Article Submitted by Kathryn Brand of POC On November 5, Products of Change held its annual conference and the POC SDG Awards, given out by Caroline Petit, deputy director of the United Nations Regional Information Centre, celebrating the sustainable changemakers in the brand, licensing, and retail industry. Across the Products of Change Community, more than 1,500 … [Read more...] about Products of Change Announces Winners of SDG Awards
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Products of Change Putting Sustainability in the Spotlight at BLE
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Products of Change (POC) is set to take center stage at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) this October, spotlighting sustainability and innovation in the licensing industry through a series of talks, showcases and collaborations. The organization will host its “POC Power Hour” in the Networking Hub on Tuesday, October 7, bringing together … [Read more...] about Products of Change Putting Sustainability in the Spotlight at BLE
‘Future-Fit Businesses’ Highlighted at Products of Change Conference 2025
Submitted by Products of Change by Kathryn Brand The focus for the Products of Change (POC) Conference this year is firmly on efficiency, circularity, cost-savings and the business-case for sustainable change, which is why POC is lining up a roster of speakers and organizations that will demonstrate sustainability isn’t just about responsibility—it’s about resilience and … [Read more...] about ‘Future-Fit Businesses’ Highlighted at Products of Change Conference 2025
Products of Change Highlighted Sustainability at Licensing Expo
By Kathryn Brand Editor, Products of Change The Products of Change team was out in full force at Expo, between holding the fort at our booth showcasing the UN’s 17 SDGs and how are members are activating them, to walking the show floor, attending meetings, and hosting panel sessions on the main stage and Networking Hub. With so many engaged attendees coming by the stand to … [Read more...] about Products of Change Highlighted Sustainability at Licensing Expo
Three Products of Change Webinars You Don’t Want to Miss
Article Submitted by Products of Change Next week POC members are in for a treat as we have three fantastic webinars back to back on May 13, 14 and 15, offering something for everyone. First up we have the next webinar in our collaborative webinar series with Wastebuster. Wastebuster and Recycle to Read—in association with Products of Change—will host the sixth in a … [Read more...] about Three Products of Change Webinars You Don’t Want to Miss
Products of Change Expands Its Impact with Spring Fair Sessions and FSPA Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Products of Change (POC) is set to lead conversations on sustainability at the upcoming Spring Fair in the UK, and has announced a new partnership with the Federation of Sports and Play Associations (FSPA). Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Spring Fair, a premier UK retail trade event, will take place from February 2–5, 2025, at … [Read more...] about Products of Change Expands Its Impact with Spring Fair Sessions and FSPA Partnership
POC Conference 2025 Set to Showcase an Industry Striving for Change
Article Submitted The date is now set for the 2025 Products of Change Conference on November 5, when once again the brand and licensing industry will gather to curate and secure the sustainable future of business. Early bird tickets are available now for a limited time until February 28. The 2024 Conference saw record-breaking attendance, a dynamic and diverse line … [Read more...] about POC Conference 2025 Set to Showcase an Industry Striving for Change
Products of Change Conference 2024 Provided Hope for a Sustainable Future
Submitted by Products of Change On Wednesday, November 6, the retail and brand licensing community assembled at the Royal Geographical Society, London, for a deep dive into the world of sustainability for the Products of Change Conference. Notable industry heavyweights in attendance included the BBC, Penguin Random House, Paramount, Warner Bros, Mattel, Universal Music … [Read more...] about Products of Change Conference 2024 Provided Hope for a Sustainable Future
Final Days Before the POC Conference Begins
Article Submitted Now in its fifth year, the Products of Change Conference (formerly the Sustainability in Licensing Conference) returns November 6 to the Royal Geographical Society in London as the industry’s most dynamic event, connecting retailers, brand owners, and product manufacturers. Can’t make it in person? The whole event is going to be livestreamed, with … [Read more...] about Final Days Before the POC Conference Begins
Feature: The Company Teaching the World to Smile
CEO Nicolas Loufrani Explains the Smiley Company's Largest Ever Expansion Plan By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sure, the world may be going through a tough time, between a series of catastrophic wars, a recent pandemic, and looming threats to democracy, but Nicolas Loufrani says there’s still a lot to smile about. In fact, the CEO of The Smiley Company argues there’s … [Read more...] about Feature: The Company Teaching the World to Smile