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Matt Bailey teams with The Galactic Empire for Bone Head Coffee
Matt Bailey, the tattoo artist with a serious fanbase and social media following, is branching out into beverages with the imminent launch of Bone Head…
Paramount Consumer Products taps Dan Cook as SVP of global e-eommerce
Paramount Consumer Products today announced a new leadership hire responsible for the operational management and growth strategy of the expanding e-commerce business. Dan Cook is…
MGM’s iconic franchise RoboCop makes Fortnite debut
The iconic “part man, part machine, all cop” cyborg, RoboCop, is landing in one of the most popular free-to-play video games ever made. Epic Games’…
WildBrain CPLG starts a new chapter with HarperCollins Productions
Entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency WildBrain CPLG has further expanded its entertainment portfolio with the signing of worldwide licensing and merchandising (L&M) rights for…
Place your bids! The Light Fund Channel Relay silent auction is now live
The Light Fund English Channel Relay fundraiser silent auction site is now live, with a fabulous selection of event tickets, money-can’t-buy experiences, rare souvenirs and…
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THE ULTIMATE PATTERN & ILLUSTRATION COLLECTION COMPETITION THE FINE PRINT (but big enough to actually read!) Every competition needs a few rules, boring we know,…
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Omens Studios scores raft of international sales for season two of Leo the Wildlife Ranger
Award-winning animation company Omens Studios has secured a raft of international sales for season two of its hit CGI animated series Leo the Wildlife Ranger…
Ulysses Press to publish cookbooks based on Asmodee board games CATAN and Ticket to Ride
Asmodee Entertainment has announced a brand partnership with independent publisher Ulysses Press to create and release cookbooks based on the internationally popular and best selling…
New Hot Wheels Munchy Play plate set to take mealtimes up a gear
Munchy Play is today launching the Hot Wheels Car Plate – the first of its kind to feature a built-in racetrack. Kids can race their…
MARKET introduces Guns N’ Roses x Smiley collaboration
LA-based brand MARKET has announced the release of a unisex capsule collection in collaboration with Guns N’ Roses, The Smiley Company and Bravado. As a Los Angeles-based…
Boat Rocker signs toy manufacturer Simba Dickie for Dino Ranch
Global entertainment company Boat Rocker has announced that Simba Dickie Group – one of the top five toy manufacturers in Europe – has signed a licensing deal…
LICENSING EXPO: Q&A with Rob Corney, Group Managing Director, Bulldog Licensing
Bulldog Licensing is readying for its second face-to-face trade show since restrictions were lifted, with an appearance at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas later this month.…
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Playgrounds TV is Now on ArtStation LearningArtStation Magazine
Playgrounds is an organization dedicated to the best and brightest of contemporary visual artists, animators, VFX artists, game developers, sound & graphic designers. They bring…
Fred Rogers Productions names Scholastic master publishing partner for Alma’s Way
Fred Rogers Productions, the award-winning children’s educational media organisation behind multiple Emmy-winning PBS KIDS series, has tapped Scholastic as worldwide master publishing partner for Alma’s…
Moose Toys to create more Magic at Licensing Expo
Moose Toys has found ‘magic’ in the licensing of its popular brands, and it is poised to do so again with Magic Mixies Mixlings, a collectible…
Silvergate Media teams up with Tencent Video in a new landmark partnership
Silvergate Media is joining forces with Tencent Video to bring its new animated series The Creature Cases to China. Silvergate will also partner with Tencent Video…
LEGO and Hasbro unite for first time for Transformers collab
The LEGO Group and Hasbro have united for the first time to bring the iconic Transformers Autobot, Optimus Prime, to life in LEGO form –…
Licensing Expo facilitates 3,000+ meetings
The global licensing community is ready to re-convene at Licensing Expo, held this May 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, for its first in-person…
Chief Something Officer
Unilever is the latest major company to rename the Chief Marketing Officer. Having added the word “Digital” in 2019 as “Chief Digital and Marketing Officer”,…
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Quixel Ninety Days in Unreal Engine 5 Art BlastArtStation Magazine
Hi ArtStation community! It’s no secret that we here at Quixel are big fans of yours, and we’re constantly blown away by all of the…
Weekly Job Roundup – 12/05/2022ArtStation Magazine
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Join ArtStation VR & AR Week 2022ArtStation Magazine
We’re thrilled to announce the date of our first-ever VR & AR Week event on ArtStation! From May 16th to 20th 2022, we’re celebrating artists…
