By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief According to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, the war in Ukraine will set back the global economic recovery, will create several months of high inflation, and may plunge much of the world into a recession. The war is also expected to further tangle up global logistics, and threatens to cause widespread hunger as food prices … [Read more...] about War In Ukraine Will Negatively Impact Licensing Industry in 2022/23
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Wurlitzer and LMCA To Make Beautiful Music Together
Wurlitzer Partners with LMCA to Extend the Brand into New Categories The venerable music-making brand Wurlitzer has appointed global brand extension licensing agency LMCA to extend its brand into new categories in audio, music, and entertainment areas. Wurlitzer is a venerable German American brand known for its innovative musical instruments and equipment that helped “bring … [Read more...] about Wurlitzer and LMCA To Make Beautiful Music Together
Sustainable Licensing: ZAG’s Miraculous Tackles Plastic Pollution in New Partnership
The superheroes from Miraculous are fighting the evils of plastic pollution in a partnership with The Breteau Foundation. The foundation says it is collaborating with the animation studios ZAG and ON Kids & Family to produce a special episode of the hit show Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Scheduled for release in the spring of 2023, the episode seeks to inspire … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: ZAG’s Miraculous Tackles Plastic Pollution in New Partnership
Sporting Goods: HEAD Gets Its Feet Wet With Paddleboard Deal
The global sporting goods company HEAD is launching Stand Up Paddleboards with licensee co:sports. The German company is well known as an innovator in the SUP market, with a sterling reputation for quality, safety and durability. "Since HEAD stands for performance and innovation, among other things, we are very happy to have won a selected expert in the field of SUP with the … [Read more...] about Sporting Goods: HEAD Gets Its Feet Wet With Paddleboard Deal
Smiley in Licensed Activation with ECE Marketplaces in Europe
Smiley World is literally bringing smiles to faces across Europe in a licensing activation with retail giant ECE Marketplaces. ECE is bringing SmileyWorld to 94 of its shopping centres across Germany, Austria, Poland and Italy. From April 28 to May 7, visitors will find the Smiley icon, celebrating its 50 year anniversary across more than 350 activations taking place in … [Read more...] about Smiley in Licensed Activation with ECE Marketplaces in Europe
Art Licensing: Debra Valencia Brings Beauty to Banking
The popular artist Debra Valencia has partnered with CARD to create 24 debit card designs that put beauty into your banking. Through a licensing deal brokered by The Brand Liaison, customers can choose between 24 vibrant new debit card designs from CARD, a leader in personal finance. "This awesome partnership was designed to bring Debra Valencia fans closer to their favorite … [Read more...] about Art Licensing: Debra Valencia Brings Beauty to Banking
Health & Beauty Licensing: Care Bears Get Wet n Wild in Licensing Deal
Wet n wild Beauty and Cloudco Entertainment have partnered to launch a limited-edition beauty collection for Care Bears 40th Anniversary. “Care Bears fans have been asking for a beauty collection for quite some time now, and we’re ecstatic that we’re able to share a full collection of such colorful, iconic, and fun pieces to celebrate the Care Bears’ 40th Anniversary,” said … [Read more...] about Health & Beauty Licensing: Care Bears Get Wet n Wild in Licensing Deal
Global Esports Names IMG As Strategic Partner
The Global Esports Federation has announced the appointment of licensing agency IMG as its new strategic partner. "We are proud to welcome IMG to our Global Esports family,” says Lorenzo Giorgetti, board member and chair of brand, marketing, communications commission at GEF. "This is an important strategic partnership, not only for the GEF and IMG, but for players, fans and … [Read more...] about Global Esports Names IMG As Strategic Partner
NBA’s Latest NFT Offering Marred by Hackers
The NBA has been a leader in the NFT craze, but its latest offering was disrupted by hackers who took down the entire collection. The NBA began minting its collection of 18,000 NFTs last week, with 75 NFTs created for each player in the 16 participating teams. The NFTs also have some unique attributes. As with actual players, these NFTs don't stay static, as the NFT traits will … [Read more...] about NBA’s Latest NFT Offering Marred by Hackers
Prices Soar As Collectors Clamor For Barbie’s Queen Elizabeth Doll
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel's Barbie has released a collector's edition doll portraying Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee. And within hours of its release on Wednesday, the Barbie Signature Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Doll had completely sold out, while prices soared on eBay and Amazon and would-be customers fumed. On Mattel's online … [Read more...] about Prices Soar As Collectors Clamor For Barbie’s Queen Elizabeth Doll