Barbara Smith

Digital Editor , License Global

Barbara Smith is a Digital Editor for License Global. Based in the U.S., while Barbara's remit is general news coverage, she enjoys focusing on apparel, travel and social media throughout North America. Barbara loves all things fashion, fitness and food!

Latest from Barbara Smith

KITH NFL football
American Football
NFL: Time For KickoffNFL: Time For Kickoff
byBarbara Smith
Feb 9, 2024
4 Min Read
Mattel/Pantone/Peanuts/LVMH/Target/Beekman 1802
Rankings and Lists
2023: A Look Back2023: A Look Back
byBarbara Smith , Jane Neal
Dec 21, 2023
8 Min Read

All from Barbara Smith

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” Mini Figure.
Toys & Games
Jumping with Jakks
Jumping with Jakks
Dec 11, 2023
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4 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Chupa Chups Beauty Range, Bel&eza C&A, Perfetti van Melle
Trends and Insights
How is Brand Licensing Becoming More Creative?
How is Brand Licensing Becoming More Creative?
Oct 19, 2023
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6 Min Read
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byBen Roberts, Barbara Smith and 1 more
Alex Sanson, Magic Light Pictures
Location Based Entertainment
A Conversation with Magic Light Pictures on Location-Based Experiences
A Conversation with Magic Light Pictures on Location-Based Experiences
Oct 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith , Ben Roberts
Marta Ballesteros, Perfetti Van Melle
Food & Beverage
A Conversation with Perfetti Van Melle on the Chupa Chups Brand
A Conversation with Perfetti Van Melle on the Chupa Chups Brand
Oct 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith , Ben Roberts
Maarten Weck, WildBrain CPLG
Lifestyle
A Conversation with Wildbrain CPLG on Lifestyle Consumer Product Licensing Trends
A Conversation with Wildbrain CPLG on Lifestyle Consumer Product Licensing Trends
Oct 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith , Ben Roberts
Casey Collins, Hasbro
Toys & Games
A Conversation with Hasbro on Licensed Toy Trends
A Conversation with Hasbro on Licensed Toy Trends
Oct 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Katmandu Park.
Location Based Entertainment
To Falcon’s and Beyond!
To Falcon’s and Beyond!
Oct 9, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Nick Smith
Streaming & TV
A Conversation with All3Media International on the Rise of ‘The Traitors’ Brand
A Conversation with All3Media International on the Rise of ‘The Traitors’ Brand
Oct 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Ben Roberts and Thea Green.
Brand Licensing Europe
A Dive into Beauty Licensing
A Dive into Beauty Licensing
Oct 5, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Younes Layati, Fanatics
Sports
A Conversation with Fanatics on the Growth of Sports Licensing
A Conversation with Fanatics on the Growth of Sports Licensing
Oct 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
(From L to R): Ian Hart, Matt Proulx and David Hutchinson.
Brand Licensing Europe
How to “Pass Go” with Hasbro and The Path Entertainment Group
How to “Pass Go” with Hasbro and The Path Entertainment Group
Oct 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Participants of the BLE Character Parade outside of ExCeL in London.
Brand Licensing Europe
A Handy Guide to Brand Licensing Europe 2023
A Handy Guide to Brand Licensing Europe 2023
Oct 3, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Deluxe Grill & Pizza Oven.
Toys & Games
Melissa & Doug: Back to Basics
Melissa & Doug: Back to Basics
Sep 18, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Gabby Goodwin (l), chief executive officer and Rozalynn Goodwin (r), founder, GaBBY Bows, License This! 2023 winners.
Brand Licensing Europe
The Power of License This!
The Power of License This!
Aug 31, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Jamie Kampel and Barbara Smith
Licensing Expo
What Does the Future of the Global Licensing Industry Look Like?
What Does the Future of the Global Licensing Industry Look Like?
Jul 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan, Barbara Smith
(From L to R): Joan Grasso and McKenna Morgan.
Licensing Expo
Latest Licensing Industry Trends
Latest Licensing Industry Trends
Jun 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan, Barbara Smith
Warren Schorr, Crayola
Licensing Expo
Live at Licensing Expo: A Conversation with Crayola
Live at Licensing Expo: A Conversation with Crayola
Jun 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith , McKenna Morgan
Gabby Goodwin, GaBBY Bows
Fashion
10 Minutes With … GaBBY Bows
10 Minutes With … GaBBY Bows
Jun 14, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Jamie Kampel.
Licensing Expo
Live at Licensing Expo: A Conversation with Amazon Studios
Live at Licensing Expo: A Conversation with Amazon Studios
Jun 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith , McKenna Morgan
Sam Edelman and Robert D’Loren with Amanda Cioletti, vice president content and strategy, License Global
Licensing Expo
Sam Edelman Takes the Stage at Licensing Expo 2023 Day 1
Sam Edelman Takes the Stage at Licensing Expo 2023 Day 1
Jun 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Gabby Goodwin, chief executive officer and Rozalynn Goodwin, founder, GaBBY Bows, License This! 2023 winners
Events
License This! Winner Unveiled
License This! Winner Unveiled
Jun 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Mickey Mouse Ecoy Universe toy.
Toys & Games
10 Minutes With ... Ecoy Universe
10 Minutes With ... Ecoy Universe
Jun 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Charles Singleton.
Licensing Expo
10 Minutes With … Trelmage on Celebrity Licensing
10 Minutes With … Trelmage on Celebrity Licensing
Jun 5, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
(From L to R): Paco Navarro and Paco Zamuido.
Licensing Expo
10 Minutes With … Exodo Animation on the Future of Animated IPs
10 Minutes With … Exodo Animation on the Future of Animated IPs
Jun 1, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Andy Lieb
Licensing Expo
10 Minutes With ... JRL Group on Curating a Great Partnership
10 Minutes With ... JRL Group on Curating a Great Partnership
May 31, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Promotional image for Metaverse Fashion Week.
New Media/Social
A Look at Metaverse Fashion Week 2023
A Look at Metaverse Fashion Week 2023
Apr 3, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
(From L to R): Playboi Carti, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rosario Dawson, Sarah Jessica Parker and John Cena.
Food & Beverage
The Spirit of Celebrity
The Spirit of Celebrity
Mar 14, 2023
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6 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Sam Hafif chief executive officer, Concept One Accessories
Accessories
Concept One: Creative Concepts
Concept One: Creative Concepts
Feb 27, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Items from various Lunar New Year collections, including Tommy Hilfiger, Chloé and PUMA.
Heritage
How the Licensing Industry is Celebrating Lunar New Year
How the Licensing Industry is Celebrating Lunar New Year
Jan 20, 2023
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3 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Crayola crayons.
Licensing Resources
Looking Back: Year in Review
Looking Back: Year in Review
Dec 8, 2022
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7 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Lulu Lemon Like New promo image.
Retail News & Trends
Sustainability: The Cycles of Fashion
Sustainability: The Cycles of Fashion
Sep 8, 2022
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5 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
Image from "Karma's World."
Entertainment
The Nine Lives of 9 Story
The Nine Lives of 9 Story
Jun 13, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
A pair of white Club C 85's from Reebok.
Footwear
Sneaker Culture Gets Collaborative
Sneaker Culture Gets Collaborative
May 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBarbara Smith
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