By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Proprietary Variety Management and Dunford Pastry have launched a licensed dessert that is made with Cosmic Crisp branded apples. The licensed Apple Filled Pastries mark Dunford as the first U.S. retail brand to introduce a dessert that features the Cosmic Crisp apple variety. Developed by Proprietary Variety Management over 20 years … [Read more...] about Cosmic Crisp and Dunford Pastry Launch Fruitful Partnership
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Major League Soccer Kicks Off Collection with Pottery Barn Teen
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pottery Barn Teen has launched a collaborative home furnishings collection in partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS). The licensed Pottery Barn Teen products span a wide selection of MLS home décor, bedding and school accessories. Designed to appeal to young soccer fans, the collection incorporates artistic designs that are based on the … [Read more...] about Major League Soccer Kicks Off Collection with Pottery Barn Teen
Licensing Works! Tagged to Rep Educational ‘Blocks’ Series
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Alphablocks and Blue Zoo Licensing have named top agency Licensing Works! to represent their award-winning 'Blocks' series. Licensing Works will take on the responsibility for North American agency representation of the preschool property Blocks Universe, which includes Alphablocks, Colorblocks, Numberblocks and Wonderblocks. … [Read more...] about Licensing Works! Tagged to Rep Educational ‘Blocks’ Series
Aurora World and Hasbro Partner for Peppa Pig Plush
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Aurora World has signed a licensing agreement with Hasbro to develop and manufacture a line of Peppa Pig plush in North America. First established in 1981, Aurora World is a global company that creates plush toys and gifts based on licensed character and entertainment brands. The company offers an extensive range of licensed plush … [Read more...] about Aurora World and Hasbro Partner for Peppa Pig Plush
Choco Milk Signs Beanstalk as its Licensing Representative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk Latin America has partnered with Choco Milk to develop a licensing program that will extend the brand into new product categories. Through the terms of the agreement, Beanstalk will work to secure licensing partnerships that will leverage Choco Milk's rich flavor profile and official brand mascot, Pancho Pantera. The initial … [Read more...] about Choco Milk Signs Beanstalk as its Licensing Representative
Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Once in a while we at TLL see a property that poses a great opportunity for licensees that we just have to point out. The BBC smash hit Bluey was a great example, as that program, which we featured heavily at successive Licensing Expos, has exploded to become one of the top children's shows in the world. A new show debuting on … [Read more...] about Lion Forge’s Iyanu Brings a Global Opportunity to Toy Fair
Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education Launch Licensed Early Learning Resources
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education have created a new collection of Sesame Street branded resources within Discovery's Espresso platform. The resources will utilize licensed characters from Sesame Workshop's portfolio of children's entertainment brands, alongside research-based content from the non-profit organization's … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education Launch Licensed Early Learning Resources
Ann Buckingham, Maria Ancieta-Risher Stomp Into Licensing Roles With OAK9
TLL Staff OAK9 Entertainment has announced its expansion into licensing, appointing seasoned executives Ann Buckingham and Maria Ancieta-Risher to lead the program. The move follows the company’s recent global distribution deal for its flagship animated franchise, Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos! Buckingham and Ancieta-Risher bring extensive experience in licensing and brand … [Read more...] about Ann Buckingham, Maria Ancieta-Risher Stomp Into Licensing Roles With OAK9
Toonz Media Group and Gummybear Name Master Toy Partner for Gummibär
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toonz Media Group and Gummybear International have signed United Smile as the new master toy licensee for Gummibär and Friends. First launched in 2020, United Smile is an international company that designs and distributes toys and games through its global network of strategic retail partners. "We’re excited to team up with United … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group and Gummybear Name Master Toy Partner for Gummibär
Surge Brands Named Licensing Agent for Cookie Dough Bites
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Surge Brands has been appointed by Taste of Nature as the global licensing agent for Cookie Dough Bites candy. As Cookie Dough Bites' representative, Surge Brands will oversee the development of a global licensing program that will focus on introducing products across multiple retail categories. These categories will include protein … [Read more...] about Surge Brands Named Licensing Agent for Cookie Dough Bites