“Best Licensee” for 2015-2016 by Sanrio, for the Hello Kitty franchise in the MENA region. Sanrio and Leomil have been long standing partners in many regions across the world; Europe, Russia, Middle East and Latin America. “Even though the overall business for retailers in MENA is challenging, we have … more

Smiley returns to Bologna Licensing Fair this week, with the brand continuing to enjoy an Italian renaissance, with 68 licensees selling into Italy across 13 categories, representing a 50% increase in licensees since 2014 and a 71% growth in revenue during that period. 2017 is all set to be another stellar … more

Global confectionery manufacturer, Perfetti Van Melle, has partnered with leading international manufacturer of convenience foods, Greencore, to produce celebration cakes under the iconic international lollipop brand, Chupa Chups across the UK and Ireland. The product leverages… more

Earlier this week, Santoro and Edebé Licensing were delighted to host their Gorjuss Spanish licensing partners at a special event in Barcelona. Over sixty Gorjuss guests gathered at the elegant El Principal del Eixample to hear the latest collection updates and celebrate what has become a true licensing … more

Chaucer Foods UK Ltd, part of the Chaucer Group partners and a global leader and innovator in croutons and specialist bread products, is pleased to announce a partnership under license with the UK’s number one olive oil brand, Filippo Berio, to develop a range of baked snacks. The new product will… more

Studio 100 Media has signed various agreements bringing “The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill” to the Nordics. Public kids’ broadcaster NRK Super has just acquired the show about the cheeky Koala for Norway. Prior to NRK Super’s acquisition their Swedish neighbor SVT Barnkanalen has also … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing (MD Licensing), which manages licensing for the Angry Birds brand in Italy and Switzerland, has announced that it has agreed a new global license on behalf of Angry Birds brand owner Rovio. The agreement, with Italian company Pea&Promoplast, a European leader… more

The German distribution and production company Studio 100 Media has closed an agreement with AMC Networks International – Central Europe (AMCNI CE), which will be bringing Studio 100 Media’s CGI series “Nils Holgersson” and “The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill” to various territories across Eastern Europe… more

Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends – the new live-action show from Rainbow – will soon hit screens across Germany, Austria and Switzerland thanks to a broadcasting deal with Disney Channel GSA. The series is Rainbow’s first full live-action production and tells the story of Maggie - an ordinary American … more

At the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair (3-5 April), Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, will be highlighting a number of exciting properties launching this year and already attracting strong licensee interest. Come to pavilion 31 Stand B/19 to hear about the major … more

The Bologna Licensing Trade Fair (BLTF) is set to include the presentation of the very latest innovations and developments in the field of licensed products from around the world… more

Independent international media group and rights owner Coolabi Group today announces the appointment of Lizenzwerft as licensing agent for Poppy Cat (Poppy Katz) in Germany, Austria, and German speaking Switzerland. Poppy Cat, based on the award-winning book series by Lara Jones, launched on … more

WIDDOP and Co.’s gifting range with Imperial War Museums, the ‘Words of Winston’ Collection, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Brand Licensed Gifting Range category in 2017’s B&LLA awards. The partnership saw its first ranges launch in the Autumn of 2016. Amongst these was a comprehensive… more

The Smiley Company is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with one of Europe’s most prestigious lifestyle stores colette. This exciting co-creation will form part of colette’s unique campaign of “20 products for 20 years” which sees the iconic store launching 20 luxury products in their… more

Chupa Chups never stops to amaze its lovers! After thousands of fun, sweet, and playful collaborations, now it’s time for something really cheeky. Not just a simple licensing agreement but a partnership that combines the best values and know-how of the two brands. A 360° project that will involve consumers … more

Character World has launched a new LEGO Batman range to coincide with the release of the hotly-anticipated The LEGO Batman movie. The film, featuring a host of big names including Will Arnett, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum, Mariah Carey and Zach Galifianakis, has been a hit with fans around the world … more

As the public appetite for Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five continues, on the back of Quercus’ best-selling Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups series, Bulldog has also seen the expansion of its licensing range, with Danilo on board to create a range of Blyton greeting cards. This year, Bulldog Licensing, which … more

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesamstrasse (the German version of Sesame Street), has named NICI as its licensee, developing a new range of plush toys and gift range for the German-speaking territories. CPLG, Sesame Workshop’s licensing … more

Soon he completes his first draft of a space ship driven by canister, hairdryer and imagination. The world of his new little hero opens up to Nick and reveals a whole new galaxy. QPootle5 and his friends Oopsy, Stella, Eddi, Groobie, and Bud-D have countless adventures in the vastness of outer space … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing (MD Licensing) has signed a new licensing agreement on behalf of Angry Birds brand owner Rovio. Granarolo, a major name in the processing and marketing of milk-based products, will partner with the Angry birds brand to bring special editions of its 100 per cent natural… more