By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Toy Association has released its Back to School STEAM Toy Shopping List, which features 25 officially accredited STEAM toys. "As families across the U.S. get ready for another back-to-school season, our list offers parents a well-vetted guide that will help kids flourish this academic year and build skills through engaging, … [Read more...] about Toy Association Names Top STEAM Toys for Smart Kids
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Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has awarded Moonbug Entertainment $23.5 million after its successful lawsuit against competitor BabyBus Co. A jury earlier sided with Moonbug's claim that BabyBus infringed its copyright for its hit show CoComelon with a competing show called Super Jojo. After three days of deliberation, the jury came back with an award of $17.5 … [Read more...] about Jury Returns $23.5 Million Verdict in Favor of Moonbug Entertainment
Feature: Is BIP Marketplace the Future of Licensing?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The online licensing marketplace BIP could well be showing us the future of licensing, with more than 50 licensing deals logged to date. BIP is an online platform that helps licensors and licensees find each other, acting essentially as a matchmaker for the industry. The BIP licensing hub also features several tools that help in the deal … [Read more...] about Feature: Is BIP Marketplace the Future of Licensing?
Who’s News: Barbie Music Supervisor George Drakoulias Joins Premier Music Group
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterPremier Music Group has appointed music industry expert George Drakoulias as the agency's new partner and creative director. Premier Music Group is a music intelligence and supervision agency that offers licensing, strategy, original composition, curation and music production services for advertising, film, TV, podcasts, and more. “George is a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Barbie Music Supervisor George Drakoulias Joins Premier Music Group
Girls Soccer Network and Crayola Partner to Ignite Creativity
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterCrayola has partnered with the Girls Soccer Network (GSN) as an expansion to the company's Art of Soccer campaign.Girls Soccer Network is a media company that has created a global online platform to provide soccer-related resources, training tools, news, community forums, advice and more to interested girls and women. “I’ve always loved it when … [Read more...] about Girls Soccer Network and Crayola Partner to Ignite Creativity
Must Read: Why Gap Hired ex-Mattel Exec As Its New CEO
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The apparel giant Gap Inc. has hired Mattel president and COO Richard Dickson as its new CEO, starting August 22. Gap is the largest specialty apparel company in the U.S., with a portfolio that includes Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta. However, like many other fashion companies, Gap suffered through the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Must Read: Why Gap Hired ex-Mattel Exec As Its New CEO
Think Pink: Barbie Soundtrack Tops the Spotify Playlist
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel's Barbie isn't just taking over the box office; she's taking over the Spotify music charts as well. The film Barbie has become a licensing phenomenon, with some observers estimating the film and doll franchise has lined up some 600 licenses this year. Among them is the Barbie soundtrack, a critically acclaimed collection featuring … [Read more...] about Think Pink: Barbie Soundtrack Tops the Spotify Playlist
Analysis: What’s Driving the Big Deal Between TikTok and Warner Music?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group has announced what it calls a "first-of-its-kind" partnership, expanding its relationship with TikTok. Warner Music says the deal will result in TikTok getting access to a multi-year, multi-product license for the entire repetoire of music from Warner Recorded Music and Warner Chappell Music. Warner says the deal will … [Read more...] about Analysis: What’s Driving the Big Deal Between TikTok and Warner Music?
Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The AI and metaverse startup company Futureverse has announced the close of its Series A funding round with $54 million dollars raised in total. The Series A funding round was led by the growth equity fund 10T Holdings and included participation from the Ripple blockchain network. "The metaverse has the potential to transform the way … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Futureverse Platform Closes on $54 Million Funding Round
Spielwarenmesse Releases Schedule and Program for Kids India Tradeshow
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The schedule and program for this year's Kids India trade fair event has been officially announced. Organized by Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Kids India is an international business-to-business trade fair for the toy, children’s products and sporting goods industries. At the fair’s 2022 … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Releases Schedule and Program for Kids India Tradeshow