By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Heinz and Kate Spade New York have just unveiled a limited edition collection handbags and apparel, just in time for summer. As backyard grills heat up this season, Heinz and Kate Spade are adding a little spice with a delicious new global partnership, brokered by Kraft Heinz exclusive licensing agency, Brand Central. Since its launch in … [Read more...] about Heinz Ketchup and Kate Spade Come Up With a Saucy Collection for Summer
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Billabong and Bolder Industries Partner for Environmentally Sustainable Wetsuits
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Billabong surf and lifestyle brand has announced a sustainable wetsuit manufacturing project called Upcycler. Included across the brand's entire performance range, the Upcycler project uses a combination of several different technologies and updated material to reduce the environmental impact of the wetsuit creation process. This … [Read more...] about Billabong and Bolder Industries Partner for Environmentally Sustainable Wetsuits
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Announces Three New Strategic Hires
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wasserman Music has announced three new strategic hires to expand its client service offerings around the world. The three hires include Jenn Rilloraza as the new LA-based manager for brand partnerships, Oskar Muller as the Chicago-based director of pricing & ticketing, and Adam Clements as the London-based manager of tour … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Announces Three New Strategic Hires
Massive Universal Studios Theme Park Proposed for the UK
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Photo above by Prayitno Hadinata Universal Studios plans to build a 192 hectare theme park in England that will bring £53 billion to the UK economy over the next 20 years. The project is being run under Universal Destinations & Experiences, owned by the US telecom company Comcast, and will be built on a site in an area known as … [Read more...] about Massive Universal Studios Theme Park Proposed for the UK
Millimages and bRAND-WARD Sign New Partnerships for Molang
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Millimages and bRAND-WARD have signed new licensing partnerships for the Molang entertainment brand with PMS International and Helen Exley London. Molang, also known as the ambassador of kindness, is an international character IP and lifestyle brand that was acquired by Millimages in 2015. Initially created in 2010 by Korean … [Read more...] about Millimages and bRAND-WARD Sign New Partnerships for Molang
Lexus Goes to Bat for Cognizant Major League Cricket League
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) has secured a licensing sponsorship partnership with the Lexus automotive brand for the league's upcoming second season. MLC is the first professional Twenty20 cricket championship to operate in the US. Exclusively sanctioned by USA Cricket, MLC showcases players from around the globe. MLC's first … [Read more...] about Lexus Goes to Bat for Cognizant Major League Cricket League
Budgy Smugglers: When You Just Really Wanna Wear Your Swim Trunks on the Tube
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The hilariously named swimsuit brand Budgy Smugglers is bringing out a new line based on the famed London Underground, or 'Tube'. The Budgy Smugglers announced they've gone Underground in a new partnership with Transport for London, releasing three new swim suits with imagery from the Tube. Inspired by the London Underground’s iconic … [Read more...] about Budgy Smugglers: When You Just Really Wanna Wear Your Swim Trunks on the Tube
Notorious Conor McGregor Featured in Launch of Stancé x UFC ‘Art Toys’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The designer art toy company Stancé has signed a global partnership with the mixed martial arts organization UFC, creating limited edition designer toys. Stancé's first release will be a limited-edition collectible featuring The Notorious Conor McGregor. In a collaboration brokered by UFC's licensing agency, IMG, Stancé is working … [Read more...] about Notorious Conor McGregor Featured in Launch of Stancé x UFC ‘Art Toys’
Mike’s Hot Honey Gives Montchevre Goat Cheese Some Sweet Heat
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Saputo USA (SUSA) has debuted a licensed Montchevre goat cheese collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey at the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show. Created in 2010 by Mike Hurtz, Mike's Hot Honey is an American condiment brand that uses 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers. Mike initially sold the condiment in … [Read more...] about Mike’s Hot Honey Gives Montchevre Goat Cheese Some Sweet Heat
Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Move over Disney; the animation house Kartoon Studios is launching its own franchise for the A.A. Milne classic Winnie-The-Pooh. Today, the global studio announced new funding and critical new hires for the franchise, saying licensing and consumer products will be a major aspect of the program. The rights to the Winnie-The-Pooh … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios Launching Its Own Winnie-The-Pooh Franchise