By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's been an un-bee-lievable week for Matt Hilton, who just got his own trading card deal with Topps after saving the day at an MLB game in Arizona's Chase Field. The intrepid beekeeper was called in after a swarm of bees settled in behind home plate, delaying the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the LA Dodgers. Hilton arrived … [Read more...] about Beekeeper Gets His Own Topps Trading Card After Saving MLB Game
Sports Licensing
Perry Ellis Launches First Licensed Collection with Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Perry Ellis International has launched its first collection with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to kick off their new multi-year licensing partnership. "This partnership with Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins marks an exciting new chapter for Perry Ellis," said Perry Ellis International CEO, Oscar … [Read more...] about Perry Ellis Launches First Licensed Collection with Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa
Caitlin Clark to Sign Landmark Deal With Nike
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief NCAA basketball star Caitlin Clark is on the verge of scoring another slam dunk for women's sports. The University of Iowa star and number one pick in the WNBA draft is reportedly about to sign a record-setting, $28 million contract with Nike. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal and The Athletic, the deal will span eight … [Read more...] about Caitlin Clark to Sign Landmark Deal With Nike
Panini Signs Partnership With Women’s B’Ball Star Angel Reese
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America continues to make sports history, signing an exclusive partnership with women’s basketball star and WNBA prospect Angel Reese for autographed trading cards and memorabilia. The multi-year agreement will include a wide variety of products featuring Reese, who recently declared for this year’s WNBA draft. Panini launched … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Partnership With Women’s B’Ball Star Angel Reese
The New Sports Leader Everybody in Licensing Should Know
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world of sports and sports licensing is changing, and part of that change is generational. Older fans are figuratively handing over the baton to a new generation with very different ideas of what sports they want to watch, and how they want to watch it. At the very heart of that change is a company called Overtime which has … [Read more...] about The New Sports Leader Everybody in Licensing Should Know
Harlem Globetrotters Pass the Ball To IMG For Centennial Licensing Campaign
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters hope to score a slam dunk in licensing, having signed IMG as its exclusive agency. The Globetrotters combine comedy and extreme athleticism in a style of play that has never been matched. The team, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, originated a dazzling style of play that heavily … [Read more...] about Harlem Globetrotters Pass the Ball To IMG For Centennial Licensing Campaign
Unrivaled Group Unleashing Tech Solution to Boost Women’s Sports and Business
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Unrivaled Group has launched a new organization to boost Women’s Sports and Business using brand-specific, AI-powered systems to reveal the performance and perceptions of brands to help them improve. The new division is being launched through a merger with women’s-certified companies Realbusiness and Fuse Solutions. Since 2008, … [Read more...] about Unrivaled Group Unleashing Tech Solution to Boost Women’s Sports and Business
Overtime: The New Sports League Passes 100 Million Followers
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The next-gen sports brand Overtime has just blown through a major milestone, boasting 100 million followers and 3 billion monthly views. The organization, which runs pro football and basketball leagues for younger players, also presents a major opportunity for sports licensing. That's not just due to the incredibly fast growth in … [Read more...] about Overtime: The New Sports League Passes 100 Million Followers
OnChain Revs Up Multi-Year Cryptoys Partnership With Nascar
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The high-tech collectibles company OnChain Studios just announced a multi-year partnership with NASCAR to create a line of playable and collectible digital toys. The innovative new collection will be sold and featured on Cryptoys, a revolutionary new digital toy company that combines toys, gaming and entertainment. "NASCAR will be the first … [Read more...] about OnChain Revs Up Multi-Year Cryptoys Partnership With Nascar
EDO Study Shows Brand Value of Women’s Sports Increasing Rapidly
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A new report from advertising research organization EDO shows the brand value of women's sports is increasing by double digits annually. The study focuses on advertising, but it carries an important message on the rapidly growing value of women's sports, particularly for female consumers. EDO is a company that developed new and … [Read more...] about EDO Study Shows Brand Value of Women’s Sports Increasing Rapidly