By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Top global pizza brand Domino's has selected Brand Central LLC as its first ever exclusive licensing agency for the United States market. Brand Central is not only a TLL Top 5 global licensing agency, but is also one of the Big Three when it comes to food and beverage licensing. It will now partner with Domino's to extend the … [Read more...] about Brand Central Gets a Slice of Licensing Heaven With Domino’s Deal
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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
Licensing Roundup: Landslide of Deals as Expo Approaches
TLL Staff 'Tis the season for licensing deals, and this week there are too many deals to count as companies rush to put their best foot forward for the upcoming Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. Here's a quick hit list of selected deals: Dolly Parton Gets All Dolled Up With Krispy Kreme Donuts When it comes to pairing “sweets” for the first time, it doesn’t get any sweeter … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: Landslide of Deals as Expo Approaches
Who’s News: Rockstar Licensing Exec Lisa Streff Joins Global Merchandising
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global Merchandising Services just made a key appointment, hiring music licensing veteran Lisa Streff as SVP of Licensing and Brand Development for North America. Streff is considered a rockstar in the music licensing industry, having worked with many of the world's top acts. Streff was previously the SVP of Global Licensing and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Rockstar Licensing Exec Lisa Streff Joins Global Merchandising
Brandgenuity to Represent Top Snack Brand Brownie Brittle
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing agency Brandgenuity has been selected as the exclusive licensing agency of record for Brownie Brittle, by Second Nature Brands, a national leader in snacks and treats. Brownie Brittle is America’s number one brownie snack brand, known for its rich, gourmet brownie taste with a crisp cookie crunch, perfect for on-the-go, … [Read more...] about Brandgenuity to Represent Top Snack Brand Brownie Brittle
Cronus Global and Kung Fu Tea Kicking It at Licensing Expo
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Cronus Global will be showcasing the bubble tea chain Kung Fu Tea for the first time ever at this year's Licensing Expo. Kung Fu Tea is known as the brand that puts a bit more punch into tea time. It's the largest bubble tea company in North America, with a large and dedicated following. This year visitors to Cronus Global’s booth … [Read more...] about Cronus Global and Kung Fu Tea Kicking It at Licensing Expo
RWS Global Acquires Great Big Events, Launches New Sports Division
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Big news in the world of experiential licensing today, as live entertainment giant RWS Global has acquired Great Big Events. The deal combines RWS, arguably the world leader in live entertainment productions, with Great Big Events, which is among the world's top sports event production companies. RWS Global creates customized … [Read more...] about RWS Global Acquires Great Big Events, Launches New Sports Division
Minecraft Marks 15 Years With Feature Film and Licensing Spree
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The groundbreaking 2009 metaverse platform is opening a pile of presents for its 15th birthday, including a new feature film. Minecraft debuted in 2009 as both a game and a platform for digital creators, playing a major role in ushering in the age of the metaverse. The platform has now distributed a stunning 300 million copies … [Read more...] about Minecraft Marks 15 Years With Feature Film and Licensing Spree
Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Moonbug Entertainment has just appointed gaming and entertainment veteran Ashley Maidy as Managing Director of Consumer Products. The studio, owned by Candle Media, has produced some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world, including its megahits CoComelon and Blippi. Both of those franchises boast successful and growing … [Read more...] about Moonbug Appoints New MD of Consumer Products
Jewel Adds Sparkle to Boston Museum of Fine Arts Licensing Program
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) has appointed Jewel Branding & Licensing as its licensing agency. Considered one of the world’s finest museums, the MFA showcases an incredible collection of nearly 500,000 works, which range from ancient to contemporary masterpieces, and offer a rich source of inspiration for licensing. The … [Read more...] about Jewel Adds Sparkle to Boston Museum of Fine Arts Licensing Program