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Launch of new Terry O'Neill product range

7 Apr 2014 07:00

RNS Number : 1386E
Litebulb Group Limited
07 April 2014
 



LiteBulb Group Limited

("LiteBulb" or the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Deal to launch new product range for iconic Terry O'Neill photography

 

LiteBulb (AIM: LBB), the brand and product development specialist, has signed a rolling two year deal to develop and launch a wide range of products (home, apparel and gifts) related to the iconic photography of Terry O'Neill. The products will be marketed by LiteBulb to major retailers throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. LiteBulb also have the right to extend the agreement further to develop product ranges for the US.

 

Terry O'Neill is one of the world's most collected photographers whose work hangs in national art galleries and private collections worldwide. For over six decades he has photographed the famous including politicians from Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela, actors and actresses including Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Nicole Kidman and James Bond actors from Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan. He pioneered reportage celebrity photography and in particular backstage work with musicians and rock stars including Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, Led Zepellin, Elton John, David Bowie and Amy Winehouse from the early 1960s to the present day.

 

LiteBulb is currently in discussions with a number of blue-chip retailers regarding the product ranges and these discussions have already lead to a successful contract with HMV for the first delivery of the apparel ranges.

 

Terry Byrne, chairman of Iconic Images, owner of the Terry O'Neill archive, commented:  "We made the decision to work with the industry-leading team at LiteBulb because of their experience, track record and understanding of intellectual property. We are excited about developing a range of good quality, creative products that will appeal to all fans of the incredible photography of Terry O'Neill and his subjects."

 

Simon McGivern, CEO of LiteBulb, commented: "We are delighted to have won a client of such scale and global reach and see this deal as a significant opportunity for LiteBulb. We now have access to an extensive archive of some of the most iconic images of the past fifty years from which we can produce high quality products and clothing which can truly stand out in store. We are confident of announcing further orders for the Terry O'Neill product ranges in due course."

 

LiteBulb Group Limited

www.litebulbgroup.com

Simon McGivern, Chief Executive

Tel: 020 3384 7131

 

 

 

 

finnCap (NOMAD & Joint Broker)

Tel: 020 7220 0500

Stuart Andrews/Ben Thompson (Corporate Finance)

 

Joanna Weaving (Corporate Broking)

 

 

 

 

 

Walbrook PR Limited

Tel: 020 7933 8780 or litebulb@walbrookpr.com

Bob Huxford

Mob: 07747 635 908

Paul McManus

Mob: 07980 541 893

 

About LiteBulb Group

LiteBulb Group designs, manufactures and distributes innovative brands and products to the global retail market.

 

LiteBulb Products, including Ila, Scootrix and Silly Socks, are sold in over 30 countries through blue chip retailers including: ASDA, BHS, Tesco, Sainsbury's, WH Smith, Halfords, Morrisons, QVC, Next, Fenwicks and Toys R Us.

 

LiteBulb Creative is a creative agency with global reach, delivering compelling and agile brand extension programmes to the entertainment industry. LiteBulb Creative has designed products and campaigns for clients around the world, including Disney, Hasbro and Miramax.

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