By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief MGM is a staple at Licensing Expo, thanks to its rich catalog of films and series, and a powerful licensing program. But this year Expo attendees will see a major change to the booth. This is the first year that Amazon MGM Studios, created by the recent merger, will be exhibiting at Licensing Expo as a joint licensing division. With the two … [Read more...] about Amazon MGM Marks Debut at Licensing Expo As Joint Entertainment Division
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Amazon Signs On As Sponsor & Licensee For Women’s Soccer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The National Women’s Soccer League just announced a multi-year sponsorship and licensing deal with online retail giant Amazon. The expansive agreement is a major boost for the NWSL, but also for women's sports in general, which has been seeing rapid growth over the past few years. The agreement makes Amazon the Exclusive Retail … [Read more...] about Amazon Signs On As Sponsor & Licensee For Women’s Soccer
Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has partnered with Amazon for a special fan event to promote the upcoming theatrical release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The Transformers: Battle in Brooklyn fan event will feature an Amazon-exclusive product showcase, a Transformers-themed street mural, online activations, food trucks, and more. "We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Amazon Stage Transformers Fan Event in Brooklyn
Amazon Rolls Out Shocking eCommerce Tech Inside Video Games and TV Shows
Amazon Meeting Shoppers Where They Are, With Products They Already Want By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Amazon has launched two new technologies, allowing shoppers to buy products directly from video games and TV shows. In doing so, the online retail giant is creating a vast array of new, direct-to-consumer licensing opportunities ... but it may also be threatening other … [Read more...] about Amazon Rolls Out Shocking eCommerce Tech Inside Video Games and TV Shows
Amazon Marks Prime Day With Dream House in London
Ecommerce giant Amazon is launching the Prime Day Dream House in London July 6, with a slate of entertainment to mark Prime Day. Prime Day has become a cultural and retail phenomenon, rivalling Black Friday and Christmas as one of the big shopping events of the year. Amazon’s annual Prime Day event takes place on July 12 and 13 this year, and offers millions of deals globally … [Read more...] about Amazon Marks Prime Day With Dream House in London