By TLL Staff Sanrio and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream have partnered to introduce a Hello Kitty 50th anniversary flavor for National Ice Cream Day. The limited-edition Hello Kitty flavor, titled Yummy Berry White Chocolate Truffle, is a blend of white chocolate ice cream with chunks of truffle brownies and swirls of raspberry jam that are made to resemble Hello Kitty’s signature red … [Read more...] about Hello Kitty Treat Launches at Van Leeuwen for National Ice Cream Day
Entertainment/Character
Stumptown Coffee and Laika Launch Coraline-Inspired Collab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Stumptown Coffee and Laika have partnered up for a Coraline-inspired collaboration that will include licensed products, themed menu items and in-person experiences. Founded in 2005, Laika is an animation and film production studio that specializes in producing high-quality animated films using a mixture of traditional stop-motion and 3D-CGI … [Read more...] about Stumptown Coffee and Laika Launch Coraline-Inspired Collab
Kartoon Studios Says Expansion Plan Paying Off in 2024
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kartoon Studios' gamble on growth has paid off, as the company says it is achieving its goal of becoming "Netflix for kids." The studio says viewership has increased dramatically at the same time the flagship asset Kartoon Channel! is enjoying increased profitability. Typically, most streaming platforms have struggled to attain … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Says Expansion Plan Paying Off in 2024
Miraculous Expands Licensing Program in the Middle East and Africa
By TLL Staff Miraculous Corp has announced multiple activations across the Middle East, Turkey, Africa and India for the Miraculous franchise. The new Miraculous licensing activations in the Middle East and Africa was launched in response to a significant increase in viewership throughout the regions. The activations span a range of categories including live events, … [Read more...] about Miraculous Expands Licensing Program in the Middle East and Africa
Bulldog Secures New Sesame Street Licensing Deals in the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has secured two new UK-based licensing deals for Sesame Street with Heathside Trading and OddBalls. Heathside Trading is a collectibles and gifting company that produces a wide variety of licensed products such as branded toys, games, collectibles, drinkware, accessories and novelty items. In an agreement brokered on behalf of … [Read more...] about Bulldog Secures New Sesame Street Licensing Deals in the UK
CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CAA Brand Management has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the licensing agency for Dr. Seuss Enterprises in Latin America. The news from Dr. Seuss Enterprises CEO Susan Brandt and CAA president Noah Gelbart was so exciting the spirit of Dr. Seuss weighed in personally with this statement: "In the land of Seuss, where the stories … [Read more...] about CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
Six Flags x Cedar Fair Merger Creates America’s Largest Theme Park Operator
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Six Flags Entertainment and Cedar Fair have merged, creating the largest amusement park operator in North America. The deal marks a major shift in the Location-Based Entertainment sector, as well as for licensing, as both companies are heavily involved in the licensing of entertainment IP. Six Flags is now North America’s largest regional … [Read more...] about Six Flags x Cedar Fair Merger Creates America’s Largest Theme Park Operator
21 Seeds Brings Out Tequila Inspired By The O.C.
By Gary Symons Editor in Chief 21SEEDS, the award-winning, female-founded infused tequila brand, is teaming up with Rachel Bilson and Fake Empire for a return to The O.C. The new campaign is being launched under license from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, and features Bilson reprising her role as the 2000s TV icon Summer Roberts, crafting easy-to-make … [Read more...] about 21 Seeds Brings Out Tequila Inspired By The O.C.
Sesame Street Gives The Gift of Giggles
By TLL Staff On International Joke Day, Sesame Street kicked off its Gift of Giggles campaign to share smiles, humor, and joy across the globe. The Gift of Giggles campaign is part of Sesame Workshop’s ongoing initiative to support emotional well-being and mental health awareness for young children and their families. “With its signature mix of laughter and learning, … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Gives The Gift of Giggles
DiGiorno Puts Maximum Effort Into Deadpool & Wolverine Pizza
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The pizza masters at DiGiorno are using their super powers to churn out some pizza 'Marvels' for fans of Deadpool & Wolverine. The 'merc with a mouth' will find his pie hole stuffed with some pizza that "defies the laws of common decency," the partners say, as DiGiorno is offering up four new pies themed on the upcoming film, … [Read more...] about DiGiorno Puts Maximum Effort Into Deadpool & Wolverine Pizza