The Licensing Letter

U.S.

A.1. and Epicurean Butter Launch Buttery Steakhouse Flavor Collaboration

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The A.1. sauce brand has launched a licensing collaboration with Epicurean Butter for the production of a new dairy product called A.1. Steakhouse Butter. Founded in 2004 by Chef John Hubschman and his wife Janey Hubschaman, Epicurean Butter is a family-owned business that utilizes John’s 20 years of experience as an executive chef to develop … [Read more...] about A.1. and Epicurean Butter Launch Buttery Steakhouse Flavor Collaboration

Electronic Arts Using Team Data to Upgrade EA Sports FC 25

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Video game giant Electronic Arts is taking full advantage of its sports licensing agreements to bring new features to its signature game EA Sports FC 25. The new edition of the game includes several dramatic improvements to the football (or soccer, if you prefer) video game. One of them, called FC IQ, is literally an overhaul of the game's … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts Using Team Data to Upgrade EA Sports FC 25

Gordon Ramsay Co-Develops Pro Quality Appliances With THOR Kitchen

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief THOR Kitchen and Gordon Ramsay have developed a line of pro-quality kitchen appliances for the home, that would be suitable for a Michelin-starred restaurant. THOR Kitchen is a global leader in high-performance kitchen appliances, with a mission to elevate home kitchens and empower home chefs to reach new culinary heights with … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay Co-Develops Pro Quality Appliances With THOR Kitchen

Kona Ice Serves Up Some Cool Licensing with Brandgenuity

America's Top Shaved Ice Franchise Moving Into Food, Toy and Lifestyle Categories TLL Staff The shaved ice brand Kona Ice is moving into licensing, partnering with top agency Brandgenuity. The new partners say that despite summer coming to an end, the mobile food franchise's licensing activities are just starting to heat up. Kona Ice is the largest mobile food … [Read more...] about Kona Ice Serves Up Some Cool Licensing with Brandgenuity

Trump Loses Copyright Battle Over Use of Song ‘Electric Avenue’

Case Could Help Other Artists Prevent Politicians From Using Their Music Without Permission By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Presidential candidate Donald Trump lost his legal battle with singer Eddy Grant over his campaign's use of the 1983 hit song Electric Avenue. The conflict dates back to the 2020 presidential campaign, which Trump lost to current US President Joe … [Read more...] about Trump Loses Copyright Battle Over Use of Song ‘Electric Avenue’

Shaquille O’Neal and Hershey’s Announce Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Shaquille O’Neal has launched a partnership with Hershey's for a new line of oversized candies called Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies. The Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies line features two  candy types called the Shaq-A-Licious Original and the Shaq-A-Licious Sour. Packaged in green and yellow, the Shaq-A-Licious Sour variety includes tangy pineapple, … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal and Hershey’s Announce Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies

Smart Move as Barbie Dumbs Down The Flip Phone

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're tired of 24/7 notifications and text messages, Barbie has the phone for you. Human Mobile Devices, Europe’s largest smartphone manufacturer, has partnered with with Mattel to create the Barbie Flip Phone. The new phone caters to Gen Z and Millennials, who have been seen to decrease their time on social media in recent … [Read more...] about Smart Move as Barbie Dumbs Down The Flip Phone

Panini and Brandr Partner on Collegiate NIL Licensing

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has signed a multi-year partnership with the leading 'NIL' licensing agency The Brandr Group. The move comes as Panini works to strengthen and expand its presence and its product offerings in the Name, Image and Likeness sector. That sector got a major boost in July, 2021, when the NCAA changed its rules to allow … [Read more...] about Panini and Brandr Partner on Collegiate NIL Licensing

Bravado: Building Lasting Relationships in the Music Licensing Sector

The TLL Interview with Keith Tapperell, Bravado’s Vice-President of Licensing By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If there’s one person in the licensing world who ignites jealousy in my soul, and whose job I would steal in a heartbeat, it’s Keith Tapperell, the VP of Licensing at Bravado. In that position, Tapperell (pictured above) works with the top music artists in … [Read more...] about Bravado: Building Lasting Relationships in the Music Licensing Sector