1、INSIDE:DATA-LED CATEGORY TRENDS AND BRAND MARKET INSIGHTSA C C E S-SORY I NNOVATI ONS.ACCUTI ME WATCH CORP.ALL STAR DOGS.APMEX.ARTEX.AURI MODA.AURORA WORLD.AYKROYD&SONS.BEST ACCESSORY GROUP.CACTUS AND PEARL.CASDON.C-LI FE GROUP.CONCEPT ONE ACCESSORI ES.CORSAI R TOI LETRI ES.CRAYOLA.CUBI CLE7 GAMES.C

2、URLCAP.DE AGOSTI NI COLLECTI BLES.DI FUZED.DI SVASARI .DRAGON GLASSWARE.DREAMWEAR.DYNA-CRAFT BSC.ECOY UNI VERSE.ENCATEX.ENESCO GI FT.EUROPRI CE.EXG PRO.FACTORY ENTER-TAI NMENT.FI ERYLI GHT.GOLDEN WEST FOOD GROUP.GROUND UP I NTERNATI ONAL.HUNTER PRI CE I NTERNATI ONAL.HYPNOTI C HATS.I GLOO.I NNO-VATI

3、 VE DESI GNS.I RON STUDI OS.I TEMLAB GMBH.JERRY LEI GH OF CALI FORNI A.JUST FUNKY.KOMAR.LEXI NGTON RESOURCES.MELI SSA&DOUG.MJC I NTERNA-TI ONAL GROUP.NEAMEDI A.NEW ZEALAND MI NT.PALADONE PROD-UCTS.PROFUSI ON COSMETI CS.REASON.REVOLUTI ON BEAUTY.SACKCLOTH&ASHES.SI LVER BUFFALO.SPI RI T JERSEY.SPORTLI

4、 FE BRANDS.STOR SL.SUNSTACHES.SUPER I MPULSE.SURREAL ENTERTAI N-MENT.TDP TEXTI LES.THE JEL SERT COMPANY.THE WAND COMPANY.THERMOS.TOXI C.TUTOTOONS.UNCANNY BRANDS.UNI VERSI TY GAMES.USPA GLOBAL LI CENSI NG.VAN LEEUWEN.WI NNI NG MOVES UK.ZAK DESI GNS.EMBRACER GROUP.8TH WONDER.ADI DAS.ALEX AND ANI .SI L

5、VER BUFFALO.SPI RI T JERSEY.SPORTLI FE BRANDS.STOR SL.SUNSTACHES.SUPER I MPULSE.SURREAL ENTERTAI NMENT.TDP TEXTI LES.THE JEL SERT COMPANY.THE WAND COMPANY.THER-MOS.TOXI C.TUTOTOONS.UNCANNY BRANDS.UNI VERSI TY GAMES.USPA GLOBAL LI CENSI NG.VAN LEEUWEN.WI NNI NG MOVES UK.ZAK DESI GNS.EMBRACER GROUP.8T

6、H WONDER.ADI DAS.ALEX AND ANI .AMERI CAN TRAVELER.ASMUS TOYS.BARK.BARRADO.BASI C FUN!.BEAST KI NGDOM.BESAME COSMETI CS.BLUE SKY THE COLOR OF I MAGI-NATI ON.BONKERS TOYS.BRANDLI TE.BRAVADO.CARTAMUNDI .CASELY.CATH KI DSTON.CHALK LI NE APPAREL.CHAR-ACTER OPTI ONS.CLANDY I NTERNATI ONAL LI CENSI NG COMP

7、ANY.COLORBABY.COMPLEX APPAREL.COTTAGE DOOR PRESS.CRAFTI E FOX.CREATEON.CRI CUT.CRUNCH PAK.DAYDREAMER.DENNI CCI .DI AKAKI S I MPORTS.DOLCI PREZI OSI .ECELL GLOBAL.EPI C ART COLLEC-TI ONS.ERVE.F.LLI CARI LLO.FINISTERRE.FI ZZ CREATI ONS.FLORAL STREET.FOR BARE FEET.FRUI T OF THE LOOM.G FUEL.GLOBAL SOURC

8、E.GOLDEN BEAR.GOODI E TWO SLEEVES.GWD CONCEPT.HANNA ANDERSSON.HOMESI CK.I G DESI GN GROUP.I NTER PAR-FUMS.JADA TOYS.JADE CI TY FOODS.JAM N PRODUCTS.JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY.JOHNSON&JOHNSON CONSUMER.JOSMO.JOUMMA BAGS.JUST PLAY.JUST TOYS I NTERNATI ONAL.KENNEDY AMERI CAN TRAVELER.ASMUS TOYS.BARK.BARR

9、ADO.BASI C FUN!.BEAST KI NGDOM.BESAME COSMETI CS.BLUE SKY THE COLOR OF I MAGI NATI ON.BONKERS TOYS.BRANDLI TE.BRAVADO.CARTAMUNDI .CASELY.CATH KI DSTON.CHALK LI NE APPAREL.CHARACTER OPTI ONS.CLANDY I NTERNATI ONAL LI CENS-I NG COMPANY.COLORBABY.COMPLEX APPAREL.COTTAGE DOOR PRESS.CRAFTI E FOX.CRE-ATEO

10、N.CRI CUT.CRUNCH PAK.DAYDREAMER.DENNI CCI .DI AKAKI S I MPORTS.DOLCI PREZI OSI .ECELL GLOBAL.EPI C ART COLLECTI ONS.ERVE.F.LLI CARI LLO.FI NI STERRE.FI ZZ CREATI ONS.FLORAL STREET.FOR BARE FEET.FRUI T OF THE LOOM.G FUEL.GLOBAL SOURCE.GOLDEN BEAR.GOODI E TWO SLEEVES.GWD CONCEPT.HANNA AN-DERSSON.HOMES

11、I CK.I G DESI GN GROUP.I NTER PAR-FUMS.JADA TOYS.JADE CI TY FOODS.JAM N PRODUCTS.JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY.JOHNSON&JOHNSON CON-SUMER.JOSMO.JOUMMA BAGS.JUST PLAY.JUST TOYS I NTERNATI ONAL.KENNEDY PUBLI SHI NG.KI NGDOM&CO.KI TH.LEOLANDI A.LEOMI L.LI FE LI KE TOURI NG.LI T-TLE LI ON ENTERTAI NMENT.LOUN

12、GEFLY.LUI GI ZAI NI .M.V SPORTS&LEI SURE.MARQUE MAKERS.MC GROUP.MEDI A-TONI C.MERLI N ENTERTAI N-MENT.MOONPI G.NUMSKULL DESI GNS.OPPOSUI TS.OUTRI GHT GAMES.PACI FI C CYCLE.PHAT MOJO.PYRAMI D AMERI CA.RAI NBOW DESI GNS.REDAN PUBLI SHI NG.RI OT GAMES.RUBI ES.SHOW-AGENT.SI GNABLES.SKI NNYDI P.SKYBRANDS

13、.SMI FFYS.SPOONTI QUES.SPORTPET DESI GNS.SPREAD GROUP.STORY HOUSE EGMONT.THE CRME SHOP.THE EVERYWHERE GROUP.THE GREAT BRANDI NG COMPANY.THE KERSHEH GROUP.THE LOYAL SUBJECTS.THE NOBLE COLLECTI ON.THEORY11.TI TAN ENTERTAI NMENT.UNDER ARMOUR.UNI TED SMI LE.URBAN OUTFI TTERS.VI SI-ONE.WATSON APPAREL.WEL

14、L PLAYED TOYS.WHI TEHOUSE LEI SURE.WORLD TECH TOYS.ZEN MONKEY STUDI OS.ZI MAD.ZI NG TOYS.ZURU.ABG ACCESSORI ES.AMSCAN.BARRY&JASON GAMES.BENDON.ACCESSORY I N-NOVATI ONS.ACCUTI ME WATCH CORP.ALL STAR DOGS.APMEX.ARTEX.AURI MODA.AURORA WORLD.AYKROYD&SONS.BEST ACCESSORY GROUP.CACTUS AND PEARL.CASDON.C-LI

15、 FE GROUP.CONCEPT ONE ACCESSORI ES.CORSAI R TOI-LETRI ES.CRAYOLA.CUBI CLE7 GAMES.CURLCAP.DE AGOSTI NI COLLECTI BLES.DI FUZED.DI SV-ASARI .DRAGON GLASSWARE.DREAMWEAR.DYNACRAFT BSC.ECOY UNI VERSE.ENCATEX.ENESCO GI FT.EUROPRI CE.EXG PRO.FACTORY ENTERTAI NMENT.FI ERYLI GHT.GOLDEN WEST FOOD GROUP.GROUND

16、UP I NTERNATI ONAL.HUNTER PRI CE I NTERNATI ONAL.HYPNOTI C HATS.I GLOO.I NNOVATI VE DESI GNS.I RON STUDI OS.I TEM-LAB GMBH.JERRY LEI GH OF CALI FORNI A.JUST FUNKY.KOMAR.LEX-I NGTON RESOURCES.MELI SSA&DOUG.MJC I NTERNATI ONAL GROUP.NEAMEDI A.NEW ZEALAND MI NT.PALADONE PRODUCTS.PROFUSI ON COSMETI CS.R

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38、ENSEGLOBAL.COM2901 28th Street,Suite 100,Santa Monica,CA 904054 NOVEMBER 2023 WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COM4 NOVEMBER 2023 WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMTHE LI CENSI NG I NDUSTRY wouldnt exist without licensees.They handle design,dis-tribution and manufacturing,ensuring that the final product ends up on retail shelv

39、es and e-tail sites,and ultimately,in the hands of consumers.To highlight licensees who make the licensing industry go round,License Global has released its Leading Licensees report once a year,and its back,bigger and better than ever this year.Whats I nside?This years report has compiled a list of

40、more than 340 manufacturers across all categories that represent all the licensing industry has to offer.The report includes interviews from some of the companies that made the list and acts as a one-stop shop for data that licensees,licensors and retailers alike need to flourish in the industry.Wha

41、t licenses are doing the best right now?What is competition like in a specific category?How are industry trends shaping certain verticals?Those questions and more are answered here.Methodology In late August,License Global announced nominations were open for our annual report via our newsletter,webs

42、ite and social media.Licensors,licensees,retailers and supporting services submitted companies daily for one month.We also used our previ-ous reports to expand our list to larger than it has ever been.The result is 350 names across 20 categories.Category I nsights Data from this years submissions sh

43、ow that gift and novelties,fashion(footwear and accessories)and home and garden,were the most submitted licensee categories this year,representing 14.38%,12.46%and 11.82%of sub-missions,respectively.Rounding out the top five were toys and games and fashion(apparel),which tied with 10.22%of submissio

44、ns each,and stationery(including paper products and school supplies)with 7.67%of submissions.From this data,we can infer where licensees are choosing to invest in product creation.As License Global has previously reported,kidult culture is making an impact throughout the licensing industry,influenci

45、ng how licensees and licensors alike develop their licensed con-sumer product programs.With a sharp increase in more adult-centric licensed product in the top three(gifts and novelties and home,specifically)we can extrapolate that licensees see this trend and are appealing to adult fans of IP with i

46、ts product creation.An additional trend in the space is nostalgia.“Cult classics and deep cuts are doing well with our audience,”says Rebecca Dennis,product manager,licensing,Spirit Jersey.“For example,Labyrinth,Beetlejuice and The Lost Boys have been successful brands for us.These appeal not just t

47、o Gen X and millennials who were there for their release and have a personal connection,but also Gen Z who are just discov-ering them.Whats old is new again.”According to our data and our interviewed licensees,adult fans are influencing the younger generations on what IP is valuable.Kidult culture a

48、nd nostalgia are just as impor-tant for consumer product programs aimed at adults as they are for children.Parents are the ones purchasing,after all.“Now more than ever,gift givers and pur-chasers are looking for brands that they trust and recognize from their youth,”says Larry Presser,chief revenue

49、 officer,Kids Preferred.“Whether its an entertainment property,like Disney or Sesame Street that they grew up watching,or a book property,like Eric Carle or Goodnight Moon that they read when they were young,parents appreciate the comfort,recognition and dependability of brands they are familiar wit

50、h and have affinity towards.Value,developmental benefits and sustain-ability remain critical and core to our company philosophy,but familiarity and trust in brands seems to be as important as ever to consumers.If a parent grew up a die-hard fan of Mickey Mouse or Curious George for instance,they now

51、 want to purchase products for their kids of the same brands and pass down their fandom to the next generation.”This isnt all the insight.Weve gathered multiple additional data points,including retail channels and partners of preference,licensees newest and most successful licenses and more.You can

52、look at that data and its conclusions in our Brandscape section.With that said,read on to find out what companies made the list.Dont see your company?Sign up for our newsletter at LicenseG and look for our call for submissions for next years Leading Licensees report.Licensees Leading the Way I nside

53、 the strategy of the Leading Licensees report.by MCKENNA MORGAN6 NOVEMBER 2023 WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMA LEADING LICENSEE 2023 Disney 2023 Disney/Pixar 2023 MARVEL 2023 Viacom International Inc.All rights reserved.2023&TM Spin Master Ltd.All rights reserved.Dino Ranch 2023 Boat Rocker Studios 2023 ABD

54、Ltd/Ent.One UK Ltd/Hasbro.2023 Peanuts Worldwide 2023&TM Baby Einstein,LLC.EINSTEIN is a trademark of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.&2023 Penguin Random House LLC.All rights reserved.DreamWorks Gabbys Dollhouse DWA LLC.TM&2023 Sesame Workshop UCS LLC and Amblin DreamWorks Trolls DWA LLC.Chicago

55、 London Hamburg Madrid Mexico City Shenzhen SydneyAn Imprint of PHOENIX International Publications,INC.www.PIKidsMPIKidsBooksCovering the BrandscapeA global li censee snapshot of 2023(so far).I N ADDI TI ON TO an expansive directory of 350 licensees worldwide,this years edition of License Globals Le

56、ading Licensees report offers a look into the trends and developments in licensed consumer products from the per-spective of the manufacturer.To provide a better understanding of the licensee landscape,License Global conducted surveys with participating licensees to uncover insights into top-perform

57、ing licenses,new signings this year and the perspective of licensees on the global retail scene.While its important to note that this report doesnt claim absolute authority,it does offer valuable observations on consumer demand,retail activity and intellectual property trends.When asked what the hig

58、hest-performing intellectual properties and brand owner port-folios at retail are this year(so far),the top brands mentioned included the Disney portfo-lio with particular focus paid to“Star Wars”and Marvel Barbie and“Bluey.”This year acted as a celebration for the Barbie brand and a new era in cons

59、umer engagement fol-lowing the critically acclaimed movie and line of over 100 licensed partnerships.BBC Studios and Ludo Studios“Bluey,”however,is a rapidly rising brand in the licensing land-scape,growing a dedicated global following of parents and children alike.Delving deeper into growing trends

60、 within licensing,License Global asked manufactur-ers to state which new licenses they had acquired this year(so far),with names such as Barbie,Netflix with particular note paid to“Stranger Things”and Care Bears leading the top three.Our extensive Word Cloud for new licenses outlines the 442 brands

61、men-tioned in the report,ranking each for their weight,or frequency,of mention.On the retail front,licensees noted the increased performance of brick-and-mortar retail worldwide,with 54%of licensees reporting the in-store experience provided the most sales activity followed by direct-to-consumer and

62、 internal retail channels and e-commerce respectively.High-performing retailers by name include Walmart as a leader,followed by Amazon,Target,Five Below,Hot Topic and Tesco.In short,the licensee insights hint at an exciting pace for the licensee business,driven by intellectual property choice,best-i

63、n-class partnerships and intelligent retail placement.TOP PERFORMING LICENSES(SO FAR)What was your most successf ul l icense(s)or brand portf ol io in 2023 so f ar?1.DI SNEY 2.BARBI E 3.“BLUEY”4.“POKMON”5.MARVEL 6.“PAW PATROL”7.“STAR WARS”8.WARNER BROS.9.L.O.L.SURPRI SE!10.NI NTENDO 8 NOVEMBER 2023

64、WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMThepowerof IconicBrandsDrive results withInterested in learning more?mmclaughlinbac-Products included are made under license.TOP TEN 1.BARBI E 2.“STRANGER THI NGS”3.CARE BEARS 4.DI SNEY/MARVEL 5.MATTEL 6.“MI NECRAFT”7.WARNER BROS./DC COMI CS 8.HASBRO 9.HELLO KI TTY 10.“WEDNESDAY

65、”WHAT NEW LICENSES OR BRAND PORTFOLIOS HAVE YOU SIGNED IN 2023 SO FAR?While the new licenses signed include intellectual properties with huge global followings,upcoming franchise exten-sions and milestone achievements,such as Barbie,Mattel,Disney,“Minecraft ”and Warner Bros./DC Comics,there are seve

66、ral intriguing names on the list that are build-ing momentum in the fandom market.These include“One Piece,”the popular anime that recently gained acclaim for its live-action Netfl ix adaptation,“Starfi eld,”the Bethesda video game that continues to drive buzz throughout the gaming community and“Warh

67、ammer,”which continues to produce new content and video games alongside a vast and dedicated hobbyist fan base.10NOVEMBER 2023WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMPowered byTop Licensee CategoriesAUTOMOTI VE.2.24%CONSUMER ELECTRONI CS/HARDWARE.2.56%FASHI ON(APPAREL).10.22%FASHI ON(FOOTWEAR/ACCESSORI ES).12.46%FOOD

68、AND BEVERAGE.4.15%GI FTS AND NOVELTI ES.14.38%HEALTH AND BEAUTY.2.56%HOME AND GARDEN.11.82%I NFANT/BABY PRODUCTS/JUVENI LE.5.43%LOCATI ON-BASED EXPERI ENCES/ATTRACTI ONS/LI VE EVENTS.1.28%MUSI C.0.96%PET PRODUCTS.3.51%PUBLI SHI NG.2.88%OTHER.0.32%SOFTWARE/VI DEO GAMES/APPS.2.24%SPORTI NG GOODS/OUTDO

69、ORS.3.19%STATI ONERY .7.67%TRAVEL AND LEI SURE.1.60%TV/FI LM/ANI MATI ON/STREAMI NG MEDI A.0.32%TOYS AND GAMES.10.22%Of 313 responses,t hese are t he cat egori es of choi ce from li censees.Use t hi s li st t o see what t hi s years Leadi ng Li censees speci ali ze i n.WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COM NOVEMBER

70、 202311THE LEADING LICENSEES8th Wonderwww.8thwonder.co.ukABG AAbysse CAccessory IAccutime Watch CAAgeless IAlamar CAlex and AAll Star DAMAV by DAmerican TAAPMEXARTEX.brAsmus TASOSA.mxAurora WAykroyd&Sonswww.aykroyds.co.ukBandai NBare Tree MBARKBBarry&Jason GBasic Fun!Beast Kingdom Co.www.beast-BMC G

71、arofolo,director,product development and licensing,APMEXLicense Global:What do you attribute to your success in the licensed consumer product space?How has licensing impacted your business?MC Garofolo:We have had awesome partners and collabora-tions with our licensors.They have been supportive and h

72、ave been extremely excited to create coins with us.Its not every day that you have a licensed brand,such as Sonic on a coin backed by a sovereign government;its pretty cool and unique all at the same time.Licensing has impacted our bottom line from a margin perspective but also from a brand perspect

73、ive.We have been able to add a variety of new products to our assortment,design and produce uniquely shaped pieces and have built new relationships.Its been a fun journey so far,and we are excited for our expanded partnerships for 2024.12NOVEMBER 2023WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMPowered byBesame CBest Acces

74、sory Groupwww.bag-BICBBlackMilk CBlue Sky the Color of IJason Mayes,senior director,marketing,intellectual property,BioworldLicense Global:What trends do you see upcoming in your category/categories?Jason Mayes:Bioworld designs into over 25 categories,so we have great insight into emerging trends.In

75、 todays marketplace the pop-culture fans have quick access to new content globally.At our core,we strive to stay ahead of the curve in category innovation by being experts in cultural context and consumer needs.Our driving strat-egy is to deliver the right product to the right fan at the right time.

