Major shake-ups in toys as Bandai Namco and Simba Dickie expand and the NPD releases 2018 stats. Plus, news in streaming, esports, and celebrity licensing…
Experiential
Pop-ups, Social Causes & Documentaries
April 30, 2018
The latest experiential and other marketing initiatives to impact the licensing business.
Featuring: Warner Bros., Endeavor, Epic Rights, Funko, Hasbro, and more…
Entertainment/Character
Guess Who’s Back
November 17, 2017
Nostalgia remains strong for retro brands—We review the top retro announcements this week. Featuring: Nickelodeon, Epic Rights, Warner Bros., Nintendo, The Smiley Co., and more…
Business
Around the World—10/30/2017
October 27, 2017
New companies, initiatives, expansions, and market research.
Featuring: growing luxury goods, Epic Rights, Asmodee NA, and more…
Ecommerce
The Fight Against Counterfeits
August 11, 2017
Epic Brands and Alibaba Group take on counterfeiting efforts online thanks to new partnerships in the music and fashion industries, respectfully…
MUSIC LICENSING
Lucky Brand Joins Bands
October 9, 2015
With its recent deal to develop a national apparel and accessories program around classic rock bands KISS, Journey, Def Leppard and…
Trademarks/Brands
Madonna Takes Hard Candy Global
June 1, 2015
Madonna will expand her Hard Candy Fitness brand with help from Epic Rights, just signed for global merchandising and branding programs. Hard candy Fitness operates luxury fitness clubs in…
May 4, 2015
Who’s News
May 4, 2015
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Epic Rights, Jewel Branding & Licensing, LMCA, Saban, and more…