
What Starbucks began in 1971 in Seattle now has become a national (and international) phenomenon. According to the company's historical timeline, Howard Schultz (with the help of local investors) acquired Starbucks in 1987 and the location count was 17. At press time, Starbucks operated 10,801 locations. Pretty impressive, huh? What did Starbucks do (and continues to do), besides offer freshly brewed coffee in a multitude of varieties and sizes (tall, grande, venti—borrowed from the Italians) served in a paper cup with a holder and easy-to-sip top? Created a need, served a need, continues to create a need and continues to serve a need (thanks to the fancy schmancy stand aside and wait for your specialty coffee variety). Why am I writing about a coffee house that, to my understanding, doesn't
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both on and off the record about brand strategy and execution for existing and new brands. The result is a comprehensive tips and advice story that will provide you with key brand takeaways. As usual, I've been traveling: made my rounds at MAGIC; then to Houston, TX, to speak at the ICLA Winter Symposium; on to San Francisco and Los Angeles; and I'll head internationally at the end of this month to the Bologna Children's Book Fair and MIPTV. If you are attending Bologna Children's Book Fair, March 27 through 30, don't miss Licensing Days, organized by
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and LIMA for the Bologna Children's Book Fair. While Licensing International Show seems so far away, the editorial team at
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is busy working on the May Show Preview. Licensing Show exhibitors soon will receive a letter via e-mail requesting online submissions for the May Show Preview. Don't miss your chance for this editorial opportunity. Any questions, e-mail Lorri Freifeld at
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