By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The biggest ‘tailgate party’ in licensing started January 22, as the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show got underway in Las Vegas. The Tailgate Show, sometimes known as SLATS, is the world’s top trade show and conference dedicated to sports licensing. Organized by Emerald X, the show attracts all of the top leagues, including the … [Read more...] about Bigger and Better Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show for 2025
Licensing Tradeshows
Panama Jack Celebrates 50 Years of Summer Spirit at Licensing Expo
TLL Staff As if Las Vegas isn't sunny enough, the endless summer brand Panama Jack just announced its plans to cruise the halls at Licensing Expo. Panama Jack launched as a producer of high end sun tan product, literally starting in 1974 by selling tanning oil to lifeguards from a 1963 surf van! Now celebrating 50 years of sun-soaked memories, Panama Jack says it's … [Read more...] about Panama Jack Celebrates 50 Years of Summer Spirit at Licensing Expo
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
Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The official list for this year’s Kidscreen Hot50 rankings has been released to mark the top 50 kids entertainment companies of 2023.Now in its 10th year, the Kidscreen Hot50 rankings are determined by an industry vote from Kidscreen subscribers across both its print and digital platforms. The list separates the Kidscreen Hot50 into five top 10 … [Read more...] about Kidscreen’s Hot50 Ranks Top Kids Entertainment Companies
Licensing Expo Offers Expert Advice Through Round Table Sessions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has announced that the 2023 Licensing Expo will offer premium Round Table talks, led by experts in the industry. The lineup includes two days of expert-led Round Table discussions with executives from prominent industry associations and businesses. During the sessions, participants can seek guidance, insights … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Offers Expert Advice Through Round Table Sessions
Licensing Conferences: B&LIS Unveils Speaker Lineup for New York Event
The Brand & Licensing Innovation Summit is living up to its name with a slate of speakers on everything from metaverse licensing and NFTs to sustainability and experiential entertainment. Brand & Licensing Innovation Summit (B&LIS) North America is a two-day thought leadership conference dedicated to transforming the future of brand licensing. The summit announced … [Read more...] about Licensing Conferences: B&LIS Unveils Speaker Lineup for New York Event
Licensing Expo Returns To Vegas For In-Person Conference
It's been a long time since people in the licensing industry have been able to meet in person at a conference or trade show, but that changes in May next year. Licensing Expo today announced America's largest licensing event will return in-person to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas in 2022. Produced in partnership with the industry trade association Licensing International, the … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Returns To Vegas For In-Person Conference
Winners Named For Licensing International Awards
The winners of the 2021 Licensing International Excellence Awards were unveiled last week in a virtual gathering that brought together nearly 1,000 industry executives from around the world to celebrate the best of the best. The 22 award winners from seven countries—China, Finland, France, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S.—were selected from among 152 nominees from … [Read more...] about Winners Named For Licensing International Awards
Licensing Expo Announces Day One Keynote Speakers
Two top executives at Warner Bros. have been named as the keynote speakers on Day 1 of the upcoming Licensing Expo on Aug. 24. Pam Lifford is president of global brands and experiences with WarnerMedia, while Robert Oberschelp is senior VP, global franchise management and brand product with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. The two presenters will be delivering a keynote address … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Announces Day One Keynote Speakers
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