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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A NEW LINE OF U.S. ARMY BRANDED SUNGLASSES BY SAV EYEWEAR LAUNCHES THIS SUMMER

New York, NY, August 17, 2020 –Just in time for the summer season, the U.S. Army brand has licensed SAV Eyewear, provider of sunglasses and eyewear, to create a line of U.S. Army sunglasses. Beanstalk, the U.S. Army’s brand extension licensing agency, brokered the license agreement.

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PR and communications experts reveal how companies can level up their internal comms to keep employees happy and engaged

August 3, 2020 - In late May, as Black Lives Matter protests roiled the nation, executives at one financial services conglomerate went from calling the killing of George Floyd "terrible events" to condemning it as a murder within one week. Then, in a series of virtual town halls that featured Black executives sharing their personal experiences, the firm's top leaders pledged to fight against systemic racism.

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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART PARTNERS WITH LICENSING AGENCY BEANSTALK TO CURATE A NEW LINE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS

NEW YORK, NY (July 6, 2020) – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of New York City’s most important and beloved cultural institutions, which garners over 7 million visits annually by art enthusiasts from around the world, has partnered with global brand extension licensing agency Beanstalk, to bring the Museum’s unparalleled collection and educational content to an even wider audience.

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