New York, NY March 23, 2020 -We’re at a point where people and companies have begun settling into their new WFH routines, dealing with both their personal needs and circumstances, as well as the business imperatives they face for the inevitable aftermath of the current worldwide emergency. (And one can take a small measure of comfort from snippets such as the one in the report below from LMCA’s Allan Feldman that “Our China offices reopened a week ago.”)
Read MoreLondon, UK, March 23, 2020 - Shortlist confirmed for the five prestigious awards in the Property category for June’s event. The finalists for the prestigious Property categories for this year’s Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards have been revealed.
Read MoreLondon, UK , March 19,2020 - Finalists named for the ten awards in the Product category as countdown begins to this year’s event. The finalists in the prestigious Product categories at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards have been confirmed.
Read MoreLondon, UK, February 27, 2020 - Retailer unveils new lines featuring Minecraft, Fortnite, PlayStation and Xbox. Primark continues to up its video games credentials, unveiling a new kids collection featuring key brands from the sector.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2020 | By: Martin Cribbs, VP of Icon Representation
Martin Cribbs, vice president of brand management at Beanstalk, shares insights on the power of licensing icons. Marilyn Monroe Late icons like actress Marilyn Monroe can breathe new life into brands. Courtesy Douglas Kirkland
Read MoreNew York City, NY, February 20, 2020 – The Morton Salt Girl, a beloved brand icon, is making her debut as a Funko Pop! vinyl collectible. The new collectible is the result of a licensing partnership between Morton Salt, and Funko, a leading pop culture consumer products company. Beanstalk, Morton Salt’s global brand extension licensing agency, secured the partnership.
Read MoreNew York City, NY, February 19, 2020 –Affinity Brand Partners, a leading provider of smart watch and wearable personalization, has licensed the U.S. Army brand to create a line of U.S. Army-branded smartwatch bands and Apple AirPod case covers . Beanstalk, the U.S. Army’s brand extension licensing agency, brokered the license agreement.
Read MoreLondon, UK, February 18, 2020 - Games are all about fun, and our new collection doesn’t fall short! From Minecraft to PlayStation, these tees and hoodies come in a range of poppin’ designs. Now your kids can sport their fave gaming get ups while playing and while out and about. Head instore to pick out dream gamer merch they can wear from daytime to playtime.
Read MoreTortona, IT, January 28, 2020 - Maurizio Distefano Licensing (MDL) has been appointed by Beanstalk, the global licensing agency behind some of the most famous brand extensions in the world, to manage the licensing programs for BAILEYS and GUINNESS (owned by Diageo) for the Italian market.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2020 | By Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder of Beanstalk-
We can all recall brands that faded away and disappeared from the marketplace – brands we trusted, were emotionally attached to: Oldsmobile, Amoco, Blockbuster, Woolworth’s, among others.
Read MoreNEW YORK CITY, January 29, 2020 – Beanstalk has added The Ohio State University to its list of clients, having recently signed a representation agreement to help grow and optimize what is already the nation’s largest collegiate licensing program. Beanstalk will assist in both long-term strategic growth initiatives and operational management of Ohio State’s program.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2020 | By Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder of Beanstalk
Right now, Harry and Meghan are probably the world’s most bankable couple. Speculation is rife that they could become a billion dollar brand. Young, glamorous, aspirational, determined to do things in their own way—the British prince and his American TV star wife are celebrity A-Listers with enormous popular appeal. The question is: can they find a route to financing their new life without demeaning themselves or the Royal family with inappropriate or crass product partnerships?
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