Contact the editor at gary@plainlanguagemedia.com or click here to submit an announcement for consideration. The weekly TLL Deal Sheet features the latest licensing deals, brands, and up-to-date contact information for the players involved. Contact info for all executive licensing deal makers is available from the Licensing Sourcebook Online by clicking on any company … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 11/21/2024
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Who’s News: Wyncor Taps Steven Sandler as Toyco’s New CCO
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Wyncor toy company has appointed Steven Sandler as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). "We are thrilled to welcome Steven to Wyncor," said Wyncor CEO, Julian Jacob. "His extensive experience and deep understanding of the toy industry will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence globally." In his new role at the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wyncor Taps Steven Sandler as Toyco’s New CCO
Gucci Claims $14 Million in Damages Over Lord & Taylor Counterfeits
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The iconic fashion house Gucci is seeking $14 million in damages, accusing retailer Lord & Taylor of "willfully" promoting and selling counterfeit goods. Gucci originally sued Lord & Taylor in 2023, but in its claim for damages, the company says Lord & Taylor has also failed to defend itself in court, leading the fashion … [Read more...] about Gucci Claims $14 Million in Damages Over Lord & Taylor Counterfeits
Drag Queen Nymphia Wind Goes Bananas with Wildwonder Beverage Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wildwonder has partnered with drag queen celebrity Nymphia Wind to launch a new sparkling beverage flavor called Banana Queen. Wildwonder is a health-focused beverage brand that creates sparkling drinks that incorporate a mixture of live probiotics and prebiotic dietary fiber to promote a healthy gut microbiome. This new flavor collaboration … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Nymphia Wind Goes Bananas with Wildwonder Beverage Collaboration
Perry Ellis International Signs Licensing Partnership with Pegasus Home Fashions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Perry Ellis International (PEI) has secured an agreement with Pegasus Home Fashions for a series of licensed home collections. Pegasus Home Fashions is a North American manufacturing company that focuses on producing high-quality utility bedding such as pillows, mattress pads, comforters and protectors. Per the terms of the licensing … [Read more...] about Perry Ellis International Signs Licensing Partnership with Pegasus Home Fashions
Barbarella Blasts Into New Comic Series with Dynamite Entertainment
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dynamite Entertainment has announced a new Barbarella comic series that will precede the franchise's upcoming blockbuster film. A joint work from writer Blake Northcott and artist Anna Morozova, the re-vamped Barbarella series will include new adventures, characters and saucy scenarios for the planet-hopping comic heroine, Barbarella. The new … [Read more...] about Barbarella Blasts Into New Comic Series with Dynamite Entertainment
Who’s News: Papa John’s Appoints Todd Penegor as President and CEO
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Papa John’s International has appointed experienced industry executive, Todd Penegor, as its new CEO, president and member of its board of directors. Launched in 1984, Papa John’s International is a US-based pizza delivery chain that uses fresh, high-quality ingredients to create its pizza products. The Papa Johns restaurant franchise currently … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Papa John’s Appoints Todd Penegor as President and CEO
Esquire and Michael Mulal Create Literary Fragrance Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Esquire media brand has launched a licensing partnership with Michael Malul for a line of masculine fragrances based on American literature. "Collaborating with Esquire on this line of fragrances has been rewarding from start to finish," said Michael Malul CEO, Hanan Malul. "We had the pleasure of diving into Esquire's incredible history, … [Read more...] about Esquire and Michael Mulal Create Literary Fragrance Collection
Bacardí and Camila Cabello Party On With Sugarcane Vinyl Record
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bacardí has launched a collaboration with Camila Cabello to create a limited-edition bioplastic vinyl derived from sugarcane to promote her new album C,XOXO. Available for pre-sale exclusively on Bacardí's website, the new Camila Cabello sugarcane vinyl features the artist's new single, I LUV IT, that was used as the soundtrack to a recent … [Read more...] about Bacardí and Camila Cabello Party On With Sugarcane Vinyl Record
Keanu Reeve’s BRZRKR Comic Series Launches Epic Merchandise Partnerships
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The BRZRKR comic series by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt has announced new licensed product lines ahead of this year's San Diego Comic-Con. BRZRKR is an epic fantasy adventure series that follows a half-mortal, half-god warrior as he fights to discover the reasons behind his endless blood-soaked existence and how he can finally end his 80,000 … [Read more...] about Keanu Reeve’s BRZRKR Comic Series Launches Epic Merchandise Partnerships