Doing Good and Learning More: Licensing Week Virtual Day 2

The Future of Consumer Products and Retail: Top Execs Share Where We Go from Here

Tuesday’s Licensing Week Virtual keynote – hosted by Pam Kaufman, president, ViacomCBS Consumer Products – brought together a panel of experts from Penguin Random House, Just Play, Family Dollar and Kellogg’s to discuss innovation and leadership in today’s consumer products space. 

The consumer products business has had to innovate, evolve and respond

To gain in-depth insights into what’s to come and to learn how brands are innovating in the consumer products space – from plushes with facemasks that reduce children’s anxiety to providing comfort through brands and adapting to consumer feedback – watch the full keynote session with ViacomCBS by registering for 

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On day two of the “What Do Licensees Want?” panel at Licensing Week Virtual, licensees from across the spectrum sat down with Marty Malysz, president and founder, Dependable Solutions, to share the new challenges facing them in 2020. Leaders from Picnic Time, P&G and Aquarius Entertainment Merchandising joined the discussion to highlight what licensees are looking for during this “new normal.”

The challenges presented to licensees, and just about every business, have evolved with the COVID-19 pandemic. As retailers have shut down and people have been stuck at home, many licensees have been examining ways that they can redirect their resources to ensure their business can handle these sudden and radical changes.

To hear the full panel discussion on how executives are rising to the challenge and securing licensees, register for

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An informative panel discussion led by Stu Seltzer, president, Seltzer Licensing, broke down the keys to converting a digitally successful brand into on-shelf success. Panelists included Eric Karp, senior vice president, global brand licensing, BuzzFeed/Tasty; Taylor Carlson, vice president, marketing and licensing, Group Nine (

Popsugar

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The Dodo

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Thrillist

); and Scott Dunn, talent manager, Walter Geoffrey The Frenchie.

To watch the complete session, “Digital to Physical: Bridging Online Brands to On-Shelf Success,”

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Since 1969, “Sesame Street” has found sustained success as a value-driven property that aims to not only entertain but also educate. Classic characters such as Elmo and Cookie Monster have helped guide families during challenging times for more than 50 years. Now, in a time of unprecedented uncertainty, "Sesame Street" feels more vital than ever. The values and mission of the brand are being brought to life to help children understand the world in 2020.

During a fireside chat at Licensing Week Virtual, Scott Chambers, senior vice president and general manager, Sesame Workshop, highlighted how, while the mission of “Sesame” hasn't changed, the work “Sesame” continues to do is still significant and just as successful. It’s a true tale of success amid a world of uncertainty.

To hear more from the fireside chat, 

 to listen to the complete recorded panel discussion.

If you couldn’t attend any of these must-watch discussions, don’t worry. Those who are registered for the event can rewatch all of the panels and presentations for up to one week after the event is over. Other perks come with registration, too, including a Matchmaking Service and the opportunity to walk the virtual show floor to network and more.