By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're like the Grinch and just trying to get through the holidays with mind and soul intact, you might want to check out the Grinch's kit from Uber One. The ride hailing and food delivery company Uber One is partnering with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to release A Very Grinchmas Kit, telling the Grinch story with (what else?) … [Read more...] about Uber One Releasing ‘Grinchmas Kit’ with Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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Guy Fieri Launches Flavortown Spiked Beverages With Two Roads Brewing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Two Roads Brewing Co. and Guy Fieri are launching a licensed alcoholic beverage line called Flavortown Spiked. Guy Fieri is a celebrity chef, reality TV host and restaurant owner who is known as the mayor of the fictional community of Flavortown. He has been featured on several popular Food Network programs including Diners, Drive-Ins & … [Read more...] about Guy Fieri Launches Flavortown Spiked Beverages With Two Roads Brewing
IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP has launched a limited-edition menu as part of a promotional licensing partnership for Warner Bros. Pictures’ new feature film, Wonka. IHOP (aka the International House of Pancakes) is a global restaurant chain that offers food and beverage items based on American cuisine. While IHOP is best known for its extensive menu of breakfast and … [Read more...] about IHOP’s Perfectly Purple Menu Inspired by Wonka Movie
Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian government and Google have just reached a landmark agreement that will see the search giant paying for news content. Canadian media outlets, including CBC News, are reporting today that Google and the federal government have resolved their dispute over the Online News Act, according to sources. CBC reports … [Read more...] about Google Reaches Agreement to Pay Canadian Media For News Content
IMG Launches Spicy New Partnership With Tabasco Hot Sauce
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The McIlhenny Company has appointed IMG as its global licensing agency for its Tabasco hot sauce brand. A subsidiary of Endeavor, IMG is a global company that provides a wide range of services for the sports, entertainment and licensing industries. Its offered services include brand management, event organization, licensing representation, … [Read more...] about IMG Launches Spicy New Partnership With Tabasco Hot Sauce
Branding Flashback: Morton Salt’s Brilliant Collab on Mindbending OK Go Video
By Gary SymonsTLL Editor in ChiefSometimes brands come up with collaborations that are just so memorable people will gladly come back to it years after the partnership is ended. That's the case for me with Morton Salt's amazing collaboration with the innovative rock band and music video producer OK Go. The band is known for their fantastical, tightly choreographed videos, … [Read more...] about Branding Flashback: Morton Salt’s Brilliant Collab on Mindbending OK Go Video
Weatherbeater and Mr. Brands Sign Licensing Partnership for Home Improvement
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Weatherbeater has signed an agreement that grants Mr. Brands the rights to develop and launch a range of licensed Weatherbeater paints, stains, and sundries.This new licensing collaboration is intended to leverage Weatherbeater’s reputation for durable, long-lasting weather protectant solutions with Mr. Brands' manufacturing and distribution … [Read more...] about Weatherbeater and Mr. Brands Sign Licensing Partnership for Home Improvement
British Ministry of Defence Renews Licensing Deal With IMG
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global licensing agency IMG will continue to represent the British armed forces in a licensing deal announced this week. The Ministry of Defence is, of course, the British department responsible for defending His Majesty's realm, and now IMG is doing its part on the licensing front. The Ministry of Defence confirms it has renewed its … [Read more...] about British Ministry of Defence Renews Licensing Deal With IMG
Who’s News: Wildbrain Hires Key Talent For In-House Services and German Operations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wildbrain CPLG has added two top executives to bolster its in-house services and commercial teams in London and Munich, respectively. In London, Clare Vosper Mortimer has joined WildBrain CPLG’s in-house services team in the new role of VP, Finance and Operations. She will oversee the company’s finance function and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Hires Key Talent For In-House Services and German Operations
Green Mountain and Kevin Costner Launch Collaborative Coffee Blend
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has launched a licensing partnership with American actor Kevin Costner for a series of themed coffee blends.Owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper, Green Mountain Coffee is a sustainable coffee brand that uses responsibly sourced coffee beans from farming communities and coffee cooperatives.To celebrate the licensing … [Read more...] about Green Mountain and Kevin Costner Launch Collaborative Coffee Blend