By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group has entered a new agreement with BRJ Group to run its Boardriders business operations in Japan and Taiwan. Boardriders encompasses a portfolio of high-profile sports lifestyle brands including Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element and Von Zipper. Authentic officially acquired the Boardriders business and … [Read more...] about Authentic Selects BRJ Group to Run Boardriders in Japan and Taiwan
Sporting Goods
Spalding and Crayola Launch ‘Doodles to Dribbles’ Basketball Collaboration
TLL Staff Spalding has announced a new partnership with Crayola to encourage fans to unleash their creativity on basketball accessories. Spalding is the leading provider of basketball equipment in the world, and has partnered with Crayola to bring some creative fun to the sport. The companies say their goal is to inspire younger fans with exclusive new products, from colorful … [Read more...] about Spalding and Crayola Launch ‘Doodles to Dribbles’ Basketball Collaboration
Girls Soccer Network and Crayola Partner to Ignite Creativity
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterCrayola has partnered with the Girls Soccer Network (GSN) as an expansion to the company's Art of Soccer campaign.Girls Soccer Network is a media company that has created a global online platform to provide soccer-related resources, training tools, news, community forums, advice and more to interested girls and women. “I’ve always loved it when … [Read more...] about Girls Soccer Network and Crayola Partner to Ignite Creativity
The Brand Liaison Secures Custom NBA Jersey Collab For The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMitchell & Ness and Legends Recordings are releasing an exclusive NBA jersey collection designed by Tats Cru for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop.The partnership for the jersey collection was secured by Legends Recordings exclusive licensing agent for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop merchandising program, The Brand Liaison. The custom NBA … [Read more...] about The Brand Liaison Secures Custom NBA Jersey Collab For The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop
Crayola and Smith Dream of a Multicolored Christmas with Goggle Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Smith snowsports manufacturer has partnered with Crayola to develop a co-branded capsule collection of colorful snow goggles. The licensed snow goggle collection features hand-drawn strap designs inspired by Crayola art products. All goggle models included in the collection are designed for integration with Smith brand helmets for … [Read more...] about Crayola and Smith Dream of a Multicolored Christmas with Goggle Collection
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Sport Dimension for Nautica Seascooters
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Authentic Brands Group has partnered with water sports manufacturer Sport Dimension on a line of seascooters for its Nautica brand. The licensing agreement between the two companies makes Sport Dimension responsible for designing, distributing and manufacturing Nautica branded Seascooters worldwide. Nautica is a US-based lifestyle brand … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Group Partners with Sport Dimension for Nautica Seascooters
Angry Birds Get Rolling With Skateboard Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In a deal facilitated by IMG, Rovio Entertainment and Capsule Skateboards are launching a line of licensed Angry Birds skateboards. The licensing division of IMG represents the Angry Birds brand for Rovio Entertainment. The global agency provides independent licensing services such as strategic development, contract negotiation assistance, … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Get Rolling With Skateboard Deal
Godzilla Crushes It With Monstrous New Fashions From HUF Worldwide
HUF Worldwide, the Los Angeles-based premium footwear and apparel brand, has launched a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by Japanese cinema's world-famous King of the Monsters, Godzilla. The collection is being released in a licensing deal between HUF and Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S. based subsidiary, which owns the rights to the Godzilla … [Read more...] about Godzilla Crushes It With Monstrous New Fashions From HUF Worldwide
Oh Yeah! Kool-Aid Man Takes Up Skateboarding In DGK Collaboration
Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The next time you see the Kool-Aid Man smashing through a wall, he's likely to be shredding the gnar in some rad DGK gear. DGK is a street skateboard and apparel brand that is dead centre in the skateboarding culture, and has announced a collaboration with Kraft-Heinz's Kool-Aid brand. "DGK is proud to roll with KOOL-AID brand as DGK … [Read more...] about Oh Yeah! Kool-Aid Man Takes Up Skateboarding In DGK Collaboration
Sustainable Licensing: Johnson Outdoors Goes Camping With National Wildlife Federation
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Have fun when you're camping, but keep it clean. That's the message from a newly licensed partnership between Johnson Outdoors and the National Wildlife Federation. To inspire Americans to "camp green and come clean for Earth," the National Wildlife Federation is partnering with Johnson Outdoors to launch this year’s Great American … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Johnson Outdoors Goes Camping With National Wildlife Federation