PMI Partners with Skydance Animation for “Spellbound” toy, plush and stationery line
PMI Ltd has announced it has signed a global toy, plush and stationery licensing agreement with Skydance Animation for Spellbound, Apple Original Films and Skydance…
Beanstalk marks 30th anniversary with charitable promotion Licensing Labs
To celebrate Beanstalk’s 30th anniversary, its services and expertise, the global brand licensing agency is offering a series of complimentary Licensing Lab workshops to brand…
ARTiSTORY signs multiple licensees to its Gathering of the Greats theme
Art and cultural IP specialist ARTiSTORY has welcomed new licensees Jade City Food, Ruggable, and Fashion UK. The licensees have all chosen designs from ARTiSTORY’s…
LICENSING EXPO: Q&A with Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products, ZAG
Ahead of this month’s Licensing Expo, Licensing Biz caught up with Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products at family entertainment powerhouse ZAG, to…
Moonbug launches CoComelon spinoff, It’s Cody Time
Moonbug Entertainment is launching It’s Cody Time, CoComelon’s first-ever spinoff channel featuring Cody Green and his family. The musical preschool series debuts on YouTube with…
First roster of exhibitors at BLE 2022 confirmed
Brand Licensing Europe – Europe’s leading event for licensing and brand extension, organised in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International – has announced the…
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Marcolin and Timberland extend their licensing agreement until 2026
Eyewear company Marcolin and TBL Licensing have announced that they have extended their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Timberland optical…
Surge Licensing and WEBTOON announce exclusive licensing and merchandising partnership
WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, has appointed brand management company Surge Licensing as the exclusive North American licensing agent for the platform. Genuine…
Licensing Expo and Products of Change reveal sustainability agenda
Licensing Expo and Products of Change (POC) have revealed a jointly-produced sustainability agenda comprising turnkey education and product showcases for the upcoming trade show slated…
Spotlight to represent Samurai Rabbit
2022 may be the Year of the Tiger but it is also shaping up to be a big year for the rabbits of the highly…
Bootsy Collins signs with ALG Brands
ALG Brands has been tapped to represent the original Starchild, Bootsy Collins, for licensing and branding opportunities, it was announced today by ALG CEO Ashley Austin. The firm will…
LICENSING EXPO: Q&A with Sarah Crimes, Director of Marketing, Story.1888
Story.1888 – the creative services wing of licensing agency The Point.1888 – was established in 2021 to offer licensing clients an unparalleled level of support, from…
What’s Your Story? Tell It With ArtStation LearningArtStation Magazine
Don’t Let Creative Blocks Stop Your Storytelling These five courses on ArtStation Learning will help you to take stories from your imagination and turn them…
REGISTER: How to Vectorise Procreate Lettering in Affinity Designer With Nicole Mauloni
In this session we are thrilled to be joined once again by the delightful and talented, Nicole Mauloni. Nicole will be showing us how we…
Castrol taps LMCA for global strategic licensing programme
Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has appointed LMCA as its global licensing agency. Castrol’s new licensing programme will be committed to supporting Castrol’s…
Mondo TV to license popular property Bread Barbershop in Italian market
Mondo TV Group, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, and a licensing agent for many major international brands, has announced…
Iconix completes global acquisition of athletic brand PONY
Brand management company Iconix International Inc has now completed the acquisition of the global rights across all product categories to the PONY brand (excluding China…
FOMO Lab and Banijay partner to launch Mr Bean NFT collection
Banijay has announced its first activation in the Metaverse with a Mr Bean NFT drop, in collaboration with intellectual property specialist and Metaverse architect FOMO…
FuturumKids adds Charlie’s Ark to its roster of preschool series
With global broadcast sales and licensing activity for its hit preschool property Paddles ramping up and production well under way on its newest preschool property…
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“The number of walled gardens is growing and we can only expect their walls to get higher,” Quantcast VP Mark White observed recently. “Walled gardens”…
REGISTER: How to Draw a Cute Dog in Procreate with Kris Lauren
In this session we are excited to have the amazing Kris Lauren, of Pretty Little Lines, join us. Kris will be showing us how we…
REGISTER: Adding Life To Your Watercolor Paintings Using Colour Wash Textures With Nathan Brown
In this session we welcome back our wonderfully talented friend, Nathan Brown. Nathan will be taking his recently updated Master Watercolor Brushes live to show…
