By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Stumptown Coffee and Laika have partnered up for a Coraline-inspired collaboration that will include licensed products, themed menu items and in-person experiences. Founded in 2005, Laika is an animation and film production studio that specializes in producing high-quality animated films using a mixture of traditional stop-motion and 3D-CGI … [Read more...] about Stumptown Coffee and Laika Launch Coraline-Inspired Collab
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TLL Interview: Brand Central Eating up the Competition in Food & Beverage Licensing
TLL Feature Food and beverage licensing has become one of the fastest growing categories in our industry and there has been one licensing agency dominating the genre for over 20 years: Brand Central. With a combination of well-known clients, including top CPG brands and leading restaurants, and a consulting business with top food manufacturers, the agency is eating up the … [Read more...] about TLL Interview: Brand Central Eating up the Competition in Food & Beverage Licensing
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
Dolly Parton and Dollar General Announce Exclusive Housewares Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Country singer Dolly Parton has teamed up with Dollar General for an exclusive collection of licensed kitchen and houseware products. The Dolly Parton x Dollar General collection includes over 50 kitchen and houseware products that are inspired by the singer's time growing up near the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. The multi-category … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton and Dollar General Announce Exclusive Housewares Collection
CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CAA Brand Management has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the licensing agency for Dr. Seuss Enterprises in Latin America. The news from Dr. Seuss Enterprises CEO Susan Brandt and CAA president Noah Gelbart was so exciting the spirit of Dr. Seuss weighed in personally with this statement: "In the land of Seuss, where the stories … [Read more...] about CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
Health Nut’s Iconic Salad Dressings Hit Grocery Stores
Restaurant chain, famous for its Kardashian ties and viral ‘salad shake’, launches its bottled dressings in national & regional chains, mass market across the U.S.; seeks to expand licensing for a range of food & beverage TLL Feature Health Nut, the restaurant made famous by the viral ‘salad shake” frequently seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Hulu’s The … [Read more...] about Health Nut’s Iconic Salad Dressings Hit Grocery Stores
$8 Billion Skydance Merger To Create ‘New Paramount’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A seismic shift in the American entertainment scene happened today as Paramount Global has accepted a merger offer from Skydance Media. The two companies have entered into a definitive agreement to form a new company called 'New Paramount', which the parties say will be a "next-generation media and technology leader." The deal is … [Read more...] about $8 Billion Skydance Merger To Create ‘New Paramount’
Glossier Named Official Partner for USA Women’s National Basketball Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter USA Basketball has announced a licensing partnership with Glossier to become an official beauty sponsorship partner for the USA Women's National Team. As part of the partnership, Glossier will gift the players from the 2024 USA Basketball Women's National Team with packages of skincare, makeup and beauty products that will coincide with the … [Read more...] about Glossier Named Official Partner for USA Women’s National Basketball Team
Claussen Pickles and Baked by Melissa Launch Dill-icious Cupcake Collab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Claussen Pickles has launched a licensing partnership with Baked by Melissa to create a pickle-flavored cupcake for National Pickle Month. Founded in 2008, Baked by Melissa is an American bakery company and dessert brand that specializes in handcrafted mini-cupcakes and other bite-size treats. Baked by Melissa currently has thirteen in-person … [Read more...] about Claussen Pickles and Baked by Melissa Launch Dill-icious Cupcake Collab
Transformers Race Into Battle in New Offering From Outright Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Outright Games will release a new video game in October that combines both the racing and combat attributes of Hasbro's Transformers franchise. The gigantic battle bots that morph into cars, trucks and aircraft will be featured in the game TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials. Developed by 3DClouds, the game focuses more on the vehicular aspect … [Read more...] about Transformers Race Into Battle in New Offering From Outright Games