Licensing Expo Japan

2017/03/09【 , 】

We will be exhibiting at Licensing Expo Japan to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 26 to 28.

http://www.licensingexpojapan.com/en/

For those who are looking for cool properties from Japan and also are looking for an opportunity to introduce properties for the Japanese market, we are here to meet you at our booth: C-46. Please come by our booth during the show.

Date and Time: April 26 -28, 2017 10:00～18:00
Venue: West 4 Hall, Tokyo Big Sight
Booth#: C-46

6th LICENSING JAPAN

2016/06/16【 , , , 】

Tact Communications, Inc. will be exhibiting at upcoming 6th LICENSING JAPAN (www.licensing-japan.jp/en/) to be held from June 29 to July 1, 2016.
This year, we will showcase following three new characters for the market of Japan.
1. Oshushi-dayo: sushi characters very popular among teeens in Japan
2. Frida Kahlo: the globally acclaimed Mexican painter
3. Grumpy Cat, the world’s grumpiest cat!

We handle over fourty properties both from Japan and overseas which will serve various purpose and target groups.
Please feel free to drop by our booth (14-21) when you will be attending the show.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Licensing Japan

2014/07/04【 , , 】

Licensing Japan held from July 2 to 4 was successful. Thank you very much for those who visited our booth.

 

2014/05/12【 , , , , , , , 】

Tact Communications will exhibit at Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2014 at C131, Japan Pavilion. Please drop by our booth if you will visit there.

Hong Kong International Licensing Show

2013/12/20【 , , , , , , 】

We will exhibit at GH-B19 at Hong Kong Licensing Show to be held from January 6-9, 2014. Please feel free to drop by our booth.

Licensing Expo 2013

2013/03/25【 , , , 】

Two people from Tact Communications will visit Licensing Expo 2013 this year too.
Studio Licensing, our North American agent is planning to showcase Angel Cat Sugar at their booth, L193.
Please feel free to contact us for meeting appointment.
We are looking forward to meeting you all soon at Las Vegas!

New Mexican Agent for ANGEL CAT SUGAR

2013/03/21【 , 】

New Mexican Agent for ANGEL CAT SUGAR

Tact Communications Inc. and Develop Licensing S.A.Sign Character Licensing Agency Agreement.

Tokyo, Japan: Tact Communications Inc. announces the appointment of Develop Licensing S.A. as its new licensing agent for Angel Cat Sugar™ in Mexico. Created by Yuko Shimizu in 2002, Hello Kitty’s original creator, Angel Cat Sugar™ is now represented by 14 agencies worldwide, overseeing 80 licensees who market products in over 40 countries. The Angel Cat Sugar™ licensing program generates annual global retail sales of approximately US$30,000,000.

 

Shunsuke Tamura, president of Tact Communications commented, “We are very excited to have Develop Licensing aboard as our agent in Mexico, an important and growing market for us. In tandem with Studio Licensing who have already signed six new licensees in North America, we believe the activities by Develop Licensing will enhance and positively benefit our Angel Cat Sugar™ licensing programs in the Americas and globally”.

 

Emiliano Leiva, Executive Director of Develop Licensing added, “We are very happy and proud to be given the opportunity to become part of the Angel Cat Sugar™ family. We have seen the success the property enjoys around the world and we are certain that we can continue the good work that has already been carried out in Mexico to position Angel Cat Sugar™ as a leading lifestyle icon in its sector.”

 

About Angel Cat Sugar

Angel Cat Sugar™ was introduced in 2002 by the original creator of Hello Kitty, Yuko Shimizu, who hopes all children can fulfill their dreams and be happy, just like Sugar! Angel Cat Sugar™ is sure to bring… “A Smile To Your Face, Peace To Your Heart and Happiness To Your Soul”.

www.angelcatsugar.com

 

About Tact Communications Inc.

Founded in 1982, Tact Communications has been in the licensing business over 30 years and provides a full range of agency services for successful license business development. Taking advantage of an extensive global network of agents and licensee partners, Tact Communications offers specialist expertise in managing global licensing operations. Currently it handles 24 successful properties from all over the world.

www.tact-com.jp

 

About Develop Licensing S.A.

Develop Licensing is a dynamic and creative business group, dedicated to the management of brands through sharp-shooting licensing and promotional strategies. We are a young company, with an experienced, professional team in the fields of licensing and marketing. Our strategies are based around quality brand management and successful product sell-through, by applying the brand image and values to key products, consumer promotions and securing media exposure. We are distinguished for being creative and innovative, as well as for being able to understand our Licensors and Licensees needs and thus locate new areas of opportunity.

www.developlocensing.com/

 

Download PDF verison of this press release – New Mexico Agent for Angel Cat Sugar

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Empire International Signs On As East Asian Agent for FLUFFY BUBOOL™

2013/03/12【 , , , 】

Empire International Signs On As East Asian Agent for FLUFFY BUBOOL™
~Products featuring the character by Takeshi Murai have sold out at Sanrio stores in Japan~

Tokyo, Japan: Tact Communications Inc. has appointed Empire International Merchandising Corporation as its licensing agent for Fluffy Bubool™. The character was created by Takeshi Murai in 2006 and debuted in the picture book, Bubble on Bubool. Takeshi Murai, who has a long association with Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, is the only non-employee external designer they work with. Fluffy Bubool™ merchandise has been sold at Sanrio stores throughout Japan.

