By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a major upset, Major League Baseball has dropped Topps from its trading card roster, and has given the lucrative licensing agreement to sports merchandise giant Fanatics. The change will take place over time, due to the nature of the contracts. The Topps contract for player images expires in 2022, which the players’ union controls, while … [Read more...] about Topps Loses MLB License To Fanatics
Sports Licensing
NHL To Allow Sponsor Patches On Jerseys
The world's fastest sport may become the world's fastest billboard, as the National Hockey League is looking to boost its sponsorship revenue by allowing sponsorship patches on team jerseys, starting in 2022. The Associated Press broke the news, saying the league's Board of Governors had unanimously approved the move. The strategy shift is not a total surprise, as the NHL added … [Read more...] about NHL To Allow Sponsor Patches On Jerseys
Hoonigan Racing Brand Adds New Licensees
The racing brand Hoonigan says it has signed three new licensing partners for its brand of vehicular insanity. One of the leading automotive lifestyle brands and a major automotive influencer on YouTube, Hoonigan has launched programs with Hopkins Manufacturing for automotive accessories, Kustom Yard for select apparel and accessories, and Thunder Tiger for remote control … [Read more...] about Hoonigan Racing Brand Adds New Licensees
Brevettar: A New Player In Global Sports Licensing
A new player hit the field in the lucrative world of sports licensing, as Brevettar announced July 7 the launch of its full-service licensing agency. The new company describes its mission as maximizing revenue by connecting best-in-class brands with strategic collaborations and licensing opportunities. As the exclusive licensing agent for Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in … [Read more...] about Brevettar: A New Player In Global Sports Licensing
NFL Develops Costume Line With Jerry Leigh
The National Football League and the NFL Players' Association want fans to really get into this football season, and how better than to actually get into costume as your favorite player? That idea is the concept behind the partnership with Jerry Leigh of California Inc., a design and branding firm that is designing a range of NFL-inspired costumes for adults, kids and even … [Read more...] about NFL Develops Costume Line With Jerry Leigh
LeMans Revs Up Licensing With IMG
Prestigious Race Renews Licensing Deal The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) has renewed its longstanding, exclusive worldwide licensing representation agreement with IMG for 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's oldest active sports car endurance race, through 2024. Since being appointed in 2008, IMG has built a robust portfolio of more than 80 licensees for the prestigious event, … [Read more...] about LeMans Revs Up Licensing With IMG