TLL Staff Licensing International today announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, recognizing a distinguished group of executives and creators for their contributions to the global brand licensing industry. This year’s honorees include corporate leaders, cultural icons, and creative pioneers whose work has helped shape and grow the $369 billion global licensing market. The … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Expo News: Global Brand Licensing Sales Reach $369.6 Billion in 2024
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief (Photo credit: Licensing International) Global sales of licensed products and services grew by 3.7% to $369.6 billion in 2024, according to a summary of Licensing International’s 2025 Global Licensing Industry Study. The findings were announced today ahead of the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, with Licensing International President Maura … [Read more...] about Expo News: Global Brand Licensing Sales Reach $369.6 Billion in 2024
Global Licensing Group Launches Licensing Unlocked to Educate Industry Professionals
TLL Staff The Global Licensing Group has unveiled Licensing Unlocked, an educational program designed to bridge the knowledge gap for licensing industry newcomers and provide ongoing learning for seasoned professionals. Developed in partnership with Licensing International, Licensing Unlocked is the first program of its kind to offer online educational sessions both live … [Read more...] about Global Licensing Group Launches Licensing Unlocked to Educate Industry Professionals
Licensing International Announces 2024 Rising Star Award Recipients
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
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 WatkinsonTLL ReporterLicensing 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 IPs can capitalize on the … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Keynote Explores the Future of Gaming
Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLicensing 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 industry.“The finalists for this … [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