By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Zag and Mediawan's new venture Miraculous Corp showed it is serious about success, naming former Moonbug managing director Andy Yeatman as its new CEO. The Paris-based entertainment companies launched Miraculous Corp in May as a joint venture to build on the global success of the animation franchise Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Moonbug MD Andy Yeatman Named CEO of Miraculous Corp USA
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Authentic Brands Agrees to Acquire Champion for $1.2 Billion
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Authentic Brands Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire the sportswear brand Champion Athleticwear. The deal will see ABG expanding its brand empire by purchasing Champion from HanesBrands. The move is a continuation of Authentic Brand's inexorable expansion of its sports, lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Agrees to Acquire Champion for $1.2 Billion
Panini America Steps Into the Ring with Professional Fighters League
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterPanini America and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) have announced a multi-year licensing partnership for sports trading cards.Professional Fighters League is a global mixed-martial arts league that includes distinct features, including a sports-season format and a proprietary technology system called PFL SmartCage.PFL SmartCage is used by … [Read more...] about Panini America Steps Into the Ring with Professional Fighters League
Wet Seal Announces Major Shift From Traditional Retail
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Wet Seal fast-fashion company is shifting its business operations away from traditional retail stores to focus on wholesale brand licensing. To facilitate its transition into the licensing industry, the company has signed an agreement with Style Revolution that grants them the rights to manufacture and distribute Wet Seal branded … [Read more...] about Wet Seal Announces Major Shift From Traditional Retail
Hasbro and Kingsmen Xperience Team Up for Planet Playskool
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kingsmen Xperience, Hasbro and Brite Management are opening a new Planet Playskool family entertainment center at Westfield Garden State Plaza. Based on well-known brands from Hasbro's extensive IP portfolio, the Planet Playskool entertainment center will feature a diverse range of interactive play areas and immersive activity zones for … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Kingsmen Xperience Team Up for Planet Playskool
Red Cross Clicks With Tetris For Promotion of Blood Donations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The American Red Cross has been attracting thousands of new blood donors through a partnership with the mobile gaming brand Tetris. The partners are making blood donations fun, while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking game. Starting May 20 and ending June 9, blood donors can receive an exclusive Tetris x Red Cross … [Read more...] about Red Cross Clicks With Tetris For Promotion of Blood Donations
Who’s News: Melissa Bell Appointed EVP of Global Marketing for Warner Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Games has just appointed former top 2K executive Melissa Bell as its EVP of Global Marketing. Prior to joining Warner Bros. Games, Melissa served as the Chief Marketing Officer of 2K, one of the world's top video game studios, where she led marketing efforts for many successful gaming brands. Bell has also held leadership … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Melissa Bell Appointed EVP of Global Marketing for Warner Games
Who’s News: Lee Anderson Promoted to President of Wasserman Music
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global sports, music, and entertainment company Wasserman has announced the promotion of Lee Anderson to President of Wasserman’s music division. Anderson is a founding member of Wasserman Music’s executive leadership team, and played a pivotal role in establishing the agency when it launched in 2021. The company says Anderson was a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Lee Anderson Promoted to President of Wasserman Music
Licensed Star Wars Oreo Cookies Rocket into Retail Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mondelēz International's Oreo brand is releasing officially licensed Star Wars Oreo Cookies in collaboration with Lucasfilm. The special-edition Star Wars Oreo Cookie collaboration includes two variations for the dark side and light side factions of the Star Wars science-fiction franchise. "Pairing two tremendously loved communities to launch … [Read more...] about Licensed Star Wars Oreo Cookies Rocket into Retail Market
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