TLL Staff Licensing International today announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, recognizing a distinguished group of executives and creators for their contributions to the global brand licensing industry. This year’s honorees include corporate leaders, cultural icons, and creative pioneers whose work has helped shape and grow the $369 billion global licensing market. The … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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TED Partners with Academic Travel Abroad for Branded Travel Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The TED non-profit organization has signed a licensing partnership with Academic Travel Abroad for an educational travel initiative. Set to launch in 2026, the TED Travel program will offer a curated portfolio of annual trips that provide access to academic experts, exclusive discussions and cultural experiences. The program will leverage … [Read more...] about TED Partners with Academic Travel Abroad for Branded Travel Program
Expo News: Global Brand Licensing Sales Reach $369.6 Billion in 2024
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Photo credit: Licensing International) Global sales of licensed products and services grew by 3.7% to $369.6 billion in 2024, according to a summary of Licensing International’s 2025 Global Licensing Industry Study. The findings were announced this week ahead of the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, with Licensing International President Maura … [Read more...] about Expo News: Global Brand Licensing Sales Reach $369.6 Billion in 2024
Winners of 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards Revealed
Related News: Licensing International Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees TLL Staff The global brand licensing industry gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards. The award winners were revealed during a ceremony preceding this year’s Licensing Expo, which runs May 20–22 in Las Vegas. Recognizing innovation … [Read more...] about Winners of 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards Revealed
RHS and Sofas & Stuff Debut New Furniture Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The RHS and Sofas & Stuff have launched a new collection at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show that revisits previous collaborations from their ongoing partnership. Titled Roots of a Masterpiece, the new collection brings one completely new fabric offering and several existing designs to velvet fabric. The licensing collection was developed to … [Read more...] about RHS and Sofas & Stuff Debut New Furniture Collection
Bob and Greg Giordano Talk About The Beautiful Business of Art Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief For me, the most fascinating part of the licensing industry is that it’s entirely based on the creative genius of artists, musicians, filmmakers, top chefs, and inventors, just to name a few. But it’s not that often we find the creators handling their own licensing, so for this edition of TLL’s annual publication on Art Licensing, we … [Read more...] about Bob and Greg Giordano Talk About The Beautiful Business of Art Licensing
Ubisoft Renews Representation Agreement with IMG Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IMG Licensing has signed a multi-year extension with Ubisoft that expands its existing role as the company’s exclusive global licensing representative. Under the renewed agreement, the agency will continue to build Ubisoft's licensing program across its portfolio of well-known gaming IP such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, Far Cry, … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Renews Representation Agreement with IMG Licensing
Tsuburaya Productions Blasts Ahead with Ultraman Expansion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tsuburaya Productions has announced a range of new Ultraman merchandise and content ahead of its presence at Licensing Expo 2025. Presenting at Booth M204, the company will showcase a variety of licensed products and entertainment media as the Ultraman brand gears up for its 60th anniversary. The new Ultraman merchandise will include … [Read more...] about Tsuburaya Productions Blasts Ahead with Ultraman Expansion
Le Mans Launches a New Era of Stylish Headwear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter New Era has partnered with the ACO to create a collection of licensed headwear inspired by 24 Hours of Le Mans. Brokered by IMG Licensing, the collaboration will bring the endurance racing aesthetic of the French motorsports brand to New Era's selection of high-performance headwear. The debut collection features a variety of New … [Read more...] about Le Mans Launches a New Era of Stylish Headwear
Dynamite Entertainment Brings Stitch to Licensed Comics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company are launching a new licensed comic book series for the Stitch franchise. Written by Connor Ratliff and James III, the plot of the upcoming Stitch comic follows Dr. Jumba Jookiba as he tries to collect the Villain Points needed to retain his membership benefits with the Evil Genius … [Read more...] about Dynamite Entertainment Brings Stitch to Licensed Comics