By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter All American Licensing has been appointed by Relativity Worldwide as its exclusive brand licensing agent for PowerTown Wrestling. PowerTown Wrestling is a recently-launched collectible action figure line that features professional wrestlers from the past eight decades. The brand initially launched in fall of 2022 with the Series 1 … [Read more...] about All American Licensing in Tag Team Match With PowerTown Wrestling
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Kidz Bop Partners With Audible to Tell Tour Bus Tales
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter KIDZ BOP has partnered with Audible to develop an original audio series called KIDZ BOP Never Stop: The Tour Bus Adventures. KIDZ BOP is a family-friendly music brand that features pop song covers and original music that is sung by children. The KIDZ BOP brand encompasses multiple albums, music videos, licensed consumer products and live … [Read more...] about Kidz Bop Partners With Audible to Tell Tour Bus Tales
Fans Flock to Falcon’s Beyond’s Virtual Theme Park on Roblox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Beyond says its BEYONDLAND metaverse experience on the Roblox platform has generated significant growth since its initial debut. According to Falcon's Beyond, the BEYONDLAND gaming experience has attracted more than two million visits since its official launch in March 2023. The company has also reported that the games' online … [Read more...] about Fans Flock to Falcon’s Beyond’s Virtual Theme Park on Roblox
Who’s News: Kidrobot Creator, Legendary Artist Frank Kozik Passes Away at 61
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sad news for musicians, art fans and the licensing industry as legendary artist and Kidrobot creative force Frank Kozik passed away unexpectedly on May 6. The announcement came from a saddened Joel Weinshanker, the CEO of Ad Populum, which owns the pop art firm Kidrobot. “Words escape how we felt about Frank," Weinshanker said. … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kidrobot Creator, Legendary Artist Frank Kozik Passes Away at 61
Brand Central and Tapatio Unveil Spicy New Ketchup Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Tapatio hot sauce brand is releasing a new licensed consumer product called Tapatio Ketchup. The partnership for the hot sauce collaboration was brokered by Tapatio’s exclusive licensing agency, Brand Central. Brand Central is a global agency that provides market intelligence, brand extensions, manufacturer representation, … [Read more...] about Brand Central and Tapatio Unveil Spicy New Ketchup Collaboration
Upexi to Launch Disney-Branded Version of Its Tytan Tile STEM Toys
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Upexi Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with The Walt Disney Company for its children's STEM toy brand, Tytan Tiles. The Tytan Tiles toy brand includes non-toxic magnetic tiles in multiple shapes and sizes that snap together as building blocks. For the agreement, Upexi will be responsible for developing and launching Tytan Tiles … [Read more...] about Upexi to Launch Disney-Branded Version of Its Tytan Tile STEM Toys
East Side Games to Develop Mobile Game for Squishmallows
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter East Side Games Group has partnered with Jazwares to develop a mobile game for the Squishmallows brand. East Side Games Group (ESGG) is a free-to-play mobile game company from Vancouver, Canada, that develops games based on original and licensed IP. ESGG develops and publishes mobile games both in-house and through licensing its … [Read more...] about East Side Games to Develop Mobile Game for Squishmallows
Art Licensing: Moxie Secures Partnership With Romare Bearden Foundation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moxie and Co has secured a global partnership with the Romare Bearden Foundation to represent its artwork, prints and commercial designs. The Romare Bearden Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 1990 by the estate of Romare Bearden to preserve and expand upon the late artist's legacy. Bearden was an … [Read more...] about Art Licensing: Moxie Secures Partnership With Romare Bearden Foundation
Hasbro Games Reimagined for Elderly Players by Ageless Innovation
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ageless Innovation and Hasbro have debuted a co-branded board game collection featuring three reimagined Hasbro titles. Ageless Innovation is a global company that develops entertaining and accessible products for older adults, their families, and caregivers. The company is Hasbro’s first-ever licensee that focuses on entertainment for … [Read more...] about Hasbro Games Reimagined for Elderly Players by Ageless Innovation
Who’s News: Tommy Bahama Appoints New Head of Retail and Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Chrisann Furciato has been promoted to EVP of retail, e-commerce, and licensing at the casual fashion giant Tommy Bahama. In her newly-created role, Furciato is responsible for the company's direct-to-guest retail channels, ecommerce channels, merchandising and licensing initiatives. “Chrisann and I have worked together since she … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Tommy Bahama Appoints New Head of Retail and Licensing