Music
CoComelon joins Tonies line-up
“Our partnership with Moonbug Entertainment allows us to share the playful adventures of JJ and friends in a new screen-free way,” said Drew Vernon, Marketing Director for Tonies USA.
Universal Studios and The Weeknd launch haunted house experience inspired by his After Hours album
“I feel like my music videos have served as a launching pad for a collaboration like this and I cannot wait for people to experience this madness,” said Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye.
The Brand Radar: Kylie Minogue prosecco rosé, Benchmark Drinks and how brands thrive in booze
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands can thrive in the alcohol space – and why booze brands themselves are soaring in areas like snacks, fashion and accessories.
Brands Untapped teams with Brand Licensing Europe to launch Brand Design Conference
Taking place on Monday, September 19th at ExCeL London – the eve of BLE 2022 – the Brand Design Conference will explore the creativity and design thinking behind brand extensions.
Alice Bernardi, Director of International Brand Licensing at Banijay Brands, talks Peaky Blinders and more
From Peaky Blinders and Mr Bean to Simon’s Cat and MasterChef: Alice Bernardi on Banijay Brands
Elton John gets the Steiff treatment
The Elton John bear is the latest launch in the Steiff Rocks range celebrating music icons.
Epic Rights to helm global merch push for New Kids on the Block
“New Kids on the Block is one of the most successful pop boy bands of all time with multiple number one hits and legions of fans just as eager to engage with them today as when they first started,” said Lisa Streff, SVP of Global Licensing at Epic Rights.
Queen gets the sock treatment from The London Sock Exchange
Each member of Queen has his own pair, while there are also designs inspired by the music videos for I Want to Break Free and Radio Gaga.
HUUB Design’s founder, Dean Jackson, on bringing the Thunderbirds brand to endurance sports
How HUUB Design and Anderson Entertainment teamed up to create unique cycling tops.
Orlebar Brown debuts WHAM! capsule collection
The range is inspired by the band’s hit song, Club Tropicana.