Leading family entertainment producer and distributor Chorion is delivering a major merchandising refresh for its evergreen brand Noddy in Autumn 2011 following the huge success of its top-rated TV series Noddy in Toyland. The rollout of merchandise will include a new toy line and introductions in … more

Animaru, a graphic design property with Japanese influence from UK artist Sophie Hinton today won the final of the inaugural License This! The Next Big Thing challenge at Brand Licensing Europe 2010. BLE is the only pan-European event dedicated to licensing and brand extension. Aimed at licensing … more

Day one of Brand Licensing Europe 2010 kicked off in style with the keynote speech from Andrew Davenport, the award-winning creator, writer and composer of the children’s television phenomenon, In The Night Garden, and co-creator and writer of the global smash television hit, Teletubbies. Here … more

After the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, Grani & Partners (Giochi Preziosi Group) returned for another encounter with the world of licensing in London, with exciting news in the form of its recent appointment by Sanrio as Preferred Premium Supplier EMEA for the Hello Kitty license. This means that, … more

Nickelodeon Consumer Products (NCP) has announced a new, multi-territory promotion with Toys“R”Us, the world’s leading toy retailer, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of iconic Nickelodeon property Dora the Explorer and the ‘Explorers Wanted’ international umbrella Dora campaign. Leigh Anne … more

The London 2012 commercial team was the focus of ‘The Big Interview’ in the Licensing Academy at Brand Licensing Europe 2010 today. London 2012 Vision – Retail, Licensing and the Olympic and Paralympic Games - The Story So Far, created an opportunity for licensing industry professionals to hear, in detail, … more

The Linguaphone Group, global leaders in language training, are today delighted to announce a new licensing deal that will see Eyesvision, a leading distribution company in Korea, act as their exclusive partner for the Group’s character-based children’s English language program, Pingu’s English. Led … more

LIMA, the trade organisation for the estimated $180+ billion worldwide licensing industry, is extending its international reach yet further with the appointments of its first official representatives in Spain & Portugal, Eastern (New) Europe and India. Each in-country partner will be tasked with … more

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) today announced a raft of new licensing deals for Rebecca Bonbon, the hugely popular Japanese character and super cute fashionista, created by the original Hello Kitty™ designer Yuko Shimizu. The Rebecca Bonbon brand continues to gather momentum and … more

Big and Small, the Kindle Entertainment pre-school TV property on CBeebies, today reveals details of Big and Small’s Big Tour 2010, their first ever fun-packed tour across the UK, taking in five locations this October half-term to meet fans - no matter how big or small. Big and Small’s Big Tour 2010, … more

Leading family entertainment producer and consumer products licensor Chorion is celebrating 40 years of the global phenomenon, Mr. Men and Little Miss in 2011. Launching exclusively at Brand Licensing Europe is the newest addition to the loveable Little Miss family, Little Miss Princess. Chorion has also … more

Giochi Preziosi Group, MEG, and Mondo TV Group have unveiled a partnership with Turner Entertainment Networks International Ltd for the new Puppy in My Pocket Adventures in Pocketville TV series. The Puppy in My Pocket Adventures in Pocketville TV series emerges from the globally successful Puppy in My … more

Nickelodeon Consumer Products International (NCPI), a division of Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), has announced a brand new international partnership with Lea Furniture (La-Z-boy Greensboro Inc / American Drew & LEA Industries Division), the youth specialist in bedroom furniture. Following a successful … more

LIMA Germany is working at full capacity for the Licensing Market 2010 and the agenda is already promising: This year, presentations on the show floor will once more span the whole spectrum of licensing. Due to the significant number of exhibitors, the Licensing Market covers all areas of licensing and a well- … more

Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it has named The Licensing Company (TLC) as its new worldwide licensing agency for the Chrysler and Jeep®brands. This new appointment has been made to ensure greater global brand alignment and significant international growth during the next phase … more

Leonard Smith (BLE stand number: AD16) is expanding into new licensing categories following 25 years of success in greetings cards. The image licensing company – owned by photographer and managing director Leonard Smith – will use its presence at Brand Licensing Europe as a springboard into new … more

Nickelodeon Consumer Products (NCP) today announced two executive moves in its international division. Long-time NCP executive, Trudi Hayward has been named Vice President, Consumer Products for the UK and Australia, overseeing operations and strategy. Jeremy Poreca will relocate from NCP offices in … more

Nickelodeon Consumer Products (NCP), a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), and technology giant Hewlett-Packard have formed a new global partnership to offer consumers photo products featuring Nickelodeon properties in store. The announcement was made today at Brand Licensing … more

Art Ask Agency is very proud to introduce the Frida Kahlo brand at BLE at the end of this month. Isolda P Kahlo, direct niece to Frida, is the founder of the Frida Kahlo Corporation. The Corporations aim is to promote the name and the image of Frida as a multifaceted woman that was attached to her … more

The CEO of Rubicon Group Holding, Ms. Randa Ayoubi has been awarded “Businesswomen of the Year 2010” at the CEO Middle East Awards 2010. Ms. Ayoubi won the award in recognition for her pioneering commitment to the digital content and entertainment industry in the Middle East at a ceremony … more