
December 20, 2019

A globally cherished character for nearly a century, Betty Boop has amassed a fervent fan base and has maintained her popularity generation after generation. For Betty’s milestone 90th anniversary, King Features Syndicate (working on behalf of IP owner Fleischer Studios), has developed a knockout licensing program and anniversary celebrations fit for a superstar of this level.
“For almost 90 years, Betty Boop, the glamorous international icon, has sung and sashayed past rules and conventions, unafraid to take risks or set trends... an influencer from the start,” says Carla Silva, vice president and general manager, global head
“Her independence and drive set her apart, and unlike other female characters, Betty has never been defined by her association or relationship with a male counterpart,” adds Silva. “Long before the #MeToo movement began, Betty Boop was a female figure who stood up for herself, determined not to let anyone take her ‘boop-oop-a-doop’ away.”
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