The Royal Horticultural Society is celebrating its return to BLE after a five-year absence – with a striking affirmation of its unique strengths as a licensing partner and a brand. Visitors to stand B366 can see multiple design assets – including a new RHS style guide for children’s products and amazing new …
Italian boutique animation studio Enanimation has secured the rights to develop – globally and on all platforms – the popular pre-school publishing property Olga the Cloud, created by legendary writer and illustrator Nicoletta Costa. Nicoletta Costa’s creation– a global publishing success for over 30 years …
In a deal brokered by Licensing Link Europe, Posh Paws, the well-established and much regarded leading name in licensed plush, has signed a multi-year global deal to manufacture and supply Swarovski-approved plush products. The collection will be created under the Chic & Love brand that not only …
Independent licensing company Rocket Licensing, which manages the UK and Ireland licensing campaign for the hit Channel 4 comedy series Derry Girls on behalf of independent production company Hat Trick, has announced the first four license agreements for the comedy sensation, which is now …
Glee is the UK’s most valuable garden and outdoor living trade show. It’s also the biggest showcase of RHS licensed product in one place. From 10-12 September at the NEC in Birmingham. No fewer than ten RHS licensees and endorsed partners will have their own stands at the show …
Blueprint Collections, which designs, develops and sells quality licensed stationery, bags, accessories and gifts, has announced that it is to produce a range of National Geographic children’s stationery, bags and gift items for the UK market. A wide range of useful, decorative and fun items in this …
Rocket Licensing, licensing agent in the UK and Ireland for Beano, one of the best-known and most recognisable brands in children’s entertainment, has highlighted the success of a summer-long partnership with the National Trust for a Beano-themed family event held at Mottisfont in Hampshire …
National Geographic and Clarks, one of the world’s leading names in footwear, which earlier this year launched the Clarks Kids X National Geographic footwear range, have announced a special extension to the range. Celebrating the official 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon on 20 July, the …
One of the UK’s most recognisable light entertainment and game show hosts, Vernon Kay is to take the helm of The Licensing Awards this year. Vernon will host the industry’s big night which takes place at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London on Tuesday September 10. First making his name as a host on …
With the licensing industry continuing to place emphasis on the value of upscale fashion collaborations, The Smiley Company keeps on trail-blazing the space, with many leading brands turning to Smiley to leverage its counter culture iconicity, creative values and positive marketing message. Among the 11 licensees showing Spring 2020 Smiley collections amongst Magic, Agenda …
Hasbro, Inc. and Entertainment One Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hasbro will acquire eOne in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately £3.3 billion or US$4.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, eOne shareholders will receive £5.60 in …
Animaccord, an international licensing company and studio behind the worldwide hit animated cartoon, Masha and the Bear, and manufacturer of baby personal care products Neutrocare will release a branded line of personal care products. Animaccord and Neutrocare will distribute in Brazil Masha and …