South Dakota State University Launches “Pheasant State” Merchandise Collection In Time for Hunting Season

BROOKINGS, SD (Oct. 12, 2020) – With the opening of pheasant season set to kick off Saturday, South Dakota State University, in conjunction with its trademark licensing agent, CLC, is introducing a specially designed, university-branded “Pheasant State” merchandise collection that pays homage to the state’s popular sport. The university worked with the creative team at …

Big West Conference Taps CLC to Represent Trademark Licensing Rights

IRVINE, CA (October 8, 2020) – In an effort to increase brand exposure and generate incremental revenue to benefit the needs of its member institutions, the Big West Conference has entered into an agreement with CLC, the nation’s leading collegiate trademark licensing company, to manage the Conference’s trademark licensing program. Through this new partnership, the …

CLC Finalizes Multi-Year Contract Extensions with 60 University Partners Year-to-Date

ATLANTA, GA (September 30, 2020) – In a year that has seen unprecedented campus and retail shutdowns and a pause in college sports that have all impacted the collegiate licensing industry, CLC has secured multi-year extensions of agency agreements with 60 partner institutions to-date in 2020. By extending their agreements, these institutions will continue to have …

Monterey Jazz Festival Provides New Online Merchandise Store as Part of Virtual Concerts

MONTEREY, CA (September 26, 2020) – With the Monterey Jazz Festival going virtual for this year’s event, the Festival is also providing a new online store for merchandise to ensure fans have access to mementos of the music, even though they can’t attend in person. The new online store is available on the Festival’s website …

University of South Carolina Selects Hanesbrands Inc. as Primary Licensed Apparel Partner

COLUMBIA, SC (September 14, 2020) – With the goal of providing the highest quality of responsibly sourced merchandise to its fans and consumers while increasing the value of its brand, the University of South Carolina has selected Hanesbrands Inc. as the University’s primary licensee for apparel products. The University worked with its exclusive licensing agent, …

16th Annual College Colors Day Unites Fans in Nationwide Show of School Spirit

ATLANTA, Ga (August 31, 2020) – While Fall 2020 may look very different on college campuses and in football stadiums across America, fans can still unite in celebration of the 16th annual College Colors Day this Friday, September 4. The national holiday, created by collegiate licensing leader CLC, encourages over 185 million fans to don …

CLC and Wells Fargo to Help Feeding America Member Food Banks for 2020 College Colors Day

16th Annual Fan Celebration Gives Back to College Communities through Merchandise Purchases ATLANTA, Ga (August 17, 2020) – During this time of uncertainty in college sports and communities at large, CLC, the licensing division of Learfield IMG College, is joining forces with Wells Fargo to support local Feeding America® member food banks through merchandise purchases …

University of Florida Launches Ring of Honor Merchandise Collection to Commemorate Gator Greats

GAINESVILLE, FL (July 23, 2020) – As Gator fans crave the return of football and are reliving the best of seasons gone by, the University of Florida is launching the officially licensed Ring of Honor merchandise collection to commemorate some of the best of Florida football. Unveiled in September 2006, the Ring of Honor recognizes …

PANINI AMERICA, CLC ANNOUNCE LONG-TERM EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR COLLEGIATE TRADING CARDS

IRVING, Texas (July 15, 2020) – Panini America, the world’s largest licensed sports and entertainment collectibles company and the exclusive trading card manufacturer of the NFL, NFLPA, NBA, NBA Players, NASCAR and collegiate athletics, and CLC, the nation’s leading collegiate licensing company, today announced a long-term extension of the exclusive licensing relationship that began in …

University of Houston Launches “For The City” Shirt to Benefit Cougar Emergency Fund

HOUSTON, TX (July 7, 2020) – In an effort to support students in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Houston today is launching a special “For the City” shirt and designating the royalty proceeds from sales to the Cougar Emergency Fund. UH’s “For the City” merchandise program, a collaboration with Jordan Brand and …

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