In yet another sign that normality is still a long way off, the Spielwarenmesse conference in Nuremberg, Germany scheduled for July has now been cancelled due to "the unrelenting uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic both on a national and international level." Organizers say they've decided to cancel the event and to focus instead on a combined online and onsite … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse July Toy Fair Cancelled
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Licensing Letter Editor To Deliver Keynote at Octane5 Event
Octane5, the company behind the BrandComply Licensing Enterprise Platform, has announced its 2021 International Open House March 4, 2021, featuring The Licensing Letter Editor in Chief Gary Symons as the keynote speaker. Symons, who also presented Rise of the Virtual Influencer at the SPLiCE Conference last month (Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence), will … [Read more...] about Licensing Letter Editor To Deliver Keynote at Octane5 Event
SILC 2020 Confirms Speakers for Inaugural Licensing Conference
The first ever Sustainability in Licensing Conference (SILC) goes ahead with a virtual format Nov. 24-25, as SILC organizers announce they have confirmed a full agenda of keynote speeches, panel discussions and research presentations. The conference will feature a wide array of retailers and visionaries, all focused on helping the licensing community drive sustainable growth … [Read more...] about SILC 2020 Confirms Speakers for Inaugural Licensing Conference
Licensing Leadership Summit Starts Wednesday
The Licensing Leadership Summit begins on Wednesday as the culmination of the month-long virtual Festival of Licensing Event: Here’s what you’ll see, or what you’ll be missing, at this inaugural event. Taking place from Oct. 28-29, the two day event will bring together executives and C-suite professionals as they gather to network and listen to discussions from the licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing Leadership Summit Starts Wednesday
Digital Media Licensing Conference On Now, Goes Virtual
The Digital Media Licensing Conference is being held October 25 to October 30th. This all virtual conference is the 25th international conference hosted by the Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA). The conference includes keynotes by Google and Adobe, as well as panels and round tables on virtual photoshoots, the Unreal engine, Google’s Licensable Badge, OTT distribution, … [Read more...] about Digital Media Licensing Conference On Now, Goes Virtual
Licensing International Germany Announces 2020 Award Winners
And the winner is …. Licensing International Germany unveiled the 2020 winners of its annual best of the best licensing awards, selected from among 54 finalists in 10 categories. And for the first time, LI Germany also issued awards for the industry’s ‘Rising Stars’. “We have some extraordinary talent in our creative and fast moving industry who may not have been in their … [Read more...] about Licensing International Germany Announces 2020 Award Winners
New Licensing Conference Launches Virtually in November
There’s a new conference for the licensing industry, but like most event in the Year of Covid, the inaugural 2020 Sustainability in Licensing Conference (SILC) will be held virtually over two days in November. Breaking new ground in the licensing industry, the Sustainability in Licensing Conference 2020, to be staged digitally over a two day period on 24 – 25 November 2020, … [Read more...] about New Licensing Conference Launches Virtually in November
CBD-infused, Sustainable & Bright: IBS+IECSC Roundup
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com We attended the 17th annual International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) in New York City this week, and brought back the buzziest trends from the floor. CBD-infused health and beauty aids are beginning to break into the mainstream. What's more, the goods are made right … [Read more...] about CBD-infused, Sustainable & Bright: IBS+IECSC Roundup
L.O.L. Surprise! Sweeps Toy & License of the Year Awards
This year, L.O.L. Surprise! by MGA Entertainment received the distinguished “Toy of the Year” and "License of the Year" awards at the 19th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. MGAE took home two more awards in the Doll and Playset (tied) categories for a total of four honors. Lego tied for the most number of awards with four of its own: Collectible, Construction Toy, Playset … [Read more...] about L.O.L. Surprise! Sweeps Toy & License of the Year Awards
What’s the [Toy] Story? Same as Last Year, Just Better!
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Straight from the floor of New York Toy Fair, TLL brings you the latest and greatest in toy trends. They just happen to be the same as last year's—only more nuanced, thoughtful, and developed. The good news this year: No one's freaking out about the ability of America's largest toy retailer to actually pay its vendors. More … [Read more...] about What’s the [Toy] Story? Same as Last Year, Just Better!