By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Overtime Elite, an exciting new league for younger, pro-level players, has just announced a partnership with Paramount Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants. "We are incredibly excited to partner with Paramount’s Nickelodeon to bring this unique collaboration to life in celebration of 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants," said Tyler … [Read more...] about Overtime B’Ball League Scores a Slam Dunk With SpongeBob Collaboration
Sports Licensing
Panini Signs Caitlin Clark as Its First Exclusive Female Athlete Partner
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Panini America has announced an historic partnership for trading cards and autographed memorabilia with University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark. The agreement makes Clark the first female athlete to be signed to an exclusive partnership with Panini, a giant in the sports and entertainment collectibles sector. The reason is … [Read more...] about Panini Signs Caitlin Clark as Its First Exclusive Female Athlete Partner
Henley Regatta Partners With British Sparkling Wine Producer
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nyetimber has signed a five-year licensing partnership with the Henley Royal Regatta to become the Regatta’s exclusive English sparkling wine partner. Nyetimber is a British sparkling wine production company that specializes in cultivating Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grape varieties. The company's sparkling wine products … [Read more...] about Henley Regatta Partners With British Sparkling Wine Producer
IMG Named as First Ever Global Licensing Agency for L’Equipe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The L'Équipe sports media brand has signed a multi-year agreement that names IMG as its first global licensing representative. "I am proud and delighted to announce our partnership with IMG for the development of our licensing programme," said L’Équipe director, Emilie Montané. "This strategic alliance with IMG, a global leader in sports … [Read more...] about IMG Named as First Ever Global Licensing Agency for L’Equipe
Gymnast, Social Media Influencer Olivia Dunne is Nautica’s New Brand Ambassador
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Nautica lifestyle brand has signed the American gymnast, Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne, as the new brand ambassador for its women’s sportswear spring campaign. Olivia Dunne is an accomplished professional gymnast who currently competes at the collegiate level with the LSU Tigers gymnastics team through a full athletic scholarship at Louisiana … [Read more...] about Gymnast, Social Media Influencer Olivia Dunne is Nautica’s New Brand Ambassador
Disney, Fox and Warner Plan Launch of Combined Sports Streaming Service
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney, Warner Bros. and Fox are changing the game in a big way, with plans to launch a combined sports streaming service. Similar to the Hulu service that was jointly owned, this new and yet-to-be-named service would be a joint venture combining the sports divisions of all three partners. For Disney, the deal would see its … [Read more...] about Disney, Fox and Warner Plan Launch of Combined Sports Streaming Service
UFC Signs Multi-Year Trading Card Licensing With Fanatics and Topps
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mixed martial arts (MMA) giant UFC will again partner with Topps for an exclusive line of collectible trading cards. Topps previously held the license for UFC from 2009 to 2020, and in the intervening years the company was acquired by Fanatics, which quickly became the dominant force in the sector. Now, Topps is stepping back into … [Read more...] about UFC Signs Multi-Year Trading Card Licensing With Fanatics and Topps
LeBron James Joins Fanatics in Reported $5 Million Trading Card Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Basketball superstar LeBron James has signed an exclusive deal to join Fanatics Collectibles, the company's trading card division. Terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed, but collectibles insiders say the deal could be worth roughly $5 million a year for James. The deal sees James stepping away from long-time trading card … [Read more...] about LeBron James Joins Fanatics in Reported $5 Million Trading Card Deal
Nike and Tiger Woods End Historic 27-Year Partnership
By Gary SymonsTLL Editor in Chief Golf legend Tiger Woods and Nike have ended their historic, half-billion dollar partnership after 27 years. The storied golfer broke barriers when he signed a $40 million contract with Nike that, at the time, many people thought was massively overvalued. But neither Nike nor Woods thought so, and over the years that partnership became … [Read more...] about Nike and Tiger Woods End Historic 27-Year Partnership
Who’s News: UFC Promotes Meghan Mernin to VP of Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter UFC is promoting Meghan Mernin to the position of VP of licensing for global consumer products.Since Mernin initially joined UFC in 2021, she has worked to drive new business for the MMA organization and establish a specialized licensing program for the company's niche market.Mernin has also been responsible for securing and directing UFC’s … [Read more...] about Who’s News: UFC Promotes Meghan Mernin to VP of Licensing