By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has officially announced its list of finalists for the 2024 Excellence Awards to recognize achievements and innovation in the global brand licensing industry. This year’s edition of the Excellence Awards features 197 finalists across 32 categories relating to the international licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists
Trade Shows
Panama Jack Celebrates 50 Years of Summer Spirit at Licensing Expo
TLL Staff As if Las Vegas isn't sunny enough, the endless summer brand Panama Jack just announced its plans to cruise the halls at Licensing Expo. Panama Jack launched as a producer of high end sun tan product, literally starting in 1974 by selling tanning oil to lifeguards from a 1963 surf van! Now celebrating 50 years of sun-soaked memories, Panama Jack says it's … [Read more...] about Panama Jack Celebrates 50 Years of Summer Spirit at Licensing Expo
Licensing Works! Introducing Wingfeather Saga at Licensing Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Wingfeather Saga, the largest crowd-funded animated series of all time, will be repped by Licensing Works! at Licensing Expo. In addition, Licensing Works! will also be representing several timeless brands that have been licensing stalwarts over the decades. Those brands include Le Petit Prince/The Little Prince and Antoine de … [Read more...] about Licensing Works! Introducing Wingfeather Saga at Licensing Expo
The Brand Liaison Signed As Exclusive Partner For Jason Wu
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Brand Liaison has just been selected as the agency for the global expansion of haute couture master Jason Wu. The top drawer agency says it will also be featuring new licensing opportunities for the Jason Wu brand at the upcoming Licensing Expo in Las Vegas next month. Known for his couture excellence, The Brand Liaison says Jason Wu's … [Read more...] about The Brand Liaison Signed As Exclusive Partner For Jason Wu
Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
TLL Staff Licensing Expo has now opened its new and enhanced Meetings Platform for the upcoming tradeshow, taking place May 21–23. The annual Expo is the premiere event for the global licensing industry, and will again be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In a typical year, more than 5,000 brands and 16,000 retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors, and … [Read more...] about Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
Spielwarenmesse Celebrates Successful Toy Fair in Nuremberg
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spielwarenmesse is celebrating as the Nuremberg toy fair saw a significant jump in attendees and exhibitors this year. The toy fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre is the largest in the world, and this year took on a greater significance as Toy Fair New York was cancelled, returning next year after a reimagining of the event. In … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Celebrates Successful Toy Fair in Nuremberg
Artist/Designer Nikki Chu To Release Collection for Leftbank Art
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The The celebrated American interior designer and artist Nikki Chu and wall décor company Leftbank Art will debut a new collection at the Atlanta Market. The big reveal will also be on display at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, showing off a stunning new 22-piece collection that features the celebrity designers' signature style of … [Read more...] about Artist/Designer Nikki Chu To Release Collection for Leftbank Art
Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing (JBL) is introducing an array of new licensed products and events at the Atlanta Market. The Atlanta Market is a trade show, networking and wholesale event for members of the home furnishings, gift and design industries. The trade event features thousands of different brands, retailers and designers from more than … [Read more...] about Jewel Introducing New Products and Events at Atlanta Market
Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The official list for this year’s Kidscreen Hot50 rankings has been released to mark the top 50 kids entertainment companies of 2023.Now in its 10th year, the Kidscreen Hot50 rankings are determined by an industry vote from Kidscreen subscribers across both its print and digital platforms. The list separates the Kidscreen Hot50 into five top 10 … [Read more...] about Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
Who’s News: Steve Pasierb Stepping Down as Toy Association CEO
TLL Staff The Toy Association has announced President and CEO Steve Pasierb is stepping down from his role at the organization in the spring of 2024. His current contract will expire in April, following nearly a decade of leadership with the trade organization. “It has been a distinct honor and privilege to serve in the role of President & CEO of The Toy … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Steve Pasierb Stepping Down as Toy Association CEO