WarnerMedia Kids & Family EMEA jumps on board for series 2 of Mush-Mush & the Mushables
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, France’s La Cabane and Belgium’s Thuristar have announced a deal with WarnerMedia Kids & Family EMEA for season two of…
Andy and the Odd Socks appoints Brands with Influence to manage worldwide licensing
When Andy and the Odd Socks formed in 2017 and played the world-famous Glastonbury Festival, they had no idea that just a few years later…
LICENSING EXPO: Bulldog Licensing to showcase a stellar mix of brands, from Magic Mixies to Care Bears
Bulldog Licensing is readying for its second face-to-face trade show since restrictions were lifted, with an appearance at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas later this month.…
LICENSING EXPO: Q&A with Kerry Phelan, Chief Brand Officer, Genius Brands
It’s been a successful year for children’s media company Genius Brands, with the acquisition of Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media and Ameba TV, major investment in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment, and…
Call for prizes as Light Fund Channel swimmers announce silent auction
With less than two months to go before two teams of six people brave the unforgiving waters of the Channel and race to France, the…
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Igloo partners with the Jeep brand for two Playmate coolers
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Rainbow Productions MD Simon Foulkes takes on charity bushtucker challenge
Simon Foulkes, managing director of Rainbow Productions, the UK’s official supplier of licensed children’s characters, completed the St Raphael’s Hospice’s first ever ‘I’m a Director… Get…
Cartoon Saloon Brand Development to oversee global licensing and merchandising for Netflix film My Father’s Dragon
Cartoon Saloon Brand Development, the ancillary rights division of five-time Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Emmy-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon, will spearhead the global…
BBC Studios names Tycoon licensing agent for Bluey in South and Central America
BBC Studios, distributor and licensor for the Emmy Award-winning international preschool sensation Bluey, has appointed Tycoon as its licensing agent for South and Central America,…
George Leon to host Licensing International Excellence Awards
Licensing International has announced that industry veteran George Leon will host the 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards. With more than 25 years of experience, Leon…
Moonbug appoints Francesca Romana Gianesin as Head of Consumer Products EMEA ANZ
Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. has announced the appointment of Francesca Romana Gianesin as Head of Consumer Products EMEA ANZ. In this newly created role, Gianesin is…
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5 ArtStation Blogs Finds For Character ArtistsArtStation Magazine
ArtStation Blogs is a place where artists can share all of their latest updates with their audience. This roundup shares 5 community-created posts that are…
Weekly Job Roundup – 05/05/2022ArtStation Magazine
Art: Ying Ding, Far Cry 6, Ubisoft Montreal Looking for a job in the industry? Check out the new jobs some of these companies are hiring…
3D Render Engines for iClone: Choosing The BestArtStation Magazine
José Tijerín is a digital illustrator and 3D sculptor, as well as creator of the upcoming game Dear Althea for Steam. In the following tutorial,…
Cutting Edge Virtual Production Program for Studios & ArtistsArtStation Magazine
With the launch of Unreal Engine 5, the opportunities to create more interactive and immersive experiences are greater than ever. Artists and filmmakers are exploring…
Licensing International announces partnership with BetterHelp
Licensing International has announced a partnership with BetterHelp, offering a new series of benefits available to members just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month,…
Surge Licensing signs TOMY as global master toy partner for A Little SPOT
Surge Licensing has signed TOMY as the global master toy partner for Diane Alber’s A Little SPOT book series, a market leader in social-emotional learning content that…
Brands & Retail UK summer conference to wrap up with ‘Meet the Buyers’ Networking Party
Ryan Beaird, Event Director of Brands & Retail UK, has announced a new format for the summer conference taking place at the British Library (London)…
Falcon’s Beyond to showcase revolutionary LBE technologies at 2022 Licensing Expo
Entertainment company Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC will showcase multiple proprietary technologies at the 2022 Licensing Expo, which takes place May 24–26, 2022 in Las Vegas. Three Falcon’s…
Rubies and Disney team for Star Wars campaign
Rubies is once again collaborating with long-term licensors Star Wars and Disney to bring into the spotlight a brand-new media and PR campaign, ‘The Gift of Play’.…
REGISTER: How To Spice Up Your Lettering With 3D Brushes In Procreate With Snooze One
