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Pop-A-Shot Adds Harlem Globetrotters to Their Game Lineup

Dimensional Branding Group (DBG) is excited to announce a new entertainment partnership between Pop-A-Shot and the Harlem Globetrotters to bring the fun of the iconic and beloved Globetrotters into homes nationwide with the original Pop-A-Shot hoops game. Pop-A-Shot created the original arcade basketball game in 1981, subsequently introducing electronic scoreboards, dual shot versions, infrared scoring, and steel frame before entering the home market where the brand flourished. Their current licensed games include NCAA teams from UCLA to University of Texas. […] Read More

Pop-A-Shot Launches into 2021 with an NBA Partnership

Peoria, Illinois, January 2021 Pop-A-Shot, creator of the Original Arcade Basketball Game, has launched a line of officially-licensed NBA games. Fans can now play their favorite home basketball game in their favorite NBA team’s colors. “We’re very excited to have the opportunity to partner with the NBA,” said Pop-A-Shot CEO Tony Stucker. “Offering officially-licensed NBA games has been a goal since we purchased the company.” Pop-A-Shot’s best-selling game, the Home Dual Shot, is now available with unique designs for all […] Read More

Classic King Kong Model Kits

Dimensional Branding Group (DBG) and World Builder Entertainment are excited to announce a new agreement between DeVito Artworks and Atlantis Toy and Hobby to bring the original 1960’s King Kong model kits back to a new generation of fans. For over two decades King Kong creator Merian C. Cooper and DeVito Artworks’ KING KONG OF SKULL ISLAND property has offered the most comprehensive King Kong Universe ever created. More than just the first giant monster to thrill audiences all around […] Read More

Why License An Up and Coming Brand?

Back when my days were filled with managing a licensing portfolio on the inbound side, I spent the vast majority of my time courting well-known licensors with tried-and-true brands. Sales would say: “We need Disney. We need Star Wars. We need the Beatles. We need Coca-Cola. Where are we with the NFL? Major League Baseball?” And this makes sense. Whenever I look around at key retailers, I still see the same big properties and licensors on display that were big […] Read More

New Year, New Licensing Outlook!

We have turned the page on 2020 and are celebrating a new year, a fresh start. It is the time of year we reflect and regroup; we create personal resolutions and set professional goals. Have you considered evaluating your licensing strategy as part of your new year kick off? Take time to make sure you are a great licensing partner. We suggest you conduct a quick assessment. How strong is your Brand Essence (brand attributes, voice, story, values, etc.), is it […] Read More

Atomic Toybox Entertainment to Bring the Tasty Peach Universe to Life

December 16, 2020 Dimensional Branding Group (DBG) is excited to announce a new entertainment partnership between Tasty Peach Studios and Atomic Toybox Entertainment to bring the Tasty Peach Universe to life through entertainment content to be launched on YouTube and various social media platforms. Originally founded in 2007, Tasty Peach has grown through grassroots marketing across social media, maker platforms, and fan conventions nationwide. Originally launched at retail in Hot Topic, Piq, and independent comic and anime stores nationwide, their […] Read More

It’s the Connection that Counts – Happy Holidays 2020

While the holidays are traditionally a time of family gatherings: celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, Festivus, or many other fun December holidays, this year with the limitations of COVID-19, many of us are looking for ways to connect with those around us, virtually or in our own bubble. Historically, we have shared memories and experiences with those we cannot see in person via cards, letters, photos, and gifts. And, while sales of licensed holiday goods tied to such films as The […] Read More

Can Giving Back be Part of Your Brand Essence?

What do TOMS shoes, Bombas socks, Dove skin care, Trades of Hope jewelry and accessories, and Patagonia outdoor clothing have in common? They’ve built a strategy around their brand that incorporates this aspect of giving back that makes an impact. An impact that stirs emotion in their consumers.  Some actually have “buy one, give one” programs, some give a percentage of sales to a cause, some give back by providing jobs in third world countries and some even give back […] Read More

Why Licensing Matters – Creating a Sense of Community & Belonging

One of the reasons I got into licensing was to gain a better understanding of the relationship between brands and people. Along the way, while I have seen plenty of trends come and go, one of the constants throughout my career has been that people buy licensed goods because it gives them a sense of belonging. I have seen this in so many areas of my own life, as well as through others: The genuine excitement displayed between fans of […] Read More

From a Fan’s Perspective – The Impact of Tasty Peach

One of the reasons we love working with Tasty Peach is the way in which they have built a meaningful fan community both online and off. The following is fan Matcha’s experience: Tasty Peach Studios came into my life at the right time. I first heard about TPS through an advertisement of the zombie alpacas on Tumblr. I became even more curious after I saw an unboxing video from Jayneewastaken on YouTube. I was in a dark place at the time and I […] Read More