By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reebok and Hasbro are launching a licensed children's footwear collection inspired by the My Little Pony entertainment brand. Created as a toy line in 1983, Hasbro's My Little Pony brand has expanded into a multi-platform entertainment franchise that includes a wide array of animated content, games, toys, licensed consumer products, … [Read more...] about Reebok Producing ‘Horseshoes’ With My Little Pony Footwear Collection
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Reebok Sprints Into Bedding Market With Taram Textiles Partnership
TLL Staff The sportswear brand Reebok is creating a new sleep system with the help of India-based manufacturer Taram Textiles. Under the licensing agreement, Reebok and Taram will be introducing a comprehensive home textiles collection promoting the concept of “sleep as a sport.” The license covers both the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Indian manufacturer is creating a … [Read more...] about Reebok Sprints Into Bedding Market With Taram Textiles Partnership
Authentic Brands Receives Half-Billion Dollar Investment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global brand owner Authentic Brands Group announced it received a $500M investment from its current investor General Atlantic. The global growth equity firm has now invested roughly $2 billion in Authentic. General Atlantic first invested in Authentic Brands in 2017, and while it cashed out on its initial investment, the company … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Receives Half-Billion Dollar Investment
Licensing Round Up: Reebok, Laughing Cow, Subway Announce Deals
Cats vs. Pickles Plush Toys Now Available in U.K. The runaway YouTube hit Cats vs. Pickles is looking to leverage its massive success in the US as it prepares to launch its IP in the U.K. this year with a line of plush toys. The toys will be available in the U.K. through Paul Fogarty’s TWO IN 1 Direct with a range that spans more than 100 different styles of Cat and Pickles … [Read more...] about Licensing Round Up: Reebok, Laughing Cow, Subway Announce Deals
Legal Watch: Sporting Goods & Apparel; Toys & Games
Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. CrossFit and Reebok settle their litigation-related licensing disputes and "look forward to continuing their work together as partners mutually dedicated to improving individual health and fitness globally." In 2010, the companies entered into a 10-yr. licensing and sponsorship agreement where Reebok would act as the title … [Read more...] about Legal Watch: Sporting Goods & Apparel; Toys & Games
Who’s News—8/21/2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Mattel shareholders elect Adriana Cisneros, CEO of Cisneros Group of Companies, and Roger Lynch, President & CEO of Pandora Media, to the … [Read more...] about Who’s News—8/21/2018