The landmark changes that allow more freedom for current college athletes to profit from promotions and marketing is spreading to trading cards. On Thursday, Panini America announced an exclusive landmark agreement with a group licensing organization that will give Panini the ability to produce trading cards of current college athletes. The deal between Panini … [Read more...] about Trading Cards of Current College Athletes Coming After Panini, One Team Deal
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Report: A-Rod SPAC Has Sights on Panini
A special purpose acquisitions company (SPAC) called Slam, formed by Alex Rodriguez, is said to be in merger talks with the Panini Group in a deal that would value the combined entity at $3 billion or more. Bloomberg reported late Tuesday that the former big league player's company is currently talking with the maker of sports stickers and cards that has its corporate … [Read more...] about Report: A-Rod SPAC Has Sights on Panini
Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
Upper Deck and Panini America have resolved their issues over images of Michael Jordan that appeared in the background of three Panini cards. According to a notice filed in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, the two trading card companies have resolved the issues that have been in litigation for nearly 18 months. An attorney for Upper Deck told Bloomberg … [Read more...] about Upper Deck, Panini Reach Settlement Over MJ Images
Luka Doncic Signs Exclusive Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Panini
His cards have been among sports collecting’s hottest. Now, Panini America has locked up Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić on an exclusive agreement for autographs and memorabilia. The native of Slovenia has appeared on NBA trading cards and had autographs in the company’s products during his first three seasons in the league. Now, he’ll sign … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Signs Exclusive Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Panini
Panini America Signs David Beckham to Autograph Deal
His playing days ended several years ago and he’s now transitioned into team ownership, but David Beckham still carries plenty of weight in the collectibles market. Now, he’s got a new partnership with Panini America. The company announced it had signed the 45-year-old international superstar to an exclusive, long-term autograph deal. Beckham, who first appeared on … [Read more...] about Panini America Signs David Beckham to Autograph Deal
Cache Of Unsigned Patrick Mahomes ‘Personal Edition’ Rookie Cards Found At Thrift Store
This might be the best argument for being thrifty. You never know what you might find. Justinn Patton’s latest find was not actually discovered inside the Goodwill Outlet & Recycling Center in Kansas City, but the Missouri resident made a deal for the ages. And the deal had to do with Patrick Mahomes. Patton, 32, from nearby Independence, stumbled onto some … [Read more...] about Cache Of Unsigned Patrick Mahomes ‘Personal Edition’ Rookie Cards Found At Thrift Store
Football Hall of Fame, Panini Renew Deal
The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Panini America will be partners for five more years. The two entities announced an extension of their working relationship on Wednesday. The deal makes Panini the exclusive distributor of trading cards featuring players, coaches and contributors elected as members of the Hall’s Enshrinement classes of 2020 through 2024. … [Read more...] about Football Hall of Fame, Panini Renew Deal
Panini Gets Extension of Collegiate Trading Card Licensing Deal
Panini America will continue making college-focused trading cards for the foreseeable future after reaching a contract extension with collegiate licensing company CLC. Panini called it a “long term” arrangement. Panini and CLC originally partnered in 2015. The announcement means that Panini America will maintain the exclusive rights to use collegiate imagery … [Read more...] about Panini Gets Extension of Collegiate Trading Card Licensing Deal
Panini Seeks Dismissal Of UD’s Lawsuit Over Jordan Background Images On Cards
Panini America answered Upper Deck’s lawsuit over images of Michael Jordan that appear in the background of three sets released by the Dallas-based company with a motion for dismissal. Panini’s response, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, was basically this: Upper Deck’s claims are baseless and Panini claims its trading card rival … [Read more...] about Panini Seeks Dismissal Of UD’s Lawsuit Over Jordan Background Images On Cards
Panini Makes Website Adjustments; Will Still Offer Something for Expired Redemptions
Don't toss those expired Panini America redemption cards just yet. The company says it has made adjustments to the customer service platform on its website and will once again allow for the input of codes from redemption cards from old products that are past the stated cutoff deadline. Earlier this month, collectors who contacted the company's customer service team … [Read more...] about Panini Makes Website Adjustments; Will Still Offer Something for Expired Redemptions