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Fanatics Dives Into NFTs With Majority Stake in Candy Digital

North America's largest fan merchandise company, Fanatics, has launched a new NFT (non-fungible token) service known as Candy Digital to leverage its wide range of sports collectibles and major league licenses. Fanatics describes Candy Candy Digital (www.candy.com) as a "next generation digital collectible company" that is entering the NFT space with three of the world's most … [Read more...] about Fanatics Dives Into NFTs With Majority Stake in Candy Digital

UFC Taps Startup Fabacus For Fan Reward Program

In a dream come true for a tech startup, the licensing data firm Fabacus has been tagged by UFC to launch a global consumer rewards program for fans purchasing UFC licensed products. UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 625 million fans and 155 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events … [Read more...] about UFC Taps Startup Fabacus For Fan Reward Program

Sports Illustrated Teams Up With LeBron James For Apparel

It's part of the lore behind LeBron James' stellar NBA career that in 2002 he was featured on a Sports Illustrated cover that proclaimed James as "The Chosen One." Almost two decades later, Sports Illustrated is now teaming up with James and his UNKNWN apparel company to drop a quickstrike collaboration that honors the iconic athlete’s first of almost 30 Sports Illustrated … [Read more...] about Sports Illustrated Teams Up With LeBron James For Apparel

St. Andrews Links Tees Off With The Point.1888

The world's most famous golf course, St. Andrews Links, has signed up with The Point.1888 as its brand extension partners. The news comes just weeks after the brand licensing specialist added Williams Racing to its growing roster of sports brands. Hannah Stevens, Head of Retail and Sports continues to grow this important division within the business, which also counts Team GB … [Read more...] about St. Andrews Links Tees Off With The Point.1888

Moose Toys Unveils Space Jam Toy Lines

The toy onslaught has begun, as Moose Toys and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have unveiled the full line of toys based on Warner's tentpole movie release, Space Jam: A New Legacy.  The film stars NBA star LeBron James and his Tune Squad team, made up of classic characters from the Looney Tunes, as they face down a team of super-enhanced players known as the Goon Squad. Joe … [Read more...] about Moose Toys Unveils Space Jam Toy Lines

EA Tees Off On New Partnership With PGA

Electronic Arts Inc., the leading producer of sports-based video games, has entered into a sweeping partnership with the PGA of America, allowing it to portray all four of the major championships in professional golf. As well, EA's new EA Sports PGA Tour will include members of the Team of 20 PGA Club Professionals, and will feature in-game golf tutorials inspired by real-life … [Read more...] about EA Tees Off On New Partnership With PGA

Hisense Sponsoring 2022 FIFA World Cup

Hisense, the world-renowned technology company, has entered into a partnership with FIFA to become an official sponsor of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, creating an exclusive connection between the tournament’s worldwide audience in unique and compelling ways. “Continued investment in world-class sporting events represents Hisense’s determination to become a global brand,” said … [Read more...] about Hisense Sponsoring 2022 FIFA World Cup

Adidas Snags Deal With Number One NFL Draft Pick

Adidas' bet on NFL prospect Trevor Lawrence appears to be paying off so far, as the collegiate star from Clemson was the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. Adidas announced last Wednesday—the day before the NFL draft —that it had signed the top 2021 draft prospect to a multiyear partnership. "I've always been a fan of Adidas and I'm excited to … [Read more...] about Adidas Snags Deal With Number One NFL Draft Pick