Mondo TV Iberoamerica, part of Mondo TV Group, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced a major expansion for its fast-growing production centre Mondo TV Producciones Canarias. Already enjoying a key role in pre-production and complete visual … more

Global sales revenue of licensed merchandise and services grew to $292.8 billion in 2019, a 4.5 percent increase over the $280.3 billion generated in 2018, according to topline results of the 6th Annual Global Licensing Survey, released today by Licensing International. The 4.5 percent growth is the … more

Rocket Licensing has signed a deal to manage the consumer products programme for new stop motion animation, award winning series Kiri and Lou. The series, centred around two little prehistoric creatures, was launched in New Zealand, Canada and Australia and now airs weekdays on CBeebies in … more

The UK’s leading men’s toiletries brand, Lynx, has signed a deal for Smiley to feature in the 25th-anniversary campaign of its best-selling and most iconic fragrance, Lynx Africa. The multi-million pound above the line campaign – Hot Since ’95, takes viewers on a journey through 25 years of iconic British … more

Apparel and accessories licensee Bioworld International are developing a range of clothing, bags and accessories for confectionary brand PEZ. Licensing Link Europe are building up the consumer product program for the PEZ brand across the UK and Eire with the most recent licensee, Bioworld International … more

Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston, creators of Black Hammer, the award-winning, best-selling comic series published by Dark Horse in 19 different languages worldwide, have appointed Reemsborko Ltd as the worldwide licensing agent in all categories for this property. The deal was brokered by their … more

Mondo TV Iberoamerica, part of Mondo TV Group, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, has announced the sale to the leading kids’ pay TV channel in the Portuguese market of series three of its popular animated hit for girls: Sissi the Young Empress … more

The Frida Kahlo licensing program continues to grow and now includes even more items such as face masks, personal care, cobranded high end stationery and limited edition designer handbags. The latest are the licensed ranges for girls at fashion retailer RESERVED and editorial gift, also for girls, with … more

House of Turnowsky is excited to announce that it has signed two new licensing agreements in the territory of China, in deals brokered by British agency, This is Iris and Zespa Media in China. House of Turnowsky’s existing licensee, Art Ally, is partnering with Chinese retail chain, Family Mart, for a … more

A collaboration brokered by leading Italian agency, Maurizio Distefano Licensing, between the Gapchinska brand and Malia Edizioni, has won the Best Licensed Publishing Project at the Bologna Licensing Awards. The Property of the Year award was won by Bing, also managed by MDL in Italy … more

Brand Licensing Europe has opened entries for its annual License This! competition, which gives young brands and designers a much-needed leg up into the multi-billion-dollar world of licensing and brand extension. This year’s judges are on the hunt for fresh, exciting new blood across two award … more

Specialist clothing licensee, Poetic Brands, has added Miffy and Friday Night Dinner to the existing range of brands including Sooty, Thunderbirds, Haynes manuals and Original Stormtrooper offering a range of licensed T-shirts and mugs to raise money for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic … more

Leomil, part of Cortina, and Iconix announced today they have entered into a European agreement for the brand Lee Cooper, for footwear collections across men’s, woman’s and children. The agreement spans across several European regions. “We are excited about partnering directly with Iconix on … more

International distribution and media agency Quintus Studios announces a raft of factual acquisitions from France and the UK, ranging from history series to science documentaries. Collaborating with French independent documentary distributor Java Films, Quintus Studios has acquired the one-hour … more

United We Stream the new streaming platform broadcasting home-grown Manchester art, music and culture to audiences around the world during the global pandemic, has teamed up with Smiley and Plan B agency to drop an exclusive limited edition hoodie and tee shirt available exclusively through … more

Focusing on the UK market, Kim-Joy fronts a recipe video for making Molang decorated biscuits, which she unveiled to her 247k Instagram followers this week via IGTV. Her fans will have the chance to win Molang prizes as the baking star judges their efforts to recreate the recipe at home … more

Chupa Chups has partnered with SMYK, one of the most popular and acclaimed lifestyle retailers in Poland, to develop a great capsule collection of lifestyle products for its brand Cool Club. Licensing agency WildBrain CPLG was behind the vision to have Smyk create a colorful capsule collection that includes … more

With mental health under the spotlight globally this week, Smiley and Desert Dreamer have joined forces to launch a capsule that aims to normalise conversations around mental health. The limited-edition “Peace of Mind” collection — a capsule of four styles featuring designs aimed at raising … more

Founded in 1842, Fabergé has been a revered name in jewellery, since Peter Carl Fabergé became the official goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court. The house created jewels and objects – including the legendary series of Imperial Easter Eggs – with Peter becoming renowned for his artistic use of colour … more

The Licensing Awards 2020 has confirmed that the awards event will be moving to a new date – Wednesday 16 December 2020. The Licensing Awards will remain at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London in its traditional evening slot. The event was initially planned to take place on Wednesday 9 September … more