By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief First Cardinal Robert Prevost defied the odds to become the first American Pope; now Pope Leo XIV has smashed the sales record for trading cards, beating out basketball star LeBron James. According to Topps, the first US-born pope’s run of trading cards set an all-time record for any non-sports card under the brand. Pope Leo’s set of Topps … [Read more...] about Pope Leo Trading Card From Topps Smashes Sales Record
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Who’s News: Bulldog Appoints Laury Howat as Retail Licensing Manager
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has appointed Laury Howat to serve as the agency's new retail licensing manager. With over 15 years of experience in the licensing industry, Howat will utilize her extensive background working with soft lines, retail and entertainment properties to help Bulldog manage its growing portfolio of clients. In her new … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Bulldog Appoints Laury Howat as Retail Licensing Manager
Loteria Don Clemente Gets Glam with Beauty Creations Cosmetics
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beauty Creations Cosmetics and Loteria Don Clemente have partnered for a licensed cosmetics collaboration inspired by the Loteria game. The co-branded collection includes a makeup bag, a lip duo, La Sandía setting mist, a shadow and face palette, a full collection set and a custom Beauty Creations Loteria game. Offered in a glam … [Read more...] about Loteria Don Clemente Gets Glam with Beauty Creations Cosmetics
Jewel Branding & Licensing Signs Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing has been appointed as the official licensing representative for the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Marking the Museum’s first major venture into licensing, Jewel will work to secure partnerships with licensees that align with O’Keeffe's distinct artistic style. “We are thrilled to welcome the Georgia … [Read more...] about Jewel Branding & Licensing Signs Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
International Delight Rolls Out Cinnabon Iced Coffee
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter International Delight has launched a partnership with Cinnabon for a licensed iced coffee flavor and sweepstakes promotion. Developed as the newest addition to International Delight's iced coffee collection, the beverage is sold as a 16 oz ready-to-drink can that is flavored to taste like Cinnabon's classic cinnamon buns with cream … [Read more...] about International Delight Rolls Out Cinnabon Iced Coffee
Analysis: Trump Tariffs on Film a Disaster Movie Plot for Hollywood and Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a move straight out of a blockbuster political drama, former President Donald Trump has imposed a 100% tariff on foreign-made films. The president issued notice on a full-scale trade offensive to save what he called the “dying” American movie industry. The bare bones announcement has raised concerns not just among foreign film … [Read more...] about Analysis: Trump Tariffs on Film a Disaster Movie Plot for Hollywood and Licensing
Bush’s and Bluey Team Up to Launch Family-Friendly Baked Beans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Bush’s Beans and BBC Studios have announced a new collaboration inspired by the popular animated children’s series Bluey, unveiling Bush’s Bluey Baked Beans. The new canned product is aimed at bringing playful family moments from the screen to the dinner table. Bush’s Bluey Baked Beans is directly inspired by scenes from Bluey episodes … [Read more...] about Bush’s and Bluey Team Up to Launch Family-Friendly Baked Beans
Who’s News: NHLPA Names Three New Players to Executive Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The NHL Players’ Association has announced the addition of Steve Scebelo, Stephanie Maniago and Kyle Okposo to new executive roles within the organization. These new appointments at the NHLPA name Steve Scebelo as its new chief commercial officer, Stephanie Maniago as manager of communications and media relations and Kyle Okposo as its … [Read more...] about Who’s News: NHLPA Names Three New Players to Executive Team
Beanstalk and NEXT Forge Strategic Partnership for Cath Kidston
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk has secured an international representation partnership with NEXT to expand its Cath Kidston brand into new licensed categories. Owned by the NEXT retail company, Cath Kidston is a British lifestyle brand that is known for its nostalgic hand-painted prints and vintage-inspired floral patterns. Through the partnership, … [Read more...] about Beanstalk and NEXT Forge Strategic Partnership for Cath Kidston
Monster Jam Crashes Into European Market with Beanstalk Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Beanstalk and Feld Entertainment have established new licensing partnerships in Europe that will extend the Monster Jam brand into additional product categories. Secured by the Beanstalk agency, the new licensees include Cleversocks for socks, Themed for wall art, Orchard Crown for balloons and Brand Alliance for apparel and … [Read more...] about Monster Jam Crashes Into European Market with Beanstalk Licensing