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Sports Licensing

Red Roses Rugby Side Teams Up With The Spice Girls

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Red Roses, England’s women’s rugby team, have teamed up with the Spice Girls in a high-profile collaboration that leaders say will highlight a pivotal year for women’s rugby and broaden the sport’s reach to new audiences. The partnership unites the world’s No. 1 women’s rugby side with the most successful girl group of all time as … [Read more...] about Red Roses Rugby Side Teams Up With The Spice Girls

Panini America Launches First-Ever Ohio State Trading Card Box Set

TLL Staff Panini America is rolling out its first Ohio State University trading card box set, expanding its line of school-focused collectibles with nearly 250 cards featuring past and present Buckeye athletes. The set spans multiple programs, including football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and women’s lacrosse. It will be sold at retailers, hobby shops, … [Read more...] about Panini America Launches First-Ever Ohio State Trading Card Box Set

Aviation American Gin and Wrexham AFC Raise a Glass to Football History

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Move over, boring bottles of gin gathering dust on your shelf. Aviation American Gin is back with a limited-edition commemorative pack that celebrates Wrexham AFC’s improbable, borderline cinematic rise to the Championship. Yes, it's the same team that went from “local club with loyal fans” to “Hollywood Netflix darlings who keep winning at … [Read more...] about Aviation American Gin and Wrexham AFC Raise a Glass to Football History

NFL Trades Cleats for Crocs in New Footwear Collection

TLL Staff Football fans can now cheer on their favorite teams in comfort, thanks to a new, multi-year licensing deal between the National Football League and Crocs. The partnership will debut the first-ever NFL x Crocs Collection, featuring team-themed clogs and Jibbitz charms designed to capture the spirit of game day. The line will roll out in stages, with the first drop … [Read more...] about NFL Trades Cleats for Crocs in New Footwear Collection

Captain Morgan and Pluto Golf Launch ‘Play the Slice’ Apparel Line

TLL Staff Captain Morgan Sliced is teaming up with Pluto Golf for its first apparel collaboration, introducing the limited-edition Play the Slice Capsule Collection. The line, which debuts Aug. 22 exclusively at Pluto.Golf, includes polos, shorts, hats, windbreakers and Pluto’s P1 sneakers. The gear is designed for golfers who embrace bold looks as much as big swings, said … [Read more...] about Captain Morgan and Pluto Golf Launch ‘Play the Slice’ Apparel Line

RWS Global and Snap Bring AR Tech to Live Sports

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter RWS Global has partnered with Snap to introduce in-stadium Snapchat Cam AR experiences to its portfolio of live sports and entertainment events. The licensing partnership will combine Snap's augmented reality lenses with RWS Global’s proprietary PV4 sport presentation software. The company's PV4 software is a centralized playback system that … [Read more...] about RWS Global and Snap Bring AR Tech to Live Sports

Surge Brands Enters Arena as PFL’s North American Agent

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Surge Brands has been appointed as the North American licensing agent for the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Through the representation partnership, Surge Brands will work to expand PFL’s licensing and consumer products footprint across North America. "We’re excited to partner with Surge Brands to build on our momentum and … [Read more...] about Surge Brands Enters Arena as PFL’s North American Agent

Canada Soccer Aims to Score Big With Brevettar Partnership

TLL Staff Canada Soccer is kicking off a new chapter in its brand development, announcing a multi-year partnership with sports licensing agency Brevettar. Under the agreement, Brevettar will serve as the Canada Soccer Association’s exclusive worldwide licensing agent, tasked with expanding merchandise offerings and deepening fan engagement on and off the pitch. The deal … [Read more...] about Canada Soccer Aims to Score Big With Brevettar Partnership