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KNeoMedia Limited appoints Sander Schwartz as senior advisor

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KNeoMedia Limited appoints Sander Schwartz as senior advisor

Online education content publisher KNeoMedia Limited (KNM) has appointed industry veteran Sander Schwartz as senior advisor of the company. In his new role Schwartz will head KNM’s advisory board.

Schwartz’s new position will see him advise the company as it grows the consumer appeal of its suite of edutainment products and broadens its distribution globally. KNM recently launched an iOS app and has placed its KNeoEd and KNeoESP products into the New York public school system.

Currently, Schwartz is the president of Grom Social, the COPPA-compliant social networking site for kids ages 6 to 16. Earlier, he served as president of FremantleMedia Kids & Family, president of Warner Bros. Animation, and as president of family entertainment for Sony Pictures.

KNeoMedia sells its edutainment products and apps on a micro-subscription basis through its KNeoWORLD.com games portal and various apps stores as well as through other distribution agreements and education departments.

 

Blackberry in long-term licensing deal with TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited

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Blackberry in long-term licensing deal with TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited

BlackBerry has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited that will provide acceleration to BlackBerry’s transition into a security software and services company.

Under the terms, the Canadian smartphone maker  will license its security software and service suite, as well as related brand assets to TCL Communication that will design, manufacture, sell and provide customer support for BlackBerry-branded mobile devices.

Said Ralph Pini, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, Mobility Solutions, BlackBerry, in a statement, “This agreement with TCL Communication represents a key step in our strategy to focus on putting the ‘smart in the phone’ by providing state-of-the-art security and device software on a platform that mobile users prefer and are comfortable with.”

TCL Communication will be the exclusive global manufacturer and distributor for all BlackBerry-branded smartphones with the exception of the following countries — India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Indonesia.

“At TCL Communication, we are committed to creating the best portfolio solutions, while ensuring the quality support to consumers and enterprise users who trust the integrity of the BlackBerry device and the brand’s security leadership, coupled with the Android platform,” averred Nicolas Zibell, CEO, TCL Communication.

The partnership with TCL Communication is BlackBerry’s first global licensing agreement and expands on its existing relationship, which led to the introduction of the DTEK50 and DTEK60 handsets on Android.

 

SCPG acquires Ilene Danchig Studio, Documentary Textiles Archive

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SCPG acquires Ilene Danchig Studio, Documentary Textiles Archive

 

The Springs Creative Products Group (SCPG) has acquired Ilene Danchig Studio and the Documentary Textiles Archive.

As per the terms of the agreement, more than 100,000 textile pieces and designs will merge with the existing designs in the Baxter Mill Archive, a collection of more than 430,000 fabric swatches, antique documents, books and hand-painted artwork owned by Springs Creative.

Throwing more light on the acquisition, Kathy Phillips, creative director, Springs Creative said, “This acquisition is an exciting step for Springs Creative and the Baxter Mill Archive because it solidifies us as a leading inspiration destination for all industries.”

“The addition of Ilene’s robust textiles to the Baxter Mill Archives creates a truly one-of-a-kind archive, representing design styles, art history and influence from every part of the globe, and my team and I cannot wait to work on these treasures,” he added.

Once amalgamated, Baxter Mill will become one of the most diverse textile archives in the world. The newly enhanced collection will also be available as part of Springs Creative’s full range of services, including design and trend services, digital printing, fabrication and more.

 

 

CPLG taps three new licensees to bring in a slew of products inspired by Parental Advisory

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CPLG taps three new licensees to bring in a slew of products inspired by Parental Advisory

 

In order to develop a number of products inspired by the music logo brand Parental Advisory, CPLG has tapped three new licensees namely Trademark, Misirli and Brand Clothing International.

In short, this means that the iconic music logo will be featured across a range of apparel, kidswear, socks and more.

Firstly, Branded Clothing International will launch a line of nightwear and kids wear featuring the logo.

Next, Trademark will create a range of apparel which includes tops, sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, leggings, dresses and bags.

And, thirdly, Misirli will produce a collection of branded socks and hosiery.

Happy on this collaboration, Maarten Weck, managing director, CPLG Northern Europe said, “We are delighted to secure these leading licensees for this iconic brand.” “The initial retail reaction has been very positive. Parental Advisory is a highly recognisable and outspoken brand that appeals to the current market appetite. We will be announcing further partners very shortly,” he added.

The new merchandise from Branded Clothing International, Trademark and Misirli will launch this spring/summer.

