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UFC Teams Up With Celio For Exclusive Fan Apparel Collection

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterUFC has partnered with Celio for an exclusive fan apparel collection to mark UFC’s return to Paris, France.Celio is a French retail company that specializes in men's clothing. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Celio to offer UFC fans throughout France and the greater EMEA region this new and exclusive fan apparel collection to mark UFC’s return … [Read more...] about UFC Teams Up With Celio For Exclusive Fan Apparel Collection

Stellantis Launches Fiat 500 Boat With Italian Start-Up Company Car Off-Shore

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterIMG and Stellantis have secured a partnership for the Fiat car brand for a limited-edition Fiat 500-inspired boat by Car Off-Shore.The Car 500 Off-Shore is the latest addition to Fiat’s licensing program developed by the company and its exclusive licensing representative IMG. Created by Car Off-Shore CEO Antonio Galasso, the Car 500 Off-Shore … [Read more...] about Stellantis Launches Fiat 500 Boat With Italian Start-Up Company Car Off-Shore

Lionsgate and IMG are Releasing Licensed Products For John Wick: Chapter 4

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLionsgate has partnered with IMG to create a massive consumer products program for the theatrical release of John Wick: Chapter 4.John Wick: Chapter 4 is the latest installment of Lionsgate's John Wick action-thriller film franchise starring Keanu Reeves as the titular character. In the film, the professional assassin John Wick works to defeat a … [Read more...] about Lionsgate and IMG are Releasing Licensed Products For John Wick: Chapter 4

Move Over Bored Apes: IMG Signs With Okay Bears

Following its record-breaking launch, NFT project Okay Bears is now set to venture into the retail world after appointing IMG as its exclusive global licensing representative. IMG will work with Okay Bears to facilitate meaningful collaborations across all categories that reflect the brand’s values and provide Okay Bears’ active global community with new products and … [Read more...] about Move Over Bored Apes: IMG Signs With Okay Bears

Licensing Mergers: IMG Acquires Auction and Live Events Company

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensing and brand giant IMG has acquired a majority stake in the collector car auction and live events company Barrett-Jackson. Barrett-Jackson’s events and high-energy auctions are known to attract many auto collectors, fans and celebrities, as well as millions of TV viewers. Its flagship Scottsdale event, founded in 1971, auctions … [Read more...] about Licensing Mergers: IMG Acquires Auction and Live Events Company

Artist Matthew Langille Appoints IMG For Licensing in Asia

IMG today announced it has been appointed as New York-based artist Matthew Langille’s exclusive licensing representative in Asia. “I’ve been working in the space where fashion and art meet for the past eighteen years on my own," said Langille. "I’m thrilled to have the full support of IMG behind me to help extend my artwork’s global reach and create exciting collaborations … [Read more...] about Artist Matthew Langille Appoints IMG For Licensing in Asia

IMG Signs Agency Agreement With Gaming Giant Ubisoft

IMG continued its hot streak in July, announcing it has been named the exclusive licensing agency for Ubisoft franchises Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six Siege in Europe and Asia. Just last week, TLL reported IMG had signed a mammoth contract with Lionsgate Studios, currently considered the sixth largest film studio in the world by revenue. Now, IMG VP of Licensing Mickael … [Read more...] about IMG Signs Agency Agreement With Gaming Giant Ubisoft

Experiential Licensing: Angry Birds Staging First-Ever Live Show

Allison Watkinson TLL Editor in Chief Angry Birds is tapping into the explosive growth of Location-Based Entertainment, announcing its first-ever live show. The new show will be produced in partnership between Kilburn Live, a global market leader in branded live family entertainment, and Rovio Entertainment Corporation, creators of the global phenomenon Angry Birds mobile … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Angry Birds Staging First-Ever Live Show

Sports Licensing: Legends Appointed Retail Partner For Rugby World Cup

World Rugby and its licensing partner IMG hope to repeat the consumer product success of the pre-COVID Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. For that reason, World Rugby has inked a deal with the same retail partner, Legends, for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The partners say World Rugby enjoyed record-smashing sales of official merchandise at the Japan event, making it an … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Legends Appointed Retail Partner For Rugby World Cup