By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO Sharon Price John is the new chair at The Toy Association, as one of seven new elected directors. The Toy Association announced the election of seven new members as well as two term renewals to its Board of Directors at its annual general meeting. Price John (in photo at top) replaces Aaron Muderick, who … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Seven New Members Elected to Board of Toy Association
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Three New Eyewear Licensing Deals For EssilorLuxottica and Marcolin
TLL Staff It's been a productive month for eyewear manufacturers, as EssilorLuxottica and Marcolin reported key licensing renewals. First up, EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana announced the early renewal of their successful licensing agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses under the … [Read more...] about Three New Eyewear Licensing Deals For EssilorLuxottica and Marcolin
Last Chance to Add Your Company to TLL’s Guide to Licensing Agencies
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The deadline is closing fast for companies that would like to add their listing to TLL's Global Guide to Licensing Agencies. The first edition, released January 1, featured 50 licensing agencies around the world. The second edition comes out in April, and the Guide will be updated quarterly going forward. That means our deadline … [Read more...] about Last Chance to Add Your Company to TLL’s Guide to Licensing Agencies
Theme Parks Can Now License Experiential Tech From Falcon’s Beyond
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The experiential entertainment company Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. is now sharing its technology with other companies. The move marks a major shift in the company's growth strategy. Formally Falcon's Beyond created experiential entertainment offerings, including entire theme parks, usually in a partnership. Now, the company is offering … [Read more...] about Theme Parks Can Now License Experiential Tech From Falcon’s Beyond
Starwood Brands Facilitates Key Deal Between RCA and Top Tech
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The RCA consumer technology brand has entered a licensing partnership with Top Tech for an audio and mobile accessories collection. RCA is an American tech brand that was initially founded in 1919 as a joint venture by General Electric, AT&T, Westinghouse and United Fruit Company. A global trademark of Established Inc., the RCA brand … [Read more...] about Starwood Brands Facilitates Key Deal Between RCA and Top Tech
Must Read: Universal Music Calls Time Out on TikTok Agreement
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Universal Music Group just dropped a bomb on TikTok, saying it will back out of its music licensing agreement with the social media giant. The music publisher, one of the global 'Big Three' that dominates the industry, says it will remove all songs from TikTok, accusing the company of trying to bully them into taking a bad deal over … [Read more...] about Must Read: Universal Music Calls Time Out on TikTok Agreement
Spin Master Engages Wildbrain CPLG to Represent International Hit Unicorn Academy
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has signed WildBrain CPLG as its licensing representative for Unicorn Academy in several regions across Europe. The new licensing agreement names Wildbrain CPLG as the official representative for the Unicorn Academy franchise in the Nordics, Iberia, Italy and Benelux. WildBrain CPLG plans to expand Unicorn Academy's … [Read more...] about Spin Master Engages Wildbrain CPLG to Represent International Hit Unicorn Academy
Cosworth Licensing Campaign Celebrates 65 Years of Automotive Excellence
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The British auto brand Cosworth is marking 65 years of innovation with a new licensing program led by Faster Brands. Cosworth is one of the world's leading designers of engines and advanced automotive components. The company has a rich and storied history designing engines for world famous Formula 1 racing teams, and developing … [Read more...] about Cosworth Licensing Campaign Celebrates 65 Years of Automotive Excellence
Falcon’s Beyond to Create Location-Based Attractions for Hershey’s
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Beyond Global has signed a licensing agreement with The Hershey Company to create location-based attractions based on Hershey's brand portfolio. Hershey's is a multinational snack and confectionary company that owns the rights to more than 100 culinary brands in approximately 80 countries worldwide. The company's IP portfolio … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond to Create Location-Based Attractions for Hershey’s
Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse
Fiction Becomes Reality, as Warner Licenses Readyverse Studios to Create a Real Version of the Metaverse as Depicted in the Novel and Film Ready Player One By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Futureverse has launched a new web3 initiative called Readyverse Studios to bring Ernest Cline's Ready Player One sci-fi franchise to the metaverse. Readyverse Studios was created by … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Is Recreating the Ready Player One Metaverse, In The Metaverse