By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dick's Sporting Goods has signed a multi-year agreement with the WNBA to extend its role as an official retail and marketing partner. The renewed agreement will extend the organization's licensing partnership through to the WNBA's 2028 basketball season. "This partnership renewal with Dick's Sporting Goods reflects our shared commitment to … [Read more...] about Dick’s Sporting Goods Renews Partnership with the WNBA
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Who’s News: June 2019
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online. 5/9/2019 Current Disney President Alan Bergman is promoted to … [Read more...] about Who’s News: June 2019
Who’s News—September 2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. 9/17/2018 Pam Lifford is promoted to President of Warner Bros. Global Brands & Experiences (WBGBE), with responsibility for Warner Bros. Consumer … [Read more...] about Who’s News—September 2018
Who’s News—9/10/2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Mattel launches a new theatrical film division to develop motion pictures based on its franchises. Mattel Films is led by Executive Producer Robbie … [Read more...] about Who’s News—9/10/2018
M&A & Expansions
Coty has plans to divest or discontinue licensed lines representing 6-8% of its net revenue—a significant portion of these will be in the fragrance area. As part of Coty’s deal to buy 41 P&G beauty brands in October, the company will take over Hugo Boss and Gucci, among other licenses, which it plans to hone its focus on. William Morris Endeavor acquires Rabineau Wachter … [Read more...] about M&A & Expansions
Mergers & Acquisitions
G-III Apparel Group will buy Donna Karan Intl. from LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton for $650 million. G-III will gain the Donna Karan and DKNY brands, which have had a “disappointing performance,” over the last 7 months according to LVMH. Hasbro acquires Irish animation studio Boulder Media, which currently produces animated series for Disney XD, BBC, Cartoon Network, … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions