Steven Ekstract

Steven Ekstract, a former Brand Director of the Global Licensing Group, has been a leading voice in the licensing industry for more than two decades.

After working in Entertainment Journalism and Marketing including Video Review, Premiere magazines and the Hollywood Reporter, Ekstract founded License Global magazine in 1997, the leading news source for the brand licensing industry. He is often tapped as a thought leader to provide his insights and forecasts on the licensing business.

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Steven Ekstract Viewpoint column for License Global
Trends and Insights
Toys Brands Expand into MediumsToys Brands Expand into Mediums
bySteven Ekstract
Dec 5, 2024
4 Min Read
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Trends and Insights
The Evolution of Brand LicensingThe Evolution of Brand Licensing
bySteven Ekstract
Sep 20, 2024
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Fashion
The Evolution of Fashion and Style Licensing
The Evolution of Fashion and Style Licensing
Aug 1, 2024
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Trends and Insights
The 2024 Licensing Landscape
The 2024 Licensing Landscape
May 16, 2024
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Retail News & Trends
Exploring the Trends at Kidscreen
Exploring the Trends at Kidscreen
Mar 8, 2024
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3 Min Read
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Trends and Insights
Navigating the 2024 Licensing Landscape
Navigating the 2024 Licensing Landscape
Feb 27, 2024
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4 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
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Trends and Insights
Licensing as Global Peacemaker
Licensing as Global Peacemaker
Dec 19, 2023
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4 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
Super Mario LEGO
Trends and Insights
From Almost Bankrupt to Most Profitable Toy Company; Lessons From LEGO
From Almost Bankrupt to Most Profitable Toy Company; Lessons From LEGO
Mar 19, 2021
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5 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
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Trends and Insights
How to Restart the Global Licensing Industry Post-COVID-19
How to Restart the Global Licensing Industry Post-COVID-19
Apr 10, 2020
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4 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
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Trends and Insights
The New Age of Collaboration Licensing
The New Age of Collaboration Licensing
Feb 14, 2020
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4 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
Entertainment
Opinion: Warner Bros. and Spin Master: Super-Powered Disruptors
Opinion: Warner Bros. and Spin Master: Super-Powered Disruptors
Jan 2, 2019
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1 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
New Media/Social
The Rise of Digital Brands
The Rise of Digital Brands
Dec 13, 2018
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3 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
Apparel
Seismic Shift in Fashion Brands
Seismic Shift in Fashion Brands
Aug 10, 2018
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4 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
Licensing Resources
What the AT&T/Time Warner Merger Means for Licensing
What the AT&T/Time Warner Merger Means for Licensing
Jun 13, 2018
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3 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
Licensing Expo
What to Look Out For at Licensing Expo 2018
What to Look Out For at Licensing Expo 2018
May 18, 2018
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3 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
Food & Beverage
What the Nestlé/Starbucks Deal Means for Licensing’s Future
What the Nestlé/Starbucks Deal Means for Licensing’s Future
May 9, 2018
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2 Min Read
bySteven Ekstract
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