By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global licensing agency IMG will continue to represent the British armed forces in a licensing deal announced this week. The Ministry of Defence is, of course, the British department responsible for defending His Majesty's realm, and now IMG is doing its part on the licensing front. The Ministry of Defence confirms it has renewed its … [Read more...] about British Ministry of Defence Renews Licensing Deal With IMG
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Who’s News: Wildbrain Hires Key Talent For In-House Services and German Operations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wildbrain CPLG has added two top executives to bolster its in-house services and commercial teams in London and Munich, respectively. In London, Clare Vosper Mortimer has joined WildBrain CPLG’s in-house services team in the new role of VP, Finance and Operations. She will oversee the company’s finance function and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Hires Key Talent For In-House Services and German Operations
Schools Compete for Magical Opportunity With Harry Potter
Broadway Licensing Global Introduces Competition for Schools to Produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition Productions in Their State By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Broadway Licensing Global is launching a contest to see who will stage the first official school production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. BLG and its family of imprints … [Read more...] about Schools Compete for Magical Opportunity With Harry Potter
Green Mountain and Kevin Costner Launch Collaborative Coffee Blend
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has launched a licensing partnership with American actor Kevin Costner for a series of themed coffee blends.Owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper, Green Mountain Coffee is a sustainable coffee brand that uses responsibly sourced coffee beans from farming communities and coffee cooperatives.To celebrate the licensing … [Read more...] about Green Mountain and Kevin Costner Launch Collaborative Coffee Blend
Experiential Licensing: Hasbro Launches First NAX Entertainment Center in Europe
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Rocafella Leisure have opened a licensed NERF Action Xperience (NAX) center in Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo.The new NAX venue is managed by the Rocafella Leisure entertainment agency under license from Hasbro, Inc.The Rocafella Leisure Group offers location-based brand management services to global IP owners such as commercial … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Hasbro Launches First NAX Entertainment Center in Europe
Two Major Advances in Generative Music AI Announced by YouTube and Grimes
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial intelligence is turning the licensing world on its head, and this week saw major announcements from YouTube and the artist Grimes. The Google-owned YouTube streaming service has licensed the voices of John Legend and Sia for AI-created soundtracks, while Grimes' company Create Safe is creating a new tool for publishing and … [Read more...] about Two Major Advances in Generative Music AI Announced by YouTube and Grimes
Teddy Fresh Unveils Exclusive Collaboration with Magic The Gathering
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Teddy Fresh fashion brand has announced a new licensing collaboration with the fantasy gaming franchise Magic: The Gathering.Magic The Gathering is a long-standing fantasy entertainment franchise that provides multi-media content through tabletop trading card games, licensed consumer goods, digital games, novels, comic books, and more.The … [Read more...] about Teddy Fresh Unveils Exclusive Collaboration with Magic The Gathering
Smiley and Samsung Spreading the Joy With New Collection
TLL Staff Smiley, the brand based on happiness, is spreading a little more joy in its first ever collaboration with tech giant Samsung. Together, they're introducing The Smiley Edition, a collection of accessories designed to celebrate positivity and creativity. The Smiley Company owns the trademark and IP for the globally recognized 'Smiley Face', which it has used as a … [Read more...] about Smiley and Samsung Spreading the Joy With New Collection
Two Men Arrested As Feds Seize $1 Billion in Counterfeit Designer Goods
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Federal prosecutors arrested two men Nov. 15 in what they say was the largest-ever seizure of counterfeit goods in US history. The investigators seized more than 200,000 counterfeit handbags, clothes and other luxury items worth $1.03 billion. The indictments of Adama Sow and Abdulaj Jalloh were unsealed, … [Read more...] about Two Men Arrested As Feds Seize $1 Billion in Counterfeit Designer Goods
Funko App Using eBay Data to Assess Value of Its Collectibles
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Funko has announced an update to its official Funko app that incorporates new collection valuation capabilities powered by eBay transaction data.Scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2023, Funko's direct-to-consumer (DTC) catalog app will be revamped to include the new eBay valuation feature.The new eBay data integration for the Funko … [Read more...] about Funko App Using eBay Data to Assess Value of Its Collectibles