The Licensing Letter

Brandgenuity

Hissho Sushi Rolls into Licensing with Mike’s Hot Honey

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hissho Sushi has teamed up with Mike's Hot Honey to deliver a limited-edition sushi roll to its network of retail partners. The exclusive Hissho Sushi product is a spicy California roll that is topped with maple smoked salmon, Japanese BBQ sauce, sriracha, onions, sesame seeds and a Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot finishing drizzle. The … [Read more...] about Hissho Sushi Rolls into Licensing with Mike’s Hot Honey

Feature: How Brandgenuity Helped Mike’s Hot Honey Build on the Brand’s Sweet-Heat Authority

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Food and beverage licensing is one of the largest, and most complex, categories in licensing. The business involves the creative genius of master chefs, combined with complex manufacturing processes, imaginative marketing, and the market savvy to identify the hottest food trends before they even happen. Last year it was the sweet … [Read more...] about Feature: How Brandgenuity Helped Mike’s Hot Honey Build on the Brand’s Sweet-Heat Authority

Purple Selects Brandgenuity for Licensing Program

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Purple Innovation has signed Brandgenuity as its exclusive licensing agency to develop and execute a global consumer products program. Known for its proprietary GelFlex Grid, Purple Innovation is a sleep wellness company that provides support, pressure relief and temperature regulation to deliver deep, restorative rest. Since its … [Read more...] about Purple Selects Brandgenuity for Licensing Program

Tillamook Country Smoker and Mike’s Hot Honey Heat Up the Snack Aisle

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The meat-based snack company Tillamook Country Smoker has created a fiery new partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey. The deal, combining two of the hottest companies in specialized foods, was brokered by Brandgenuity on behalf of Mike's Hot Honey, and Brand Central Group on behalf of Tillamook Country Smoker. Brandgenuity is managing the … [Read more...] about Tillamook Country Smoker and Mike’s Hot Honey Heat Up the Snack Aisle

Mike’s Hot Honey and Blue Diamond Launch Spicy Almonds

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mike’s Hot Honey and Blue Diamond have launched a collaborative partnership for licensed Hot Honey Almonds. Brokered by Brandgenuity, the partnership offers a new snack option that blends the distinct flavors of Mike’s Hot Honey with Blue Diamond's high-quality roasted almonds. “Like Blue Diamond, Mike’s Hot Honey shares a love and … [Read more...] about Mike’s Hot Honey and Blue Diamond Launch Spicy Almonds

Alice + Olivia Debuts Shakespeare Fashion Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Royal Shakespeare Company has partnered with Alice + Olivia for a licensed apparel collection inspired by Shakespeare's literary works. The collection includes a wide range of items such as velvet party dresses, lace bodysuits, tweed skirt-and-blazer sets, denim jackets, leggings, corsets, a full-skirted dress, ball gowns and … [Read more...] about Alice + Olivia Debuts Shakespeare Fashion Collection

Kona Ice Serves Up Some Cool Licensing with Brandgenuity

America's Top Shaved Ice Franchise Moving Into Food, Toy and Lifestyle Categories TLL Staff The shaved ice brand Kona Ice is moving into licensing, partnering with top agency Brandgenuity. The new partners say that despite summer coming to an end, the mobile food franchise's licensing activities are just starting to heat up. Kona Ice is the largest mobile food … [Read more...] about Kona Ice Serves Up Some Cool Licensing with Brandgenuity

Standard Fiber and Dr. Scholl’s Develop Bedding Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brandgenuity has secured a licensing partnership with Standard Fiber for a collection of bedding products inspired by the Dr. Scholl’s wellness brand. Founded in 1906 by Dr. William Mathias Scholl, Dr. Scholl's is a footcare and wellness brand that offers a wide range of products for mobility, foot support, lower body health, skincare and more. … [Read more...] about Standard Fiber and Dr. Scholl’s Develop Bedding Collection

Bush’s Beans and Mike’s Hot Honey Launch Sweet & Spicy Collaboration

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brandgenuity has secured a flavorful licensing collaboration between the Mike’s Hot Honey condiment brand and Bush's Beans. The partnership between the two brands has resulted in a sweet and spicy addition to Bush's Beans product portfolio called Bush’s Grillin’ Beans Hot Honey. “As two brands known for great flavor and bringing people together … [Read more...] about Bush’s Beans and Mike’s Hot Honey Launch Sweet & Spicy Collaboration