TLL Staff People of Play has unveiled the full speaker lineup and agenda for its 2025 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference. The annual event is one of the most important for People of Play, which is a division of The Toy Association. It brings together professional and aspiring toy inventors, designers, students, and industry leaders for four days of educational … [Read more...] about People of Play Names Speakers for Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference
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Deadline for POC Conference Tickets is Terrifyingly Close!
Article Submitted By Kathryn Brand POC Editor and Content Manager Not sure what is spookier—that today is Halloween, and the ghosts, ghouls and witches wander among us, or that we are just FOUR days away from the POC Conference, I repeat: FOUR days. And we have only a handful of tickets left and very little time for you to get them. Yep, that’s definitely the spookier … [Read more...] about Deadline for POC Conference Tickets is Terrifyingly Close!
Who’s News: Victor Alvarino to Head Authentic Brands in Mexico
TLL Staff Authentic Brands Group has appointed Victor Alvarino as Senior Vice President, Head of Mexico. Alvarino will be tasked with growing Authentic's footprint in one of the region’s most dynamic and culturally rich markets. Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is among the world's top brand owners and a leading owner of sports, lifestyle and entertainment intellectual … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Victor Alvarino to Head Authentic Brands in Mexico
Who’s News: Miraculous Corp Announces New Head of Global Consumer Products Creative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Miraculous Corp has announced that Tanya Mann has joined the company as its new executive director of global consumer products creative. In her new role, Mann will be responsible for leading the creative design and consistency of Miraculous Corp’s global portfolio of licensed consumer products. This includes overseeing the entire … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Miraculous Corp Announces New Head of Global Consumer Products Creative
Ubisoft Appoints WildBrain CPLG as Rayman’s Licensing Representative in France
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ubisoft has expanded its existing representation agreement with WildBrain CPLG to include the licensing rights to the Rayman franchise in France. The new expansion builds on Ubisoft and WildBrain CPLG's long-standing partnership in the French market for the game developer's Les Lapins Cretins (Raving Rabbids) brand. Under the expanded … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Appoints WildBrain CPLG as Rayman’s Licensing Representative in France
Licensing International Announces 2025 Rising Star Award Recipients
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has announced the nine licensing professionals who will receive the 2025 Global Rising Star Award. “Licensing International is thrilled to highlight the innovative young professionals who will become the future leaders of the global brand licensing industry,” said Licensing International president, Maura Regan. "We … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2025 Rising Star Award Recipients
Hormel Black Label and Frank’s RedHot Collab on Spicy Bacon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hormel Black Label and McCormick & Company have teamed up to introduce limited-edition bacon that's flavored with Frank's RedHot. "For fans of that glorious, sizzling, smoky, crispy slice of bacon, we are happy to layer on Frank's RedHot iconic flavor with Hormel Black Label bacon to spark what we know will be unforgettable … [Read more...] about Hormel Black Label and Frank’s RedHot Collab on Spicy Bacon
Spielwarenmesse Invites the World to Come Play in Nuremberg
Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spielwarenmesse is expecting another big year at the world’s largest annual toy fair as it marks its 75th year of operations. "Feedback from the industry has been extremely positive,” said spokesperson and executive board member Christian Ulrich. “We are seeing enormous interest from exhibitors; the exhibition space is almost fully … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Invites the World to Come Play in Nuremberg
Overtime Tags Spalding for Official Game Ball and Licensed Merch
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spalding just entered the court for Overtime Elite, as its Legacy TF-100 becomes the league's official game ball in a wider licensing deal. Spalding is a leading brand in the world of basketball, and has entered into a wide-ranging licensing partnership with league owner Overtime. In addition to providing the official on-court game ball for … [Read more...] about Overtime Tags Spalding for Official Game Ball and Licensed Merch
Falcon’s Beyond Names Jason Ambler Chief Content Officer
TLL Staff The experiential entertainment company Falcon’s Beyond Global has promoted Jason Ambler to the newly created position of chief content officer. Ambler will report directly to CEO Cecil D. Magpuri and collaborate closely with senior leaders across the company’s divisions, consisting of Falcon’s Creative Group (FCG), Falcon’s Beyond Destinations (FBD), and Falcon’s … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond Names Jason Ambler Chief Content Officer