By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The hilariously named swimsuit brand Budgy Smugglers is bringing out a new line based on the famed London Underground, or 'Tube'. The Budgy Smugglers announced they've gone Underground in a new partnership with Transport for London, releasing three new swim suits with imagery from the Tube. Inspired by the London Underground’s iconic … [Read more...] about Budgy Smugglers: When You Just Really Wanna Wear Your Swim Trunks on the Tube
Non-profits
Swizzels Brings the Love to Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels and the retail chain One Stop are selling pin badges based on Love Hearts candies to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. The deal, which was brokered by Blonde Sheep Licensing and Louis Kennedy, will see six pin badge designs being sold through One Stop locations. One Stop is a convenience store chain in the UK with … [Read more...] about Swizzels Brings the Love to Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society
Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources For Mental Health Awareness Month
By TLL Staff Sesame Workshop has launched a new online expansion for the current Mental Health Awareness Month featuring official Sesame Street characters. The new bilingual resources include six videos, a digital storybook and three animated videos that focus on addressing children's mental and physical health. “The mental health crisis we’re facing today is top of mind for … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources For Mental Health Awareness Month
TED Talks Licensing With Beanstalk As New Agency
Beanstalk to Extend the World-Renowned TED Brands into New Licensed Products and Services By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world-renowned TED Conferences has just appointed Beanstalk as it's exclusive global licensing agency. TED Conferences is a non-profit organization, best known for the TED Talks that explore new concepts in the areas of technology, … [Read more...] about TED Talks Licensing With Beanstalk As New Agency
WiT Foundation Launches Updated 2024 Scholarship Program
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterWomen in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment has launched a 2024 WiT Foundation Scholarship to support undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in industry-related fields.Designed to reach a wide range of women, the scholarship program is available to students have an interest in pursuing a career in the consumer products, toys, licensing … [Read more...] about WiT Foundation Launches Updated 2024 Scholarship Program
Native Launching Personal Care Collection Inspired by Girl Scout Cookies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Native has signed a partnership with Girl Scouts of America for a limited-edition personal care collection inspired by Girl Scout cookies. Founded in 2015, Native is a personal care company that designs and manufactures safe, ethical and effective personal care products using naturally-derived ingredients. All of the personal care … [Read more...] about Native Launching Personal Care Collection Inspired by Girl Scout Cookies
ZAG and Institute Rafaël Launch Program For Children With Cancer
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG is establishing a global initiative with Institute Rafaël to provide free holistic therapies to children with cancer. The Rafaël Integrative Health Institute is a pilot project aimed at transforming oncology and health care through individually-tailored treatment plans that focus on improving overall quality of life. “It is … [Read more...] about ZAG and Institute Rafaël Launch Program For Children With Cancer
Non-Profit Licensing: Operation Hat Trick Launches Home Décor With Kindred Hearts
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Operation: Hat Trick nonprofit organization has partnered with Kindred Hearts for a licensed home décor product collection to support military veterans. Kindred Hearts is a family-run, for-profit company that produces and sells home goods such as wall art, signs and canvas products.“We are thrilled to partner with a family-run company like … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Licensing: Operation Hat Trick Launches Home Décor With Kindred Hearts
Sesame Workshop Launches New Partnerships with Kenneth Cole and Kidz Toyz
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has launched two collaborative licensing partnerships with Kenneth Cole and Kidz Toyz.Selected to close out Kenneth Cole's fortieth anniversary, the Sesame Workshop partnership has released a co-branded capsule collection to support the mental health and well-being of children and families.“As a father, a designer, and founder … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Partnerships with Kenneth Cole and Kidz Toyz
Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources to Help Families Cope with Loss
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has partnered with the New York Life Foundation on new Sesame Street-themed resources for Children’s Grief Awareness Month. The New York Life Foundation is a social impact division of the New York Life insurance company, and provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that are focused on … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources to Help Families Cope with Loss