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21 May · Licensing Expo 2026
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Tokyo Broadcasting System Eyes Global IP Licensing
Tokyo Broadcasting System discussed its first Licensing Expo presence and plans to scale licensing beyond Japan.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Tokyo Broadcasting System Eyes Global IP Licensing
Tokyo Broadcasting System discussed its first Licensing Expo presence and plans to scale licensing beyond Japan.
Why it matters ·Japanese broadcasters are increasingly treating IP as exportable licensing portfolios, not only domestic media assets. This could open opportunities for agents, distributors and manufacturers seeking Japanese-origin content.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Paddington Positioned as Global Evergreen Franchise
STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family discussed Paddington's development as a multi-platform franchise with play-led innovation.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Paddington Positioned as Global Evergreen Franchise
STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family discussed Paddington's development as a multi-platform franchise with play-led innovation.
Why it matters ·Paddington is being positioned as a global evergreen family brand with expanding category relevance. Licensees should watch for opportunities in premium gifting, food, apparel, publishing, beauty and experiential retail.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · Licensing Expo 2026
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Infinifan Launches Belfry Blind Box
Infinifan introduced Belfry, its first original IP character, as a vinyl-face plush pendant blind box with six designs.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Infinifan Launches Belfry Blind Box
Infinifan introduced Belfry, its first original IP character, as a vinyl-face plush pendant blind box with six designs.
Why it matters ·The launch reflects continued momentum for original collectible character IP built around blind-box mechanics and storytelling. This creates early-stage licensing opportunity in accessories, stationery and social-led collectibles.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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Milky Tomato Character-Led Apparel at Licensing Expo
Milky Tomato showcased character-driven sweaters and cardigans, demonstrating ongoing growth in character-led fashion through apparel-focused licensing programmes.
Source: License Global ↗Milky Tomato Character-Led Apparel at Licensing Expo
Milky Tomato showcased character-driven sweaters and cardigans, demonstrating ongoing growth in character-led fashion through apparel-focused licensing programmes.
Why it matters ·Character-led fashion continues to expand through apparel-focused licensing programmes. Emerging character brands can access retail shelves faster through apparel than through toy categories.
Source: License Global ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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Snow Commerce and Fandom Discuss Direct-to-Consumer Retail Strategies
Snow Commerce discussed e-commerce strategies built around fandom-driven purchasing behaviour at Licensing Expo 2026.
Source: License Global ↗Snow Commerce and Fandom Discuss Direct-to-Consumer Retail Strategies
Snow Commerce discussed e-commerce strategies built around fandom-driven purchasing behaviour at Licensing Expo 2026.
Why it matters ·Direct-to-consumer commerce remains an important channel for fan-focused brands and licensed merchandise. Brands building D2C infrastructure now are better positioned to capture margin on future licensed product lines.
Source: License Global ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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Jewel Branding Appointed Licensing Agent for Printfresh
Jewel Branding & Licensing was appointed exclusive licensing agency for Printfresh, establishing a structured licensing programme for the lifestyle apparel brand.
Source: License Global ↗Jewel Branding Appointed Licensing Agent for Printfresh
Jewel Branding & Licensing was appointed exclusive licensing agency for Printfresh, establishing a structured licensing programme for the lifestyle apparel brand.
Why it matters ·Lifestyle and apparel brands continue building structured licensing programmes through agency partnerships. Agency representation signals a brand is ready to scale its IP commercially beyond its own product lines.
Source: License Global ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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Vanessa Hudgens A Star Is Born Children's Brand Signs Licensing Deals
Vanessa Hudgens' A Star Is Born children's brand signed licensing agreements with Centric Brands and Jay Franco across consumer product categories.
Source: License Global ↗Vanessa Hudgens A Star Is Born Children's Brand Signs Licensing Deals
Vanessa Hudgens' A Star Is Born children's brand signed licensing agreements with Centric Brands and Jay Franco across consumer product categories.
Why it matters ·Celebrity-founded children's brands continue expanding through licensing partnerships across consumer product categories. The Centric Brands and Jay Franco partnerships indicate early traction in apparel and home textiles.
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Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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John Deere Enters Men's Personal Care with Every Man Jack
John Deere entered the men's personal care category through a partnership with Every Man Jack, launching deodorant, body wash and 2-in-1 shampoo products.
Source: License Global ↗John Deere Enters Men's Personal Care with Every Man Jack
John Deere entered the men's personal care category through a partnership with Every Man Jack, launching deodorant, body wash and 2-in-1 shampoo products.
Why it matters ·John Deere has expanded its licensing programme into men's grooming and personal care. Industrial brand IP entering personal care opens a new category of licensing opportunity for heritage brand owners.
Source: License Global ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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Principality of Monaco Seeks Fragrance Licensing Partner
The Principality of Monaco announced it is seeking a licensing partner for a premium fragrance programme.
Source: License Global ↗Principality of Monaco Seeks Fragrance Licensing Partner
The Principality of Monaco announced it is seeking a licensing partner for a premium fragrance programme.
Why it matters ·Monaco is exploring fragrance as a new licensed product category for its brand. Sovereign and luxury destination brands represent an untapped category for premium fragrance licensing at retail.
Source: License Global ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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Pudgy Penguins Expands into Beauty and Wellness
Pudgy Penguins expanded into beauty and wellness categories, continuing its consumer products programme beyond collectibles and toys.
Source: License Global ↗Pudgy Penguins Expands into Beauty and Wellness
Pudgy Penguins expanded into beauty and wellness categories, continuing its consumer products programme beyond collectibles and toys.
Why it matters ·Pudgy Penguins continues extending its consumer products programme beyond collectibles and toys. The move into beauty signals the brand has sufficient mainstream consumer recognition to anchor non-toy licensing categories.
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Find contacts →Disney Unveils Mandalorian and Grogu Consumer Products Programme
Disney Consumer Products unveiled the licensing programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of the franchise's next theatrical release.
Source: License Global ↗Disney Unveils Mandalorian and Grogu Consumer Products Programme
Disney Consumer Products unveiled the licensing programme for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of the franchise's next theatrical release.
Why it matters ·Disney is expanding consumer products activity ahead of the franchise's next theatrical release. Pre-theatrical licensing programme announcements signal Disney is building retail momentum well before the film window.
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Find contacts →20 May · License Global
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Liquid Death Discusses Licensing and Brand Collaboration Strategy
Liquid Death discussed its approach to licensing and brand collaborations, positioning partnerships as core to its brand-building strategy.
Source: License Global ↗Liquid Death Discusses Licensing and Brand Collaboration Strategy
Liquid Death discussed its approach to licensing and brand collaborations, positioning partnerships as core to its brand-building strategy.
Why it matters ·Liquid Death continues to use partnerships and licensed products as part of its brand-building strategy. The brand's active licensing posture makes it an attractive collaboration partner for beauty and lifestyle companies.
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Find contacts →My Little Pony Licensing Programme Expansion
Hasbro is expanding My Little Pony into new categories to introduce the franchise to new generations.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗My Little Pony Licensing Programme Expansion
Hasbro is expanding My Little Pony into new categories to introduce the franchise to new generations.
Why it matters ·My Little Pony is being managed as a multi-generational lifestyle and fandom brand. Licensees should watch for opportunities in fashion, beauty, music, collectibles and cross-generational collaborations.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →20 May · Licensing Expo 2026
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Sesame Street Purpose-Led Licensing Strategy
Sesame Street's consumer products strategy continues to reinforce its child-development mission across partnerships.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Sesame Street Purpose-Led Licensing Strategy
Sesame Street's consumer products strategy continues to reinforce its child-development mission across partnerships.
Why it matters ·Purpose-led IP remains attractive to partners seeking trust, educational value and family credibility. Sesame Street's model suggests opportunities for products combining learning, social impact and premium design.
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Find contacts →Ava & Leopold Positioned for Licensing
ArtSHINE's Ava & Leopold is being positioned for licensing across plush, publishing, accessories and story-led merchandise.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Ava & Leopold Positioned for Licensing
ArtSHINE's Ava & Leopold is being positioned for licensing across plush, publishing, accessories and story-led merchandise.
Why it matters ·The property shows demand for warm, emotionally led family IP with expandable character worlds. Early opportunities are strongest in plush, books, nursery, gifting and soft goods.
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Find contacts →My Little Pony Neigh-Pop Music Direction
Hasbro released a DJ Pon-3 remix as part of a new Neigh-Pop music direction for My Little Pony.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗My Little Pony Neigh-Pop Music Direction
Hasbro released a DJ Pon-3 remix as part of a new Neigh-Pop music direction for My Little Pony.
Why it matters ·Hasbro is using music to refresh My Little Pony for multi-age fandom and digital culture. Music-led extensions can support apparel, social content, live events and nostalgia-driven licensing.
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Find contacts →Hello Kitty Theatrical Film Announced
Hello Kitty is heading to theatres in July 2028 through Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and New Line Cinema.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Hello Kitty Theatrical Film Announced
Hello Kitty is heading to theatres in July 2028 through Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and New Line Cinema.
Why it matters ·Sanrio is adding a major entertainment tentpole to an already broad consumer products engine. The film window should create elevated demand across fashion, beauty, toys, food and limited-edition collaborations.
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Find contacts →20 May · Licensing Expo 2026
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Pudgy Penguins Enters Beauty and Wellness
Pudgy Penguins is expanding into skincare, bath and body, fragrance and wellness categories with SNAP.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Pudgy Penguins Enters Beauty and Wellness
Pudgy Penguins is expanding into skincare, bath and body, fragrance and wellness categories with SNAP.
Why it matters ·Digital-native character brands are moving beyond toys and collectibles into lifestyle categories. This signals retailer confidence in Web3-origin IP as mainstream consumer brands, especially where visual identity supports beauty and gifting.
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Find contacts →Mickey Mouse Next-Generation Strategy
Disney is positioning Mickey Mouse's 2028 centenary as a major brand moment with a next-generation strategy.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Mickey Mouse Next-Generation Strategy
Disney is positioning Mickey Mouse's 2028 centenary as a major brand moment with a next-generation strategy.
Why it matters ·Disney is preparing Mickey as a forward-looking lifestyle and culture platform, not just a nostalgia asset. Licensees should expect premium, fashion, music and youth-culture collaborations around the 100th anniversary window.
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Find contacts →Popeye x Sonic Rumble Party
King Features and SEGA launched a limited-time Popeye crossover in Sonic Rumble Party on mobile and PC.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Popeye x Sonic Rumble Party
King Features and SEGA launched a limited-time Popeye crossover in Sonic Rumble Party on mobile and PC.
Why it matters ·Classic character IP is being actively tested inside gaming ecosystems as short-run engagement content. This suggests stronger crossover potential for heritage brands seeking younger digital audiences without full game ownership.
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Find contacts →America250 x Evan Williams Bourbon: Heaven Hill Brands Launches Limited-Edition Commemorative Bottles
Global Icons brokered a licensing partnership between America250 and Heaven Hill Brands/Evan Williams Bourbon to launch limited-edition commemorative bottles celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Source: Global Icons ↗America250 x Evan Williams Bourbon: Heaven Hill Brands Launches Limited-Edition Commemorative Bottles
Global Icons brokered a licensing partnership between America250 and Heaven Hill Brands/Evan Williams Bourbon to launch limited-edition commemorative bottles celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Why it matters ·Global Icons is the world's largest independent corporate brand licensing agency — new mandates and product launches signal major licensing opportunities across automotive, heritage, food and lifestyle categories.
Source: Global Icons ↗Molang Cross-Generational Soft Aesthetic
Millimages positioned Molang as kids-and-family anchored while resonating with teens, Gen Z and young adults.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Molang Cross-Generational Soft Aesthetic
Millimages positioned Molang as kids-and-family anchored while resonating with teens, Gen Z and young adults.
Why it matters ·Molang's cross-generational soft aesthetic points to growing demand for comfort-led character IP across lifestyle, fashion, stationery, beauty and gifting. The brand is well placed for kidult and Gen Z-focused retail programmes.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Relevant Contacts
Find contacts →Hostess x REDCON1: DingDongs Protein Shakes & Powder Named Top 5 Finalist at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Hostess DingDongs protein shakes and powders by REDCON1 — a collaboration brokered by Global Icons — were named a Top 5 Finalist in the Chocolate Category at the Sweets & Snacks Expo Innovation Awards.
Source: Global Icons ↗Hostess x REDCON1: DingDongs Protein Shakes & Powder Named Top 5 Finalist at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Hostess DingDongs protein shakes and powders by REDCON1 — a collaboration brokered by Global Icons — were named a Top 5 Finalist in the Chocolate Category at the Sweets & Snacks Expo Innovation Awards.
Why it matters ·Global Icons is the world's largest independent corporate brand licensing agency — new mandates and product launches signal major licensing opportunities across automotive, heritage, food and lifestyle categories.
Source: Global Icons ↗LMCA Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary with Brand Refresh at Licensing Expo 2026 — Booth C158
LMCA marked its 40th anniversary at Licensing Expo 2026 with a brand refresh and sold-out events. President & CEO Ciarán Coyle outlined the agency's forward strategy around AI-powered licensing tools and global expansion.
Source: LMCA ↗LMCA Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary with Brand Refresh at Licensing Expo 2026 — Booth C158
LMCA marked its 40th anniversary at Licensing Expo 2026 with a brand refresh and sold-out events. President & CEO Ciarán Coyle outlined the agency's forward strategy around AI-powered licensing tools and global expansion.
Why it matters ·LMCA is the only agency exclusively focused on corporate brand extension licensing — active programme activity signals open licensing opportunities across major consumer categories.
Source: LMCA ↗Relevant Contacts (7)
Ciarán Coyle
President & CEO
Ximena Duque
SVP, Global Client Services & MD, LATAM
LEGO Expands Bluey Preschool Range with Four New Sets
LEGO released four additional Bluey sets, expanding its preschool construction toy range.
Source: License Intelligence ↗LEGO Expands Bluey Preschool Range with Four New Sets
LEGO released four additional Bluey sets, expanding its preschool construction toy range.
Why it matters ·Preschool entertainment properties remain a priority category for construction toy partnerships. Bluey's expansion reflects the franchise's position as one of the most commercially active children's brands.
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