The Licensing Letter

Celebrity Licensing

Paul Newman Will Work With Your Brand … For Free!

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief You too can use superstar Paul Newman to promote your brand ... but there's a catch. Newman's Own is celebrating its 40th anniversary by giving away Paul Newman's name and likeness, but brands must agree to follow Paul’s lead and give away 100% of the profits from the limited-edition products to help children in need. The move is intended … [Read more...] about Paul Newman Will Work With Your Brand … For Free!

Update: Trademark Filings Reveal Kanye West’s Licensing Strategy

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief New trademark filings by Kanye West may help reveal the music star's long-term goals, particularly after he terminated his licensing relationship with Gap Inc. According to a report from the entertainment gossip show TMZ, the rapper's company Mascotte Holdings has filed trademarks for a variety of apparel items, including jackets, hats, … [Read more...] about Update: Trademark Filings Reveal Kanye West’s Licensing Strategy

Celebrity Licensing: Bob Marley In First Licensed BRICKCRAFT Official Set

BRICKCRAFT Official launched its first set of licensed brick-building products with images of the legendary musical pioneer Bob Marley. The Bob Marley set is the first of many limited-time, licensed, brick-building kits to come, says BRICKCRAFT, a company that produces brick building sets designed for adults. Brick-building has always been a favorite pastime, but it exploded … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Bob Marley In First Licensed BRICKCRAFT Official Set

Sustainable Licensing: Mattel Releasing Barbies Inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief You don't get much greener than a toy line based on Dr. Jane Goodall, and produced from recycled, ocean-bound plastic. Mattel is introducing a Dr. Jane Goodall Inspiring Women Doll and 2022 Barbie Career of The Year Eco-Leadership Team, which includes a Chief Sustainability Officer, Conservation Scientist, Renewable Energy Engineer and … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Mattel Releasing Barbies Inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall

Jessie James and Eric Decker in Designer Shoe Warehouse Campaign

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Designer Shoe Warehouse is teaming up with Jessie James Decker, Eric Decker, and their family for the brand’s 2022 Back-To-School campaign. Launching today (July 7), Designer Shoe Warehouse's Back-To-School campaign features a selection of sneakers, boots, and sandals for the whole family from various high-profile brands and designers. The … [Read more...] about Jessie James and Eric Decker in Designer Shoe Warehouse Campaign

Collectibles Licensing: Queen Elizabeth Memorialized as the UK’s ‘Bobblehead of State’

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Just call her the "Bobblehead of State." The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a series of limited edition bobbleheads of Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II has become the first monarch in British history to achieve 70 years of service. The Queen ascended to the throne in … [Read more...] about Collectibles Licensing: Queen Elizabeth Memorialized as the UK’s ‘Bobblehead of State’

Joyin Partners With 8-Year-Old Sensation Like Nastya

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Joyin Inc., with the assistance of The Brand Liaison, has partnered with the YouTube star Like Nastya for an expansive consumer products line. The partnership, brokered by Like Nastya’s licensing representative IMG, will tap Joyin Inc. to create a licensed line of inflatable pool toys, sprinklers, and non-inflatable outdoor toys for the Like … [Read more...] about Joyin Partners With 8-Year-Old Sensation Like Nastya

Celebrity Licensing: Fisher-Price Gets Fierce and Fabulous With RuPaul Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Drag queen icon RuPaul has sashayed into a tiny but fierce licensing deal for miniature figurines with Fisher Price. First introduced in 2019, the Little People Collector brand is part of Fisher-Price’s expansion into the adult collector demographic. The Little People Collector brand capitalizes on the nostalgic value of the Little People … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Fisher-Price Gets Fierce and Fabulous With RuPaul Collection

Celebrity Licensing: BTS Partners With Productivity App Forest

The innovative productivity app Forest has collaborated with SeekrTech's TinyTAN to launch a new feature with licensed BTS characters. The collaboration is an unusual licensing deal, bringing together Forest's technology that helps users focus on their assigned projects, with the TinyTAN animated characters. Forest has a consumer base of 40 million users worldwide and is … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: BTS Partners With Productivity App Forest

Celebrity Licensing: Rock Band KISS Expands Its Liquor Line

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Popular rock band KISS has partnered with Brands For Fans on the development of a licensed KISS-themed alcohol called Cold Gin. The product is named after the band's track Cold Gin that was released in 1974. The product has received two internationally recognized awards for quality to date. It is the fourth product released in the Drink It Up … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Rock Band KISS Expands Its Liquor Line