Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, has named Stefan Kastenmüller to the newly created position of General Manager for Europe. Kastenmüller will be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term strategic vision for the Workshop in the region …
Founder of Fuzzballs, Marc Sach has been awarded the Rising Star award at the annual Stationery Awards, which benchmark good practice and innovation in the stationery sector, and recognise manufacturers, retailers and rising talent. One judge said: “Dedication and hard work have paid off for Marc …
For the first time, NFL players will appear as playable characters in Subway Surfers through a new group licensing partnership, it was announced today by SYBO Games, the NFL Players Association and OneTeam Partners. The endless runner mobile game crossed three billion downloads worldwide in August and …
Fanatics’ acquisition of Top of the World signals both a further consolidation of the sports licensing business and another move toward becoming more vertically integrated, adding inhouse headwear manufacturing to the apparel production it acquired in 2017 when it bought Majestic …
BBC Studios, the global content company that introduced children and families in the U.S. to Bluey, the Emmy-winning animated series available on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+, has named Penguin Random House master publishing partner for the preschool brand …
Who doesn’t love LEGO bricks? And who doesn’t have a fond LEGO memory from their childhood (or even adulthood)? Whether you build from instructions, or dream up something from your imagination, LEGO building is the ultimate platform for creative experimentation and development …
The iconic Smiley brand, the world’s biggest retailer Alibaba, and globally-renowned brand management, brand owner and marketing company Authentic Brands Group are the first keynotes revealed for the Festival of Licensing Live Stage agenda, sponsored by Crunchyroll. A month-long virtual celebration of …
Michaela Fass, SVP Fashion at The Smiley Company said, “It’s in these times that the colour pink is particularly symbolic, embodying the spirit of universal love for yourself and others, which is something the world needs right now more than ever. By partnering with Smiley – Bershka have created a capsule …
Leading independent licensing agency, Sagoo has partnered with world class content creation company, Endemol Shine Group, to represent leading brands, Simon’s Cat, MasterChef and Peaky Blinders across select categories in France. The brands join Sagoo’s impressive portfolio, which includes Rilakkuma …
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo announces sales for the new preschool adventure CGI series Tainá And The Amazon Guardians, produced by Brazil production company Sincrocine, in association with animation studio Hype and Nick Jr Brazil …
After working with WildBrain CPLG Benelux since January 1, 2020, Hasbro is expanding the licensing agency’s rights to include the iconic eOne brands, following the recent integration of Hasbro and eOne. “We are maximizing our local partnership with WildBrain CPLG Benelux and adding Peppa Pig …
Maverick European kids entertainment company TeamTO has partnered with leading kids platforms France Télévisions and Super RTL on its animated action comedy Jade Armor. The series is now in full production at TeamTO’s Paris and Valence studios, with first episode planned for delivery in fall 2021 …