A whitepaper published by sustainability consultant Sonia Sanchez says most toy companies are doing little or nothing to prevent ecological harm from the products they produce.Despite a massive upswell in consumer awareness of the need for sustainable products, the report Changing the World Toy by Toy says 81 per cent of producers are doing little or nothing to improve product … [Read more...] about Toy Industry Not Doing Enough For Sustainability
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The Top 50 NFL Player Sales List
It should come as no surprise that, after leading Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl title, quarterback Tom Brady is again leading in NFL player retail sales heading into the new season. The NFLPA Top 50 Player Sales List is the only verified list of retail sales by player, and this month's quarterly sales rankings features a mix of new and familiar faces, including perennial … [Read more...] about The Top 50 NFL Player Sales List
Ninja Life Hacks Partners On Crafts With Fashion Angels
The fast-growing publishing phenomenon Ninja Life Hacks has partnered with Fashion Angels for stationery, crafts, accessories and classroom decor products based on the leading book series. The deal allows Fashion Angels to design products featuring over 60 Ninja Life Hacks characters, including Confident Ninja, Focus Ninja, Positive Ninja and more. After thousands of requests … [Read more...] about Ninja Life Hacks Partners On Crafts With Fashion Angels
New Hires For Jazwares Costume Play Division
Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing, today announced the formation of the Costume Play division, a new department that will focus on the development of licensed costumes for consumers of all ages. Led by costume industry veteran Stephen Stanley, the division will bring stylized features and innovative fun to costumes that will allow consumers to transform into … [Read more...] about New Hires For Jazwares Costume Play Division
Crown Royal Lights Up Deal For Grilling Products
Crown Royal, the world’s best-selling Canadian whisky brand, is partnering with premium-grade wood product maker Walters Falls Wood Products Inc. to launch a premium whisky barrel wood-smoking product line. The licensing agreement was brokered by global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk. The new line of premium barbecue smoking products will include chips, chunks, … [Read more...] about Crown Royal Lights Up Deal For Grilling Products
Legal Action Threatened Over Pic of Naked Man Chasing Pig
A German actor whose photograph of a naked man pursuing a wild boar went viral has said she might take legal action against a company that duplicated the scene for model railway enthusiasts. While hilarious, the incident raises questions about when and how companies can use images without copyright permission or a licensing agreement. Adele Landauer, an actor and charisma … [Read more...] about Legal Action Threatened Over Pic of Naked Man Chasing Pig
Brizo Releases Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
The Frank Lloyd Wright Bath Collection by Brizo pays tribute to Wright's enduring influence The luxury bath and kitchen fittings company Brizo has developed a stunning new collection based on the architectural artistry of Frank Lloyd Wright. The company says it developed the line in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation, in order to pay homage to the brilliant … [Read more...] about Brizo Releases Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
Uno Gets Artsy With Shepard Fairey
UNO Collaborates with Contemporary Artist Shepard Fairey to Create Playable Art, Featuring One-of-A-Kind Designs on Every Card Mattel just dropped the latest installment of the UNO Artiste Series in collaboration with artist Shepard Fairey through its direct-to-consumer platform, Mattel Creations. The collectible card deck features unique designs by the acclaimed contemporary … [Read more...] about Uno Gets Artsy With Shepard Fairey
Famed NYC Diner Signs Licensing Deal With White Coffee
Junior's Restaurant, the restaurant that started the bottomless cup of coffee trend, has signed its first-ever licensing deal. Junior's Restaurant says it has inked a multi-year agreement with White Coffee Corp. to produce a line of coffee products in a deal brokered by Surge Brands. Under the agreement, White Coffee Corporation will produce and market Junior’s Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Famed NYC Diner Signs Licensing Deal With White Coffee
Universal Music Signs Licensing Deal with TikTok Rival Lomotif
Social media networks featuring short-form video continue to drive music licensing deals, with Universal Music Group announcing this week a licensing deal with Singapore-based TikTok rival Lomotif. Lomotif is a social networking platform with the mission of democratizing video creation. The company was co-founded by video enthusiast Paul Yang in 2014, and has been granted … [Read more...] about Universal Music Signs Licensing Deal with TikTok Rival Lomotif