By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nutrabolt's C4 beverage brand has partnered with the Hershey Company for a line of co-branded energy drinks and performance powders. The licensing partnership will include a range of caffeinated energy drinks, pre-workout powders and protein powders that feature flavors from Hershey's portfolio of popular candy brands. The candy brands … [Read more...] about C4 Launches Explosive Flavor Collaboration with Hershey’s
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Shaquille O’Neal and Hershey’s Announce Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Shaquille O’Neal has launched a partnership with Hershey's for a new line of oversized candies called Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies. The Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies line features two candy types called the Shaq-A-Licious Original and the Shaq-A-Licious Sour. Packaged in green and yellow, the Shaq-A-Licious Sour variety includes tangy pineapple, … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal and Hershey’s Announce Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies
Reese’s and Basketball All-Star Angel Reese Team Up for Slam Dunk Merch Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reese's has partnered with professional basketball player Angel Reese for a collaborative merchandise collection. Designed in collaboration with the IP and commerce platform Athlete Studio, the licensed merchandise includes three exclusive product drops inspired by Angel Reese, Reese's Pieces and Reese's peanut butter cups. The licensing … [Read more...] about Reese’s and Basketball All-Star Angel Reese Team Up for Slam Dunk Merch Collection
Falcon’s Beyond to Create Location-Based Attractions for Hershey’s
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Beyond Global has signed a licensing agreement with The Hershey Company to create location-based attractions based on Hershey's brand portfolio. Hershey's is a multinational snack and confectionary company that owns the rights to more than 100 culinary brands in approximately 80 countries worldwide. The company's IP portfolio … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond to Create Location-Based Attractions for Hershey’s
Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hershey Company and Peanuts have entered into a licensing partnership for Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolates featuring Snoopy & Friends. "Since premiering in 1950, the Peanuts comic strips have celebrated heartwarming and loving friendships through the eyes of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang," said Peanuts Worldwide VP, … [Read more...] about Hershey Offers Sweet Snoopy & Friends Kisses For Valentine’s Day
Mars, Ferrero & Modelez Top Confectioners of 2018
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Mars Wrigley Confectionery, the Ferrero Group, and Mondelez Intl. are the top candy companies worldwide by retail sales, per Candy Industry Magazine. While only a small share of those total sales are licensed, branded offerings remain a hot spot for growth. Plus, many of the companies that made it on to the list this year … [Read more...] about Mars, Ferrero & Modelez Top Confectioners of 2018
Who’s News—September 2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. 9/17/2018 Pam Lifford is promoted to President of Warner Bros. Global Brands & Experiences (WBGBE), with responsibility for Warner Bros. Consumer … [Read more...] about Who’s News—September 2018
Overview of the Wearable Technology Licensing Market
Much of the wearable computing technology that stole the spotlight at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, including Google Glass and Apple's highly anticipated Apple Watch, are licensed products forged as a result of the partnership between technology and fashion brands. The Prospects The wearables category actually emerged at the 2014 CES. … [Read more...] about Overview of the Wearable Technology Licensing Market