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Mattel, Hasbro see Q3 Retail Sales Split Along Gender Lines
By Karina Masolova Reported third quarter (3Q) sales from toy giants Hasbro and Mattel exhibited an interesting break along gender lines, with boys' toys outperforming girls' amidst depressed worldwide sales thanks to unfavorable exchange rates. More gender balance may be on the way, however, with the girls' market expected to get a boost from the first interactive Barbie doll … [Read more...] about Mattel, Hasbro see Q3 Retail Sales Split Along Gender Lines
Star Wars Demonstrates Power of Franchises for Licensing, Theaters
By Marcy Magiera As this story was being written and The Licensing Letter’s semi-annual chart of movies with licensing potential compiled, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was breaking advance ticket sales records two months ahead of its Dec. 18 opening. Online ticketing sites Fandango and MovieTickets.com reportedly crashed for some users under the heavy traffic when tickets went … [Read more...] about Star Wars Demonstrates Power of Franchises for Licensing, Theaters
WestJet Plane Takes “Frozen” to New Heights
Last week, WestJet rolled out a very special airplane, a Boeing 737 featuring images from "Frozen" on the fuselage, overhead bins, headrests and even bathroom mirrors. The Canadian airline actually launched its first Disney-themed plane two years ago. But the licensing of super brand "Frozen" takes the WestJet/Disney collaboration to another level. While it might be the most … [Read more...] about WestJet Plane Takes “Frozen” to New Heights
Brand Announcements from BLE
By Karina Masolova This year's Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) was bigger than ever, with over 300 exhibitors from 69 countries descending on London to showcase 2,500 brands. Click here to see some of the newly available and assigned brands announced at the show. From the Big Screen Dominating the exhibitor space were entertainment brands with film extensions: Disney showcased … [Read more...] about Brand Announcements from BLE
Deal Sheet — 10/21/2015
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Video Games in Court
This chart was first published Oct. 21, 2015 in conjunction with an in-depth analysis of the unlicensed use of trademark brands in video games. … [Read more...] about Video Games in Court
Internet Changes Dynamics of Kids’ TV
By Marcy Magiera Earlier this month, as much of the television industry was preparing to travel to France for market MIPCOM and its children's programming section, MIPJunior, Netflix announced that it will add seven new original series for older kids to its streaming service beginning this December. The slate, which includes shows based on established brands including LEGO and … [Read more...] about Internet Changes Dynamics of Kids’ TV
Who’s News
By Karina Masolova Viacom promotes international brand management VP Charlotte Castillo to SVP of brand management and creative for Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. Mark Caplan is promoted to SVP Global Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Consumer Products. Elias Hofman steps down as President of Exim Group, the company that he helped found. The IP and … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Who’s News
By Karina Masolova Viacom promotes international brand management VP Charlotte Castillo to SVP of brand management and creative for Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. Mark Caplan is promoted to SVP Global Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Consumer Products. Elias Hofman steps down as President of Exim Group, the company that he helped found. The IP and … [Read more...] about Who’s News