Two iconic ... if not historic ... Konami video game franchises will be getting some new merch, thanks to a pair of new licensing agreements signed by Konami Cross Media NY. Bomberman and Contra will soon have more product to offer fans with the conclusion of the new licensing agreements, said Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Konami Cross Media NY, … [Read more...] about Konami’s Bomberman and Contra Sign New Merch Deals
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Brand Central Signs Internationally Renowned Steakhouse Fogo De Chão
For licensees and retailers looking to provide restaurant-quality experiences to consumers at home, Brand Central has come up with a unique solution through a new partnership with famed Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chao. Fogo de Chão specializes in the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meats over … [Read more...] about Brand Central Signs Internationally Renowned Steakhouse Fogo De Chão
Dolly Parton Inks Fragrance Deal With Edge Beauty
Country music star Dolly Parton has signed a long-term license deal with Edge Beauty for the creation, development and distribution of the iconic entertainment superstar’s signature fragrance, in a deal brokered by IMG. The fragrances will be inspired by Dolly’s own signature scent, with the first collection set to launch in Spring 2021. “Fragrance has always played a major … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton Inks Fragrance Deal With Edge Beauty
Plug-in Media and Fryday Brands Eye Toy Partners For Pre-school Hit Tee and Mo
Plug-in Media is eyeing potential toy partners for its popular pre-school property, Tee and Mo, an animated monkey duo that made its return to CBeebies last month with the premiere of Big Boots Birthday: A Tee and Mo Mini Musical. The animated property’s 10th musical special to launch on the channel, Big Boots Birthday: A Tee and Mo Mini Musical featured three new songs and … [Read more...] about Plug-in Media and Fryday Brands Eye Toy Partners For Pre-school Hit Tee and Mo
BrandGenuity Mixes Well With Kahlúa
Kahlúa, one of the world's most popular and best known liqueurs, has selected Brandgenuity as its exclusive licensing agency. The classic Mexican coffee liqueur got its start when Pedro Domecq, a sherry and brandy producer from Spain, began producing the coffee liqueur in Veracruz, Mexico. The company was partially acquired by Pernod Ricard in 2005, and now has its … [Read more...] about BrandGenuity Mixes Well With Kahlúa
Mattel Licenses Itsy Bitsy Knight for Fisher Price Line
Mattel has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with PGS Entertainment a line of Fisher-Price toys based on the upcoming animated pre-school series, Gus – The Itsy Bitsy Knight. Mattel and its Fisher-Price brand will develop new figurines, plush toys, toy vehicles, and play sets, with the toy line slated for wide release in 2022. Gus – The Itsy Bitsy Knight is a … [Read more...] about Mattel Licenses Itsy Bitsy Knight for Fisher Price Line
Roblox Releasing New Game With YouTube Child Star Ryan Kaji
The Roblox Studio, makers of the world’s largest ‘user-created’ video games, is launching a new property created by the world’s most popular YouTube star, Ryan Kaji. Kaji is the young star of Ryan’s World, formerly known as Ryan ToysReview, who got his start as a young child doing toy unboxing videos with his dad, and expanded the program to include more educational videos on … [Read more...] about Roblox Releasing New Game With YouTube Child Star Ryan Kaji
Licensed Entertainment/Character Sales Jump 3.7% to $13.5 Billion in U.S. & Canada
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Retail sales of licensed entertainment- and character-based merchandise were up 3.7% in 2019 within the U.S. and Canada, according to The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. Licensed retail sales totaled $13.5 billion, up $483 million from 2018. Sales rebounded from a -1.3% dip in the previous year, which … [Read more...] about Licensed Entertainment/Character Sales Jump 3.7% to $13.5 Billion in U.S. & Canada
Licensed Retail Sales in U.S. & Canada Jump 3.2% to Reach $114 Billion in 2019
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Licensed retail sales in the U.S. and Canada jumped 3.2% in 2019 to reach $114.0 billion in total, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. This last year marks the fastest growth in licensed retail sales since 2016, when licensed retail sales also increased by 3.2% from the previous year. In 2017, sales grew by … [Read more...] about Licensed Retail Sales in U.S. & Canada Jump 3.2% to Reach $114 Billion in 2019
Average Industry-Wide Royalty Rate Up 0.7 Percentage Points to Reach 8.87% in 2019
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com The average royalty rate for consumer products licensing contracts jumped 0.7 percentage points to reach 8.87% in 2019, according to TLL’s 2019–2020 Licensing Business Survey. Since 2010, the industry-wide average royalty rate within the U.S. and Canada has grown by a mere 0.3 percentage points to reach 8.87% in 2019. Over … [Read more...] about Average Industry-Wide Royalty Rate Up 0.7 Percentage Points to Reach 8.87% in 2019