 

In order to develop a number of products inspired by the music logo brand Parental Advisory, CPLG has tapped three new licensees namely Trademark, Misirli and Brand Clothing International.

In short this means that the iconic music logo will be featured across a range of apparel, kidswear, socks and more.

Firstly, Branded Clothing International will launch a line of nightwear and kids wear featuring the logo.

Next, Trademark will create a range of apparel which includes tops, sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, leggings, dresses and bags.

And, thirdly, Misirli will produce a collection of branded socks and hosiery.

Happy on this collaboration, Maarten Weck, managing director, CPLG Northern Europe said, “We are delighted to secure these leading licensees for this iconic brand.” “The initial retail reaction has been very positive. Parental Advisory is a highly recognisable and outspoken brand that appeals to the current market appetite. We will be announcing further partners very shortly,” he added.

The new merchandise from Branded Clothing International, Trademark and Misirli will launch this spring/summer.

 

Inaugural CAMEO awards function formalised

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Inaugural CAMEO awards function formalised

Showcasing a number of licensed publishing brands, the inaugural Creativity Across Media: Entertainment & Originality (CAMEO) awards ceremony took place at Soho House in London yesterday.

The CAMEO is collaboration between London Book & Screen Week and the Publishers Association to recognise the role books play within the creative industries as an inspiration for plays, film, television and games. The awards ceremony will take place every year between March 13 and 19.

The inaugural award winners include:

Book to Film – 45 Years (Book original In Another Country by David Constantine)

Book to TV – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (Book original by Michael Rosen)

Book to Game – Beast Quest (Book original by Adam Blade)

Book to Stage – Hetty Feather (Book original by Jacqueline Wilson)

The awards were presented by David Nicholls, the author of One Day and Starter For Ten.

Eminem teams up with Carhartt to reveal E13-branded apparel

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Eminem teams up with Carhartt to reveal E13-branded apparel

Rapper Eminem and American workwear brand Carhartt have revealed a line of E13-branded apparel exclusively at Carhartt’s flagship store in Detroit, Michigan. The latest series of E13 merchandise includes sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats.

The latest collection will build on the pair’s earlier collaboration from November that saw the launch of the E13 brand and was established with the purpose of raising funds for the Verses Project (a branch of the Community Music School–Detroit) that works in association with the Michigan State University School of Music to teach students literacy through songwriting.

Paul Rosenberg, director, The Marshall Mathers Foundation, and Eminem’s manager avers, “It is incredibly important to provide the next generation of Detroit’s youth with the proper resources to maximize their potential.”

“That’s why the Marshall Mathers Foundation is so proud to work with Carhartt to continue to develop the literacy and songwriting initiatives fostered by the Verses Project,” he adds.

Nickelodeon in a pact with Argentina’s Superstudio

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Nickelodeon in a pact with Argentina’s Superstudio

Happy with its best Q1 ratings in five years, Nickelodeon has entered into a partnership with Argentinian creative agency Superestudio.

Revealed at the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards over the weekend, the new look and feel blends live action with 2D and 3D animation and focuses on the playfulness and imagination in the lives of kids.

The new content depicts children interacting with the real world and reimagined versions of Nick’s iconic characters and properties including SpongeBob and The Loud House. The channel also got inspired by the surreal nature of GIFs, memes and emoticons.

The refreshed look features nearly 300 deliverables including bumpers, IDs, promo toolkits and graphic developments that will first roll out on the Nick’s US linear platform before going online across social media and off-channel. New iterations of the content will then head to the network’s international channels.

Interestingly, Nickelodeon’s classic orange logo will now be set against a backdrop of colorful new tones like purple, light blue, lime and cream.

In other partnership news, Nick has joined forces with child rights organization Plan International on Together We Rock, a new pro-social campaign dedicated to encouraging gender equity. The initiative is tied to the kidsnet’s hit sitcom School of Rock.

Running until the end of May, the campaign is part of Nickelodeon’s international Together for Good plan and features an international digital game hosted by School of Rock lead Tomika, as well as a global programming marathon highlighting the show’s empowerment-themed episodes.

In the game Together We Rock, users play as student musicians on a path to rock stardom and use coding concepts to progress to higher levels.

Ideas for the free game and how it would explore the subject of gender equity were developed last fall by Nickelodeon and members of the Plan International youth delegation in commemoration of International Day of the Girl.

The initiative comes as awareness around gender-equity issues is growing worldwide. Earlier this month, Australian pub caster ABC and Screen Australia announced a funding program for female creators of tween content for girls that support gender equity and diversity across the Australian film and television industry.

