Toronto, Canada – May 25, 2022 – 9 Story Media Group and Karma’s World Entertainment are pleased to announce the accelerated growth of their licensing program for the hit animated property Karma’s World. The exciting roster of new deals was secured by 9 Story Brands, 9 Story’s dedicated consumer products and brand management division. Kids and families across North America will soon be able to experience Karma’s World on new product extensions, including watches, backpacks, footwear, drinkware and more.
New partners include:
- Rubies – Halloween costumes
- Accutime – watches
- Sunstaches – vision
- Sprayground – co-branded bags/backpacks
- Trends – posters and stickers
- ISlide USA – print on demand footwear
- Prime 3D – lenticular puzzles
- Zak Designs – drinkware, dinnerware, flatware
- IG Design Group – Valentine’s Day Cards and Easter seasonal products
With the new partners on board, Karma’s World now boasts over 40 licensees across multiple product categories, including global partnerships with Mattel, Scholastic and Universal Music Group. Additional licensees previously announced include Isaac Morris, Hybrid Apparel, Franco Manufacturing, KIDdesigns, Crayola, Ground Up International, Fashion Angels and many more.
Karma’s World, which premiered globally on Netflix on October 15, 2021, follows 10-year-old Karma Grant, an aspiring musical artist, and rapper with big talent and an even bigger heart. Every episode is infused with hip-hop music, streetwear fashion, and original choreography. The series focuses on themes of self-expression, identity, leadership, creativity, and the importance of community. A second season launched in March 2022 and a third season is coming soon.
“We are so excited to welcome new partners to the program,” said Kyra Halperin Co-VP, Consumer Products at 9 Story Brands. “We’re confident that the groundbreaking innovations and never-before-seen products that each new partner offers will help bring the story and messaging of Karma’s World to life in new and exciting ways. We’re happy to be sharing this news during the Licensing Expo to kick off these amazing new partnerships and celebrate a product line that will help empower kids across the globe to be their best, most authentic selves.”
Visit 9story.com to learn more. For licensing opportunities, contact consumerproducts@9story.com.
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About 9 Story Brands
9 Story Brands is the dedicated brand management and consumer products division of 9 Story Media Group, a leading content creator, producer and distributor of kids and family focused intellectual property. 9 Story Brands builds international entertainment brands for kids, with expertise across creative, brand marketing and licensing. 9 Story Brands manages merchandising rights for top children’s properties including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Colorforms, Wild Kratts, Super Why! and Karma’s World. www.9story.com
About Karma’s World Entertainment
Karma’s World Entertainment, founded by Chris Bridges, is an entertainment media company dedicated to helping kids develop self-esteem, healthy living, creativity and leadership skills through fun music and problem-solving educational programs, with an appreciation for diversity.
About Chris Bridges
Chris Bridges, sometimes professionally known as “Ludacris” is a successful actor, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist as well as one of pop music’s most successful recording artists. Chris currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. His love for his community led him to found The Ludacris Foundation (TLF), in 2001. This nonprofit organization seeks to inspire youth through education and memorable experiences and to uplift families and communities, while fostering economic development. For more information on TLF check out theludacrisfoundation.org.
For further information:
Jennifer Ansley, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 9 Story Media Group