My, How We’ve Changed: How COVID-19 Has Transformed Our Consumer Behaviors

November 12, 2020: By: Todd Kaufman, VP of Business Development

Seven months into the pandemic, what has changed? Pretty much everything! As the initial shock of lockdown and quarantine has faded, we have all evolved as humans and as consumers. In that process, we have learned how resilient and adaptable we can truly be. From the way we work to the way we exercise to the way we eat, the impact of COVID-19 has transformed our purchase habits and how we interact with our favorite brands.

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The Power of Licensing #16: The Importance Of Brand Licensing In These Turbulent Times

November 11, 2020: By: Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder of Beanstalk As everybody knows, the world has become a different place in 2020. We are living, consuming and thinking differently in fundamental ways. Consumers have reacted by decidedly changing their purchasing habits and their attitudes towards brands.

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MORTON SALT & FUN.COM DRESS UP HALLOWEEN WITH NEW MORTON SALT GIRL COSTUME

New York, NY, October 29, 2020 – Halloween just got a whole lot sweeter and saltier! Morton Salt has partnered with the leader in the costume category, Fun.com, to create an official costume so consumers can dress up as the iconic Morton Salt Girl, no matter how they choose to celebrate Halloween this year. Beanstalk, Morton Salt’s global brand extension licensing agency, brokered this partnership.

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License Global Q&A with Beanstalk SVP of Business Development and Marketing, Debra Restler

New York, NY, October 27, 2020 - In the latest License Global Magazine Q&A, Beanstalk's SVP of Business Development and Marketing, Debra Restler, discusses exciting Beanstalk news, trends in licensing to look forward to in 2021 and consumers' expectations of brands during the pandemic and BLM movement.

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Guinness at Home Q&A with Shane Grogan, Senior Licensing Manager, Diageo

New York, NY, October 26, 2020 - In the latest License Global Magazine article, Shane Grogan, senior licensing manager, Diageo, highlights how the company pivoted in 2020 to bring the magic of a Guinness to consumers spending more time at home. The beloved drink brand launched its #GuinnessatHome social media campaign this year as a way to let consumers have a drink together from their own homes. Guinness’s campaign featured signature licensed merchandise for the brand and encouraged consumers to bring the bar into their own homes.

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The Power of Licensing #15: Brand Equity - - History Matters

September 16, 2020: By: Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder of Beanstalk

Brand equity is created over a period of time. The brands that have the strongest staying power have equities that have withstood the test of time. But strong equities, with staying power, don’t emerge overnight. Frequently, the equities of the brand are embedded in the founder’s vision.

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TGI Fridays® Chills Out With Iceland: TGI Fridays launches frozen appetizers and desserts in Iceland stores across the UK

London, UK, September 14, 2020 – In a licensing arrangement brokered by Beanstalk, TGI Fridays®, America’s most iconic bar and grill, is moving into the aisles of the UK’s leading frozen food retailer, Iceland, with a range of frozen appetizers and desserts.

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THERE’S MORE FUN TO BE HAD THIS SUMMER! CAPTAIN MORGAN ENTERS THE MEAT CATEGORY WITH PARTNERSHIP WITH 3 LITTLE PIGS LLC

New York, NY, September 4, 2020 – There’s more fun to be had this summer with The Captain! Captain Morgan, a Diageo brand, is launching a line of delectable sausages infused with the flavor of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum by partnering with 3 Little Pigs LLC, a subsidiary of Village Gourmet. Beanstalk, Diageo’s global brand extension licensing agency, secured the partnership.

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