By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Traces wine brand has created a new wine collection in collaboration with WW International for distribution in Ireland and the UK. Part of the DrinkWell group, Traces is an eco-friendly and low-calorie wine brand that specializes in creating high-quality products that use natural ingredients and sustainable grape cultivation methods. The … [Read more...] about Forget Diet Soda: WeightWatchers Offers ‘Diet Wine’
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Smiley Launches Global Campaign With Top Musical Influencers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Smiley Company recently launched a promotional campaign called We Are All Original for its Original Smiley brand that focuses on influencer marketing. In collaboration with the Original Smiley brand's extensive network of licensing and retail partners, the new campaign will feature a diverse array of influencers from around the … [Read more...] about Smiley Launches Global Campaign With Top Musical Influencers
Brands with Influence Named Global Licensing Rep for Stan & Gran
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Brands with Influence (BWI) has been named the global licensing representative for the Jellyfish Originals animated series, Stan & Gran. The Stan & Gran animated kids' series is currently being co-produced by Jellyfish Originals, Xentrix Studios and the series creator, Jollywise Media. The series is scheduled to premiere in 2025 on … [Read more...] about Brands with Influence Named Global Licensing Rep for Stan & Gran
Cartoon Saloon Focused on Puffin Rock Film at Licensing Expo
TLL Staff Cartoon Saloon Brand Development hit the floor at Licensing Expo this week, after the release of their pre-school movie, Puffin Rock and The New Friends. Cartoon Saloon is a renowned animation studio from Ireland, with five Academy Award and two Golden Globe nominations and many award wins including BAFTA and Emmy titles. The new film is now available to rent or … [Read more...] about Cartoon Saloon Focused on Puffin Rock Film at Licensing Expo
Jazwares Expands in Europe with New Office for Iberia Region
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jazwares has announced plans to open a new wholly-owned office in Bilbao, Spain as part of the company’s European expansion initiative. Scheduled to open in 2025, the new Jazwares office location will be responsible for servicing the company's retail partners throughout the Iberian market using a direct supply retail operations model. To … [Read more...] about Jazwares Expands in Europe with New Office for Iberia Region
BBC Studios Renews Bluey Licensing Partnership with Moose Toys
By TLL Editorial Staff BBC Studios has renewed its ongoing global licensing partnership with Moose Toys for the Bluey entertainment brand. Moose Toys is a global company that designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of products across categories like action figures, collectibles, crafts, dolls, games, plush, preschool, youth electronics and more. The updated licensing … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Renews Bluey Licensing Partnership with Moose Toys
Mediawan and ZAG Partner on New ‘Miraculous Corp’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mediawan and Zag have created a new, offshoot company to manage and expand their highly successful Miraculous franchise. Called Miraculous Corp, the company is a joint venture between ZAG and Mediawan, designed to fuel an expansion of the brand's superhero universe. "This groundbreaking joint-venture between Mediawan and ZAG reunites all … [Read more...] about Mediawan and ZAG Partner on New ‘Miraculous Corp’
Premier League and Fanatics Collectibles Announce Multi-Year Licensing Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Premier League and Fanatics Collectibles have announced an exclusive multi-year licensing partnership for trading cards, games and stickers. The Premier League is a UK-based professional football organization that produces competitive football games that are broadcast in 185 countries around the world. Per the terms of the licensing … [Read more...] about Premier League and Fanatics Collectibles Announce Multi-Year Licensing Partnership
Endeavor Launches UK Program to Increase Women’s Access in the Sports Industry
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterEndeavor has launched a new virtual education and development program called NXT UK: Women in Sports as part of its Endeavor Impact initiative.The NXT UK: Women in Sports program is a six-week virtual course for young women in the UK who want to pursue careers in the sports industry.The program will provide free educational courses and live … [Read more...] about Endeavor Launches UK Program to Increase Women’s Access in the Sports Industry
Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Chloé Menier to Brand Manager
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFrench entertainment studio Xilam Animation has promoted Chloé Menier to the newly-created position of brand manager.As the new brand manager, Chloé Menier will be taking on many of the duties that Xilam’s previous licensing director, Capucine Humblot, was responsible for before she departed the company last week to pursue a new project.“We are … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Chloé Menier to Brand Manager