s a result of the ongoing expansion of its rights portfolio, the German brand management and media company m4e AG is extending its sales team. With Judith Böhnke m4e is strengthening its presence in the German-speaking markets. Using her experience, she startet her own business as … more

thanks to a new worldwide deal spanning merchandise, publishing and promotions. BRIO needs little introduction. Founded back in the 1880s, the company is now one of the most recognisable toy… more

The German brand management and media company m4e AG will represent all rights of the classic brand “Miffy” in the German-speaking territories. M4e signed an agreement with the brand’s licensor and owner Mercis bv and will help to establish the internationally renowned brand in the … more

The Leomil Group (part of The Cortina Group) and VIZ Media Europe, partnered for the New Japanese phenomenon Yo-Kai Watch in France, Germany, Benelux, Nordics and CEE. Leomil has already been Level-5’s footwear partner for Yo-Kai Watch in North America. “We are happy to confirm that we have … more

The British Museum, the UK’s most visited attraction, will be represented at its first-ever appearance at this year’s Licensing Expo, promoting this unique institution and its potential as a licensing partner. At the show, taking place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre from June 21-23, representatives of … more

Ink Global is set to represent BRIO – the iconic Swedish toy company - thanks to a new worldwide deal spanning merchandise, publishing and promotions. BRIO needs little introduction. Founded back in the 1880s, the company is now one of the most recognisable toy brands in the world. … more

Nickelodeon, one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia brands for kids, today announced the appointment of Dan Frugtniet as Vice President, Licensing & Consumer Products Business Development for Nickelodeon International. In this role, Dan will responsible for driving the … more

DFB-Wirtschaftsdienste GmbH, a fully-owned subsidiary of The German soccer federation Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB), has appointed Las Vegas-based One Entertainment to be its licensing agent for the German national soccer team in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. … more

LIMA is pleased to announce that Peter Hollo has joined as Managing Director of LIMA Germany. A 28-year retail and licensing industry veteran, Hollo will manage day-to-day operations in Germany and surrounding territories while continuing to deliver a high level of service to our membership. He will … more

DreamWorks Animation bought the rights to Felix the Cat in 2014 and has since been building the brand profile through a series of collaborations and halo projects within Art, Music and Fashion. With extensive experience and understanding of building classic brands, CPLG will establish Felix the Cat … more

Hong Kong’s flagship overseas promotion “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong”, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be launched in Germany for the first time this year. A series of events from 27 to 29 September will be staged in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and… more

Shopkins are the cutest little characters that live in Shopville! There are hundreds to collect, including a few coveted, ultra-rare characters, and are sold inside adorable little bags and packs. The statistics surrounding the brand are staggering - more than 240 million characters have been sold, the … more

Nickelodeon today announced a partnership with Toys“R”Us, Europe to bring the fun and excitement of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to select Toys“R”Us locations in Europe throughout the summer. In tandem with the release of the major motion picture Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of … more

Rainbow will add some va-va-voom to the Vegas Licensing Expo by showcasing three of the hottest prospects in world licensing – Regal Academy, Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends and World of Winx – at stand U242. Regal Academy is the new animated comedy that combines the worlds of school and fairy … more

Ink Global will present a host of sizzling shows at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo, which all combine original and fresh storytelling with the potential for franchising. Masha and the Bear needs little introduction, as the story of a little girl and the bear who becomes her reluctant playmate is broadcast in almost … more

The second largest free TV channel in Brazil, SBT started airing of Masha and the Bear series across the country with the further episodes of the first season to be broadcasted on a daily basis. The show is scheduled to air in the morning kids slot within the Carrossel Animado programme that begins at … more

E-Bop.tv the first digital TV channel for preschool and key stage 1 children with a 2 hour daily limit of viewing time and 100% British content, successfully launched 2nd June at 11am. The brain-child of a collaboration between 30-year kid’s TV veteran Producer, Keith Littler (Little Red Tractor, … more

The German brand management and media company m4e AG will be taking over more control on production, licensing and marketing of the international successful TV series and brand “Mia and me”, which was created by Gerhard Hahn. M4e came to terms with the co‐production partner … more

Nickelodeon today announced the release of a new collaboration bringing the fun and excitement of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to one of the UK’s most recognisable and innovative fashion brands, HYPE, with an international fashion collection for the whole family. The HYPE designs, featuring retro … more

The first two seasons “Dragons – Die Reiter von Berk” (Dragons – Riders of Berk) and “Dragons – Die Wächter von Berk” (Defenders of Berk) have been tremendously successful. With their exciting stories on humans and dragons they have continuously been winning over new fans. The first audio play of … more