Empire International will represent Fluffy Bubool across East Asia in the territories of Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines and will aim to establish licenses in key categories throughout the region.

In Japan, many Fluffy Bubool™ products have completely sold out at Sanrio stores. It has also been successful in the mobile content field with virtual stickers now available through Kakao Talk and Cubie Messenger, two free mobile messaging services. E-greeting cards were available via Sony Digital Entertainment and Mixi, a social networking websites in Japan.

About Fluffy Bubool
Bubbles and bubbles, and more bubbles! Fluffy Town is full of bubbles! Bubool, a penguin with a shower cap on his head, lives in Fluffy Town, and has the magical power to make anything out of bubbles. Everyone in Fluffy Town has bubbles on their head. Bubool works with all his friends at a popular ice cream shop in Fluffy Town that moves around to make bring ice cream and smiles to everyone!

http://www.takeshimurai.com/fb.html

About Tact Communications Inc.
Founded in 1982, Tact Communications has been in the licensing business over 30 years and provides a full range of agency services for successful license business development. Taking advantage of an extensive global network of agents and licensee partners, Tact Communications offers specialist expertise in managing global licensing operations. Currently it handles 24 successful properties from all over the world.
www.tact-com.jp

About Empire International
Empire International has been in the licensing industry for more than 30 years now. Throughout the years, it has remained one of the strongest and most trusted licensing agents for many brands in Southeast Asia and the Greater China region including Hong Kong and Taiwan. Empire International is a full service agency, managing the licensing of merchandise, premium promotions, mall events and much more.

Press Release – Empire FluffyBubool

BuzzingBOTS [American Brand Collectible Character ー BuzzingBOTS]

2013/02/06【 , , 】

 

Coming from the United States, new and unique characters, BuzzingBOTS are here. LuvBOT, Yummy(BOT), One Eye NinjaBOT, and more BOTS with different personalities and emoticons, there are countless BOTS within the collection, all of which can be combined and connected with one another. BuzzingBOTS can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, but particularly for elementary school children and teenagers. Each BOT can be a form of self expression or a mark of friendship, and can be applied to collectibles. Currently there are over 30 different varieties of BOTS. Through its uniqueness and variety, there is guaranteed to be a “cute” or “cool” BOT for everyone.

www.buzzingbots.com

 

In America, Synergy Licensing LLC in New York has acted as an agent since September of 2012, and has began its licensing program for stuffed plush, gifts, stationaries, publishing, apparel, and accessories targeting tweens.

 

For ｌicensing　opportunities in Japan, ｐlease contact:

Sho Murakami, Marketing Manager
Tact Communications, Inc.
3F Meiwa Bldg. 4-1-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Tel: 03-3815-7901 FAX: 03-5773-5585
Email: murakami@tact-com.jp

 

Tact Communications was established in 1982 and over its 30 year history, has offered consulting, branding, investing and licensing for the international community. Currently, our company serves 23 foreign properties, and our agents are working in 17 separate firms to provide international networking support in promoting licensing globally.

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Empire Adds Two New Asian Territories for ANGEL CAT SUGAR

2013/01/30【 , 】

Tokyo, Japan: Angel Cat Sugar™ licensor, Tact Communications Inc. has appointed Empire International Merchandising Corporation as its licensing agent in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Created by Yuko Shimizu in 2002, Hello Kitty’s original creator. Angel Cat Sugar™ celebrated her 10th anniversary last year.



The addition of these two new territories to Empire’s current representations in Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, provides a broader East Asian “one-stop” access for Angel Cat Sugar™ business development. A number of regional licensees have already launched their programs and product categories are growing continuously.

This year Angel Cat Sugar™ will increase its focus on social media activities. There will be more events and competitions including giveaways to be announced via facebook (http://www.facebook.com/heartacs). In addition, a new iPad/iPhone App, “Angel Cat Sugar — Touch ‘n Turn Puzzle”, and new interactive storybooks that can be browsed via iPad/iPhone Apps will be available on iTunes in the coming months.

Mr. Hubert Co, President of Empire commented, “We are very happy to represent Angel Cat Sugar in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. We are confident that with Angel Cat Sugar’s universal appeal and fantastic style guides, we will be able to license out the major product categories, have big promotions and eventually establish ACS as a classic and evergreen brand”.

About Angel Cat Sugar


Angel Cat Sugar™ was introduced in 2002 by the original creator of Hello Kitty, Yuko Shimizu, who hopes all children can fulfill their dreams and be happy, just like Sugar! Angel Cat Sugar™ is sure to bring… “A Smile To Your Face, Peace To Your Heart and Happiness To Your Soul”. www.angelcatsugar.com

About Tact Communications Inc.


Founded in 1982, Tact Communications has been in the licensing business over 30 years. Tact Communications provides a full range of agent services for successful license business development. Currently it handles 23 successful properties from all over the world. Taking advantage of an extensive global network of agents and licensee partners, Tact Communications offers specialist expertise in coordinating global licensing operations. www.tact-com.jp

About Empire International Merchandising Corporation


mpire has been in the licensing industry for more than 30 years. Through the years, it has remained as one of the strongest and most trusted licensing agents for many brands in Southeast Asia and Greater China including Hong Kong and Taiwan. Empire covers licensing of merchandise, premium promotions, mall events and many more. For more information about Empire please visit www.empiremultimedia.com.

Press Release – Empire Territory Expansion Angel Cat Sugar_01302013