Puma comes under fire from In-N-Out Burger while Addidas can’t shake a suit, the Organic Trade Association fights fraud, Gymboree’s assets are snapped up, and GMM and Hearst reveal their plans for Defy Media’s brands…
Business
M&A: New Faces, Same Places
February 25, 2019
The latest in business news takes us full circle, from home brands (Oneida, Zippo) to publishing (Penske Media, Hearst) to talent agencies (UTA) to retail (Walmart, Sears, TRU)…
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
M&A: Publishing Has a New Face
July 23, 2018
Traditional news publishers are going through a massive licensing shakeup. Plus, more M&A news from this week from game and home businesses…
Experiential Licensing
Experiential Activations
June 4, 2018
These new experiential activations will move you—literally. Read more on new initiatives from Disney, the UFC, Endemol Shine, and Hearst/IMG…
Publishing
Publishing Driven by Kids; General Market Softens
February 5, 2018
As retail sales of licensed publishing reached $3.7 million in the U.S./Canada, the general market for books, magazines, and comic books remained soft in 2017…
Business
M&A & Legal
October 20, 2017
Latest in business moves to impact licensing
Featuring: TRU, Hearst, Walmart, Adidas, Disney, and more…
People
Who’s News
August 11, 2017
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: LEGO, Universal, BuzzFeed, Jazwares, ABG, Hearst, and more…
Business
M&A & New Media
June 26, 2017
Hasbro releases details about its subscription box, Disney launches its annual fan convention, various (potential) takeover bids, and new media partnerships with Snapchat and Musical.ly…