The Light Fund's hardy band of marathon swimmers reached France Thursday, and are feeling "euphoric, exhausted and completely humbled." Two teams of swimmers called Team Optimist and Team High Hopes set off from the English coast late at night, and arrived at around 11 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. “An incredible achievement against all the odds, very tough, extreme weather … [Read more...] about Light Fund Channel Swimmers Complete Epic Challenge
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Sustainable Licensing: Johnson Outdoors Goes Camping With National Wildlife Federation
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Have fun when you're camping, but keep it clean. That's the message from a newly licensed partnership between Johnson Outdoors and the National Wildlife Federation. To inspire Americans to "camp green and come clean for Earth," the National Wildlife Federation is partnering with Johnson Outdoors to launch this year’s Great American … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Johnson Outdoors Goes Camping With National Wildlife Federation
Light Fund Swimmers To Launch Channel Relay Swim Tomorrow
Hardy volunteers with the licensing charity the Light Fund will dive into the English Channel tomorrow and start swimming for France. There are two teams taking part in the daunting swim. At 9:30 p.m. Greenwich time on June 28 the two teams taking part in this year’s Light Fund English Channel Relay fundraiser will meet their boat pilots at Dover marina, and at 11:00 p.m. the … [Read more...] about Light Fund Swimmers To Launch Channel Relay Swim Tomorrow
Character Licensing: Peppa Pig Making Waves for Environment and Light Fund
Maybe pigs can't fly, but they can certainly swim! Hasbro's immensely popular Peppa Pig has been taking to the waves of late, working to help the environment and the Light Fund charity. First off, Peppa has launched a major retail and brand marketing initiative to mark United Nations World Oceans Day, which launched June 8. The initiative brings together high profile … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Peppa Pig Making Waves for Environment and Light Fund
Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal Between Girl Scouts and Jack In The Box
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Missing your Girl Scout Cookies already? The good news is the flavor of Girl Scout Cookies can now be found in a new milkshake at Jack in the Box, thanks to a deal brokered by Earthbound Brands. While you're waiting for the next Girl Scout cookie season, you can indulge in the brownie + caramel delight that is the Adventurefuls Shake, … [Read more...] about Earthbound Brokers Delicious Deal Between Girl Scouts and Jack In The Box
Sesame Workshop Empowers Children in Deal With HiHo Kids
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and HiHo Kids have announced a licensed collaboration on two episodes of the fan-favorite HiHo series, Kids Meet. The Kids Meet series empowers children to lead one-on-one interviews with change-makers, highlighting aspects of human diversity and encouraging education and curiosity. This deal marks the first-ever … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Empowers Children in Deal With HiHo Kids
Light Fund Raising Funds For Rescue Organization RNLI
How the Light Fund's upcoming channel swim is supporting the RNLI’s life-saving work and saluting a valued friend By Sian Dorrinton There are many beneficiaries of this year’s Light Fund English Channel Relay fundraiser but, appropriately enough, a portion of the funds raised by the two teams’ swim to France will go to support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and … [Read more...] about Light Fund Raising Funds For Rescue Organization RNLI
Earthbound Brands: HipDot Launches Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Makeup Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter HipDot has been granted a license from Girl Scouts of the USA for a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the organization’s most-loved cookie varieties. The licensed makeup line includes two scented eyeshadow palettes, three lipsticks, two custom-designed eye brushes, and a collector’s box. “We are thrilled to see our cookie colors … [Read more...] about Earthbound Brands: HipDot Launches Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Makeup Collection
Charity Fundraiser: Place Your Bids For Light Fund Silent Auction
By Sian Dorrington The Light Fund English Channel Relay fundraiser silent auction site is now live! Yes, it’s time to place your bids on a fabulous selection of event tickets, money-can’t-buy experiences, rare souvenirs and much, much more. From the May 16 all members of the licensing industry—brand owners, licensees, licensors and all who work with them—are invited to click … [Read more...] about Charity Fundraiser: Place Your Bids For Light Fund Silent Auction
World of Warships Partners With Global Network of Naval Museums
Video game publisher Wargaming has announced a program to promote naval museums through its popular World of Warships title. Wargaming says it is relaunching its successful Longest Night of Museums initiative, which is designed to publicize and support naval museums across the world. Beginning May 18, 2022, World of Warships will publish one museum showcase article per week, … [Read more...] about World of Warships Partners With Global Network of Naval Museums