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Brands Untapped 100 to celebrate product developers, designers, creative leaders and studios working in licensing
The inaugural Brands Untapped 100 publication – a global list of 100 figures that have done exceptional work across the past year – will debut at BLE 2022.
Spin Master wins IP protection cases in China
The cases concerned Bakugan patent infringement and counterfeit Paw Patrol toys.
Vivid Goliath gives Casefile podcast the board game treatment
“The public is fascinated by true crime, so to be launching the board game version of such a successful podcast as Casefile is hugely exciting,” said Ben Hogg, Marketing Manager at Vivid Goliath.
McMiller enjoys Kickstarter success with plastic-free pirate game, Fire in the Hole
“We set ourselves a mission to create the most sustainable game possible,” said McMiller’s David McGranaghan.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window gets the tabletop treatment from Funko Games
The game sees one player assume the role of the Director who must communicate clues – all without uttering a word – to help players uncover the murderer.
Mattel details limited-edition Barbie collabs with female-founded companies for Women’s History Month
The range includes an Autumn Adeibgo headband, a candle from NETTE and shoes by Larroude – with proceeds going to the Barbie Dream Gap Project.
Embracer Group completes €2.75bn acquisition of Asmodee
Asmodee CEO Stéphane Carville, together with his management team, will continue to lead the group.
Sophie la girafe plush, activity mats and rockers on the way from Dan Dee International’s Animal Adventure arm
“Sophie is a very special brand, and we know it’s in good hands with Dan Dee and Animal Adventure,” said Patti Becker, CEO of Anjar & Becker Associates, the licensing agent for Sophie la girafe.
Mattel’s Kenna O’Brien and NBCUniversal’s Vanessa Fung triumph in Designer/Inventor categories at WiT Wonder Women Awards 2022
“It’s a privilege and an honour to celebrate this incredible slate of 2022 Wonder Women Award winners and honourees,” said Janice Ross, WiT President.
KFC teams with Pillow Pets for giant Chicken Sandwich Snuggler plush
“Fans can snuggle up with the sandwich they love the most thanks to our KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler,” said Nick Chavez, chief marketing officer at KFC U.S.