By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE) is addressing the challenges of global licensing at its International Conference 2022. SPLiCE CEO Kimberly Kociencki says the annual conference is a key learning experience for licensors, as it brings together an impressive array of experts in the field. “The SPLICE … [Read more...] about SPLiCE Going Global, Hosting International Conference 2022
Licensing Trade Shows
Products of Change To Deliver Sustainability Sessions at Autumn Fair
Submitted Content from Products of Change Products of Change has forged a strategic partnership with Autumn Fair to deliver and drive sustainability educational sessions and practice guides at the popular Birmingham retail buying show this year. As the conversation surrounding sustainability in the retail and consumer products sectors has deepened, so too has Autumn Fair’s … [Read more...] about Products of Change To Deliver Sustainability Sessions at Autumn Fair
New Forum Launched for Companies Seeking Digital Entertainment Licenses
The first Entertainment X Tracks Forum will take place in November as a way to help retailers, licensing companies and licensees seeking new digital entertainment properties. The event was developed by Steven Ekstract, the founder and former publisher of License Global, and is being hosted at the offices of United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills on Nov. 2-3. “The business of … [Read more...] about New Forum Launched for Companies Seeking Digital Entertainment Licenses
Licensing Expo Keynote To Focus On Experiential Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief After two years of isolation during the pandemic, it's hard to say if Licensing Expo's theme on experiential licensing is ironic, or a sign of rising hope. After all, it's been two years since the Expo was able to hold a live, in-person event, but on the other hand, May 24 will see the triumphant return of hand shaking and face-to-face … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Keynote To Focus On Experiential Entertainment
Trade Shows: More Than 170 Exhibitors Already Signed On For Licensing Expo
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Licensing Expo is gearing up to host the consumer product industry's largest in-person get- together in three years. A growing roster of brands are signing on daily to exhibit at the in-person event that will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The full exhibitor list is available online and is accessible … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: More Than 170 Exhibitors Already Signed On For Licensing Expo
Who’s News: Global Licensing Group Appoints New Head of Retail & Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Global Licensing Group has appointed former events manager Laura Freedman-Dagg to the newly created role of Head of Retail, Licensing. In her new role, Freedman-Dagg will work across the business's global event portfolio. This will include prominent exhibitions such as the Licensing Expo, the European and North American Brand & … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Global Licensing Group Appoints New Head of Retail & Licensing
Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair
The world's largest toy trade show has unveiled detail of its online platform, following cancellation of the live Spielwarenmesse event. The world’s largest toy fair was cancelled last week, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days … and the resultant increasing number of … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair
Women In Toys’ Live Event Latest Cancellation for COVID
Women in Toys says the live Wonder Women Awards will be canceled because of the cancellation of Toy Fair New York and concerns over COVID-19. The Wonder Women Awards is an annual event that recognizes and honors remarkable leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers for their outstanding contributions in the toy, licensing and entertainment industries. The awards event was … [Read more...] about Women In Toys’ Live Event Latest Cancellation for COVID
Omicron Takes Fun Out of Licensing As Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair Cancelled
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest toy fair has been cancelled, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. "The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days ... and the resultant increasing number of cancellations to stands, has left the organizer, Spielwarenmesse eG, with no alternative," the organizers said … [Read more...] about Omicron Takes Fun Out of Licensing As Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair Cancelled
Licensing Trade Shows: Toy Fair NY Cancelled Due to Omicron Surge
The Toy Association says rising COVID numbers have forced the "heartbreaking" cancellation of next month's Toy Fair in New York. Toy Fair New York 2022 was scheduled for Feb. 19-22 at The Javits Center. Now, Toy Association president and CEO Steve Pasierb says the association needed to “make the best decision in everyone’s interest." “Key to our efforts these past two weeks has … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Toy Fair NY Cancelled Due to Omicron Surge