BEANSTALK ADDS THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY TO ITS CLIENT LIST

NEW 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.

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The power of licensing #11: Can Harry and Meghan Use Licensing To Build A Billion Dollar Brand?

January 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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COMMITTED TO CONTINUED GROWTH, PREMIUM POULTRY BRAND PERDUE® PARTNERS WITH LICENSING AGENCY BEANSTALK TO EXTEND TO NEW PROTEIN-CENTRIC FOOD CATEGORIES

NEW YORK CITY, January 21, 2020 – PERDUE®, the leading brand of fresh and organic chicken products in the U.S., is partnering with licensing agency Beanstalk to extend the brand into complementary food categories. This new partnership is part of the premium protein brand’s commitment to offer evolved, differentiated, high-quality mealtime and snacking protein solutions that fit conveniently into consumers’ lifestyles.

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Is It a Quick Meal, Or a Lifestyle?

New York, NY, December 13, 2019 - You are what you eat.” That’s a scary thought for many of us (particularly during the holiday season when gift baskets abound). But, increasingly, fast food marketers are trying to put a different cast on that maxim, with lifestyle statements aimed at whetting consumers’ appetites with items far removed from burgers, fries and shakes.

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Cannabis and the Branding Challenge: It’s Not Just About Legalization, It’s About Normalization

October 29, 2019 | By: Allison Ames, President and CEO of Beanstalk

There’s no doubt that we are in the midst of a green rush: By 2022, sales of legal cannabis are expected to surpass $20 billion. And sales of CBD (short for cannabidiol, it’s the non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis and hemp versus THC, the psychoactive ingredient) products grew by 57% last year alone. This year, three out of four U.S. chefs identified cannabis-infused food as a strong trend. According to surveys, members of Gen Z view cannabis as healthier than alcohol.

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Kraft Heinz Flavors Up Coffee Aisle with Non-Alcoholic BAILEYS® Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee in Cans

Chicago, September 23, 2019 - Bringing an indulgent adult treat and authentic flavors to the coffee aisle, Kraft Heinz is partnering with BAILEYS®, the producers of the world's best-selling cream liqueur, to launch non-alcoholic BAILEYS® Ready-to-drink Cold Brew in cans.

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