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Kona Ice Serves Up Some Cool Licensing with Brandgenuity

America's Top Shaved Ice Franchise Moving Into Food, Toy and Lifestyle Categories TLL Staff The shaved ice brand Kona Ice is moving into licensing, partnering with top agency Brandgenuity. The new partners say that despite summer coming to an end, the mobile food franchise's licensing activities are just starting to heat up. Kona Ice is the largest mobile food … [Read more...] about Kona Ice Serves Up Some Cool Licensing with Brandgenuity

How Tycoon Became the Leader in Latin American Licensing

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This month in the Global Guide to Licensing Agencies we’re featuring Tycoon, the largest agency in Latin America, with offices throughout the region. Tycoon was founded by brothers Elias and Alberto Fasja-Cohen in 1990, at a time when the licensing industry was virtually unknown in their home country of Mexico. The two brothers are true … [Read more...] about How Tycoon Became the Leader in Latin American Licensing

Supercharge Your Licensing Business With AI-Powered License Selector

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The market research company BrandTrends has released a new type of licensing software, based on the analytical power of artificial intelligence. Called License Selector, the licensing-focused AI bot is accessed through a simple query interface called Millie, which allows the user to ask a question about various brands, and receive an … [Read more...] about Supercharge Your Licensing Business With AI-Powered License Selector

WildBrain CPLG Restructures Senior Leadership Team

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG is restructuring its senior leadership team to focus the licensing agency's management expertise across key global territories, partnerships, finance and operations. The newly restructured senior leadership team includes four promotions and appointments across the company's international operations and licensing business. … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Restructures Senior Leadership Team

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

Smart Move as Barbie Dumbs Down The Flip Phone

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're tired of 24/7 notifications and text messages, Barbie has the phone for you. Human Mobile Devices, Europe’s largest smartphone manufacturer, has partnered with with Mattel to create the Barbie Flip Phone. The new phone caters to Gen Z and Millennials, who have been seen to decrease their time on social media in recent … [Read more...] about Smart Move as Barbie Dumbs Down The Flip Phone

Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's a rumor floating around Bikini Bottom that Wendy's is about to release its own version of the Krabby Patty. The restaurant chain hasn't confirmed the news, but in late August a Reddit post on the r/Spongebob subreddit claimed to show a leaked internal memo between Wendy's and Paramount about creating a licensed "Krabby Patty … [Read more...] about Licensing Mysteries: Is Wendy’s About to Release a Real Life Krabby Patty?

Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Del Taco and Trejo’s Tacos have launched a licensing partnership to feature Trejo's roasted pork Al Pastor menu items at Del Taco restaurants. Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish that features fire-roasted pork that is marinated in a mixture of chipotle, onions, garlic and sweet pineapple juice.  "Teaming up with Del Taco to roll out this … [Read more...] about Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu

Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Promotes Lesley Bourns to SVP of International Social Impact

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has promoted Lesley Bourns to the role of SVP for the company's international social impact (ISI) department. In her new position at the company, Bourns will be responsible for overseeing the ISI department as it develops and executes international media-driven educational initiatives across several key outcome areas. These … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Promotes Lesley Bourns to SVP of International Social Impact