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
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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
Spielwarenmesse July Toy Fair Cancelled
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
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