Related News: Licensing International Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees TLL Staff The global brand licensing industry gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards. The award winners were revealed during a ceremony preceding this year’s Licensing Expo, which runs May 20–22 in Las Vegas. Recognizing innovation … [Read more...] about Winners of 2025 Licensing International Excellence Awards Revealed
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Kahoot! Welcomes Hello Kitty and Friends to Educational Gaming
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kahoot! has launched a collaboration with Sanrio to create free educational games inspired by the company's popular character IPs. Designed for both children and adult learners, the collection will include digital games that feature well-known characters like Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi and more. "We are excited to launch … [Read more...] about Kahoot! Welcomes Hello Kitty and Friends to Educational Gaming
Goodnotes Expands Branded Offerings with Sanrio-Themed Digital Stationery Collection
TLL Staff The popular digital note-taking app Goodnotes has announced the launch of a Sanrio-themed digital stationery collection on its in-app Goodnotes Marketplace. This collaboration marks Goodnotes' second global branded release in partnership with digital stationery leader Webudding, following the successful debut of a BTS-themed collection in May 2024. The Sanrio … [Read more...] about Goodnotes Expands Branded Offerings with Sanrio-Themed Digital Stationery Collection
Igloo Releases a Cool Addition to Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Product Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sanrio and Igloo have released a limited-edition cooler and drinkware collection for the 50th anniversary of the Hello Kitty character brand. The newly-launched Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary products join Igloo’s existing collection of Sanrio-themed Playmate coolers, softside cooler bags, drinkware and ice blocks. “We are delighted to … [Read more...] about Igloo Releases a Cool Addition to Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Product Line
Sanrio Celebrating 50 Years of Hello Kitty With Year-Long Party
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The lifestyle brand Sanrio is putting on a year-long party to mark the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty. The ridiculously cute Hello Kitty will turn 50 on Nov. 1, 2024, and Sanrio says the intervening year will be filled with ways to celebrate in both the digital and physical worlds, and will be highlighted with many surprises along the … [Read more...] about Sanrio Celebrating 50 Years of Hello Kitty With Year-Long Party
Bokksu Releases Hello Kitty Snack Boxes for Kids
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bokksu is releasing its second snack box collaboration for the Hello Kitty and Friends brand as part of its ongoing partnership with Sanrio. The new limited-edition Hello Kitty Okinawa Beach Party Snack Box includes premium summertime-themed Japanese snacks, exclusive limited-edition Hello Kitty merchandise, and a printed snack guide and … [Read more...] about Bokksu Releases Hello Kitty Snack Boxes for Kids
Jazwares Named Master Toy Partner for Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Franchise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares has entered into a multi-year master toy licensing agreement with Sanrio to create Hello Kitty and Friends toy collections. “Friendship and kindness come in many forms and with the help of Jazwares, we’ll be able to expand those values in so many unique expressions of creativity and play,” said Sanrio COO, Craig Takiguchi. “This … [Read more...] about Jazwares Named Master Toy Partner for Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Franchise
TV Licensing: Hello Kitty Secures First Licensed Distribution Deals For New Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hello Kitty: Super Style, has secured its first pre-sales following a slate of licensing deals secured by the producers of the series. The producers of Hello Kitty: Super Style include Watch Next, Monello, Maga Animation Studio and distributor Kids First. Hello Kitty: Super Style is an original 3D animated children’s program based on … [Read more...] about TV Licensing: Hello Kitty Secures First Licensed Distribution Deals For New Show