By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Streaming services have emerged as the clear winner in the Olympic competition for viewers. With figures out in both the US and Canada, networks covering the 2022 Winter Olympics reported shrinking numbers for viewers on cable, but growth for their streaming services. It's a trend that advertising and licensing industries are having to … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Streaming TV Wins Gold At The Olympics
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Trademark Licensing: Licensed Scooter Puts a Bugatti In Your Garage For Less
The luxury sports car marque Bugatti has partnered with design company Bytech to launch a high-quality, revolutionary electric scooter. The state-of-the-art model was created through a deal brokered by IMG, and first appeared as a prototype unveiled at the CES 2022 expo in Las Vegas. “This collaboration between Bugatti and Bytech further establishes Bugatti as an iconic 360° … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Licensed Scooter Puts a Bugatti In Your Garage For Less
Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
The premium children’s clothing brand Hanna Andersson has launched an exclusive capsule collection based on the bestselling Miffy books. Inspired by the globally-recognized, classic character Miffy, and available in bright, multi-color patterns and prints, designers say the collection celebrates childhood adventures, employing iconic Hanna Andersson silhouettes and animated … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: Miffy Inspires Apparel Collection From Hanna Andersson
Food Licensing: M&M Game Melts On Your Mobile, Not In Your Hands
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Free-to-play games publisher, Tilting Point, has formed a licensing partnership with Gear Inc. and Mars Retail Group for an M&M's branded mobile game. The game has been named M&M’s Adventure and is the first mobile game to feature the M&M’s characters. The upcoming game will include more than 1000 levels and feature multiple types … [Read more...] about Food Licensing: M&M Game Melts On Your Mobile, Not In Your Hands
Sustainable Licensing: Hasbro Commits To Fight Global Warming
Hasbro has announced a major commitment to reduce its environmental footprint and lower its greenhouse gas emissions. The toy and entertainment giant says it has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to further reduce its environmental footprint in support of a lower carbon economy. This commitment marks the latest move in the company’s ongoing … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Hasbro Commits To Fight Global Warming
Jewel and MHS to Host Virtual Event for Art Licensing Industry
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing and MHS Licensing and Consulting are co-hosting Showcase, a virtual event for the art and design licensing community. Jewel is a global licensing agency that develops and manages strategic licensing programs across a range of product categories, while MHS, founded in 1995, is a licensing and consulting agency … [Read more...] about Jewel and MHS to Host Virtual Event for Art Licensing Industry
Apparel Licensing: Netflix Hit Karma’s World Scores Fashion Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Entertainment companies 9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment have announced a licensing partnership with FIT DTech for a children's fashion collection. Inspired by the animated Netflix series Karma’s World, FIT students and graduates have designed a 50-piece collection for licensing partners to incorporate across a range of … [Read more...] about Apparel Licensing: Netflix Hit Karma’s World Scores Fashion Deal
LEGO, Disney, Jazwares Clean Up In Toy Of The Year Awards
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief LEGO dominated this year's TOTY award list with seven wins, but Jazwares' Squishmallow line won Toy of the Year, winning three separate awards. "Squishmallows takes the crown!" the company tweeted at the news. "This would not be possible without the support of our phenomenal partners, retailers, Jazmanians & our millions of … [Read more...] about LEGO, Disney, Jazwares Clean Up In Toy Of The Year Awards
Toy Licensing: Hasbro Unveils Massive Slate of New Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro, Inc. has announced a large lineup of new content and products across its portfolio to continue its purpose-driven brand blueprint strategy. These products will include categories such as action, gaming, fashion, preschool consumer products and more. Since acquiring Entertainment One in 2020, Hasbro has increased its global … [Read more...] about Toy Licensing: Hasbro Unveils Massive Slate of New Products
Celebrity Licensing: Justin Bieber Collab Boosts Fortunes For Tim Hortons
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the donut chain Tim Horton's signed a deal last November with pop superstar Justin Bieber (pictured here in a promotional photo), it brought together two Canadian icons, collectively as popular as maple syrup or ice hockey. Now, Restaurant Brands says the licensing collaboration between Tim Horton's and Justin Bieber boosted sales by … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Justin Bieber Collab Boosts Fortunes For Tim Hortons