The collectiles and card company Panini America has announced its second collaboration with Reebok to represent football star Emmitt Smith. The collection includes footwear, apparel and trading cards and came out June 14. Commemorating the release, each Panini x Reebok ES22 Color Blast pair of shoes purchased will come with a limited-edition Panini x Reebok Prizm Emmitt Smith … [Read more...] about Panini America x Reebok Release Emmitt Smith Sneaker & Sports Card Collection
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The New Sports Leader Everybody in Licensing Should Know
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world of sports and sports licensing is changing, and part of that change is generational. Older fans are figuratively handing over the baton to a new generation with very different ideas of what sports they want to watch, and how they want to watch it. At the very heart of that change is a company called Overtime which has … [Read more...] about The New Sports Leader Everybody in Licensing Should Know
Special Report: The Growing Opportunity for Licensing in Women’s Sports
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Just a few short years ago, most experts in the sports industry would say with confidence that men’s sports would always be more popular than women’s sports, and that the primary audience for sports is made up of men. But since 2019 in particular, it’s the women who are putting the big points on the board for growth, in terms of overall … [Read more...] about Special Report: The Growing Opportunity for Licensing in Women’s Sports
Overtime: The New Sports League Passes 100 Million Followers
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The next-gen sports brand Overtime has just blown through a major milestone, boasting 100 million followers and 3 billion monthly views. The organization, which runs pro football and basketball leagues for younger players, also presents a major opportunity for sports licensing. That's not just due to the incredibly fast growth in … [Read more...] about Overtime: The New Sports League Passes 100 Million Followers
Disney, Fox and Warner Plan Launch of Combined Sports Streaming Service
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Disney, Warner Bros. and Fox are changing the game in a big way, with plans to launch a combined sports streaming service. Similar to the Hulu service that was jointly owned, this new and yet-to-be-named service would be a joint venture combining the sports divisions of all three partners. For Disney, the deal would see its … [Read more...] about Disney, Fox and Warner Plan Launch of Combined Sports Streaming Service
Travis Kelce Scores With Frozen BBQ Meal Entrees at Walmart
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kansas City Chief's star tight end Travis Kelce—aka Taylor Swift's boyfriend—has a new line of frozen BBQ dinners at Walmart. Kelce is said to love Kansas City barbecue almost as much as certain pop stars, as it's rumored he can often be found at Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que enjoying the burnt ends or meat-packed Z-Man … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce Scores With Frozen BBQ Meal Entrees at Walmart
Perry Ellis Scores Partnership With Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Perry Ellis is on to a winning strategy, partnering with star NFL player Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. Under the terms of the deal, Tagovailoa will serve as the global ambassador for the brand, which will include the launch of a branded collection set to debut in summer 2024, and inspired by Tua's … [Read more...] about Perry Ellis Scores Partnership With Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa
Sports Licensing: NFL Goes To Flavortown With Chef Guy Fieri
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The NFL has partnered with celebrity chef Guy Fieri and HOMAGE apparel for a licensed NFL Flavortown t-shirt collection. The partnership was facilitated by IMG's licensing division on behalf of Guy Fieri's Flavortown brand. The official NFL x Flavortown collection includes thirty-two distinct t-shirt designs to represent the thirty-two … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: NFL Goes To Flavortown With Chef Guy Fieri
MANSCAPED Designated Preferred Grooming Partner of Sac State Athletics
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMANSCAPED has signed an agreement with Sacramento State University's athletics division as the preferred grooming partner for Sac State's sports teams. The promotional collaboration kicks off with this season's Big Sky Conference NCAA Championships with the Sacramento State Hornet's football team."MANSCAPED and Sac State are a perfect pair, in … [Read more...] about MANSCAPED Designated Preferred Grooming Partner of Sac State Athletics