Music
Dolly Parton and Scent Beauty launch Dolly Beauty cosmetics brand
“Cosmetics is an obvious category for Dolly which has been long awaited by her millions of loyal fans,” said Steve Mormoris, Founder and CEO of Scent Beauty.
Direct to Retail bolsters Ol’ Dirty Bastard licensing slate in UK and EMEA
New licensees include Every Street Clothing, Slay All Day, Park Agencies, Blackstone, Hybris and Empire Apparel.
Wacko Maria launches Bob Marley streetwear
The range spans several shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies featuring shots of Marley, as well as imagery of his Tuff Gong studio logo.
BBC Studios to launch latest Bluey album – Rug Island – in October
The first two Bluey albums – Bluey: The Album and Bluey: Dance Mode! –have racked up more than half a billion combined streams.
Welcome Skateboards debuts Britney Spears collaboration
Welcome calls the collection ‘a testament to the way different subcultures that may seem at odds can coexist and enrich one another.’
“We have over 400 new tracks due for release”: Jenny Roberts on Hasbro’s expansive music plans
Jenny Roberts – Hasbro’s Senior Manager for Music – on hitting the right beats for brands like PEPPA PIG, TRANSFORMERS and more.
IMG to helm global licensing push for McDonald’s
“From buzzy fashion ranges to one-of-a-kind collaborations, every launch is sure to resonate with global audiences in a way that only McDonald’s can,” said Ricky Yoselevitz, Senior Vice President of Licensing at IMG.
Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton unite for ‘Southern Sweets’ doughnut collection
“Having some of my very favourite southern flavours in one, unique doughnut collection from Krispy Kreme is so special to me,” said Parton.
The Brands Untapped Magazine is available to read online now…
The magazine boasts design deep dives with licensees, creative catch ups with brand owners and in-depth interviews with the industry’s community of creative studios and design houses.
“Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate, sell…”: Perryscope’s Norman Perry on his approach to crafting brand extensions for music icons
From James Brown to Whitney Houston… Norman Perry – President of Perryscope Productions – talks creativity, design and the importance of ‘the first DJ’.