Marvel’s Sound!
boAt has launched the exclusive Deadpool Edition Airdopes Alpha, available solely on Flipkart and the boAt website.
Licensing 2.0: How Indian and Global Brands are Leading the Charge with Innovation and Partnerships
A deep dive into the key trends shaping the licensing landscape in India, as shared by some of the top minds in the industry.
How Pure Home + Living and Dots & Doodles Reimagined Home Décor
For the first time, Pure Home + Living has collaborated with Dots & Doodles, a design studio known for its striking and vibrant products. The brand's signature prints and patterns have made it to this collector’s edition capsule: The Las Palmas Collection
How K-Pop, K-Dramas, and Merch are Sweeping India's Retail Market
This is not just about entertainment; it’s a billion-dollar business opportunity. With over 156.6 million Hallyu fans globally and 15 million in India alone, Korean companies are increasingly recognizing the potential of expanding into India.
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Pride Marches to Merch: Brands Unveil Coolest Collaborations
According to activists closely working with the queer community, 10 percent of the Indian population is LGBTQIA+.
‘Mattel to Outpace Industry Growth and Gain Market Share in 2024’
During a recent earnings call, Mattel Inc. disclosed its financial results for the first quarter, reporting a net loss of $28 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss, along with an enhanced gross margin.
Anime Hits Bollywood: OTT Platforms Bet Big Bucks on Rising Popularity
A recent report estimates the global anime market to be of an impressive $31.2 billion in 2023, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.8 percent from 2024 to 2030.
Jedi Joy: Quirky Collabs Bring Star Wars to Life
From limited-edition apparel collections featuring characters like Darth Vader and Princess Leia to collectible toys that recreate epic battles, the space franchise celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4th.
With Fingers Crossed, Tackling Digital Piracy and Counterfeiting
The 2023 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (the Notorious Markets List), released by the US Trade Representatives report included three Indian markets in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru
Lights, Camera, Merchandise: Will Bollywood Pick up the Merchandising Trend?
The global movie merchandising market is forecasted to be the size of USD 35,070 million by 2028.
Japanese Brands Bringing To India All Things Kawaii And Quirky
According to McKinsey FashionScope, India is expected to welcome more than 300 international brands in the next two years and a number of these brands are Japan- based.
How Chhota Bheem has scaled upon brand licensing?
When industry gets giddy about Green Gold Animation's strong sales and growth in recent years, Chhota Bheem franchise deserves most of the credit.One 8-year-old star, Chhota Bheem has made the brand...
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California Walnuts' Twiggy joins forces with Chacha Chaudhary
Betting on the popular saying that Chacha Chahudhary’s brain runs faster than a computer, Diamond Toons has launched a comic book in collaboration California Walnut Commission.In the latest editi...
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This is why brands should tap Gen Y through licensing
Pegged at INR 4500 crore, the merchandise market of India shown a double-digit growth rate. And a majority of growth is driven by the youth merchandise range that is the where the money lie for retail...
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Brand Licensing Conference showcases newer avenues this season
Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks once said, “The most powerful and enduring brands are built from the heart.”Everyone would admit that brand building is a lengthy and time taking process with a ...