By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The new toy company Wyncor is adding to the company's bench strength, hiring two new sales executives this week. Wyncor announced the appointment of two top sales executives to join the company’s sales team. Ami Dieckman, a former executive at Entertainment One and Just Play, has been named Vice President of Sales for EMEA and APAC, while … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Toyco Wyncor Announces Two Key Hires in Sales
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Sam Edelman Footwear Brand Signs Four New Licensees
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sam Edelman has partnered with four new licensees to expand its Sam Edelman, Circus NY and Sam & Libby brands. These newly signed licensing partnerships will expand Sam Edelman's fashion labels into additional product categories. “The addition of four new licensees is another growth milestone for Sam Edelman,” said Sam Edelman … [Read more...] about Sam Edelman Footwear Brand Signs Four New Licensees
Youth Fashion Brand Claire’s Engages IMG for Licensing Representation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global fashion brand, Claire's Holdings, has appointed IMG as its exclusive worldwide licensing representative. Claire's Holdings is a global fashion brand and retail company that focuses on offering a convenient and affordable shopping experience that is geared towards children, teenagers and youth. The company currently operates … [Read more...] about Youth Fashion Brand Claire’s Engages IMG for Licensing Representation
Warner Music Releases Licensed Soundtrack Album From Alma’s Way
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions and Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division have launched a licensed soundtrack album for the animated children's series, Alma's Way. “I'm thrilled to continue our partnership with Fred Rogers Productions with the release of these great songs from It's Alma's Way! through Arts Music,” said Warner Music Group … [Read more...] about Warner Music Releases Licensed Soundtrack Album From Alma’s Way
Kartoon Studios Licenses Llama Llama for Books and Plush
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kartoon Studios has expanded its partnership with Penguin Young Readers to launch licensed products from the Llama Llama franchise for the KOHL’s Cares initiative. Based on the book series by author and illustrator Anna Dewdney, Kartoon Studios' Llama Llama is a Netflix Original animated preschool series about early childhood experiences … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Licenses Llama Llama for Books and Plush
I’m The Chef Too! Cooks Up A Hot Licensing Deal With Barbie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter I’m The Chef Too! recently entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Mattel for a collection of educational Barbie baking kits. I’m The Chef Too! is a monthly subscription and adventure kit company that specializes in at-home baking kits that incorporate STEM educational learning concepts. The I’m The Chef Too! product line … [Read more...] about I’m The Chef Too! Cooks Up A Hot Licensing Deal With Barbie
Jel Sert Names Broad Street As Outbound Licensing Agency
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Food and beverage licensing specialist Broad Street Licensing Group will represent JeL Sert, one of the world's leading manufacturers of powdered drink mixes, dessert mixes, and freezer bars. The Jel Sert Company this week appointed Broad Street as its outbound licensing agency of record. Through its partnership, Broad Street … [Read more...] about Jel Sert Names Broad Street As Outbound Licensing Agency
Bravado Marks 60th Anniversary of The Beatle’s First US Tour
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Arguably the most influential rock band of all time, The Beatles turned 64 this year, and also mark the 60th anniversary of their epic first US tour. And yes, the world will still need them, and still feed them, as they're 64. In fact, the leading music artist merchandise and brand management company Bravado will be working with Apple … [Read more...] about Bravado Marks 60th Anniversary of The Beatle’s First US Tour
Dumbgood Releases New Apparel Line Marking Return of Jersey Shore
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Dumbgood lifestyle brand has added new licensed apparel to its Jersey Shore product line for the upcoming seventh season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. Jersey Shore is an American reality TV franchise from MTV and 495 Productions that focuses on the intertwined lives of its dramatic cast members at vacation houses across the United … [Read more...] about Dumbgood Releases New Apparel Line Marking Return of Jersey Shore
Care Bears Brings the Love with Gold-Dipped Roses from Steven Singer
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Born to License has brokered a partnership between Steven Singer Jewelers and Cloudco Entertainment for a Care Bears-themed, gold-dipped rainbow rose. Founded in 1980, Steven Singer Jewelers is a Philadelphia-based company that offers a wide range of jewelry pieces using responsibly-sourced materials. “Partnering with Steven Singer … [Read more...] about Care Bears Brings the Love with Gold-Dipped Roses from Steven Singer