The world’s largest toy trade show has unveiled detail of its online platform, following cancellation of the live Spielwarenmesse event. The world’s largest toy fair was cancelled last week, due to increasing cancellations related to… . . . read more
Licensed Fashion Giant Erve Group Sets Up UK Subsidiary
January 17, 2022
The global fashion powerhouse Erve Group has expanded in the UK with the launch of a new, locally based company. Called Erve UK & Ireland, the new subsidiary brings more than 35 years of licensing… . . . read more
Omicron Takes Fun Out of Licensing As Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair Cancelled
January 13, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world’s largest toy fair has been cancelled, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “The rapid growth of the Omicron variant… . . . read more
ViacomCBS and SUPER RTL Expand Licensing in Europe
May 19, 2021
SUPER RTL and ViacomCBS Consumer Products announced this week the expansion of their licensing agreements to include Nickelodeon’s iconic kids’ properties SpongeBob SquarePants, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and The Loud House in the GSA… . . . read more
Bluey Crosses the English Channel to Air on France Television
April 8, 2021
The award winning kids animated series Bluey is crossing the English Channel to thrill a generation of children in France, as France Television has secured the rights to the show and BBC Studios has appointed… . . . read more
SILC 2020 Confirms Speakers for Inaugural Licensing Conference
November 13, 2020
The first ever Sustainability in Licensing Conference (SILC) goes ahead with a virtual format Nov. 24-25, as SILC organizers announce they have confirmed a full agenda of keynote speeches, panel discussions and research presentations. The… . . . read more
Tesco Releases its Top Ten Toy List for Xmas 2020
October 26, 2020
What’s the top toy on every retailer’s Christmas list this year? According to the Britsh supermarket giant Tesco, a doll that talks about its feelings tops the Xmas Wish List for 2020, followed closely by… . . . read more
Licensing International Germany Announces 2020 Award Winners
October 23, 2020
And the winner is …. Licensing International Germany unveiled the 2020 winners of its annual best of the best licensing awards, selected from among 54 finalists in 10 categories. And for the first time, LI… . . . read more
Compensation
Average Licensing Executive Salary Drops by $5,000 in 2019; Few Expect Raises, Bonus in 2020 as Working Conditions Stagnate
June 1, 2020
The licensing professionals behind the multi-million-dollar global licensing industry are overwhelmingly experienced, satisfied with their work, and willing to put in the hours, according to TLL’s 2019–2020 Salary Survey…