It's been a long time since people in the licensing industry have been able to meet in person at a conference or trade show, but that changes in May next year. Licensing Expo today announced America's largest licensing event will return in-person to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas in 2022. Produced in partnership with the industry trade association Licensing International, the … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Returns To Vegas For In-Person Conference
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Winners Named For Licensing International Awards
The winners of the 2021 Licensing International Excellence Awards were unveiled last week in a virtual gathering that brought together nearly 1,000 industry executives from around the world to celebrate the best of the best. The 22 award winners from seven countries—China, Finland, France, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S.—were selected from among 152 nominees from … [Read more...] about Winners Named For Licensing International Awards
Licensing Expo Announces Day One Keynote Speakers
Two top executives at Warner Bros. have been named as the keynote speakers on Day 1 of the upcoming Licensing Expo on Aug. 24. Pam Lifford is president of global brands and experiences with WarnerMedia, while Robert Oberschelp is senior VP, global franchise management and brand product with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The two presenters will be delivering a keynote address … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Announces Day One Keynote Speakers
WTF Are NFTs, And Why Should You Care? Find Out In This Video
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you've read recent articles in TLL about the rise of NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, you'd know I am not a fan of the technology, nor how it is being used in the art and licensing industries right now. The main reason for that is the shocking amount of energy used by the cryptocurrencies that are at the heart of NFT technology. As of last … [Read more...] about WTF Are NFTs, And Why Should You Care? Find Out In This Video
Licensing Expo Confirms 2021 Conference To Be Virtual
The pandemic isn't quite done with the licensing industry just yet, as organizers have confirmed the annual Licensing Expo in Las Vegas will once again be a fully virtual, online experience. Informa Market’s Global Licensing Group confirmed it will not be staging a live, in-person conference due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 infection rates and variants around the … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Confirms 2021 Conference To Be Virtual
Who’s News: ViacomCBS’s Vidcon Makes 5 Key Appointments
Convention company Vidcon, a division of ViacomCBS, has appointed Nicole Leo to serve as director of creator partnerships, as Vidcon prepares its return to Anaheim with a live convention. Leo is tasked with cultivating relationships with the world's top video creators, musicians, and celebrities, and also creating new programming for the talent she brings to the company's … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ViacomCBS’s Vidcon Makes 5 Key Appointments
TLL Editor To Speak On NFTs At RAVE ArtExpo New York
The Licensing Letter's Editor in Chief Gary Symons will join a panel at the RAVE ArtExpo New York, as the art world tries to unravel the mysteries of Non-Fungible Tokens, better known as NFTs. Appropriately entitled 'WTF are NFTs', the panel will do its best to explain what NFTs are, why they have driven digital art sales worth millions of dollars for previously unknown works, … [Read more...] about TLL Editor To Speak On NFTs At RAVE ArtExpo New York
SPLiCE Hosting ‘License To Play Globally’ Conference on April 26
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE) is celebrating its 17th anniversary on Monday—which is also World IP Day—by hosting a conference on ways to protect, promote and enhance brand integrity through licensing. SPLiCE currently consists of 70-plus member companies which together account for more than 20% of the … [Read more...] about SPLiCE Hosting ‘License To Play Globally’ Conference on April 26
Virtual Esports Conference Slated For April 22
EBS/Cynopsis is virtually bringing together some of the biggest opportunities in esports as the industry's biggest leagues, platforms, content and teams serve up a showcase of activation delights for brands who want to reach and engage the highly-prized fanbase, watching and engaging in sports and esports. "We are thrilled with this year's lineup, which will deliver … [Read more...] about Virtual Esports Conference Slated For April 22
Jewel & GCA Partner on Noted: The Greeting Card Expo
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) and Jewel Branding & Licensing have announced a new partnership to co-locate Noted: The Greeting Card Expo and Showcase, running virtually on May 20 and 21, 2021. Noted debuted in 2019 with the goal of bringing together the greeting card community so attendees could connect with one another, discover new products, and celebrate the … [Read more...] about Jewel & GCA Partner on Noted: The Greeting Card Expo