By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing has been appointed to represent the Tea Forté brand for its global licensing program. “After successfully partnering with Jewel on our New York Botanical Garden curated collections, we are excited about the new possibilities for our product in the licensing sphere," said Tea Forté SVP, Jill Piscopo. Tea … [Read more...] about Jewel Appointed to Rep Tea Forté’s Steaming Hot Brands
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Cartoon Saloon Signs Raft of Licensing Partners for Three Key IPs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cartoon Saloon Brand Development has secured new licensing partners for three of its entertainment brands ahead of the 2023 Licensing Expo. The three entertainment brands include Puffin Rock, The Irish Folklore Trilogy, and My Father's Dragon. Puffin Rock began as a children's TV series that follows puffin characters from the Irish … [Read more...] about Cartoon Saloon Signs Raft of Licensing Partners for Three Key IPs
Moxie on a Tear, Signing Up Multiple New Licensing Clients
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing agency Moxie & Co. goes into this month's Licensing Expo on a hot streak, signing up several major clients. That list includes the delivery giant FedEx, in what to our knowledge is their first major licensing campaign, as well as Hamilton Beach, the PBS network station WGBH, and the acclaimed artist Romare … [Read more...] about Moxie on a Tear, Signing Up Multiple New Licensing Clients
Spielwarenmesse Releases Details on Second Annual BRANDmate Event
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter New information on the scale and activities for this year's BRANDmate networking event in Germany has been released. The second edition of BRANDmate will feature networking activities such as corporate 'speed-dating', showrooms, speaker stages, branded food trucks, a live concert, masterclasses, and more. “What we’re after is a brand … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Releases Details on Second Annual BRANDmate Event
Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has partnered with Amazon for a special fan event to promote the upcoming theatrical release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The Transformers: Battle in Brooklyn fan event will feature an Amazon-exclusive product showcase, a Transformers-themed street mural, online activations, food trucks, and more. "We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn
CNN Reports Queen’s Music Catalog to Sell For Over $1 Billion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CNN is reporting that the music catalog from the British rock band Queen could sell for more than $1 billion this month. If true, that would be the highest amount ever paid for a music catalog, more than doubling the record $500 million paid to New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen. CNN quotes an unnamed source who says negotiations are … [Read more...] about CNN Reports Queen’s Music Catalog to Sell For Over $1 Billion
Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and SEGA have secured multiple global licensing partnerships for the Netflix series Sonic Prime, from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Co-produced by SEGA and WildBrain Ltd., Sonic Prime is a CG-animated series that premiered worldwide in December 2022. Sonic Prime was animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, with … [Read more...] about Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees
IMC Licensing to Represent Childbirth Educator Lamaze International
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The non-profit association Lamaze International has appointed IMC Licensing as its exclusive brand licensing agency. Lamaze is a non-profit organization that was formerly known as the American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics. The organization offers support to healthcare professionals and families through evidence-based … [Read more...] about IMC Licensing to Represent Childbirth Educator Lamaze International
Ethereum Worlds Announces Launch of Virtual Luxury Apartments
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a new player in the metaverse, as Ethereum Worlds announced the release of their MVP (Minimum Viable Product) for their community-focused Metaverse platform, Ethereum Towers. "Our metaverse platform has the potential to revolutionize the virtual real estate industry by providing an immersive and unparalleled experience for our … [Read more...] about Ethereum Worlds Announces Launch of Virtual Luxury Apartments
Who’s News: Lids Promotes Bob Durda to President
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lids Sports Group has officially appointed long-time employee Bob Durda as the company's new president. Lids Sports Group is a sports retailer that offers officially-licensed and branded headwear, apparel and accessories for sports fans. It is among the largest licensees in the world for licensed apparel, and particularly for hats and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Lids Promotes Bob Durda to President