Brands are focusing on packaging, emotions, and daily-use products. Many gift boxes are designed to match different tastes, whether it's skincare, fashion, sweets, or fitness.
This strategy helps brands connect with customers quickly by leveraging characters they already recognize and trust. Instead of creating new identities from scratch, brands can tap into existing fan bases, often leading to increased sales and market visib
These licenses help ensure that the company follows all applicable laws, avoids legal complications, and builds credibility with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
This exciting collaboration, featuring Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and television actors Karan Wahi and Karanvir Bohra, introduces a gourmet snacking option for every binge-watching session.
Here we delve into how creative education platforms are innovating to combine traditional learning methods with cutting-edge technology, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to both children and parents.
By teaming up with designers and brands that align with its ethos, Laura Ashley has created fresh and exciting collections that appeal to diverse audiences.
This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in bringing WeSC’s unique, urban aesthetic to the Indian market through strategic licensing across multiple categories.
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
Moving beyond character-based merchandise, the company is now partnering with global lifestyle brands, tapping into India’s soaring demand for quality, branded accessories.
As Brar steps into the role of Leica’s creative ambassador in India, this partnership aims to inspire a new generation of storytellers, bringing the essence of culinary and visual artistry to the forefront.
From turning Garfield into a Chief Pet Officer for Motel 6 to Burger King’s Garfield-themed menus, brands are leveraging the popularity of the lazy, lasagna-loving fat cat.
Crunchyroll and JioCinema are streaming anime in regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Similarly, Cartoon Network India is broadcasting anime in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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.
According to a recent report, the highest-grossing media franchise of them all is Pokémon, with estimated revenue of $147 billion. Of that sum, the majority ($103 billion) comes from merchandise sales, followed by video games, trading cards, etc.
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during a recent earnings call a plan to decrease the number of TV series and movies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This strategy, according to Iger, aims to prioritize content quality over quantity.
India’s AVGC-XR sector, which currently employs 2.6 lakh people across the country, is expected to create 23 lakh direct jobs by 2032. The revenues are expected to cross $26 billion by 2030 up from $3 billion currently.
From limited-edition releases to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), chefs are increasingly becoming the face of renowned brands, leveraging their credibility and fan base to drive sales and enhance brand perception.
The global sneaker market has been booming, with a total revenue of approximately $72.7 billion in 2022. Projections suggest this figure will surpass $100 billion by 2026, showcasing the immense potential and growth of the industry.
Disney's licensed games received over 150 award nominations, wins, and other accolades in 2023, with Disney mobile games amassing 1.5 billion installs, and nine games in the portfolio grossing over $1 billion in sales.
According to the Global Market Estimates report, the Asia Pacific (India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Rest of Asia Pacific) region is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the global brand licensing market during the forecast period
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