Hello Kitty at 50: The rise and rise of the kawaii character and why you see it everywhere
Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional ...
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Hello Kitty Has Tabletop Items Out For 50th Anniversary
The Op Games have several titles out now tied to Hello Kitty, as they have teamed up with Sanrio to celebrate the IP's 50th ...
Hello Kitty at 50: The mouthless face that launched an $80 billion empire
She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...
Hello Kitty at 50 – What’s the secret to her enduring appeal?
Half a century since the “birth” of pop icon Hello Kitty, the cute character’s fame shows no sign of fading – and she’s still ...
At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever
As Hello Kitty's commercial success expanded beyond Asia, so did her personal profile. By the late 1970s, Sanrio revealed the ...
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Hello Kitty, still cute at 50
The monarch was feting a figure more recognisable than any billionaire or emissary: Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year. The ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50
The character is beloved by millions worldwide and has been the face of its parent company, Sanrio, for half a century.
UH Manoa expert on why Hello Kitty has been a pop-culture powerhouse for 50 years
Sanrio accomplished no easy feat, maintaining the brand as a pop culture powerhouse for over 50 years. From being featured on ...