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IMG Licensing named global licensing agency for ESPN
“With IMG Licensing, we’re taking the next step in ESPN’s continued expansion as a global brand during a pivotal time for us,” said Seth Ader, Vice President, Brand Marketing at ESPN.
Hidden Pigeon Company details slate of new licensees
“Mo Willems characters are so well-loved by fans of all ages and we’re very excited to grow our partnerships,” said Tori Cook, SVP Franchise Management at HPC.
BBC Studios and Studio AKA launch Hey Duggee Read-Along digital series on YouTube
The line-up of stars involved includes Rob Delaney, Anna Whitehouse, Aisling Bea, Alexander Armstrong and more.
Rebellion readies first premium Judge Dredd statue
Debuting at San Diego Comic Con in July, the limited-edition statue is based on one of Jock’s iconic cover illustrations of Judge Dredd.
New Era to launch Le Mans collection
The range will span New Era’s core styles, including the 9FORTY, Bucket, unstructured 9TWENTY, mesh Trucker, and snapback 9SEVENTY silhouettes.
Beanstalk brings Vertagear and Audi together for gaming chairs
The collection combines ‘Audi’s precision craftsmanship with Vertagear’s industry-leading expertise in adaptive seating design’.
The Lumistella Company details fresh slate of partners, including Basic Fun, Flipz and Hershey’s
“As we mark 20 years of storytelling and brand-building, we’re proud to unveil the next evolution of The Lumistella Company at Licensing Expo,” said Christa Pitts, co-CEO of The Lumistella Company.
Disney teams with Old Navy on Mickey & Friends collection
“It’s a fresh take on classic American summer style with Disney’s characters, full of thoughtful design details and unexpected twists,” said Sarah Holme, Old Navy’s Head of Design and Product Development.
Relatable details latest slate, including Emotional Support Pop-Tarts and QU!CK QU!CK QU!CK party game
The company has teamed up with Kellanova for a multi-year deal spanning brands including Pop-Tarts in 2025 and Cheez-Its in 2026.
Striker Entertainment to helm global consumer products push for Jason Universe
“From Saw, The Walking Dead, Devil’s Rejects, Creepshow, Night of the Living Dead and more, Striker is rooted in the genre and knows how to give fans what they want on a global basis,” said Russell Binder, CEO of Striker Entertainment.