By Gary Symons & Allison Watkinson The Licensing Expo is the world's largest trade show and conference for the licensing industry, so it comes with a wide selection of great opportunities and equally great challenges. On the bright side, new ideas, deals and educational opportunities for this complex and fascinating industry. On the more challenging side, aching … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Trade Shows
Ja Rule to Headline Licensing Expo Opening Night Party
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The rapper, singer and businessman Ja Rule has been booked to headline the 2023 Licensing Expo's Opening Night Party. Ja Rule, aka Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr., released his first solo album, Venni Vetti Vecci, in 1999. Since his initial solo debut, Ja Rule has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. "Ja Rule has a distinctive style … [Read more...] about Ja Rule to Headline Licensing Expo Opening Night Party
Licensing Expo Offers Expert Advice Through Round Table Sessions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has announced that the 2023 Licensing Expo will offer premium Round Table talks, led by experts in the industry. The lineup includes two days of expert-led Round Table discussions with executives from prominent industry associations and businesses. During the sessions, participants can seek guidance, insights … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Offers Expert Advice Through Round Table Sessions
Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has officially announced its full list of finalists for the upcoming 2023 Excellence Awards. This year’s Excellence Awards features 201 finalists in 30 categories. The finalists were chosen from more than 850 submissions which were reviewed by a panel of 200 judges from 20 countries across the globe. Several … [Read more...] about Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards
Trade Shows: Kids India Toy Fair Now Open For Registration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Registration for Spielwarenmesse eG's international business-to-business trade fair, Kids India, has officially opened for exhibitors. This years' Kids India trade event will take place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2023 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The previous edition of the Kids India event featured more than 129 … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Kids India Toy Fair Now Open For Registration
TLL Survey: Last Chance to Win Cirque Tickets or Amazon Cash!
Survey Respondents Get Free Copy of $429 Report, With Chance to Win Draw Prizes As Well If you've got 10 minutes free this weekend, make sure to fill out the 2023 Royalty Trends Survey for a chance to win some valuable prizes. The deadline to complete the licensing survey is end of day on Monday, April 17. The Royalty Trends Report is due for publication on May … [Read more...] about TLL Survey: Last Chance to Win Cirque Tickets or Amazon Cash!
Women in Toys: Nominations Open for 2023 Wonder Women Awards
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 Wonder Women Awards. The Wonder Women Awards are intended to celebrate women who are catalysts for positive change and growth in their respective industries. “This year’s theme is Thrive Together: Celebrating Boldness, Impact … [Read more...] about Women in Toys: Nominations Open for 2023 Wonder Women Awards
Trade Shows: Tickets Available For Licensing Expo Opening Night Party
The Licensing Expo Opening Night Party returns this year, following the packed and hugely successful event in 2022. Licensing International says tickets are now available for this important networking event, exclusively for Licensing Expo guests, and located a short walk from the show floor. “It was a no brainer to bring the Opening Night Party back this year after seeing … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Tickets Available For Licensing Expo Opening Night Party
Trade Show: Spielwarenmesse Reveals New Dates for 2024 Toy Fair
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The international toys and games trade fair Spielwarenmesse has just released new dates for its upcoming toy fair in 2024. The 2024 Spielwarenmesse trade fair will run from Tuesday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Feb. 3, at Nuremberg’s exhibition center. The new days for the fair reflect a change from past years where the trade show ran from … [Read more...] about Trade Show: Spielwarenmesse Reveals New Dates for 2024 Toy Fair
Ukraine Designers Featured at Paris Fashion Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The upcoming Fashion Week in Paris will give companies a chance to support Ukrainian designers, as they fight to survive the Russian invasion. Seven Ukrainian designers will showcase their Autumn Winter 2023 collections at Paris Fashion Week from March 3-7 in the famous first arrondissement located at 7 Rue d’Argenteuil. This … [Read more...] about Ukraine Designers Featured at Paris Fashion Week