With a few exceptions, every major publicly-traded toyco reported a drop in sales of licensed toys/games. TLL breaks down how the year went for Mattel, Hasbro, Jakks Pacific, Lego, and Funko…
Toys & Games
What’s the [Toy] Story? Same as Last Year, Just Better!
February 25, 2019
Straight from the floor of New York Toy Fair, TLL brings you the latest and greatest in toy trends. They just happen to be the same as last year’s—Only more nuanced, thoughtful, and developed…
People
Who’s News—February 2019
February 15, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Activision Blizzard, Cloudco, Macy’s, NFLPA, MGAE, Iconix, TSBA Group, and more…
Business
M&A & CSR
January 7, 2019
We wrap up some of the biggest moves to impact business in 2019 and highlight those who are particularly good and doing good—Apple, IOC, Alibaba, Sesame Workshop, ABG, eOne, NASCAR, and more…
Experiential
Experiential & Promotional Roundup
December 11, 2018
The latest in-store events and promotions from Williams Sonoma to Chick-fil-A, ecommerce and esports, Hasbro grows its entertainment centers and hotels, and more…
Toys & Games
One-Quarter of Top 2018 Holiday Toys are Licensed
November 26, 2018
Roughly 29% of the top 2018 holiday toys are licensed, according to lists created by Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Kmart…
People
Who’s News—October 2018
October 1, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Hasbro and Point.1888 build European teams, SG Companies, Reed Exhibitions, Valentino, and more…
People
Who’s News—September 2018
September 18, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Pam Lifford promoted at Warner Bros., Cloudco opens in the U.K. with hires in LA, Mattel & DSW build their boards, and more…
People
Who’s News—9/10/2018
September 11, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Getty Images, L’Oréal, Hearst, Hasbro, Mattel, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Paramount and more…
Business
Roundup: M&A & Legal
August 21, 2018
Hasbro and DC settle their Bumblebee suit, LaLiga comes to (North) America, Thunderbird goes public, and publishers Bongo House and New York Magazine are shaken…