By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reebok has launched a collaborative partnership with Sesame Workshop for a licensed collection of Sesame Street childrens’ sneakers. Offered in a range of sizes that cater to infants and children, the licensed Reebok footwear designs were created to offer comfort, arch support and style to young Sesame Street fans. "Reebok and Sesame … [Read more...] about Reebok Launches Playful Sesame Street Fashion
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Konami Launches Yu-Gi-Oh Collections in Anime Hotspot France
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media has announced several new licensing agreements for the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise across France and continental Europe. The effort, led by Francoise Bouvet of MJA Licensing, serving as the sub-agent for Yu-Gi-Oh! in France, is headlined by deals with the leading French manufacturer Plastoys, and Paris-based Kettei Art, which … [Read more...] about Konami Launches Yu-Gi-Oh Collections in Anime Hotspot France
Who’s News: Freddie Lindsell Pursues Science of Licensing at Bulldog
TLL Staff Bulldog Licensing has announced the appointment of Freddie Lindsell as its new Licensing Coordinator. Freddie’s responsibilities will include supporting the team as a whole across the contract process and product approvals. This post has been created to help manage portfolio growth along with the ongoing evolution of service demands for the award-winning … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Freddie Lindsell Pursues Science of Licensing at Bulldog
Dollar General and Dolly Parton Launch Spring Home Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dollar General has launched a new licensed home goods collection in partnership with global country superstar Dolly Parton. Following the successful release of the company's first Dolly Parton product line last July, the latest collection offers a variety of kitchen and houseware products for spring. Available beginning on March 1, … [Read more...] about Dollar General and Dolly Parton Launch Spring Home Collection
Sesame Workshop Cutting Staff, Sesame Street’s Fate in Limbo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The fate of Sesame Street hangs in the balance, as brand owner Sesame Workshop cuts staff in the wake of Warner Bros. Discovery's decided not to renew its distribution deal. Sesame Workshop is not only the owner of the Sesame Street brand, but is also an important force in childhood education in the United States and around the world. It is … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Cutting Staff, Sesame Street’s Fate in Limbo
Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
TLL Staff The music rights tech company Chordal has introduced InstantClear, a pre-cleared music licensing system designed to simplify and scale the commercial music industry’s licensing process. The system, which utilizes patent-pending technology, aims to provide a more efficient solution for securing legal, financial, and creative rights to fractionally owned songs. “With … [Read more...] about Chordal Launches InstantClear to Streamline Music Licensing
University of Toronto Press and British Library Announce Scribe Book
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter University of Toronto Press and the British Library are releasing a new co-published volume by Patricia Lovett, titled The Art of the Scribe. Scheduled for release in April 2025, The Art of the Scribe builds on the long-standing partnership between the British Library and the UTP. “UTP's extensive reach throughout North America has … [Read more...] about University of Toronto Press and British Library Announce Scribe Book
Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Brings the Heat to WWE
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nissin Foods Hot & Spicy Fire Wok ramen brand has been named an official sponsorship partner of World Wrestling Entertainment. As an official WWE partner, Hot & Spicy Fire Wok will receive prominent exposure across numerous WWE assets and programming. This includes serving as the presenting partner for WWE's recent Men's … [Read more...] about Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Brings the Heat to WWE
Girl Tribe and Duke’s Mayonnaise Team Up for Food Fashion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Girl Tribe Co. has teamed up with Duke's Mayonnaise for a collaborative collection of mayonnaise themed fashion. "We're excited to team up with this celebrated clothing brand in a city that's full of energy, community, spirit, and has a deep love for Duke's," said Duke's digital content manager, Sarah DiPeppe. "From college football to … [Read more...] about Girl Tribe and Duke’s Mayonnaise Team Up for Food Fashion
Analysis: Licensing and Consumer Goods Industries Will Be Hard Hit by Trump Tariffs
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The tariff hammer dropped at midnight Tuesday, and reaction on the markets was swift and brutal, as consumer confidence plummeted to an alarming low in February. That’s very bad news for the licensing industry, which relies on consumer confidence to spur discretionary spending on a wide variety of goods. That’s expected to worsen, … [Read more...] about Analysis: Licensing and Consumer Goods Industries Will Be Hard Hit by Trump Tariffs