By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master Corp. and 6ix Academy are launching the Truly You! Character Creator licensed fashion illustration set. 6ix Academy is a Toronto-based inner-city business and arts program with a focus… . . . read more
Brown Toy Box Partners On Educational Program With DonorsChoose
March 2, 2022
The STEAM toyco Brown Toy Box is on a mission to reach 100,000 students in America in 2022 and encourage them to pursue scientific careers. Founded by tech innovator and visionary entrepreneur Terri-Nichelle Bradley (pictured… . . . read more
Diversity in Licensing: Disney In Collaboration With EPI For Diverse Line of Dolls
February 11, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter World of EPI has announced a collaboration with Disney and Marvel to create ethnically-inclusive fashion dolls, collectible figurines, and accessories. The upcoming line of licensed consumer products will feature characters from… . . . read more
Dorian and Lionsgate Partner to Increase Opportunities for Women in Gaming
January 31, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The female-focused game creation platform Dorian has partnered with global content leader Lionsgate for a licensed Blair Witch game contest. But beyond that limited partnership is a much greater goal… . . . read more
ViacomCBS Releases ‘More Than Dolls’ Study on Diversity and Inclusion
November 18, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A study by ViacomCBS Consumer Products shows that a doll is not just a doll, and that representation of minorities in toy choices can dramatically impact how children… . . . read more
Sports Licensing: NFLPA Launches Accelerator to Help Close Diversity Gap in Licensing
October 27, 2021
The NFL Players Association has unveiled a new program to address the diversity gap in the licensing industry. The program is a new business accelerator called DRIVEN that is geared toward greater inclusion of diverse… . . . read more