Best Of License Global Fashion Interviews in 2023

In February, Federico Bobbio, associate director, licensing, IMG, spoke about the continued growth of UFC’s licensed apparel/consumer products line. 

With Playboy celebrating its 70th anniversary, Allison Kopcha, chief business development officer and licensing, Playboy, looked into its recent rebrand and how its transitions over the years have helped the brand stay relevant. 

As Tommy Bahama celebrated three decades of island life, Doug Wood, chief executive officer, and Chrisann Furciato, executive vice president, DTG, licensing and home, explored how the company went from silk shirts to a global lifestyle brand. 

Licensing industry veteran Steven Heller outlined what’s next for The Brand Liaison.  

Jeff Lotman, founder, Global Icons, reflected on 25 years of licensing and working with bold-faced names across entertainment, retail and more. 

Winnie Park, chief executive officer, Forever 21, discussed how the company is co-creating with its consumers (and licensing partners) as it undergoes a brand evolution. 

Sam Hafif, chief executive officer, Concept One Accessories, explained how the business has gone from a singular line to a power player in the licensing space. 

Read the February issue of License Global. 

In June, Josh Silverman, chief franchise officer and global head of consumer products, Mattel, shared how the legendary toy company charts a course from nostalgia to new horizons. 

The Pink Panther turned 60, and he’s as hot as ever, according to Robert Marick, head, MGM consumer products, MGM. 

Bruno Maglione, president, licensing, IMG, discussed the latest trends in fashion licensing across sports and art. 

Kate Dwyer, senior director, licensing, The Coca-Cola Company, highlighted what has made Coca-Cola a licensing icon. 

Allison Ames, president and chief executive officer, Beanstalk, shared trends, licensing with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, new deals in LATAM and the latest agency news. 

Marie Van Buggenhout, licensing manager, softlines and business development, IMPS/LAFIG, discussed Smurf’s values in fashion. 

Brandgenuity partners Adina Avery-Grossman, Jay Asher, Andrew Topkins and Louis Drogin, talked about the agency turning 20 and how it isn’t resting on its past laurels. 

Federico San Martin, director, Minecraft Consumer Products, Microsoft, spoke about what has made “Minecraft” such an enormous hit – and what’s coming up for the brand. 

Read the June issue of License Global. 

In September, Younes Layati, senior director, licensing, Fanatics, discussed the rise of the Fanatics brand and what is trending in licensed sports fashion. 

Read the September/October issue of License Global. 

In December, Oliver Dyer, founder, strategy director, Skew, talked to License Global about the creative evolution of licensing. 

Read December’s issue of License Global. 

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