In this session we are joined by the brilliant graphic designer and lettering artist, Nick Gollanek. Nick will be joining us for the first time…
Fanbytes acquired by Brainlabs
Fanbytes has been acquired by Brainlabs, one of the largest digital marketing agencies in Europe, the U.S. and APAC. Since its inception in 2012, Brainlabs…
George at Asda partners with Animal Planet for children’s clothing range
George at Asda, one of Britain’s leading retailers, has partnered with Animal Planet, a member of the Warner Bros Discovery family of brands, to launch…
Lisle Licensing to rep food influencer Lillie Farrow
Lisle Licensing has been appointed as the exclusive licensing agent for professional chef, mum of three and aspirational Instagram influencer Lillie Farrow. The agency will…
Immersive touring attraction to bring The World of Barbie to life
Kilburn Live, a specialist in branded live entertainment, has revealed a partnership with Mattel, Inc. for a new upcoming immersive attraction: World Of Barbie. Created in…
ZAG signs over 30 new partners in Mexico for Miraculous
Award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG has announced that since opening its first Latin American office in Mexico City just six months ago, over 30…
Pick Up Virtual Production With These 4 CoursesArtStation Magazine
Watch THU Talks With Industry Pros These four new additions to the ArtStation Learning video library come from THU TV and cover unique aspects of…
Aquarius is ready to rock Europe with new licensed gifts
Aquarius has launched an innovative new range of rock music-themed products to the European market. Featuring some of the world’s most celebrated acts, the range…
LMCA and Stobbs partner to deliver brand licensing service offering in Europe
International brand licensing agency LMCA is expanding its global footprint in Europe by entering a unique partnership with Stobbs, a Cambridge-based brand-focused law firm with…
Kidscreen Summit: full steam ahead for July live event
With just 11 weeks to go until this year’s Kidscreen Summit takes place live in Miami, the organisers report that all planning and preparation is…
Magic Light Pictures supports global growth with three promotions
Multi award-winning Magic Light Pictures, home of The Gruffalo, has announced a series of promotions across its brand and licensing departments. Aidan Taylor-Gooby has been…
Toei Animation’s Dragon Ball hits record high for franchise licensing deals
Anime pioneer and industry-leading studio Toei Animation Inc., together with U.S. agent Crunchyroll, has released the latest Dragon Ball franchise report. This annual report provides…
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product/market fit
A CB Insights study found that 35% of startups failed because they launched a product with no market need. It’s one of the main reasons…
loyalty programs and personal data
“Loyalty programs need to be treated as a trade-off, meaning they need to provide something of value to the customer and in return customers will…
Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2022: the winners
The winners of The B&LLAs 2022 industry awards were announced yesterday at an awards event held at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel in London. Hosted…
Children’s brand Belle & Boo seals licensing deal with Michael Miller Fabrics
Award-winning UK children’s brand Belle & Boo has signed a licensing deal with US-based Michael Miller Fabrics. Four collections each year will be distributed via the…
The Smiley Company launches exclusive digital designs on Ready Games’ Icon app
Epik, a specialist in bridging the gap between real-world brands and digital ecosystems, has connected Ready Games, the leading distributed web3 gaming ecosystem on mobile, and…
Bluey brings first-ever live show to U.S. audiences
The much-loved Heeler family are coming to theatres across the United States with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show. The Emmy…
Rocket Licensing signs Little People, BIG DREAMS
Rocket Licensing has announced that it will be representing children’s book property Little People, BIG DREAMS, and will build a consumer products programme for the…
the future of the metaverse
No one knows exactly what form the internet of the future will take, but the frustrations of the current internet won’t automatically go away with…
Creo, Sans Serif Family of 18 Fonts – only $9!
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Riveting Reads for Digital IllustratorsArtStation Magazine
Discover Illustration Tips on ArtStation Blogs Every day, talented ArtStation community members are using ArtStation Blogs to connect with others about their creative journeys. We’ve…
Weekly Job Roundup – 28/04/2022ArtStation Magazine
Star Citizen, Cloud Imperium. Looking for a job in the industry? Check out the new jobs some of these companies are hiring for and apply now:…
NVIDIA Commits to Artists and Celebrates the Latest Content Creation Innovations With ‘In the NVIDIA Studio’ArtStation Magazine
Creating content has never been more exciting. Every day, artists are using the latest and greatest technology to bring their visions to life, and sharing…