76、What do you attribute to your success in the licensed consumer product space?Bioworlds agility is a key to our success.With complete retail distri-bution in all tiers,including Amazon and direct-to-consumer,we are the only global licensee with a distribu-tion network built for agility to attack emer

77、ging trends.From new categories to new channels and beyond,Bioworld keeps our partners ahead of the curve.We redefi ned omnichannel to be everywhere the fans are.Were proud to connect fans with the prod-ucts they love at every price point,style and trend.Some examples are:Leading the way in launchin

78、g new pop-culture genres Building customized assortments across 25 product categories unique to specifi c retailers and consumer bases Off ering omnichannel infrastructure on a global scale Leveraging our comprehensive DTC brands to gain consumer insight valuable to our larger business model Employi

79、ng teams of expert product innovators who are true fans of the brands What do you want our audience to know about your business,and what advice would you give them regarding this industry?Bioworld wants to thank our partners,and we look forward to many more successful years together,continuing to in

80、no-vate and push industry bound-aries.The only thing constant in this business is change.Evo-lution is inevitable.Dont fear it.Continue to push the indus-try forward.Blueprint Collectionswww.blueprintcollectionsltd.co.ukBlues GBonkers TBoss Fight SBox LBBBuild-a-Bear WCactus and PCandyRCarat Shopwww

81、.thecaratshop.co.ukCWWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COM NOVEMBER 202313THE LEADING LICENSEESCCCASETiFYCentric BChalk Line Apparelwww.Chalk-LCharacter Optionswww.character-Character WChina Leisure Development C-Clandy International Licensing CCC-Life Groupwww.c-Colorbabywww.colorbaby.esColourPComplex AConcept One

82、ACCorsair Toiletrieswww.corsair.co.ukCottage Door PCCCreateOCCrunch PCCubicle7 GCudlie AC Matt Rollens,founder,chief executive officer,Dragon GlasswareLicense Global:What trends do you see upcoming in your category?Matt Rollens:One of the biggest trends were seeing is strategic collaborations with o

83、ther brands.Customers are loving licensed products that not only have big IP attached to them but also have the manufacturing brands DNA built into the products.For example,our Barbie x Dragon Glassware collaboration has iconic Barbie branding and styling paired with our signature glass design and q

84、uality.?What do you attribute to your success in the licensed consumer product space?Historically,drinkware and glass-ware have been pretty bland and boring,especially in the adult market.By collaborating with amazing companies like Mattel,weve been able to create products that really resonate with

85、customers.Licensing has given us the exposure to reach new cus-tomers and grow our business tremendously.14NOVEMBER 2023WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMMAGAZINE|PODCAST|WEBINARS|INSIGHTSFOLLOW US TODAY!Search licenseglobalWWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMTHE LEADING LICENSEESDDDark Horse CDDe Agostini CDiakakis Importswww

86、.diakakisimports.grDifuzed Dim MD.ecDolci Preziosiwww.dolcipreziosi.esDr.Lisa CDragon GDDDDynacraft BSCe.l.f.CEcell GECOY UEdco Eindhovenwww.edco.nlEgmont PEmbracer GE.uyEnesco GTony Cimolino,chief sustainability officer,Golden West Food GroupLicense Global:What do you attribute to your success in t

87、he licensed consumer product space?Tony Cimolino:Food is a fl avor-driven product category,but the consumer has a discerning palate,and success-ful licensed food products begin the journey to successful long-term“repeat purchase”con-sumer packaged goods by fi rst piquing the shoppers interest in the

88、 grocery aisle.This is where leading licensed brands play a pivotal role.If the licensed brands perform their magic and a consumer picks up a new product,then the licensee/man-ufacturer can connect and make a lasting impression with the consumer through the use of the fi nest-quality ingredients,pre

89、-pared with carefully craft ed recipes that produce a food product that meets and exceeds the consumer fl avor expectations,and earns that return trip.?How has licensing impacted your business?Licensed food products are an important part of our overall portfolio and,together with our own brand produ

90、cts and private-label products,provide a balanced portfolio.16NOVEMBER 2023WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMPowered byEpic GEEstee LEEXG PF.lli Carillowww.fratellicarillo.itFactory Entertainment,IFFFashion UKwww.fashions-Fierylightwww.fierylight.co.ukFigPFFinsbury Food Groupwww.finsburyfoods.co.ukFizz CFloral S

91、For Bare FForever Fresh Del MFruit of the LFG FUELLarry Presser,president,chief revenue officer,Kids Preferred License Global:What trends do you see upcoming in your category?Larry Presser:Fandom and nostal-gia.?Now more than ever,gift givers and purchasers are looking for brands that they trust and

92、 recognize from their youth.Whether its an entertainment property,like Disney or“Sesame Street”that they grew up watching,or a book property,like Eric Carle or“Goodnight Moon”that they read when they were young,parents appreciate the comfort,recognition and depend-ability of brands they are familiar

