By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe Compass Coffee Talk podcast has secured a guest appearance from Ibraheem Basir, the founder and CEO of sustainable food brand A Dozen Cousins. Hosted by Bill Capsalis and Steven Hoffman, Compass Coffee Talk features conversations with executives from the natural and eco-friendly CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry. The information provided … [Read more...] about Compass Coffee Talk Podcast to Feature A Dozen Cousins CEO Ibraheem Basir
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Funko and Blockbuster Partner On Retro Video Store Collectibles
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFunko has partnered with Blockbuster on a nostalgic video store collectibles line called Rewind for its Fun on the Run promotional event. Blockbuster LLC is an American brand that is currently owned by the satellite TV provider, Dish Network. The brand was originally founded in 1985 as a VHS rental store chain called Blockbuster Video.As of 2019, … [Read more...] about Funko and Blockbuster Partner On Retro Video Store Collectibles
WS Game Company Creates Custom-Illustrated MONOPOLY Game for Hasbro’s 100th Anniversary
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWS Game Company and Hasbro have partnered on a limited-edition MONOPOLY game for Hasbro’s one hundredth anniversary. WS Game Company, formerly known as Winning Solutions, is a board game developer that creates deluxe and customized editions of branded tabletop games. The company is one of the few board game manufacturers with an authorized Hasbro … [Read more...] about WS Game Company Creates Custom-Illustrated MONOPOLY Game for Hasbro’s 100th Anniversary
The Brand Liaison Secures Custom NBA Jersey Collab For The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMitchell & Ness and Legends Recordings are releasing an exclusive NBA jersey collection designed by Tats Cru for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.The partnership for the jersey collection was secured by Legends Recordings exclusive licensing agent for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop merchandising program, The Brand Liaison. The custom NBA … [Read more...] about The Brand Liaison Secures Custom NBA Jersey Collab For The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
Kross Studio and Hasbro Announce Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Timepiece Set
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro Inc. and Kross Studio have revealed a limited-edition Transformers: Rise of the Beasts watch set as part of their new licensing partnership.“The Transformers franchise has delivered action-packed entertainment on the big screen for over 15 years, and every new adventure deserves a special moment,” said Hasbro SVP, Tom Warner. “To celebrate … [Read more...] about Kross Studio and Hasbro Announce Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Timepiece Set
Rubies II Partners With Warner Bros. For Flashy Superhero Costumes
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterRubies II is releasing an officially licensed costume collection for DC and Warner Bros. new superhero movie, The Flash. The licensing deal with Rubies II was secured by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) on behalf of its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery and its subsidiary DC Comics.Rubies II is a global company that … [Read more...] about Rubies II Partners With Warner Bros. For Flashy Superhero Costumes
Who’s News: The WiT Foundation Welcomes Five New Board Members
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWomen in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has appointed five new members to its board of directors. The WiT Foundation provides women with resources and opportunities related to the consumer products, licensing and entertainment industries. The WiT nonprofit organization provides this support through events, education, and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: The WiT Foundation Welcomes Five New Board Members
Sony Pictures Consumer Products Announces Licensees Ahead Of Licensing Expo
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterSony Pictures Consumer Products has announced an extensive lineup of licensees alongside new film and television launches in time for this year's Licensing Expo. “Licensing Expo comes at a defining moment in our trajectory," said Sony Pictures Entertainment EVP, Jamie Stevens. "With many of our properties enjoying renewed television seasons and … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Consumer Products Announces Licensees Ahead Of Licensing Expo
TLL Feature: The Royalty Report a Delicious Take on Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It might be due to my own history as a broadcast journalist, but I’ve quickly become a fan of a new podcast, The Royalty Report, by licensing exec Peter Cross of Broad Street Licensing Group and marketing guru Trevor Graham. The premise is a bit like The Hot Ones, the popular interview podcast in which celebrities try to form halfway … [Read more...] about TLL Feature: The Royalty Report a Delicious Take on Licensing
JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand
Visit the JPatton booth A180 this year at Licensing Expo. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In the world of licensing, nothing is more important than protecting your brand. But according to Franco Diaz of the brand protection technology manufacturer JPatton, many brand owners don’t invest in brand protection, only to pay for it later in terms of reputational damage, … [Read more...] about JPatton: The Company That Fiercely Protects Your Brand