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
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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
Licensing Expo Pushes Back Date for 2023 Tradeshow
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The upcoming fashion-themed Licensing Expo has been set for June 13 to 15, 2023, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The event was originally due to take place on May 23 to 25, 2023, but has been rescheduled to accommodate event venue renovations. “We have been closely following the construction dateline at Mandalay Bay. With … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Pushes Back Date for 2023 Tradeshow
How Frida Kahlo Evolved From Artist to Style Icon
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief While at the Licensing Expo last week, I was struck by the major presence of the late Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Art in general was well represented at the show, and in fact, some agencies specialize in nothing but, but the Frida Kahlo booth was just that: all Frida, from top to bottom. The artist's work was also featured on swag bags … [Read more...] about How Frida Kahlo Evolved From Artist to Style Icon
Licensing Expo Putting on Big Show With Immersive Entertainment Offerings
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensing Expo is leaning into its experiential licensing theme this year, offering multiple immersive entertainment offerings. The Licensing Expo, produced in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center this May 24–26. This year, perhaps in reaction to the … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Putting on Big Show With Immersive Entertainment Offerings
Dr. Seuss To Unveil Licensing Extravaganza
Dr. Seuss Enterprises says it will be unveiling a massive slate of licensing products and programs at the upcoming Licensing Expo in August. The company says it continues to focus on its core values of promoting literacy, education, self-confidence, and the wonderful possibilities of a child’s imagination through the works of Dr. Seuss. "The creative, whimsical world of Dr. … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss To Unveil Licensing Extravaganza