The SmileyWorld brand has signed with youth fashion retailer Jay Jays in South Africa to create a contemporary on-trend range of t-shirts, hoodies and tank tops for boys and girls. Jay Jays is a fast-fashion chain store which targets style conscious teens and young adults with affordable fashions… more

4sight licensing solutions, part of 4Kids Entertainment International Limited, has signed a license agreement with G Group, which has seen a variety of products launch for the Crufts brand. The range of official Crufts merchandise includes gifts, clothing for men, women and children, accessories for dogs and … more

KidScreen Summit 2011 is offering delegates a comprehensive conference program featuring unparalleled access to some of the world’s leading kids entertainment executives and networking opportunities designed to inform, inspire and invigorate new business. “Kids industry professionals continue to … more

Handling the rights for living celebrities often requires a love for risk. However, the reward is always as big as the efforts involved. Nicolas Anelka’s fashion brand 39 Pro was put to sleep... after the last World Football Cup. « Well there’s no need to recall the circumstances, immediately ascertained … more

Saturday December 11, 2010 marks the two year anniversary of Bettie Page’s passing. But her impact runs far deeper than the pictures she’s left behind; her legacy of influencing sexuality and fashion continues to grow, winning over thousands of new fans each year. Known for her raven black hair, … more

CopCorp Licensing President Carole Postal today announced Dalmatian Corporation and Neo Cube Inc. DBA Winner Wireless as the two newest U.S. licensees for Jim Benton’s popular It’s Happy Bunny™ brand, the cute little bunny with the BIG attitude … more

Bushnell Outdoor Products has licensed BBC International LLC to develop a new line of footwear targeting men, women and young adult outdoor enthusiasts under its “Bushnell” trademark. The license deal was facilitated by licensing agency MODA Licensing, Inc. Bushnell Outdoor Products has been and … more

Jennifer Schrader will move on from her job at Advanstar Communications after almost three years working on the Brand Licensing Europe, Licensing International Expo and Brand Licensing Central & Eastern Europe exhibitions. She will be moving to Chicago, IL and is looking for a challenging job there. … more

BRB Internacional will attend the upcoming edition of the Nuremberg Toy Fair set for February with plenty of new licensing-related projects. The Spanish company will present the many agreements it has signed on the strength of the ample catalogue it manages, both vis-à-vis licenses it owns - Suckers, … more

She’s very pretty with a cute face and a soft grey coat – and she’s making her debut on the world stage at Spring Fair. Princess is the first new property from artist and giftware guru Ann Edwards for more than four years and she’s being launched as the little sister to Ann’s ever-popular cat Thomas, who has … more

With just over three months to go until the 2011 International Licensing Forum in Paris, Forum organisers Kazachok have finalised details of the conference programme as well as confirmed more new exhibitors including US consulting agency, Dependable Solutions, and French brand owners Mondadori and … more

Advanstar today announced the reappointment of specialist PR consultancy, Braben. The agency will again handle the strategic communications and media around premier licensing and brand extension exhibition, Brand Licensing Europe. Tasked with breaking new ground for Brand Licensing Europe, more

Pip, winner of ‘Best Cute Range’ at The Henries Awards 2010, is the creation of top design company Over the Moon and the little black cat is a greetings card sensation, with the designs available in over 500 outlets across the UK high street, including Fenwicks and all branches of John Lewis. This success has … more

BlueBird Brands are to launch their extensive range of FABric Animals gifts & accessories – money boxes, keyrings, umbrellas & purse sets, travel, pamper & holiday sets, canvass book bags with book marks, shoppers – early 2011 in the UK. Cotton Crosses will develop a full range of cross-stitched characters in … more

Sony Pictures Television’s 2waytraffic International, today announced the launch of the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? 2011 game for iPhone and iPod Touch. The game, which will also be available as a HD version for iPad users, launches in App Stores in 70 countries from today, 9 December. The first … more

Leading kids entertainment magazine KidScreen is thrilled to announce the programs that have been shortlisted for the 2011 KidScreen Awards, which pay tribute to outstanding content from around the world that entertains and engages children and their families. Entries moving on to undergo a final … more

The comeback of the brand “BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion” marketed by the brand management and media company m4e AG and toy manufacturer Hasbro is in full swing. The speedy, colourful spinning tops are the number one toy in the German charts (NPD Eurotoys, KW 45, Total Market Top Items Units). Since … more

Following Waybuloo’s first publishing birthday, Egmont is celebrating with record book sales for the popular pre-school brand. More than half a million books have been sold since Egmont’s publishing programme first launched in August 2009, resulting in revenues of over £1.1m for the brand’s master … more

Lavish Rights continues its license portfolio expansion with the launch of Bob & Peski and kicks off its UK and European representation with Jane Evans Licensing Ltd. “Bob & Peski is another global character brand in our portfolio, and is being developed in a different style to our others.” said Marc Todd, … more

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has completed a huge number of sales throughout Asia across a range of genres from both FremantleMedia production teams and third party producers around the world. The deals were brokered by Haryaty Rahman, FME’s Director of Sales for Asia, who was … more