and text messages, Barbie has the phone for you. Human Mobile Devices, Europe’s largest smartphone manufacturer, has partnered with with Mattel to create the Barbie Flip Phone. The new phone caters to Gen Z and Millennials, who have been seen to decrease their time on social media in recent … [Read more...] about Smart Move as Barbie Dumbs Down The Flip Phone
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Panini and Brandr Partner on Collegiate NIL Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has signed a multi-year partnership with the leading 'NIL' licensing agency The Brandr Group. The move comes as Panini works to strengthen and expand its presence and its product offerings in the Name, Image and Likeness sector. That sector got a major boost in July, 2021, when the NCAA changed its rules to allow … [Read more...] about Panini and Brandr Partner on Collegiate NIL Licensing
Bravado: Building Lasting Relationships in the Music Licensing Sector
The TLL Interview with Keith Tapperell, Bravado’s Vice-President of Licensing By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If there’s one person in the licensing world who ignites jealousy in my soul, and whose job I would steal in a heartbeat, it’s Keith Tapperell, the VP of Licensing at Bravado. In that position, Tapperell (pictured above) works with the top music artists in … [Read more...] about Bravado: Building Lasting Relationships in the Music Licensing Sector
WiT Gearing Up For Wonder Women Award Gala Next Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) will host the 2024 Wonder Women Awards in Beverly Hills on September 13. WiT is the industry’s leading organization advocating for the advancement of women, and the Wonder Women Awards celebrates many of the most talented people in working in the fields of toys, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about WiT Gearing Up For Wonder Women Award Gala Next Week
Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a rumor floating around Bikini Bottom that Wendy's is about to release its own version of the Krabby Patty. The restaurant chain hasn't confirmed the news, but in late August a Reddit post on the r/Spongebob subreddit claimed to show a leaked internal memo between Wendy's and Paramount about creating a licensed "Krabby Patty … [Read more...] about Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?
Judge Orders Trump to Stop Using Isaac Hayes’ Song At His Rallies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of music legend Isaac Hayes won an initial victory in court, as an Atlanta judge ordered the Trump campaign to stop using the song Hold On, I'm Comin' at its events. The order came about as the result of an emergency injunction hearing in Atlanta federal court on Tuesday. The Hayes estate, headed by son Isaac Hayes III, asked the … [Read more...] about Judge Orders Trump to Stop Using Isaac Hayes’ Song At His Rallies
People of Play Names Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mary Danby and Dan Romanelli have been honored by People of Play with Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Alan Dorfman was named as the Industry Game Changer. The awards are part of the annual TAGIEs (Toy and Game International Excellence Awards) ceremony, taking place on November 8 this year, with the theme 'Toys Through … [Read more...] about People of Play Names Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Cadillac Teams Up with Surgeon for Exclusive Sneaker Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cadillac has partnered with the Surgeon footwear brand for an exclusive collection of Cadillac-inspired custom sneakers. Each Surgeon sneaker style in the collection is directly inspired by the electric vehicle models in Cadillac’s luxury automobile portfolio. This includes inspiration from Cadillac models like the Lyriq, Celestiq, Optiq and … [Read more...] about Cadillac Teams Up with Surgeon for Exclusive Sneaker Collection
Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has the ambitious goal of creating a trading card for every college athlete who wants one. Panini is a top player in the sports and entertainment collectibles category, but even for them this is a tall order. The idea is to create a new platform to engage and benefit NCAA athletes with a dedicated platform for Name … [Read more...] about Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Del Taco and Trejo’s Tacos have launched a licensing partnership to feature Trejo's roasted pork Al Pastor menu items at Del Taco restaurants. Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish that features fire-roasted pork that is marinated in a mixture of chipotle, onions, garlic and sweet pineapple juice. "Teaming up with Del Taco to roll out this … [Read more...] about Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu