Deals of the Month: August 2019
NASCAR
Licensed By: NASCAR
Licensed By Contact: NASCAR, Paul Sparrow, Managing Dir. Licensing and Consumer Products, 704-348-7100
Licensed To/For: Far Out Toys/racing set (U.S.)
License To/For Contact: Far Out Toys, Keith Meggs, CEO, 310-480-7554
General Hospital
Licensed By: ABC Television Network
Licensed By Contact: ABC Television Network, Julie Jardine, Dir. Franchise Management, 818-460-7565, julie.jardine@abc.com
Licensed To/For: Creation Entertainment/fan events (U.S.)
License To/For Contact: Creation Entertainment, Erin Ferries, SVP Licensing and Business Development, 818-209-6696, erin.ferries@creationent.com
Stranger Things
Licensed By: Netflix
Licensed By Contact: Netflix, Tara Sinclair, Global Business Development, tsinclair@netflix.com
Licensed To/For: Creation Entertainment/fan events (U.S.)
License To/For Contact: Creation Entertainment, Erin Ferries, SVP Licensing and Business Development, 818-209-6696, erin.ferries@creationent.com
Umbrella Academy
Licensed By: Netflix
Licensed By Contact: Netflix, Tara Sinclair, Global Business Development, tsinclair@netflix.com
Licensed To/For: Funko/vinyl figures (U.S.)
License To/For Contact: Funko. Lauren Winarksi, Senior Mgr. Brand and Licensing, 425-783-3616, lauren@funko.com
Sonic the Hedgehog
Licensed By: Sega of America
Licensed By Contact: Sega of America, Anoulay Tsai, LIcensing Dir., 310-923-5951, anoulay.tsai@segaamerica.com
Licensed To/For: Hasbro/Monopoly board game (global)
License To/For Contact: Hasbro, Casey Collins, SVP General Mgr. Global Consumer Products, 401-280-2311, casey.collins@hasbro.com
Pan Am
Licensed By: Pan Am World Airways
Licensed By Contact: Pan Am World Airways, Brice Cooper, Creative Dir., bcooper@panam.com
Licensed To/For: Gorilla Cinema/popup experience (U.S.)
License To/For Contact: Gorilla Cinema, Jacob Trevino, 337-794-6108
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Licensed By: Build-A-Bear Workshop
Licensed By Contact: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Jennifer Kretchmar, Chief Merchandising Officer, 314-423-8000, jennifer@buildabear.com
Licensed To/For: RSW Entertainment/live events (U.S.)
License To/For Contact: Bruston Manuel, Chief Operating Officer, 212-391-1795
Nautica
Licensed By: Authentic Brands Group
Licensed By Contact: Authentic Brands Group, Ken Ohashi, President International and Global Retail, 212-760-2410, kohashi@abg-nyc.com
Licensed To/For: Flipkart/apparel (India)
Licensed To/For Contact: Flipkart, Apuarv Sethi, Senior Dir. Brand Marketing, +91 125 615 0000
Tony Hawk
Licensed By: Apex Global Brands
Licensed By Contact: Apex Global Brands, Henry Stupp, CEO, 818-908-9868 x200, henrys@cherokeeusa.com
Licensed To/For: Reign/apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Reign, Santino LaConte, CEO, 646-864-3548
Borderlands 3
Licensed By: Retail Monster/Gearbox Software
Licensed By Contact: Retail Monster, Colin McLaughlin, VP Licensing and Sales, 844-365-2726 x710, c.mclaughlin@retailmonster.com
Licensed To/For: Redbubble/print-on-demand apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Redbubble, Eric Morse, SVP Content Partnerships and General Manager Global Licensing, 415-644-5181, eric.morse@redbubble.com
Candy Land
Licensed By: Hasbro
Licensed By Contact: Hasbro, Casey Collins, SVP General Mgr. Global Consumer Products, 401-280-2311, casey.Collins@Hasbro.com
Licensed To/For: Toms/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Toms, Lisa Dopplet, VP Global Brand Marketing, 310-566-3170
Monopoly
Licensed By: Hasbro
Licensed By Contact: Hasbro, Casey Collins, SVP General Mgr. Global Consumer Products, 401-280-2311, casey.Collins@Hasbro.com
Licensed To/For: Toms/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Toms, Lisa Dopplet, VP Global Brand Marketing, 310-566-3170
Royal Horticultural Society
Licensed By: Royal Horticultural Society
Licensed By Contact: Royal Horticultural Society, Cathy Snow, Licensing Mgr., +44 1483 211320
Licensed To/For: Kelkay/fountains, wooden arches (UK); Harrod Horticultural/planters, metal furniture (UK)
Licensed To/For Contact: Kelkay, Sarah Downing, Head of Marketing, +44 1405 869333; Harrod Horticultural, Jon Couch, Director of Marketing, +44 333 400 1500
Sesame Street
Licensed By: Sesame Street Workshop
Licensed By Contact: Sesame Street Workshop, Kerri Estreich, Senior Dir. of Licensing, 212-875-6727, kerri.estreich@sesame.org
Licensed To/For: Peter Alexander/children’s sleepwear (Australia)
Licensed To/For Contact: Peter Alexander, Judy Coomber, Managing Dir., +61 3 9420 0200
Kiss
Licensed By: Epic Rights
Licensed By Contact: Epic Rights, Lisa Streff, EVP Global Licensing, 310-424-1908, lisa@epicrights.com
Licensed To/For: Running Press Kids/children’s books (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Running Press Kids, Kristen Kiser, VP 215-568-4133
David Bowie
Licensed By: Epic Rights
Licensed By Contact: Epic Rights, Lisa Streff, EVP Global Licensing, 310-424-1908, lisa@epicrights.com
Licensed To/For: Running Press Kids/children’s books (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Running Press Kids, Kristen Kiser, VP 215-568-4133
Country Living
Licensed By: Hearst Corp.
Licensed By Contact: Hearst Corp., Steve Ross, Global Chief Brand Licensing Officer, 212-649-3259, sross@hearst.com
Licensed To/For: New Sega Home/bedding (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: New Sega Home, Vincent DeRose, VP Sales and Marketing, 212-545-0906, vincent.derosa@newsegahome.com
Ted Baker
Licensed By: Ted Baker
Licensed By Contact: Ted Baker, Ricky Green, Global Wholesale Dir., +44 20 7255 4800
Licensed To/For: Sojitz Infinity/stores (Japan)
Licensed To/For Contact: Sojitz Infinity, Kohei Ono, CEO, +81 03 6867 1540
Fubu
Licensed By: The Brand Liaison
Licensed By Contact: The Brand Liaison, Steven Heller, President, 855-843-5424 x702, steven.heller@brandliaison.com
Licensed To/For: The Style Club/juniors apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: The Style Club, Hillary Novelle Hahn, CEO, hillary@thestyleclub.com
Vivo
Licensed By: Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Licensed By Contact: Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Jamie Stevens, EVP Worldwide Consumer Products, 310-244-6269, jamie_stevens@spe.sony.com
Licensed To/For: Jazwares/toys (global)
Licensed To/For Contact: Jazwares, Sam Ferguson, VP Global Licensing, +44 2035 980 270, sferguson@jazwares.com
Fred Segal
Licensed By: Global Icons
Licensed By Contact: Global Icons, Jeff Lotman, CEO, 310-873-3560, jeff.lotman@globalicons.com
Licensed To/For: Luxury Brands Partners/ R+Co/hair care products (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Luxury Brand Partners/R+Co., Elizabeth Maul, Chief Marketing Officer, 305-600, 1305
Creepshow
Licensed By: Striker Entertainment
Licensed By Contact: Striker Entertainment, Russell Binder, Partner, russell@strikerent.com
Licensed To/For: Fright Rags/t-shirts (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Fright Rags, Ben Scrivens, CEO, 585-730-8280, ben@fright-rags.com
Blumhouse Productions
Licensed By: Blumhouse Productions/Striker Entertainment
Licensed By Contact: Blumhouse Productions/Striker Entertainment, Russell Binder, Partner, 818-225-9355, russell@strikerent.com
Licensed To/For: Araca Group/web site (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Araca Group, Michael Rego, CEO, 212-869-0080, mrego@araca.com
Spongebob SquarePants
Licensed By: Cartoon Network
Licensed By Contact: Cartoon Network, Peter Yoder, VP, 212-275-6535, peter.yoder@turner.com
Licensed To/For: VF Corp./Timberland/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: VF Corp/Timberland, Lisa DeMarkis, VP Global Products, 720-778-4000
Sesame Street
Licensed By: Sesame Street Workshop
Licensed By Contact: Sesame Street Workshop, Ed Wells, VP International Media and Marketing, 212-595-3456, ed.wells@sesame.org
Licensed To/For: Showtime Attractions/touring show (Australia)
Licensed To/For Contact: Showtime Attractions, Keith Brown, Managing Dir., +61 3 9770 8000
Tony Hawk
Licensed By: Apex Global Brands
Licensed By Contact: Apex Global Brands, Henry Stupp, CEO, 818-908-9868 x200,henrys@cherokeeusa.com
Licensed To/For: Star Ride Kids/boys apparel (Europe, Meddle East, Africa); M.Hidary/men’s apparel (Middle East, Europe, Africa)
Licensed To/For Contact: Star Ride Kids, Stephen Shalam, President, 212-695-2888; M.Hidary, Alan Handel, VP Sales, 212-736-6540
Steven Universe
Licensed By: Cartoon Network
Licensed By Contact: Cartoon Network, Peter Yoder, VP, 212-275-6535, peter.yoder@turner.com
Licensed To/For: Redbubble/apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Redbubble, Eric Morse, SVP Content Partnerships and General Manager Global Licensing, 415-644-5181, eric.morse@redbubble.com
Ghostbusters
Licensed By: Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Licensed By Contact: Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Jamie Stevens, EVP Worldwide Consumer Products, 310-244-6269, jamie_stevens@spe.sony.com
Licensed To/For: Hasbro/toys (global)
Licensed To/For Contact: Habsro, Tom Warner, SVP, 818-478-4320, tom.warner@hasbro.com
NYC Logos
Licensed By: NYC & Company
Licensed By Contact: NYC & Co., Christina Rowley, VP Licensing, 212-484-5437, crowley@nycgo.com
Licensed To/For: Nike/apparel, footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Nike, Kelli Sogar Vitters, Global Product Licensing, kelli.vitters@nike.com
Nine West
Licensed By: Authentic Brands Group
Licensed By Contact: Authentic Brands Group, Jamie Salter, CEO, 212-760-2412, jsalter@abg-nyc.com
Licensed To/For: Kohl’s/women’s apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Kohl’s, Doug Howe, Chief Merchandising Officer, 262-703–7000, doug.howe@kohls.com
Electronic Sports League (ESL)
Licensed By: Beanstalk/Electronic Sports League (ESL)
Licensed By Contact: Beanstalk/Electronic Sports League (ESL), Todd Kaufman, Associate VP Business Development, todd.kaufman@beanstalk.com
Licensed To/For: Difuzed/apparel (Global)
Licensed To/For Contact: Difuzed, Daniel Amos, Head of eSports, daniel.amos@difuzed.com
6 Siege
Licensed By: Ubisoft
Licensed By Contact: Ubisoft, Susan Buzby, VP Consumer Products, 415-547-4000He
Licensed To/For: Difuzed/apparel (Global)
Licensed To/For Contact: Difuzed, Daniel Amos, Head of eSports, daniel.amos@difuzed.com
Iron Fist
Licensed By: Marvel/Disney
Licensed By Contact: Marvel/Disney, Josh Silverman, EVP Global Licensing, 818-544-0041, josh.silverman@disney.com
Licensed To/For: Mezco Toyz/action figures (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Mezco Toyz, Michael Drake, Director Special Projects, 718-472-5100, drake@mezco.com
Ted Baker
Licensed By: Ted Baker
Licensed By Contact: Ted Baker, Phil Clark, Commercial Director, +44 20 7255 4800
Licensed To/For: Next Plc/childrenswear (UK)
Licensed To/For Contact: Next, Simon Wolfson, CEO, +44 333 777 4577
SpongeBob SquarePants
Licensed By: Disney
Licensed By Contact: Disney, Josh Silverman, EVP Global Licensing, 818-544-0041, josh.silverman@disney.com
Licensed To/For: Igloo/coolers (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Igloo, Brad Blankinship, VP Marketing, 281-394-6800
Toy Story
Licensed By: Disney
Licensed By Contact: Disney, Josh Silverman, EVP Global Licensing, 818-544-0041, josh.silverman@disney.com
Licensed To/For: Igloo/coolers (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Fanatics, Igloo, Brad Blankinship, VP Marketing, 281-394-6800
Downton Abbey
Licensed By: Spotlight Licensing
Licensed By Contact: Spotlight Licensing, Carole Postal, President, 212-947-5958, carole@spotlightlicensing.com
Licensed To/For: Harrogate Tipple/gin, whiskey (global)
Licensed To/For Contact: Fanatics, Harrogate Tipple, Steven Green, CEO
NBA2K League
Licensed By: National Basketball Association
Licensed By Contact: National Basketball Association, Lisa Piken Koper, SVP Global Partnerships, 212-407-8000, lpiken@nba.com
Licensed To/For: Fanatics/eSports apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Fanatics, Ryan Hausman, VP Product and Licensing, 954-846-5235, rhausman@fanatics.com
U.S. Women’s National Team Player’s Association
Licensed By: REP Worldwide
Licensed By Contact: Steven Scebelo, VP Licensing and Business Development, 202-572-7472, steven.scebelo@nflpa.com
Licensed To/For: Super7/action figures (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Maigread Eichten, CEO, 619-339-2642
Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming
Licensed By: HBO
Licensed By contact: HBO, Jeff Peters, VP Licensing, 212-512-1000, jeff.peters@hbo.com
Licensed To/For: Tencent/mobile game (China)
Licensed To/For Contact: Tencent, Lau Seng Yee, Senior EVP and Chairman Global Branding, +86 755 8601 3388
My Neighbor Totoro
Licensed By: Studio Ghibli
Licensed By contact: Studio Ghibli, Kiyofumi Nakajima, Pres., +81 977 980-840922
Licensed To/For: Bluefin Corp./Bandai Namco/chopsticks (Japan)
Licensed To/For Contact: Bluefin Corp./Bandai Namco, Scott Klauder, Sales Dir., 949-553-8800 x145, sklauder@bluefincorp.com
Rampage
Licensed By: Iconix Brand Group
Licensed By contact: Iconix Brand Group, Bob Galvin, CEO, 212-730-0030, bgalvin@iconixbrand.com
Licensed To/For: Titan Industries/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Titan Industries, Joel Oblonsky, CEO, 212-977-8355
Star Wars
Licensed By: Disney
Licensed By contact: Disney, Josh Silverman, EVP Global Licensing, 818-544-0041, josh.silverman@disney.com
Licensed To/For: Paper Shoot Technologies/digital camera (Taiwan)
Licensed To/For Contact: Paper Shoot Technologies, George Lin, Founder, +886 920 472 512, georgelin@papershoot.com
Guy Harvey
Licensed By: Guy Harvey
Licensed By contact: Guy Harvey Enterprises, Harvey Taulien, Chief Operating Officer, 954-581-0073
Licensed To/For: Tervis/tumblers (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Tervis, Maureen Mason, VP Licensing, mmason@tervis.com
PGA
Licensed By: PGA
Licensed By contact: PGA, Matt Iofredo, VP Licensing and Merchandising, 561-624-8400
Licensed To/For: Bentex/Dreamwave/swim suits (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Bentex, Susan Peia, VP Licensing, 212-594-4250, susan@bentex.com
Kathy Ireland
Licensed By: Kathy Ireland Worldwide
Licensed By contact: Kathy Ireland Worldwide, Stephen Roseberry, Chief Marketing Officer, 310-557-2700
Licensed To/For: Trade Linker/blankets, comforters (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Trade Linker, Arslan Ashraf, VP, 908-653-0800
Gray Malin
Licensed By: Gray Malin
Licensed By contact: Gray Malin Enterprises, Gray Malin, Founder, 424-335-0278
Licensed To/For: Galison/puzzles (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Galison, Ryan Murphy, Assistant Sales Mgr., 212-354-8840, rmurphy@galison.com
David Hicks
Licensed By: David Hicks Studio
Licensed By contact: David Hicks, Founder, +61 3 9826 3955
Licensed To/For: Galison/porcelain trays (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Galison, Ryan Murphy, Assistant Sales Mgr., 212-354-8840, rmurphyc@galison.com
PrestonPlayz
Licensed By: Preston Blaine Arsement/Night Media
Licensed By contact: Night Media. Larry Lundy, VP partnerships, info@nightmedia.com
Licensed To/For: Wicked Cool Toys/slime (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Wicked Cool Toys, Jeremy Padawer, Co-CEO, 310-804-4353, jeremy@wickedcooltoys.com
Crayola
Licensed By: Crayola
Licensed By contact: Crayola, Warren Schorr, VP Licensing, 610-253-6271, wschorr@crayola.com
Licensed To/For: Creativity International,craft products (UK), Ben Cornwell, Head of National Retail Accounts
Licensed To/For Contact: Crayola, Ben Cornwell, Head of National Retail Accounts, +44 1384 485 550, sales@cilimited.co.uk
Top Wing
Licensed By: 9 Story Media Group
Licensed By contact: Disney, 9 Story Media Group, Kristin Lecoure, Senior Dir. Consumer Products, 416-530-9900, Kristin.lecour@9story.com
Licensed To/For: Jakks Pacific/Disguise/costumes
Licensed To/For Contact: Jakks Pacific/Disguise, Bernice Nesbit, Marketing Dir., 858-391-3600 x3209
Kim Possible
Licensed By: Disney
Licensed By contact: Disney, Josh Silverman, EVP Global Licensing, 818-55-0041, josh.silverman@disney.com
Licensed To/For: Jakks Pacific/Disguise/costumes
Licensed To/For Contact: Jakks Pacific/Disguise, Bernice Nesbit, Marketing Dir., 858-391-3600 x3209
Lion King
Licensed By: Disney
Licensed By contact: Disney, Josh Silverman, EVP Global Licensing, 818-55-0041, josh.silverman@disney.com
Licensed To/For: Jakks Pacific/Disguise/costumes
Licensed To/For Contact: Jakks Pacific/Disguise, Bernice Nesbit, Marketing Dir., 858-391-3600 x3209
Yellowstone
Licensed By: Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products
Licensed By contact: Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products, Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer, 212-846-4430, pam.kaufman@nick.com
Licensed To/For: Justin Boots/footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Justin Boots, Tassie Moore, Marketing Dir., 817-332-4365
Hairdorables
Licensed By: Just Play/Evolution Management
Licensed By contact: Evolution Management, Travis Rutherford, Pres., 818-501-3186, travis@evomgt.com; Just Play, Geoffrey Greenberg, Co-President, 215-953-1208, ggreenberg@justplayproducts.com
,Licensed To/For: Innovative Design/journals, stationery (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Innovative Design, Douglas Haber, CEO, 212-695-0892
Pacific Rim
Licensed By: Legendary Entertainment
Licensed By contact: Legendary Entertainment, Drew Van Bergen, Mgr. Franchise Management,
,Licensed To/For: Trans Studio Bandung/theme park ride (Indonesia)
Licensed To/For Contact: Trans Studio Bandung. Daan Duijm, General Mgr. Theme Park, +62 22 86012555
Toca Boca
Licensed By: Spin Master Corp.
Licensed By contact: Spin Master Corp., Susan Lecker, EVP Global Licensing, 310-826-4914 x8616, susiel@spinmaster.com
,Licensed To/For: H&M/apparel (global)
Licensed To/For Contact: H&M, Sofia Lofstedt, Assortment Designer Kids, +46 8 796 55 00
Popeye
Licensed By: King Features/Hearst Corp.
Licensed By contact: King Features/Hearst Corp., Carla Silva, Global Head of Licensing, 212-969-7582, csilva@hearst.com
,Licensed To/For: Nanjing/Yoho! Xinli Communications Co./apparel (China)
Licensed To/For Contact: Nanjing/Yoho! Xinli Communications Co., Liang Chao, CEO +86 25 8656 5066
Hello Kitty
Licensed By: Sanrio
Licensed By contact: Sanrio, Craig Takiguchi, COO, 310-896-3252, ctakiguchi@sanrio.com
,Licensed To/For: Levi’s/apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Levi’s, Karen Leslie, Dir. Brand Licensing, 415-501-6000
French’s
Licensed By: McCormick & Co.
Licensed By contact: McCormick & Co., Jill Platt, VP Marketing, 410-771-7201
,Licensed To/For: Coolhaus/ice cream (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Coolhaus, Natasha Case, Founder, 310-838-5559
Friends
Licensed By: Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Licensed By contact: Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Maryellen Zarakas, SVP Worldwide Franchise Management and Marketing, 818-954-4170, maryellen.zarakas@warnerbros.com
Licensed To/For: Paladone/mugs (UK)
Licensed To/For Contact: Paladone, Graeme Carr, Founder, +44 1273 230037
Blade Runner
Licensed By: Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Licensed By contact: Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Maryellen Zarakas, SVP Worldwide Franchise Management and Marketing, 818-954-4170, maryellen.zarakas@warnerbros.com
Licensed To/For: Unique Vintage/apparel (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Unique Vintage, Kate Echeverry, Founder, 818-848-1540
Major League Baseball
Licensed By: Major League Baseball
Licensed By contact: Major League Baseball, Christine Ryan, Consumer Products Dir., 212-931-7800
Licensed To/For: Super7/vintage player collectibles (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Super7, Bart Silberman, VP Sales and Licensing, 619-339-2642
Cosmopolitan
Licensed By: Hearst Corp.
Licensed By contact: Hearst Corp., Steven Ross, Chief Brand Licensing Officer, 212-649-3259, sross@hearst.com
Licensed To/For: Luxe Brands/fragrance (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Luxe Brands, Tony Bajaj, CEO, 954-791-6050.
Danskin
Licensed By: Iconix Brand Group
Licensed By contact: Iconix Brand Group, Bob Galvin, CEO, bgalvin@iconixbrand.com
Licensed To/For: Fashion Footwear/women’s footwear (U.S.)
Licensed To/For Contact: Fashion Footwear llc, Morris Abraham, Pres., 303-923-3685