 

Animasia Studio, Malaysia ties up with three Chinese companies

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Animasia Studio, Malaysia ties up with three Chinese companies

As it continues to expand its Chuck Chicken property, Malaysian production house Animasia Studio has entered into key partnerships with three Chinese companies.

Guangzhou-based company TangChao Animation Technology Co. will serve as Animasia’s merchandising partner. The company is investing in the manufacture of more than 200 types of Chuck Chicken-branded toys and merchandise.

Meanwhile, Leader Reputation Network Technology is developing a range of mobile content and games for China and regional distribution.

Animasia Studio has also partnered with the VOD platform iQIYI, which is investing in and distributing Chuck Chicken mobile games in China.

Additionally, the Studio along with China’s ZeroOne Animation has begun production on new CGI-animated feature Chuck Chicken the Movie. The film, also known as KungFu Chicken in China, is set for Chinese and regional theatrical release by the end of 2018.

The film is a spinoff of the 52 x 11-minute animated TV series of the same name.

The series has aired on major provincial TV stations in China including CETV-1 Channel, Shenzhen Media Group Kids Channel, Zhejiang Television Kids Channel and Dalian Television (DLTV) Kids Channel.

It has also premiered on Disney China (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau), Disney Southeast Asia and Nickelodeon India.

 

LIMA announces varied licensing education sessions at Licensing Expo

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LIMA announces varied licensing education sessions at Licensing Expo

 

To coincide with Licensing Expo 2017 under the ‘Licensing University 2017’ banner, LIMA has announced a series of licensing education sessions. The expo opens on May 23.

Licensing University takes place from May 22 to 25 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. It is part of Licensing Week, held concurrently with Licensing Expo which is owned and organised by UBM and sponsored by LIMA.

The firm has got together a number of business-boosting Licensing University sessions for Licensing Week 2017 that covers everything from the latest issues and trends to the fundamentals of how the licensing business works.

Kicking off Licensing University this year is Cole Gahagan, Chief Commercial Officer of Fanatics Inc., who will deliver the keynote address on May 23. Fanatics is at the nexus of the sports licensing business as an e-tailer, physical retailer and licensee, but Gahagan’s presentation will be of interest to all in the licensing business adapting to a rapidly changing retail landscape.

“Our Licensing University program is an invaluable resource that provides attendees with access to important information on a variety of topics that are fundamental to their organizations,” detailed president Charles Riotto.

The many sessions and roundtable discussions also provide participants with the opportunity to connect with other industry professionals, opening the door to new collaborations and partnerships that can take their business to the next level.

“This year’s extensive Licensing University calendar demonstrates our commitment to providing members of the industry with key learning opportunities at all levels of experience,” added Jessica Blue, senior vice president, Licensing, UBM.

 

Licensing Expo Japan from April 26 to 28 in Tokyo

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Licensing Expo Japan from April 26 to 28 in Tokyo

 

UBM’s Global Licensing Group has disclosed that Don Anderson, head, family and learning partnerships, YouTube APAC, will provide the keynote address at the inaugural Licensing Expo Japan from April 26 to 28 in Tokyo.

Once on stage for the presentation, Anderson will discuss how independent content creators around the world are influencing and driving change for the licensing and merchandising industry. He will also utilise case studies from popular YouTube Family and Learning creators.

“YouTube has been a launch pad for many of our family and learning creators to establish strong, engaging brands across consumer products: Korea’s Carriesoft, India’s USP Studios, Brazil’s Galinha Pintadinha and Australia’s Moose Toys known for its successful Shopkins franchise are just a few examples,” says Anderson.

More than 40 licensors and agents, showcasing more than 300 brands, have confirmed their participation in the inaugural show including Copyrights Asia, Crown Creative, Gaia, G-angle, Honmoku File, Green Camel, Handmade Creative, Ingram, IMG, Kamio Japan, Le Cordon Bleu Japan, Nissan Motor, Tact Communications, TLC, Tohokushinsha and Tokidoki.

Japan is the world’s third largest market for licensed products after the U.S. and the U.K., generating $700 million in royalty revenues and nearly $12 billion in retail sales each year, according to LIMA’s 2016 global licensing industry survey report. The country continues to see an upward trend in licensing with a developed retail market that features a range of brands and characters throughout the fashion, toys and stationery categories.

To support this growth, UBM, in cooperation with LIMA, has developed Licensing Expo Japan, which will run alongside IFF MAGIC Japan at Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center from April 26 to 28.

 

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