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
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
Celebrity Licensing: LeBron James Celebrates Cereal Day With Fruity Pebbles and Nike
NBA star LeBron James was a huge fan of Post Cereals' Fruity PEBBLES as a kid, and now he's teaming up with Nike and Post to celebrate the brand. In a three-way collaboration, the parties will mark National Cereal Day on March 7 with a collection of Nike sneakers, officially licensed from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Warner owns the Flintstones license that is at the heart … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: LeBron James Celebrates Cereal Day With Fruity Pebbles and Nike
Celebrity Licensing: David Beckham Joins New Team In Deal With Authentic Brands
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The star athlete turned entrepreneur David Beckham has signed a strategic partnership with licensing juggernaut Authentic Brands Group. ABG is now a co-owner of the Beckham brand, and will also manage the brand for licensing and overall business purposes. In return, Beckham has become a major shareholder in ABG. The deal signifies the … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: David Beckham Joins New Team In Deal With Authentic Brands
Music Licensing: MDR Keeping Amy Winehouse Legacy Alive
British audio brand Roberts is collaborating with the Amy Winehouse Foundation to celebrate the late star’s legacy. MDR Brand Management is teaming up with the British audio brand Roberts to celebrate the musical legacy of Amy Winehouse. As part of that deal, the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which works to promote the late artist's legacy, will receive a portion of the proceeds … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: MDR Keeping Amy Winehouse Legacy Alive
Celebrity Licensing: UFC Tag Teams With Under Armour and The Rock
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter UFC has announced a new licensing deal that names the performance brand Project Rock as their official footwear partner. Project Rock was created by former UFC athlete, entrepreneur, and actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in collaboration with athletic-apparel company, Under Armour Inc. It features footwear, apparel, and accessories that have … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: UFC Tag Teams With Under Armour and The Rock
Celebrity Licensing: Schwarzenegger Plays Super Santa to World of Tanks Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're going to get a celebrity to appear in a video game about tanks, it makes sense to choose one like Arnold Schwarzenegger—who actually owns one. That's exactly what World of Tanks has done, as the Terminator star has joined the festivities during Wargaming's Holiday Ops 2022 event, running from now until late January. “Working … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Schwarzenegger Plays Super Santa to World of Tanks Fans
Celebrity Licensing: Magna-Tiles Go Full Hippy With Grateful Dead Partnership
The tech toy company CreateOn has partnered with the Grateful Dead, using the band's cover art for its collectible Magna-Tiles. Since its founding two years ago, CreateOn, has continued to grow its portfolio of play sets and fan-targeted collectibles depicting beloved franchises like Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Crayola, The Beatles and the World of Eric Carle. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Magna-Tiles Go Full Hippy With Grateful Dead Partnership