By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has officially announced its list of finalists for the 2024 Excellence Awards to recognize achievements and innovation in the global brand licensing industry. This year’s edition of the Excellence Awards features 197 finalists across 32 categories relating to the international licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists
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Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Extensive Fallout Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Amazon MGM Studios has launched an extensive licensing program for its upcoming post-apocalyptic Fallout series. The Fallout licensing program currently includes 15 partners across a wide range of product categories such as apparel, accessories, collectibles, beverages and more. In addition, the company is launching a dedicated Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Extensive Fallout Licensing Program
Who’s News: Fred Rogers Productions Names New Licensing Director
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Katie Huber has joined Fred Rogers Productions as the company's new Senior Director of Licensing. “I have fond memories of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from my childhood and am delighted and honored to now be a part of Fred Rogers Productions,” said Huber. “I am thrilled to help extend Fred’s legacy to new generations of children and their … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Fred Rogers Productions Names New Licensing Director
Falcon’s Beyond To Play Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Creative Group has been named master planner, attraction designer and creative guardian of the first-ever Dragon Ball theme park. Falcon's Creative Group is a division of Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. Unveiled at AnimeJapan on March 22, the Dragon Ball theme park experience will span over 500,000 square meters and will be a … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond To Play Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park
European Apparel Retailer Primark Undertakes Major Expansion in US
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The expansion of the European clothing retailer Primark is creating new opportunities for North American companies in the licensing industry. Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 70,000 team members in 16 countries in Europe and now in the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark … [Read more...] about European Apparel Retailer Primark Undertakes Major Expansion in US
CCG Acquires World’s Largest Autograph Authenticator
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Certified Collectibles Group has reached a definitive agreement to acquire leading autograph authentication service James Spence Authentication. The acquisition will allow CCG to integrate the authentication, grading, and encapsulation of autographed collectibles. Prior to the acquisition, CCG has only offered witnessed authentication of … [Read more...] about CCG Acquires World’s Largest Autograph Authenticator
Licensing Law: Google Faces Fines, Multibillion Dollar Lawsuit In Europe
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The search and advertising giant Google is facing a double whammy of legal threats over its media activities in the European Union. In one case, Google was fined €250 million on March 20 by French regulators, who say the company breached an agreement to pay media companies for reproducing their content online. In the second case, … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Google Faces Fines, Multibillion Dollar Lawsuit In Europe
Who’s News: Seven New Members Elected to Board of Toy Association
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John is the new chair at The Toy Association, as one of seven new elected directors. The Toy Association announced the election of seven new members as well as two term renewals to its Board of Directors at its annual general meeting. Price John (in photo at top) replaces Aaron Muderick, who … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Seven New Members Elected to Board of Toy Association
Amazon Signs On As Sponsor & Licensee For Women’s Soccer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The National Women’s Soccer League just announced a multi-year sponsorship and licensing deal with online retail giant Amazon. The expansive agreement is a major boost for the NWSL, but also for women's sports in general, which has been seeing rapid growth over the past few years. The agreement makes Amazon the Exclusive Retail … [Read more...] about Amazon Signs On As Sponsor & Licensee For Women’s Soccer
Scholastic Fuels Media Expansion With Acquisition of 9 Story
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The publisher Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) has signed a definitive agreement for a major strategic investment in 9 Story Media Group. The $186 million investment will see Scholastic acquire 100% of the economic interest in and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story, a successful Canadian animation studio. Scholastic is a leading global … [Read more...] about Scholastic Fuels Media Expansion With Acquisition of 9 Story