Allrecipes, the world’s largest recipe brand, took an innovative step to increase its already massive user base by launching a new feature as the exclusive food category partner of the Scan feature within Snapchat. The new offering allows home cooks to access Allrecipes recipes based on ingredients captured by the Snapchat camera function. Available later this year, this new … [Read more...] about Allrecipes Cooks Up Deal With Snapchat
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Google Inks 30 News Licensing Deals in India
Google has continued its global program to license news and current affairs content, as part of a campaign to assure lawmakers that it is not threatening the viability of the global news media. As part of that campaign, the global search and content giant has inked agreements with 30 domestic publishers in India, bringing the total number of content deals to roughly 700 … [Read more...] about Google Inks 30 News Licensing Deals in India
Travel + Leisure Group Launches Brand Licensing Business
The iconic Travel + Leisure magazine—a must read for travel junkies everywhere—is launching a new brand licensing business creating premium consumer products that leverage the globally known brand. The new venture will be operated by the Travel + Leisure Group, a newly established business line under Travel + Leisure Co., formerly known as Wyndham Destinations. “Travel + … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Group Launches Brand Licensing Business
Billboard Looks For a Hit With Branded T-Shirts
Billboard and Hot Topic Join Forces to Launch Collection of 50 Standout Tee Shirts Inspired by Pop Culture & Music Hot Topic, the ultimate retail destination for music fans, has tapped Billboard, renowned music authority, to launch a limited-edition collection inspired by past, present and future iterations of music culture. Billboard is a global music media brand, … [Read more...] about Billboard Looks For a Hit With Branded T-Shirts
Group Nine Media Announces Licensing Partnership with Wright’s Media
Wright's Media, an industry-leading global content licensing agency, this week announced a partnership with Group Nine Media, which owns the popular POPSUGAR and Thrillist. POPSUGAR is an online magazine aimed at millennial women, covering pop culture, health, fashion, celebrities and current events. It is ranked as one of America's most popular lifestyle brands for women, … [Read more...] about Group Nine Media Announces Licensing Partnership with Wright’s Media
Centennial in Deal for Specialty Magazines and Books
North Equity LLC, a venture equity firm that owns and operates over 15 media properties, has agreed to terms with Centennial Media to produce special interest magazines and books for Popular Science and SAVEUR. Centennial, a leading book and magazine publisher that specializes in richly illustrated publications, will produce six single-topic, Special Interest Publications … [Read more...] about Centennial in Deal for Specialty Magazines and Books
Colour Republic and Country Living Say It With Flowers
North American floral company Colour Republic has launched a new licensing partnership with Country Living magazine, published by Hearst Magazine. The deal will see Colour Republic producing freshly picked, artfully arranged floral designs that will be offered for home delivery through the Country Living Floral Collection. The designs can be delivered quickly and easily to the … [Read more...] about Colour Republic and Country Living Say It With Flowers
Google Gives Ground in War Over Who Pays For News
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief US tech giant Google has announced a new policy to pay for some licensed news content in the UK, after coming under intense fire in Europe and Australia for allegedly profiting from news content without compensating the news organizations that produce that content. Google is now faced with new legislation that could force it to pay massive … [Read more...] about Google Gives Ground in War Over Who Pays For News
Outdoor Life Boots Up Licensing Deal With SLC Footwear
Outdoor Life is one of America's most venerable magazines, offering hunting tips and gear guides for well over a century ... and now the magazine will also produce its own line of outdoor footwear in partnership with SCL Footwear Group, says Richard Oren, Head of Licensing at Camden Media. “SCL Footwear Group is a premier manufacturer who appreciates the appeal and trust of … [Read more...] about Outdoor Life Boots Up Licensing Deal With SLC Footwear
Sarah Weisinger Takes Key Role at Disney Publishing
Sarah Weisinger, a veteran at The House of Mouse, has taken on a new role as Senior VP and Group Publisher of Disney Publishing Worldwide. Weisinger has been with Disney since 2000, and most recently worked as the Senior VP of Operations in the Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing Division. In this new role Weisinger will report to Stephanie Young, the president of Consumer … [Read more...] about Sarah Weisinger Takes Key Role at Disney Publishing