TLL Staff Trends International has appointed Greg Czerpak as its new president and chief executive officer, the company announced this week. Czerpak will be tasked with guiding the publisher and manufacturer of licensed posters, stickers, calendars and wall art through its next phase of growth. He brings a track record of leadership across retail, wholesale and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Trends International Names Greg Czerpak President and CEO
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The Week in Licensing: Deals You May Have Missed
Compiled by TLL Staff BARK and Dunkin Celebrate National Dog Day with Toys for Children in NeedDog toy company BARK and Dunkin are teaming up once again to celebrate National Dog Day, bringing back their popular co-branded dog toy collection while raising funds for children in need. The collection, available through Dunkin stores and online, features plush toys inspired by … [Read more...] about The Week in Licensing: Deals You May Have Missed
Caitlin Clark Gets Her Own Logo in Expanded Nike Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Nike Basketball is giving Caitlin Clark her own mark on the game ... literally. The brand announced August 28 that Clark, one of the most watched and influential players in basketball, is officially joining Nike’s signature athlete roster, complete with her own logo. The move expands Clark’s partnership with Nike, which began in … [Read more...] about Caitlin Clark Gets Her Own Logo in Expanded Nike Partnership
Gemmy Industries and WGDGCP Pair Up for Corpse Bride Décor
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gemmy Industries and WBDGCP are launching a licensed Halloween décor collection for the 20th anniversary of the Corpse Bride film. Available exclusively at Lowe's, the licensed collection offers several decorative items that can be added to themed Halloween displays. The full collection includes an animated musical cloche, a wall … [Read more...] about Gemmy Industries and WGDGCP Pair Up for Corpse Bride Décor
Panini America Launches First-Ever Ohio State Trading Card Box Set
TLL Staff Panini America is rolling out its first Ohio State University trading card box set, expanding its line of school-focused collectibles with nearly 250 cards featuring past and present Buckeye athletes. The set spans multiple programs, including football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and women’s lacrosse. It will be sold at retailers, hobby shops, … [Read more...] about Panini America Launches First-Ever Ohio State Trading Card Box Set
Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Stranger Things indeed! Netflix is taking its intellectual property beyond streaming with the debut of Netflix House, a chain of permanent attractions designed to showcase its most popular original series through immersive, licensed experiences. The move follows rapid growth in the location-based entertainment sector, which has seen dozens … [Read more...] about Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’
Peanuts Renews Charitable Partnership with American Red Cross
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Peanuts Worldwide and the American Red Cross have relaunched their collaborative partnership to gift limited-edition t-shirts to blood donors. In honor of Peanuts 75th anniversary, volunteers who donate blood to the Red Cross will once again receive an exclusive co-branded mystery bag. Running from August 29 to September 21, the … [Read more...] about Peanuts Renews Charitable Partnership with American Red Cross
LSU Athletics Gets Spicy with Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Louisiana State University (LSU) Athletics has named the Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce as its official hot sauce partner. Through the terms of the partnership, the spicy sauce brand will be incorporated across numerous activations and events from LSU Athletics. This includes activations such as official sporting event … [Read more...] about LSU Athletics Gets Spicy with Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce
LAWLESS Beauty and LoveShackFancy Launch Licensed Lip Gloss
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter LAWLESS Beauty and LoveShackFancy have launched a collaborative partnership to introduce new shades to the beauty brand's lipcare portfolio. "The perfect lip really is the perfect finishing touch—it completes the look, whether you're wearing a full gown or just your everyday uniform," said LoveShackFancy founder, Rebecca Hessel Cohen. "Just … [Read more...] about LAWLESS Beauty and LoveShackFancy Launch Licensed Lip Gloss
Ultraman Flies Into Dodgers Stadium
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tsuburaya Productions has launched a licensing partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to host an Ultraman-themed event at Dodgers Stadium. Beginning with a pre-game photo session in CenterField Plaza, the event features a range of activations inspired by characters and imagery from the well-known sci-fi franchise. The Ultraman … [Read more...] about Ultraman Flies Into Dodgers Stadium