By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Much like the juggernaut kids series Bluey, the Bluey Book Reads is exploding as two new titles are coming to YouTube and Bluey.tv. BBC Studios together with Ludo Studio have released two new Bluey Book Reads that are designed to get fans of the hit TV show Bluey in the mood for Christmas. The series was created by Ludo Studio and … [Read more...] about Viral Bluey Book Series Launches Two New Titles
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Samsung Boosts Gamer Adoption Through New Platform
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Samsung Electronics has just launched a new platform that is boosting mobile game adoption rates by an astounding 1,000%. Anyone who has designed and/or published mobile games or software knows that the first big hurdle to get over is just getting someone to dowload and try out your app. What Samsung has done is create a cloud … [Read more...] about Samsung Boosts Gamer Adoption Through New Platform
Penn State Wins ‘Historic’ Victory in Trademark Case
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has found that online retailer Vintage Brand infringed on trademarks for Pennsylvania State University, by selling unlicensed merchandise with "historic" images. Penn State had sued Vintage Brand, as well as Prep Sportswear and their founder, Chad Hartvigson. The university alleged the defendants infringed on the Penn State … [Read more...] about Penn State Wins ‘Historic’ Victory in Trademark Case
Plans Unveiled for Massive Toy and Trade Fair in Hong Kong
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has released new details for the 2025 editions of its three concurrent toy industry trade fairs. The three upcoming HKTDC trade fairs include the 51st Hong Kong Toys & Games fair, the 16th Hong Kong Baby Products fair and the 23rd Hong Kong International Stationery & School … [Read more...] about Plans Unveiled for Massive Toy and Trade Fair in Hong Kong
Pizza Hut Launches Limited-Edition Tomato Wine with Irvine’s Just Beyond Paradise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pizza Hut has launched a limited-edition tomato wine to pair with its classic pizza menu in partnership with Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise winery. Crafted at Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise winery in Kansas, Tomato Wine by Pizza Hut offers an aromatic blend of fresh herbs and spices with notes of sun-ripened tomato and toasted oak. The … [Read more...] about Pizza Hut Launches Limited-Edition Tomato Wine with Irvine’s Just Beyond Paradise
Licensing International Announces 2024 Rising Star Award Recipients
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has announced the eight licensing professionals who will receive the 2024 Global Rising Star Award. This year’s Rising Stars will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Gala and Global Rising Star Awards on December 4, 2024, at Gotham Hall in New York City. The event is a fundraiser for Licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2024 Rising Star Award Recipients
Feature: Hasbro Wants to See More Women in Decision-Making Roles
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Research shows that women make 70% of the buying decisions when it comes to toys and games, but only 30% of toy executives and 7% of toy inventors are women. Kim Boyd, a veteran of the toy industry and a top decision-maker at the toy giant Hasbro, says that's something that has to change in order to see more innovation. Boyd was … [Read more...] about Feature: Hasbro Wants to See More Women in Decision-Making Roles
Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry: Pop Singer Wins Trademark Fight Over Fashion Designer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The singer Katy Perry has won an appeal allowing her to use her own name in Australia, following a nine-year legal battle against loungewear designer Katie Perry. The similarity of the two names was at the heart of the acrimonious battle, which left the I Kissed a Girl singer triumphant, and the designer devastated. On Friday, November 22, … [Read more...] about Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry: Pop Singer Wins Trademark Fight Over Fashion Designer
WildBrain CPLG Wins Global Contract to Represent Peugeot
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wildbrain CPLG scored a huge win, being appointed the global licensing agency for the massive French brand Peugeot. Most people outside of Europe know Peugeot best for its automotive brand, but the 210-year-old company is also a leading producer of many different products. Wildbrain CPLG was engaged by parent company … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Wins Global Contract to Represent Peugeot
Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Onyinye Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa
TLL Staff Sesame Workshop, nonprofit brand owner behind Sesame Street and Takalani Sesame, has named Dr. Onyinye (Onyi) Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa. She will be responsible for leading Sesame Workshop’s South African operations and long-term growth strategy into Africa, leveraging the strength of the locally produced Takalani Sesame, and broadening the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Names Onyinye Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa