By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest toy fair has been cancelled, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. "The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days ... and the resultant increasing number of cancellations to stands, has left the organizer, Spielwarenmesse eG, with no alternative," the organizers said … [Read more...] about Omicron Takes Fun Out of Licensing As Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair Cancelled
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TV Licensing: Viacom CBS Expands in Indonesia Through Deal With TLG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ViacomCBS Consumer Products has appointed Total Lisensi Global (TLG) as its licensing partner for the Indonesia market. TLG is also known by its brand name, The Licensing Guy. It is a brand management and licensing agency that focuses on the development of businesses involved in intellectual property. The company has successfully managed the … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Viacom CBS Expands in Indonesia Through Deal With TLG
Fashion Licensing: ABG Tags Tristate As China Licensee For Reeboks
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group has signed a long-term license agreement with Tristate Holdings for Reebok in select Asian markets. ABG is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company. It is known for building and managing entertainment, apparel, and consumer brands, as well as the likeness of celebrities. Tristate Holdings Limited … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: ABG Tags Tristate As China Licensee For Reeboks
Automotive Brand Motul Appoints Ingram As Licensing Agency For Japan
The automotive and racing brand Motul is expanding in Japan with the appointment of Ingram as its licensing agent. The French firm Motul is a world-renowned company, specializing in the formulation, production and global distribution of high-tech engine lubricants. For many decades it has also been a dedicated technical partner and official supplier to the finest motor racing … [Read more...] about Automotive Brand Motul Appoints Ingram As Licensing Agency For Japan
Sony’s Funimation Acquires Crunchyroll from AT&T
Sony Pictures Entertainment took a major step to become the leader in the world of anime, completing its planned acquisition of Crunchyroll. Sony acquired Crunchyroll from AT&T through its Funimation Global Group, which is already one of the world's largest anime entertainment companies, for over $1 billion. Funimation is a joint venture between SPE and Sony Music … [Read more...] about Sony’s Funimation Acquires Crunchyroll from AT&T
Forever 21 Tries To Enter China Market For Third Time
The fashion brand Forever 21 is rebooting its efforts to establish a presence in China, according to a story broken by Women's Wear Daily. This is the third time Forever 21 has tried to enter the Chinese retail market. The first time was in 2008, but the attempt was short-lived and unsuccessful. The company tried again in 2011 but pulled out in 2019 after disappointing revenue … [Read more...] about Forever 21 Tries To Enter China Market For Third Time
Formula 1 Extends Fanatics Deal Following 40% Surge in Sales
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief They say success is its own reward, but it also doesn't hurt when one of your biggest customers extends your contract after an impressive boost in sales. That's what happened with sports merchandising giant Fanatics, who saw their exclusive Merch deal with the Formula 1 racing organization extended after sales revenue exploded by … [Read more...] about Formula 1 Extends Fanatics Deal Following 40% Surge in Sales
Adidas, Delta Galil Partner on Underwear Collection
Sportswear leader adidas has signed this week an international partnership with Israel-based apparel maker Delta Galil to design, manufacture and distribute an underwear line under adidas' Badge of Sport and Originals labels. The collection is due for release in 2022 throughout the APAC, EMEA, Europe and Latin American regions, while the collection for women will also be … [Read more...] about Adidas, Delta Galil Partner on Underwear Collection
Guru Studio Appoints Master Toy Partner for True
Canadian animation studio Guru has appointed United Smile as its first-ever Master Toy Partner for its series True and the Rainbow Kingdom. The studio originally partnered with Toy State in a non-exclusive licensing agreement, but the toy company shut down in 2018 after more than three decades in business. Guru has also worked with other companies, but the deal with United … [Read more...] about Guru Studio Appoints Master Toy Partner for True
Licensing List: Deals of the Week
Hershey Company Serves Up Sweet Fashions The Hershey Company has signed five new partners to expand its line of licensed fashion, in deals brokered by global licensing agent Brand Activation Consulting. The new partners include: American Marketing Enterprises, a division of Centric Brands, for children’s sleepwear; Bioworld for adult sleepwear and accessories; Mad Engine … [Read more...] about Licensing List: Deals of the Week