Centric Brands Inc. is back in action, announcing it has acquired Taste Beauty, a manufacturer and marketer of pop culture-inspired beauty and personal-care products. “We are thrilled to welcome Taste Beauty and its team into the Centric Brands family,” said Jason Rabin, chief executive officer of Centric Brands, in a statement. “This acquisition allows us to tap into an … [Read more...] about Centric Brands Emerges From Restructuring, Acquires Taste Beauty
Mergers & Acquisitions
VF Corp. Completes Acquisition of Supreme
Two giants of the global shoe industry have merged, as VF Corp. announced it has completed its acquisition of long-time partner firm Supreme, a streetwear company that has collaborated with VF on its North Face, Vans, Timberland and Dickies brands. Supreme, a private company, will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of VF in what the company calls a "$1 billion global … [Read more...] about VF Corp. Completes Acquisition of Supreme
Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com i need a hero POW! Entertainment and Genius Brands come together to form a new joint venture, Stan Lee Universe, which collects over 100 original Stan Lee creations from the pop culture icon’s post-Marvel Entertainment era. The dedicated business and creative unit will develop movie films, comic books, toys, and licensed … [Read more...] about Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
M&A & Partnerships: December 2019
We break down this week's must-know news in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). The National Football League (NFL), Nike, and Fanatics renew a 2018 agreement in the form of a new global partnership that gives … [Read more...] about M&A & Partnerships: December 2019
M&A & Partnerships
We break down this month's must-know news in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). September 23, 2019 Update To celebrate of World Cleanup Day, Bacardi and environmental non-profit Lonely Whale are upcycling … [Read more...] about M&A & Partnerships
M&A & Partnerships: September 2019
We break down this week's must-know news in mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). Loot Crate files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid reports that the company owes over $30 million in trade debt to its business … [Read more...] about M&A & Partnerships: September 2019
Digital Deets: Retail, Social & Gaming Updates
Gen Z is shopping more frequently and spending more on fashion than Millennials are, according to a study from LIM College. Although the two generations tend to align in overall values, Gen Zers tend to appreciate the material things in life, including shopping at malls and physical stores. It's not only Gen Z—this last holiday season, everyone appreciated the convenience of … [Read more...] about Digital Deets: Retail, Social & Gaming Updates
M&A: New Faces, Same Places
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Penske Media Corp. (PMC) purchases the last remaining 49% stake in Rolling Stone from BandLab Technologies, giving it full ownership over the magazine brand, including all event and licensing rights, as well as the parallel entity Rolling Stone Intl. Other PMC properties available for licensing include Variety, Deadline … [Read more...] about M&A: New Faces, Same Places
M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Viacom strikes a deal to acquire free streaming TV service Pluto TV for $340 million in cash. President & CEO Bob Bakish identified the "significant white space in the ad-supported streaming market" as a growth opportunity for the company. Pluto TV streams over 100 channels and has more than 12 million monthly active … [Read more...] about M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
M&A & CSR
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Apple nabs the rights to the late Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts brand following a highly competitive bidding process. The deal will see Apple team with DHX, which already has a stake in the Peanuts franchise, to produce upcoming projects, including new specials and animated shorts, exclusively for Apple TV. Under the new … [Read more...] about M&A & CSR