By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The two major associations representing the toy industry have announced they will be merging their assets, functions and events. People of Play (POP) will be merging into The Toy Association, and POP's founder Mary Couzin will be joining the senior leadership team at the Association. Couzin will be responsible for guiding the future and … [Read more...] about Toy Association to Merge With People of Play
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Who’s News: Casey Collins Steps Down As Head of Hasbro Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Casey Collins resigned suddenly as the head of Hasbro's sprawling global licensing division, according to a report from Kidscreen. Hasbro has not issued a statement on the sudden departure of its top licensing exec, but has confirmed that Tim Kilpin, the president of toys, licensing and entertainment, will step in to manage Collins' … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Casey Collins Steps Down As Head of Hasbro Licensing
WK Kellogg and Thomas’ Debut Froot Loops Mini Bagels for Back-To-School Breakfasts
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WK Kellogg has partnered with Thomas' Breads to launch a fruit-flavored, breakfast snack called Thomas’ Froot Loops Mini Bagels. The limited-edition Thomas’ Froot Loops Mini Bagels combine the sweet and crunchy flavors and textures of WK Kellog's Fruit Loops cereal with high-quality Thomas’ pre-sliced Mini-Bagels. “As the most important meal … [Read more...] about WK Kellogg and Thomas’ Debut Froot Loops Mini Bagels for Back-To-School Breakfasts
Chili’s Grill & Bar Partners With Ziosk to Enhance Guest Experiences
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brinker International has partnered with Ziosk to bring its restaurant ordering and payment platform to all of its corporate-owned Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants. Through this new licensing partnership, Chili’s has added Ziosk branded tablets to more than 1,100 of its restaurant locations across the United States. The addition of Ziosk … [Read more...] about Chili’s Grill & Bar Partners With Ziosk to Enhance Guest Experiences
Velveeta Teams Up with Bounce Sporting Club for Decadent Dining Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Velveeta has partnered with Bounce Sporting Club for a limited-edition WheelVeeta dining experience based on the viral food trend, Pasta alla Ruota. Available exclusively at Bounce Sporting Club restaurants, the licensed WheelVeeta menu item features steaming hot Velveeta Shells pasta served inside a massive tableside Velveeta cheese wheel. The … [Read more...] about Velveeta Teams Up with Bounce Sporting Club for Decadent Dining Collaboration
Hidden Pigeon Company Up to Bat with New York Yankees Apparel
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hidden Pigeon Company has teamed up with New Era Cap and OT Sports for a co-branded hat and apparel collection with the New York Yankees. New Era Cap has created an adjustable baseball cap that combines the Yankees’ NY logo with images of Mo Willems’ The Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie characters dressed in the Yankees signature pinstripes.The … [Read more...] about Hidden Pigeon Company Up to Bat with New York Yankees Apparel
Keebler Launches Limited-Edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Cookie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Keebler has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery for a licensed cookie product and online promotion inspired by the upcoming film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Designed as a sequel to the original Beetlejuice film that hit theaters in 1988, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice follows three generations of the Deetz family as they return to their home in Winter … [Read more...] about Keebler Launches Limited-Edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Cookie
BBC Studios Restructures Its Growing Licensing Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BBC Studios is restructuring its consumer products and licensing business to deal with the rapid growth in that division.The studio has seen massive growth in its licensing business, thanks partly to the global success of the animated series Bluey, and other hits like the seemingly immortal Doctor Who.As a result, BBC Studios has announced a … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Restructures Its Growing Licensing Business
BrandTrends and Pulse Partners Put AI to Work on Market Research
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BrandTrends Group has teamed up with Pulse Partners to transform market research through the use of artificial intelligence. The companies say the strategic partnership is designed to transform the fields of market research and insights generation, promising to deliver innovative solutions and set new industry benchmarks. Under … [Read more...] about BrandTrends and Pulse Partners Put AI to Work on Market Research
Dependable Solutions: 2024’s Most Impactful Software Service Provider
TLL Staff Dependable Solutions' status as a top provider of licensing software was confirmed, as it was named Most Impactful Service Provider at the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards. The company is globally renowned for delivering top-tier software and services for licensors, licensees, and licensing agencies. This superior service accolade reinforces their steadfast … [Read more...] about Dependable Solutions: 2024’s Most Impactful Software Service Provider