May 12, 2022
Attendees and exhibitors are eager to meet with existing and potential new partners, as indicated by more than 3,000 meetings confirmed to date on the event’s online platform. Thousands of registered guests are leveraging the online platform as a strategic tool to preemptively book meetings in advance of the in-person event before schedules fill up, guaranteeing face-to-face time with brands of interest. Register
to access the online platform and proactively plan your agenda.
Even with less than two weeks remaining, registration numbers continue to rise with big-box retailers, and world-class manufacturers signing on to meet directly with the owners of the world’s biggest brands, discover the latest trends, sift through the hottest IPs available for license, learn from industry experts and network with
Among the latest registrants to sign up are
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“As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re seeing licensing take off as a strategic approach to meet consumers where they are and enhance their experience with the brands they love,” says Anna Knight, senior vice president, Global Licensing Group. “There is so much pent-up demand for an in-person event of Licensing Expo’s scale and breadth across categories, especially as retailers and manufacturers search out new ways to engage with their customers in a more meaningful and intentional way. Meetings are being booked faster than they ever have before – if you haven’t accessed the online platform yet, we encourage you to do so to set yourself up for success and ensure a productive time on-site.”
While historically, Entertainment and Characters dominated the $292 billion global licensing industry, emergent categories increasingly harness the power of brand extension strategies to reach new audiences and build a loyal fan base. This cross-category investment in licensing is reflected by the wide range of brands confirmed for the upcoming event, ranging from Art & Design, Gaming and eSports, Fashion and Apparel, Toys and Kids, Sports, Technology, to Location-Based Entertainment.
The latest exhibitors confirmed to participate include Microcosmic International LA, IMC Toys (Cry Babies), Dipit, High Times, Death Row Records x Snoop Dogg,
National Basketball Association
, 2nd Coming Comix /The Bunker Media Group, Get Down Art, Drizzle Art, Dylan Sky, All Star Kid, Merry Marble Trees, Dancing Lemurs, BM, Garena Free Fire and BenjiLock. New brands exhibiting their portfolio of licensable IPs include
, LAI Games,
and
. The full exhibitor list can be found
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“Squishmallows has taken the world by storm as an industry-leading lifestyle brand that’s grown well beyond the toy aisle,” says Judd Karofsky, executive vice president, Jazwares. “As a first-time Licensing Expo exhibitor, we couldn’t be more thrilled to showcase the power of our brand and the infinite opportunities Squishmallows bring to our world-class licensing partners and beyond.”
Attendees benefit from having access to the world’s most recognizable companies, plus the hottest up-and-coming brands, all on one show floor. Year-after-year, Licensing Expo facilitates the introductions and partnerships needed to bring brands to life, serving as a springboard for the next viral licensed product.
Some of the most prominent IPs exhibitors will showcase include
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