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Licensing Expo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

By Gary Symons & Allison Watkinson The Licensing Expo is the world's largest trade show and conference for the licensing industry, so it comes with a wide selection of great opportunities and equally great challenges. On the bright side, new ideas, deals and educational opportunities for this complex and fascinating industry. On the more challenging side, aching … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Kubota Tractor Refuels Its Colorful Partnership With Crayola

The Kubota Tractor Corporation and Crayola renewed their partnership to show kids how teamwork can make a difference in their community. The new venture is inspired by Kubota’s NASCAR partners like Trackhouse Racing and ThorSport Racing. It includes an immersive, interactive event touring Crayola’s family attractions; at-home crafts and coloring pages at … [Read more...] about Kubota Tractor Refuels Its Colorful Partnership With Crayola

Licensing Expo Offers Expert Advice Through Round Table Sessions

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has announced that the 2023 Licensing Expo will offer premium Round Table talks, led by experts in the industry. The lineup includes two days of expert-led Round Table discussions with executives from prominent industry associations and businesses. During the sessions, participants can seek guidance, insights … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Offers Expert Advice Through Round Table Sessions

Ocean Spray and Hershey Partner on Some Sweet Treats

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ocean Spray has partnered with The Hershey Company for a co-branded snack line made with real dried fruit. The new snack line includes Milk Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Bites and Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherry Infused Cranberry Bites. The new Hershey x Ocean Spray products will be available in both 5 oz. and 8 oz. resealable pouches for … [Read more...] about Ocean Spray and Hershey Partner on Some Sweet Treats

Asembl Appointed As Agency for McCormick’s Aeroplane Jelly

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asembl has been appointed as the licensing representative for McCormick’s Aeroplane Jelly brand across Australia and New Zealand. Asembl is a research-driven brand extension agency that specializes in developing partnerships for licensed design, FMCG and lifestyle products. The agency is part of the Merchantwise Group and is … [Read more...] about Asembl Appointed As Agency for McCormick’s Aeroplane Jelly

Pop Up Your Own Cafe With Helinox x Café Kitsuné Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Helinox and Café Kitsuné have partnered to create a co-branded collection of portable café furniture. Helinox is a modern design company that specializes in lightweight, portable furniture and accessories. The new collection uses Helinox’s Café Chair One and Café Table design which are enhanced with customized Café Kitsuné details. … [Read more...] about Pop Up Your Own Cafe With Helinox x Café Kitsuné Collection

Manic Panic Releases Hair Raising Hot Sauces With Jade City Foods

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jade City Foods and Manic Panic have entered a licensing partnership for coffees and hot sauces inspired by Manic Panic hair dyes. Founded in 2021, Jade City Foods specializes in creating, developing, and marketing food and beverage products in collaboration with pop-culture brands. The company uses crops from environmentally-friendly … [Read more...] about Manic Panic Releases Hair Raising Hot Sauces With Jade City Foods

Video Gaming: Mercedes-Benz Adds Angry Birds for Playful Passengers

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment has partnered with Mercedes-Benz to bring the Angry Birds game to the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class model. The new partnership will make the Angry Birds game available on the dashboard touchscreen of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan through the automotive App Store, Faurecia Aptoide. The dashboard touchscreen in the new … [Read more...] about Video Gaming: Mercedes-Benz Adds Angry Birds for Playful Passengers

Winners Named in Rube Goldberg’s Lunchables Contest

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Rube Goldberg Institute and Lunchables have crowned the top 10 winners for the 2023 Rube Goldberg Machine x Lunchables Contest. The official 2023 task challenged 140 teams to engineer imaginative and convoluted machines that can assemble a Kraft Heinz Lunchable product. Thousands of kids and teens from around the world participated in … [Read more...] about Winners Named in Rube Goldberg’s Lunchables Contest