Ruling Seen As Victory For Artists and Other Human Creators By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial Intelligence fought the law, and the law won, thanks to a US court that confirmed only human works of art can be copyrighted. In a case heard in a US District court in Washington, D.C., Judge Beryl Howell supported the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application … [Read more...] about US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
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Candy Club and Crayola Partner on Colorful Candy Collection
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterCandy Club has partnered with Crayola to introduce a licensed Crayola Candy Collection.The partnership is intended to expand the two companies product lines to reach new demographics and retail markets. Candy Club is a premium candy brand that initially launched as a monthly subscription delivery service in 2015. Candy Club expanded to wholesale … [Read more...] about Candy Club and Crayola Partner on Colorful Candy Collection
NatureSweet and Barilla Serve Up Co-Branded Recipe Promotion
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterNatureSweet and Barilla have launched a co-branded digital recipe campaign with the grocery delivery platforms Instacart and Kroger. NatureSweet is an agriculture company that produces and distributes greenhouse-grown fruits and vegetables to supermarket chains in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. The company is best-known for its snacking tomato … [Read more...] about NatureSweet and Barilla Serve Up Co-Branded Recipe Promotion
Colgate’s BSBF Program Partners With Hip Hop Public Health For Educational Kid’s Music Video
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterColgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program and Hip Hop Public Health have released a new educational music video called Paste Time. Established in 1991, Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program provides oral health educational resources to underserved communities through partnerships with social impact organizations and community … [Read more...] about Colgate’s BSBF Program Partners With Hip Hop Public Health For Educational Kid’s Music Video
Cronus Global and Kung Fu Tea Kick Off New Licensing Partnership
Agency to Launch Licensing Program for America’s #1 Bubble Tea Brand The international brand licensing agency is celebrating a bubbly new partnership with bubble tea giant Kung Fu Tea. Cronus Global will be representing Kung Fu Tea for food, beverage, and lifestyle licensing across all consumer products categories. The partnership is intended to tap into the growing, … [Read more...] about Cronus Global and Kung Fu Tea Kick Off New Licensing Partnership
Lightning Report Examines Hottest Trends From Licensing Expo 2023
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're following up on your work at this year's Licensing Expo, then the newly released Lightning Report could be a valuable tool Brand Central Insights and The Licensing Letter have just released the latest edition of the Lightning Report, focusing on the best opportunities coming out of the show. "One thing is clear from Expo … [Read more...] about Lightning Report Examines Hottest Trends From Licensing Expo 2023
Kellogg’s Partners With Sugarland Distilling Co. For Brunch-Inspired Eggo Liqueur
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterKellogg's Eggo brand has partnered with Sugarlands Distilling Co. for a second time to launch Eggo Brunch in a Jar Sippin’ Cream. Eggo is a frozen waffle food brand that has been owned by The Kellogg Company since 1968.The licensing partnership with Sugarland was brokered by Kellogg’s exclusive global food and beverage licensing agency, … [Read more...] about Kellogg’s Partners With Sugarland Distilling Co. For Brunch-Inspired Eggo Liqueur
MrBeast In Legal Battle With Restaurant Licensing Partner
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sometimes licensing deals just go bad, and it looks like that's the case for the partnership between YouTube star MrBeast and Virtual Dining Concepts. The partners went into business to create a virtual restaurant chain called MrBeast Burger, but both parties have now filed suit against the other. Currently the #1 individual YouTuber in … [Read more...] about MrBeast In Legal Battle With Restaurant Licensing Partner
Pot Company Tilray Acquires Craft Beer Companies From Anheuser-Busch
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The cannabis company Tilray Brands has agreed to buy out eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch, owner of Budweiser. The move is part of an on-again, off-again relationship between the beer company and the pot company, as parent company AB-InBev was formerly an investor and partner with Tilray. AB-InBev is the world's … [Read more...] about Pot Company Tilray Acquires Craft Beer Companies From Anheuser-Busch
Sprayground Creates Backpacks Based on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hershey and Sprayground have released a licensed backpack based on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup candy brand. Sprayground is a streetwear fashion brand that designs high-quality backpacks, accessories, and apparel. Sprayground first captured worldwide attention when the ‘Hello My Name Is’ backpack debuted over 13 years ago. Sprayground … [Read more...] about Sprayground Creates Backpacks Based on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups