By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The licensing powerhouse Barbie has just inked deals for a Barbie-themed 'StreamHouse' with Verizon, and a licensed doll likeness of prima ballerina Maria Tallchief. Barbie's collaboration with Verizon is the brand's first, and will see the iconic character's DreamHouse transformed into a StreamHouse, demonstrating Verizon's range of … [Read more...] about Barbie Inks Deals For Licensed Ballerina and a Verizon ‘StreamHouse’
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Products of Change Conference 2024 Provided Hope for a Sustainable Future
Submitted by Products of Change On Wednesday, November 6, the retail and brand licensing community assembled at the Royal Geographical Society, London, for a deep dive into the world of sustainability for the Products of Change Conference. Notable industry heavyweights in attendance included the BBC, Penguin Random House, Paramount, Warner Bros, Mattel, Universal Music … [Read more...] about Products of Change Conference 2024 Provided Hope for a Sustainable Future
Free Rein x Stetson Cowboy Coffee Puts the Yee-Haw in Your Mornings
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Free Rein Coffee and Stetson have announced a collaborative partnership for two limited-edition, co-branded Cowboy Coffee Kits. Available in either Ground Beans or Pod versions, each Cowboy Coffee Kit features a unique coffee blend called Trailblazer that is packaged in an exclusive gift set that contains two locally-crafted ceramic … [Read more...] about Free Rein x Stetson Cowboy Coffee Puts the Yee-Haw in Your Mornings
Laura Ashley and Gecko Jewellery Partner for Heritage Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Laura Ashley brand has partnered with Gecko Jewellery for a licensed collection based on heritage designs from the Laura Ashley archive. Developed by Gecko Jewellery's in-house design team, the Laura Ashley jewellery collection features three distinct product lines that offer a diverse range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and … [Read more...] about Laura Ashley and Gecko Jewellery Partner for Heritage Collection
EU Launches Counterfeiting Investigation of Temu
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The European Union has launched a formal investigation of counterfeit goods being sold on the Chinese shopping website Temu. The regulatory move comes amid concerns that Temu, a lower-price rival to the e-commerce leader Amazon, is failing to halt the onling sale of illegal products. The investigation was launched on October 31, with the … [Read more...] about EU Launches Counterfeiting Investigation of Temu
TLL Reports Increases in Reader and Ad Engagement
TLL Staff The Licensing Letter has seen a massive uptick in both reader and advertising engagement, according to the company's head of advertising sales, Ingrid Dilschneider. "The growth our platforms have seen with open and click-through rates has been nothing short of phenomenal," Dilschneider said. "I've been in the marketing industry for a long time, and I haven't … [Read more...] about TLL Reports Increases in Reader and Ad Engagement
Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Anti Social Social Club (ASSC) has launched a collaborative licensing partnership with Goodyear for a limited-edition fashion collection inspired by the Goodyear blimp. The products included in the Goodyear x ASSC capsule collection will be a range of t-shirts, hoodies, license plate frames, spork-tek hats and stainless-steel … [Read more...] about Anti Social Fashion Inspired by the Goodyear Blimp
Magnolia Bakery’s Delicious Cannabis Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The New York baking institution Magnolia Bakery has signed a deal with incredibles for a line of cannabis-infused chocolate treats. In other words, you can get the munchies and deal with the munchies at the same time! The new products will be sold through RISE Dispensaries in the states of New York and New Jersey. Incredibles is an … [Read more...] about Magnolia Bakery’s Delicious Cannabis Licensing Deal
Licensing Roundup: All the Deals Fit to Print For October
Deals We're Following: Strawberry Shortcake x Crazy Aaron, Vlasic Pickle Balls, Stranger Things Jewellery, Light Fund Charity Submissions, Atari's New Retro Collectibles, Game Inventors' Conference, Dragon Ball Action Figures By TLL Staff Crazy Aaron Introduces First-Ever SCENTsory putty, with Strawberry Shortcake If you’re looking for a fun, nostalgic, and sensory-driven … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: All the Deals Fit to Print For October
Burger King France Launches Campaign With Miraculous and Ghostforce
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Burger King France has launched a campaign featuring licensed characters from Miraculous and Ghostforce. The promotional campaign is a partnership with the brand owners, Miraculous Corp and Zag. “At Burger King, we are excited to collaborate with the Miraculous and Ghostforce brands to provide children with memorable experiences … [Read more...] about Burger King France Launches Campaign With Miraculous and Ghostforce