By Gary Symons Nov. 4, 2020 The federal government in Canada has tabled a bill proposing amendments to its Broadcasting Act that will force major changes for streaming services like Netflix, Crave, Disney+, Amazon Prime… . . . read more
Beauty
Celebrating the Beauty in Diversity
March 14, 2019
Wrapping up the latest in diverse intiatives from fashion and beauty leaders like Kimora Lee Simmons, MAC/Disney, Nikita Dragun, Calvin Klein, and Marvel…
Online
Digital Deets: Retail, Social & Gaming Updates
March 4, 2019
What you need to know from ecommerce, egaming, and internet-related news. Featuring Amazon, Rovio/Sprint, pocket.watch, YouTube, TikTok, and more…
Retail
Retail Watch: Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Other Trends
November 26, 2018
Updated: The top trends and data points to help you digest this holiday weekend. Featuring Amazon, YouTube/Teespring, Kering/Net-a-Porter, and more research firms than you can shake a stick at…
Experiential
Experiential & Content Initiatives: From Theme Parks to Boxing Matches
September 4, 2018
New partnerships between CBS x Six Flags, eOne x Alibaba, expansion from Funko, Bandai Namco, and Koso Rose Media, plus the big take-aways from the Logan Paul x KSI match…
Esports
Esports Watch: New Leagues & Expansions
July 9, 2018
The top esports news and activations from UTA, Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco, the IOC, steamers YouTube and Twitch, and more…
Entertainment/Character
New Film & Media
November 6, 2017
The newest entertainment/character properties to watch.
Featuring: Hasbro, Marvel, Sanrio, Martin Literary, Star Wars, Rooster Teeth, and more…
People
Who’s News
August 18, 2017
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Netflix, BBC, Spin Master, Tomy, Vivid Toy, Carolina Herrera, and more…
Entertainment/Character
Entertainment in Experiential & Social
May 15, 2017
Follow the latest in social media trends and experiental licensing, and what that means for entertainment/character brands.
Featuring: Sanrio, Disney, LEGO, Cartoon Network, and more…
Branding
Google, YT & Microsoft MVPs Amongst Tech Brands
February 24, 2017
The title of most powerful tech brand worldwide goes to Google for the first time in six years—with the previous No. 1, Apple, falling behind other like YouTube, Microsoft, and Samung…