Microsoft’s Australian and New Zealand licensing agency for Minecraft, Merchantwise Licensing, has secured another world first for the brand with Australia Post set to produce a brand-new Minecraft themed licensed stamp pack. Designed by Australian creative agency, Three Scoops, the Minecraft licensed stamp pack, which is launching June 1, includes 12 stamps featuring many of … [Read more...] about Stamp Collection A Global First For Minecraft
Content Licensing
Seuss Launches Graduation-Themed Licensing Program
Dr. Seuss Enterprises is celebrating graduation season with an expansive line up of Oh, The Places You’ll Go! footwear, apparel, plush, giftware, publishing, décor and more from a wide range of partners including Skechers, Build-A-Bear, MantraBand, Random House Children’s Books, and Oriental Trading Company, among others. As part of the festivities, Dr. Seuss Enterprises will … [Read more...] about Seuss Launches Graduation-Themed Licensing Program
Aardman Announces Hilarious New License Deals
The hilarious Animation studio Aardman has announced several new licensing deals for two of its most famous brands, Wallace & Gromit, and the spinoff Shaun the Sheep. The Wallace & Gromit series of short stop-action animation practically reinvented the genre, and brought the mild-mannered gadget freak Wallace and his much smarter dog Gromit to international fame. Shaun … [Read more...] about Aardman Announces Hilarious New License Deals
Licensing Deals: Simon’s Cat Expands Global Pawprint
Licensing agent appointed in Japan and new product ranges across Europe, Australia, North America and Asia Banijay Brands announced this week a litter of new licensing deals for its digital content sensation, Simon’s Cat, and says Japanese agency ZenWorks has been appointed to represent the brand’s interests in that cat-crazy country, home of the cat cafe. The licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing Deals: Simon’s Cat Expands Global Pawprint
Amazon Shakes Up Streaming With MGM Acquisition
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief MGM's roaring lion is now purring happily in the Amazon stable, after the eCommerce giant acquired the historic film studio in a critical, $8.45 billion deal. That sum makes the MGM acquisition the second largest in Amazon's history, but Jeff Bezos and crew are betting their investment will pay off as part of the company's strategy to … [Read more...] about Amazon Shakes Up Streaming With MGM Acquisition
Brand Alliance Joins LIFE Line-Up
Bulldog signs up the leading apparel licensee to create day and nightwear ranges Brand Alliance has signed a deal with Bulldog Licensing, which represents the licensing rights for LIFE throughout Europe, to create a range of adult apparel based on the brand. The LIFE brand combines the iconic LIFE logo—made famous by the legendary eponymous magazine— with pictures from the … [Read more...] about Brand Alliance Joins LIFE Line-Up
Precious Moments Renews Thomas Nelson As Publisher For Christian Books
Precious Moments, Inc. today announced the renewal of its licensing agreement with publisher Thomas Nelson, a provider of Christian content for more than 200 years. Thomas Nelson, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., will continue its work as publisher of Precious Moments Bibles, Bible storybooks, and children’s storybooks with religious content. “Precious Moments … [Read more...] about Precious Moments Renews Thomas Nelson As Publisher For Christian Books
Fine Art Meets Fine Fragrance At Van Gogh Museum
Floral Street, the independent, clean and sustainable, award-winning brand, is the first fragrance partner of the internationally renowned Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. In a four-year deal brokered by Licensing Link Europe, across fragrance and scented home products, it will celebrate the works of Vincent van Gogh, and excite audiences globally in appreciation of fine art and … [Read more...] about Fine Art Meets Fine Fragrance At Van Gogh Museum
Reporters Without Borders And Minecraft Win Super REGGIE Award
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A brilliant campaign for press freedom, forged by Reporters Without Borders - Germany and the popular video game Minecraft, has won the top prize at the 2021 ANA REGGIE Awards competition. The Super REGGIE went to Reporters Without Borders for a clever collaboration that saw the organization work with Minecraft to bypass press censorship in … [Read more...] about Reporters Without Borders And Minecraft Win Super REGGIE Award
Universal Music Announces Licensing Truce With Triller
The months-long licensing dispute between Universal Music Group and the social video site Triller appears to be over, as UMG announced it has signed a worldwide agreement for its music catalog. Triller is a social media video app, similar to TikTok, in which users can combine video and licensed music to produce their own videos. Triller is different in the sense videos are … [Read more...] about Universal Music Announces Licensing Truce With Triller