By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has announced the eight licensing professionals who will receive the 2024 Global Rising Star Award. This year’s Rising Stars will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Gala and Global Rising Star Awards on December 4, 2024, at Gotham Hall in New York City. The event is a fundraiser for Licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2024 Rising Star Award Recipients
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Africa Celebrates Its First-Ever Licensing Trade Show
TLL Staff The continent of Africa celebrated its first-ever brand licensing event, called Brand Licensing Africa. The trade show and conference was held as the licensing industry's growth is accelerating in the region, accompanied by developments in African entertainment sectors, such as the animation and film industries. Brand Licensing Africa was held to enable … [Read more...] about Africa Celebrates Its First-Ever Licensing Trade Show
Study Says Licensed Merch Sales Hits Record $356.5B in 2023
Licensing International Releases Executive Summary of 2024 Global Licensing Industry Study By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global sales for licensing hit a new high in 2023 of $356.5 billion, up 4.6% increase over the previous year, according to a new study released by Licensing International. The global licensing association has just unveiled the executive summary … [Read more...] about Study Says Licensed Merch Sales Hits Record $356.5B in 2023
All The Winners of the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensing Expo started off with a bang as the winners of the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards were unveiled by Licensing International. The winners were selected from 197 finalists in 32 categories. More than 800 submissions were received, narrowed down by an expert global judging panel of 200 judges from 20 countries. The … [Read more...] about All The Winners of the 2024 Licensing Excellence Awards
Licensing Expo Keynote Explores the Future of Gaming
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing Expo's keynote presentation for this year has been revealed as Brands at Play with a special focus on the global video game industry. The opening keynote panel, Video Games: Driving Billions to Play, explores the reasons behind gaming’s massive popularity, what gamers look for in a brand and how new and existing … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Keynote Explores the Future of Gaming
Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has officially announced its list of finalists for the 2024 Excellence Awards to recognize achievements and innovation in the global brand licensing industry. This year’s edition of the Excellence Awards features 197 finalists across 32 categories relating to the international licensing … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists
Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
TLL Staff Licensing Expo has now opened its new and enhanced Meetings Platform for the upcoming tradeshow, taking place May 21–23. The annual Expo is the premiere event for the global licensing industry, and will again be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In a typical year, more than 5,000 brands and 16,000 retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors, and … [Read more...] about Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
Licensing International Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLicensing International has officially announced the inductees to the 2023 Hall of Fame awards. The Licensing International Hall of Fame honors the legacies and accomplishments of long-term executives in the licensing industry. This year’s inductees are Pam Kaufman, Cindy Levitt, and Carole Postal. Pam Kaufman currently holds the position of CEO … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
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: 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