Bluey, Barbie and Squishmallows among ‘License of the Year’ finalists at Toy of the Year awards

Licensed toys feature throughout other categories too, with nominees including Wow! Stuff’s Jurassic Park Real FX Baby T-Rex, Jazwares’ Pokémon Squishmallows and Funko Games’ Disney Animated.

Waterford launches Luther Vandross crystal collection

“It’s more than just barware – it’s a testament to Luther’s profound influence on music and his ever-present essence in our lives,” said David Gottlieb, Manager of The Luther Vandross Estate.

Golden Goose’s Robyn Cowling on the enduring cult appeal of Rocky Horror Show

Robyn Cowling, Brand Director for Rocky Horror Show at Golden Goose, discusses bringing the brand into sectors like beauty, bath and board games.

Fred Perry’s Amy Winehouse collection has raised over £2m for Amy Winehouse Foundation to date

“We’re incredibly grateful to Fred Perry and to every single person who has bought and treasured items from the Amy Winehouse collection,” said Jane Winehouse, Co-founder & Managing Trustee of the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

Warner Bros Discovery to bring Bugs Bunny at the Symphony concert to Rome

The show will see classic Looney Tunes shorts projected on the big screen, with the original classical-inspired scores performed live by the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema.

One month left to get your nominations in for Brands Untapped 100: 2023 Edition

There’s one month left to get your nominations in for the 2023 Edition of the Brands Untapped 100 – a publication celebrating designers, studios and creative leaders and that have done great work in the licensing industry over the past 12 months.

TCG Entertainment’s Stephen Cook on how brands can bring new audiences into orchestral concerts

Stephen Cook – President & CEO at TCG Entertainment – discusses the envelope-pushing approach behind the DC in Concert series.

Encanto gets the tonies treatment

The Encanto Tonie launched in the US a few weeks ago and immediately became a best-seller.

Products of Change launches “game-changing” POC Industry Framework resource

The POC Industry Framework has been devised to help businesses and individuals on their sustainability journey.

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