93、 with and have an affi nity towards.Value,developmental benefi ts and sustainability remain critical and core to our company philosophy,but familiarity and trust in brands seem to be as important as ever to con-sumers.?If a parent grew up a die-hard fan of Mickey Mouse or Curious George,they now wan

94、t to purchase products for their?kids?of the same brands and pass down their fandom to the next generation.?How has licensing impacted your business?Our success is largely ascribed to our ability in identifying evergreen brands in the marketplace and taking these beloved characters from the screen(e

95、.g.,“Toy Story”or“Back to the Future”)or book(e.g.,Harry Potter and Peter Rabbit)and effectively transferring this artwork into three-dimensional characters without jeopar-dizing the characters ethos and unique personalities.Implementing develop-mental benefits(sensory,motor skills,teething)to these

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97、nternationalwww.hunterprice.co.ukHybrid AHypnotic Hats Ltd.(HYP)IDW PIG Design GIMaya Assis,vice president,licensing,KomarLicense Global:What do you want our audience to know about your business,and what advice would you give them regarding this industry?Maya Assis:In our business,we want our consum

98、ers to look forward to putting on our sleepwear at the end of a long day.We view licensors as part of the Komar family.They are our partners in every sense of the word.We are an extension of what they envision for their beloved brands,and we work together to bring the cate-gory to life.My one piece

99、of advice:dont forget to have fun.At the end of the day,the licensing industry creates products that bring smiles to peoples faces that in itself is priceless.?18NOVEMBER 2023WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMPowered byMaureen Craye,licensing and marketing manager,LeomilLicense Global:What trends do you see upco

100、ming in your categories?Maureen Craye:The current trend in foot-wear is a bit of an oxymoron.On one hand,the industry,although still in its early days,is moving towards a truly more sus-tainable product.Keep in mind that for footwear,specifi cally for accessible price points for the average consumer

101、,it is very challenging to make a truly sustainable product,quite diff erent when compared to apparel,for instance.While this awareness is growing,we are dealing with infl ation across the globe that impacts consumers buying power majorly.This has caused simplifi cation of the products and the mate-

102、rials used to keep the price down.It is like we have turned back the clock,and retailers(and consumers)are again asking for cheaper options,which unfortunately goes against the ability to make prod-ucts greener.What do you attribute to your success in the licensed consumer product space?How has lice

103、nsing impacted your business?We have been at the forefront of the licensing industry for four decades at this point.We were the first to bring licensed shoes into the European market in the early 80s.While the strength of specific brands fluctuates,the overall demand for licensed footwear remains st

104、rong.Throughout those decades,we always aimed to innovate,even if it ini-tially met resis-tance from a very conserva-tive footwear buyer profile.It is the innova-tion,in combi-nation with our strong organi-zational back-bone and expe-rience,that keeps us a few steps ahead of our competition.Innovati

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108、 favorite team.Its that one top that is both comfortable and nostalgic.Once you know,youll see us everywhere.?Licensing is all about commu-nity.Those signing the deals and working together to launch new products but also the customers who have the personal ties to the brands we represent.Its impor-t

109、ant to honor that throughout the process.?Kingdom&Co.www.kingdomandco.co.zaKITHKKrispy KLEGOLights LLeolandiawww.leolandia.it20NOVEMBER 2023WWW.LICENSEGLOBAL.COMWHAT TO EXPECT AT BRAND&LICENSING INNOVATION SUMMIT EUROPEXbox talks exclusively to License Global about creating the ultimate halo of play

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113、success in the licensed consumer product space?How has licensing impacted your business?Brian Flynn:One of the best parts of my job is creating the toys I always wished I had as a child.Through licensing agreements,Im able to unlock additional characters that were once a part of someone elses world

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116、ense Global:What trends do you see upcoming in your category/categories?Alan Dorfman:Anime,as a general cate-gory,has been trending.Streaming enter-tainment is trending,but schedules have been impacted by the Writers and Actors strikes,so that trend may be shift ing.?What do you attribute to your su

117、ccess in the licensed consumer product space?How has licensing impacted your business?Our product line is over 90%licensed,so licensing is our business.Licensed brands give our products instant brand recogni-tion from retail buyers and consumers,and weve built our company on being a category leader,

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