By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney is 100 years young, and is celebrating its centennial hanging out with the cool kids on TikTok. Starting Oct. 16, The Walt Disney Company unveiled a first-of-its-kind destination within TikTok that invites Disney fans to a unique interactive experience where stories, magic, and memories come together. "For more than 100 … [Read more...] about Disney Celebrates Centennial With New TikTok Destination
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Update: Angry Shareholders Vote to Restructure Hipgnosis Song Fund
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The future of Hipgnosis Songs fund is looking bleak, as 83.2% of shareholders voted to restructure the company. As well, investors rejected a proposal by the company's senior management, including CEO Merck Mercuridadis, to prop up its finances by selling off $440 million worth of its music catalog to a sister fund backed by … [Read more...] about Update: Angry Shareholders Vote to Restructure Hipgnosis Song Fund
Video Gaming: Microsoft’s Wins Battle to Acquire Activision
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Microsoft has completed its $69 billion deal to acquire video gaming giant Activision Blizzard, after reaching an agreement with regulators in the UK. The months long battle to complete the controversial deal was finally won after Microsoft made concessions that the Competition and Markets Authority said were "game changing." The CMA, … [Read more...] about Video Gaming: Microsoft’s Wins Battle to Acquire Activision
Spin Master’s Billion Dollar Deal to Buy Melissa & Doug
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spin Master has agreed to acquire Melissa & Doug in a move designed to bolster its presence in early childhood play. The Canadian toy and production company has grown to become one of the largest toy companies in the world, and this week offered $950 million to buy out US-based Melissa & Doug. Spin Master says the acquisition … [Read more...] about Spin Master’s Billion Dollar Deal to Buy Melissa & Doug
Who’s News: Stacy Moscatelli To Head Location-Based Entertainment Firm OGX
TLL Staff Original X Productions (OGX) has named Stacy Moscatelli as the new Chief Executive Officer for the company. Moscatelli is being elevated from her former role as OGX Co-President and Chief Strategy Officer. Built on a foundation of creating iconic live events and location-based entertainment, OGX (formerly known as Superfly X) creates location-based entertainment … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Stacy Moscatelli To Head Location-Based Entertainment Firm OGX
YouTuber MrBeast Unleashes The Ultimate Challenge in ‘Stumble Guys’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief YouTube star MrBeast has co-created a new escape room challenge within the popular video game Stumble Guys. This is the second licensed collaboration between the mobile game Stumble Guys and MrBeast, who is the world's most popular YouTube star. The latest update now includes MrBeast's Dangerous Traps, which brings to life an epic Escape … [Read more...] about YouTuber MrBeast Unleashes The Ultimate Challenge in ‘Stumble Guys’
Electronic Arts’ Fan Base Explodes For Football and Hockey Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Electronic Arts is celebrating the release of two of its blockbuster games, EA Sports FC and EA Sports NHL. EA has become known over the years as the top designer of sports-related games, covering the gamut from auto racing to American football, but globally, it's EA Sports FC that has become the company's top sports franchise. For many … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts’ Fan Base Explodes For Football and Hockey Games
Sesame Street Gang Teaching Kids to Manage Money
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and the PNC Foundation have released new resources to help young children learn basic concepts related to financial education. Sesame Workshop is a global nonprofit organization that focuses on educational resources, entertainment media, outreach programs, and research initiatives to support children and families … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Gang Teaching Kids to Manage Money
Technology: Licensing Marketplace BIP Rebrands As Negosh.com
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing tech company BIP has rebranded as Negosh.com to better reflect its role in the marketplace. The name change comes as Negosh is also introducing new functionality and online tools to better help its users "secure impactful deals," the company says. “Negosh.com is the next generation in licensing, bringing forth a suite of new … [Read more...] about Technology: Licensing Marketplace BIP Rebrands As Negosh.com
Lululemon and Peloton Go From Fitness Foes to Fitness Friends
Parties Agree to 'Stay in Their Lane' in Five-Year Strategic Agreement By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The fitness war is over, as lululemon and Peloton have signed a strategic global partnership in which both parties agree to stick to what they know best. The two fitness companies were formerly embroiled in legal action, with lululemon accusing Peloton of copying their … [Read more...] about Lululemon and Peloton Go From Fitness Foes to Fitness Friends