The Licensing Letter

Food and Beverage Licensing

Brown & Friends Appearing in Starbucks For The Holidays

Adorable characters from the LINE app will be available at Starbucks through the holidays, thanks to a licensing deal with LINE FRIENDS. Starbucks this week announced the collaboration with LINE FRIENDS, a global brand and leading creative studio that has created some of the world’s most beloved characters. The joyful collection of lifestyle essentials featuring BROWN & … [Read more...] about Brown & Friends Appearing in Starbucks For The Holidays

Beverage Licensing: Diageo Partners With Insight Editions on Guinness Cookbook

Guinness, one of the world’s most iconic and beloved brewers, has partnered with established publisher, Insight Editions, to bring the taste of Guinness to consumers' kitchen with The Official Guinness Cookbook. The cookbook, created through a deal brokered by Diageo’s global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk, is now available online on Amazon.com.  Guinness is … [Read more...] about Beverage Licensing: Diageo Partners With Insight Editions on Guinness Cookbook

Celebrity Licensing: Starbucks and Taylor Swift Collab on ‘Taylor’s Latte’

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Starbucks scored a big win on a celebrity licensing deal over the weekend, as 'Swifties' flocked to the world's most popular barista chain for a Taylor Swift-themed Grande Caramel Nonfat Latte. As some described it, the 'Taylor's latte" featured the taste of caramel, a crisp autumn day, and a 'bad breakup in 2012', a reference to the song … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Starbucks and Taylor Swift Collab on ‘Taylor’s Latte’

Studio 100 Keen On Licensing Partners For Vegesaurs

Studio 100 is already thinking ahead to licensing opportunities for the upcoming animated action-comedy series Vegesaurs. Studio 100 Media is going back through the mists of time into an era dominated by the juiciest and crunchiest creatures ever to rule the planet: the mighty Vegesaurs. This action-comedy CGI-animated TV series (20 x 5’) is produced by independent Australian … [Read more...] about Studio 100 Keen On Licensing Partners For Vegesaurs

Housewares Licensing: Hedley & Bennett Unveil Some Rockin’ Grateful Dead Aprons

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hedley & Bennett, the brand known for their beautifully designed, pro-quality aprons and kitchen gear, has teamed up with iconic rock band the Grateful Dead to release a limited-edition collection of psychedelic aprons using the band’s famous dancing bears. If you've never seen a Hedley & Bennett apron, you can see them often on Top … [Read more...] about Housewares Licensing: Hedley & Bennett Unveil Some Rockin’ Grateful Dead Aprons

Book Licensing: The Snowman Prefers Biscuits To Carrots

Penguin Ventures has partnered with Fox’s Biscuits to launch The Snowman Biscuit Selection tin in time for Christmas this year. The Snowman Biscuit Selection tin brings together two British brands that are synonymous with the festive season: Fox’s and The Snowman, Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book and a much-loved animated film. “We’re delighted to have Fox’s on board as … [Read more...] about Book Licensing: The Snowman Prefers Biscuits To Carrots

Sweet Deal Between Mars Wrigley and Brand Central

Brand Central has landed a major account, signing a partnership with confectionery giant Mars Wrigley, maker of many of America's favorite candies and snacks. Mars Wrigley is known for their leading portfolio of iconic brands such as M&M’S, SNICKERS, SKITTLES, STARBURST, TWIX, DOVE, EXTRA, and Hubba Bubba, among others. Now, the company has selected global brand licensing … [Read more...] about Sweet Deal Between Mars Wrigley and Brand Central