By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter GBH has appointed Moxie and Co. as its exclusive global licensing agent for all brand extensions into consumer goods, merchandise, and promotional tie-ins. GBH is a US-based, multiplatform production company that creates public and primetime media content for broadcasters such as PBS, NPR and PRX. “For more than 50 years, GBH has … [Read more...] about GBH Appoints Moxie For Brand Representation
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Crunchyroll Launches Cleverly Named ‘Ani-May’ Celebrations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crunchyroll is launching a long-term anime-focused celebration called Ani-May with global retail and digital licensing partnerships. The partnerships will include a variety of consumer products collections, digital activations, and in-store promotions based on licensed anime series. The licensed consumer products will include apparel, … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Launches Cleverly Named ‘Ani-May’ Celebrations
Knockout Comics Adaptation of Creed Films Coming From BOOM! Studios
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief BOOM! Studios will release a four-issue limited comic book series based on the Creed film franchise from MGM. The comic adaptation is being produced in collaboration with the MGM studio, Creed star Michael B. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society, and Chartoff-Winkler. Jordan is also the director and producer of the recent … [Read more...] about Knockout Comics Adaptation of Creed Films Coming From BOOM! Studios
Pop Up Your Own Cafe With Helinox x Café Kitsuné Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Helinox and Café Kitsuné have partnered to create a co-branded collection of portable café furniture. Helinox is a modern design company that specializes in lightweight, portable furniture and accessories. The new collection uses Helinox’s Café Chair One and Café Table design which are enhanced with customized Café Kitsuné details. … [Read more...] about Pop Up Your Own Cafe With Helinox x Café Kitsuné Collection
Homme+Femme Horsing Around With Kentucky Derby Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Homme+Femme has launched its second licensing collaboration with Churchill Downs for an official Kentucky Derby merchandise collection. Homme+Femme is a streetwear brand that takes inspiration from Black culture, 90s hip hop & rap, and pop-culture to create high-quality apparel and accessories. The brand is using the new Kentucky … [Read more...] about Homme+Femme Horsing Around With Kentucky Derby Collection
Olive Oyl Gets Comfy With Sleepwear Collection From Loungerie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Loungerie has partnered with King Features to debut a licensed Olive Oyl product collection in Brazil for Mother's Day. The Loungerie x Olive Oyl partnership was brokered by Vertical Licensing, King Features’ licensing representative in Brazil. The Loungerie brand has developed pajamas for women and children and gift items for the … [Read more...] about Olive Oyl Gets Comfy With Sleepwear Collection From Loungerie
Streaming: TheSoul Publishing Shows to Air on FreeTV
Olympusat's FreeTV is expanding its streaming offerings by adding seven offerings from TheSoul Publishing. The deal includes six of TheSoul's most popular programs, including Bright Side, Slick Slime Sam, 5-Minute Crafts, TeenVee, La La Life, and 123 GO! As well, TheSoul's Spanish language channel Genial will be included on the FreeTV network. FreeTV is Olympusat’s … [Read more...] about Streaming: TheSoul Publishing Shows to Air on FreeTV
Toy Industry: Mattel and Hasbro Post Losses As Consumer Spending Declines
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel and Hasbro reported double digit decline in revenues, confirming a slow-down in the toy sector and consumer goods generally. The drop follows years of strong performance in the toy industry, partly due to parents spending more on toys to entertain the young 'uns at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, however, high … [Read more...] about Toy Industry: Mattel and Hasbro Post Losses As Consumer Spending Declines
Manic Panic Releases Hair Raising Hot Sauces With Jade City Foods
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jade City Foods and Manic Panic have entered a licensing partnership for coffees and hot sauces inspired by Manic Panic hair dyes. Founded in 2021, Jade City Foods specializes in creating, developing, and marketing food and beverage products in collaboration with pop-culture brands. The company uses crops from environmentally-friendly … [Read more...] about Manic Panic Releases Hair Raising Hot Sauces With Jade City Foods
Authentic Brands and Global Citizen Launch Take Action Campaign
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group and Global Citizen have launched their co-branded Take Action campaign to raise awareness for global poverty. The co-branded four-year Take Action partnership between Authentic Brands and Global Citizen was initially announced earlier this year. The charitable initiative will appear across a series of co-branded … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands and Global Citizen Launch Take Action Campaign