Creative Artists Agency (CAA) says it has completed its takeover of CAA-GBG Global Brand Management Group. CAA-GBG was originally created as a joint operation between CAA and holding company Global Brands Group in 2016. The two companies founded their joint venture in 2016, and became a major player in brand licensing. Clients included Budweiser, Coca-Cola, The Cheesecake … [Read more...] about CAA Completes Takeover of CAA-Global Brands Group
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IT’SUGAR NoHo: Pink, Sweet & Raunchy
Every once in a while, we like to get out of the office and do some window shopping. Have requests for a future store check? Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com with the stores you'd like to see in the New York City area. This month, we checked out a confectionery retailer that seeks to indulge pop culture trends as well as a sweeth tooth. Founded in 2006 by … [Read more...] about IT’SUGAR NoHo: Pink, Sweet & Raunchy
M&A: Agents Expand While Rovio Divests
DHX Media-owned CPLG (Copyright Promotions Licensing Group) forms a strategic alliance with Latin America’s Tycoon Group. The alliance will strengthen both companies’ regional licensing activities and maximize branding opportunities across a combined network of EMEA, North America, and Latin America. The world’s largest licensing agent, CAA-GBG, expands the design capabilities … [Read more...] about M&A: Agents Expand While Rovio Divests
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Open call Looking to hire or be hired? Contact our business development team to feature your listing on TLL. Just want to feature your new hires? Contact editorial. John Louie is Warner Bros. Consumer Products' new SVP Intl.; he is responsible for development and management of Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Canada across all categories of business. Ben Pyne, Disney’s … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Who’s News
Global Brands Group and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) create a joint venture, CAA-GBG Global Brand Management Group (CAA-GBG). Perry Wolfman will serve as CEO, while Jared Margolis will be President. Endemol Shine North America names Michael Gifford SVP Business & Legal Affairs, while Ed Prince and Marjorie Williams have each been named VP Business & Legal … [Read more...] about Who’s News