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Kidrobot plush display at Brand Licensing Europe 2023
Toys & Games
The 2024 License Global Toy ForecastThe 2024 License Global Toy Forecast

From blockbusters to brand revivals and big kids, License Global breaks down key drivers for the licensed toy business in 2024.

byBen Roberts
Dec 8, 2023|
5 Min Read
Masks featuring "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Wild N Out" and "Star Trek."
Trends and Insights
Licensing Staple No More: The Decline of COVID Mask CompaniesLicensing Staple No More: The Decline of COVID Mask Companies
byMcKenna Morgan
Dec 8, 2023
2 Min Read
The License Global Influentials 2023
Rankings and Lists
The Influentials 2023The Influentials 2023
Dec 7, 2023
5 Min Read
Barry & Jason with Okay Genius, Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment
Toys & Games
The Feel Good Factor in LicensingThe Feel Good Factor in Licensing
byLicense Global
Dec 1, 2023
4 Min Read
Licensed Consumer Products from Toy Licensors
Toys & Games
Top 5 Toy LicensorsTop 5 Toy Licensors
byLicense Global
Dec 1, 2023
1 Min Read
Steven Ekstract
Trends and Insights
Licensing as Global PeacemakerLicensing as Global Peacemaker
bySteven Ekstract
Dec 1, 2023
4 Min Read
License Global December 2023 issue
License Global Magazine
December 2023
The December issue of License Global, focuses on our annual Influentials report, paying tribute to those making strides in the industry, our Toy Report supplement, a look back at 2023 and a look ahead to the “Brands at Play" theme, which will run across 2024. Read it now!
December 2023
The December issue of License Global, focuses on our annual Influentials report, paying tribute to those making strides in the industry, our Toy Report supplement, a look back at 2023 and a look ahead to the “Brands at Play" theme, which will run across 2024. Read it now!
(From L to R): Jasmine Hudson, Madia Willis and J’Aaron Merchant.
Trends and Insights
The Changemakers: Black Paper Party
The Changemakers: Black Paper Party
Nov 30, 2023
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3 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Holiday Shopping
Retail News & Trends
NRF Reports Record Number of Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Shoppers
NRF Reports Record Number of Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Shoppers
Nov 29, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJane Neal
Christmas Jumpers
Trends and Insights
Holiday Licensing’s Unlikely Hero: The Ugly Christmas Sweater
Holiday Licensing’s Unlikely Hero: The Ugly Christmas Sweater
Nov 20, 2023
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2 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Brand Licensing Europe logo, Global Licensing Group
Brand Licensing Europe
Brand Licensing Europe Announces Final Weeks to Apply for 2024 Retail Mentoring Programme
Brand Licensing Europe Announces Final Weeks to Apply for 2024 Retail Mentoring Programme
Nov 15, 2023
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3 Min Read
byLicense Global
SiLC 2023 logo
Trends and Insights
SiLC 2023: Data, Legislation and Action
SiLC 2023: Data, Legislation and Action
Nov 8, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBen Roberts
Holiday Shopping, Drazen Zigic, iStock / Getty Images Plus
Trends and Insights
National Retail Federation Shares 2023 Holiday Sales Forecast
National Retail Federation Shares 2023 Holiday Sales Forecast
Nov 6, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJane Neal
World Animation Summit
Trends and Insights
What’s Coming for Content: Insights from The World Animation Summit
What’s Coming for Content: Insights from The World Animation Summit
Nov 5, 2023
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7 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Jim Fielding
Trends and Insights
The Changemakers: Jim Fielding
The Changemakers: Jim Fielding
Nov 1, 2023
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Shopping cost calculating, Anna Ostanina/Getty Images
Retail News & Trends
Consumers Maintain Holiday Spending Habits
Consumers Maintain Holiday Spending Habits
Oct 30, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJane Neal
Warner Bros Discovery Logo
Trends and Insights
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets New Leadership for Global Consumer Products and Franchises
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets New Leadership for Global Consumer Products and Franchises
Oct 26, 2023
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3 Min Read
byLicense Global
Me and the Bees Lemonade stand, Fashion Angels, Mikaila Ulmer
Food & Beverages
Me and The Bees Lemonade Stand Launches at Walmart
Me and The Bees Lemonade Stand Launches at Walmart
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
The Influentials 2023, License Global
Rankings and Lists
UPDATE: Final Category Revealed! The Influentials 2023 Shortlist
UPDATE: Final Category Revealed! The Influentials 2023 Shortlist
Oct 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byLicense Global
Mark Kingston, PMI Kids’ World
Licensing Resources
PMI Taps Mark Kingston for Licensing and Business Role
PMI Taps Mark Kingston for Licensing and Business Role
Oct 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Alessandra Dematteis, DeAPlaneta Entertainment
Publishing
Alessandra Dematteis Joins DeAPlaneta Entertainment as Head of Media Sales, Kids & Family Division in Italy
Alessandra Dematteis Joins DeAPlaneta Entertainment as Head of Media Sales, Kids & Family Division in Italy
Oct 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
EUROPA Audio Play Titles, Studio 100 Media
Music
Studio 100 Media, Sony Music Entertainment Germany Extend Partnership
Studio 100 Media, Sony Music Entertainment Germany Extend Partnership
Oct 20, 2023
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3 Min Read
byLicense Global
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
Ben Roberts, License Global
Trends and Insights
State of the Nation: The Licensing Landscape of 2024
State of the Nation: The Licensing Landscape of 2024
Oct 18, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Entrance to Peppa Pig Theme Park, Florida, Hasbro
Trends and Insights
What are the Brand Licensing and Extension Trends to Look for in 2024?
What are the Brand Licensing and Extension Trends to Look for in 2024?
Oct 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Toy Fair, Toy Association
Toys & Games
Toy Fair Calls Off New Orleans Relocation Plans
Toy Fair Calls Off New Orleans Relocation Plans
Oct 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
Joester Loria Group will serve as the official licensing agency for Chiquita
Corporate Brands
Chiquita Brands Taps Joester Loria Group as Global Licensing Agency
Chiquita Brands Taps Joester Loria Group as Global Licensing Agency
Oct 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byLicense Global
MIPCOM 2023, MIPCOM 2023
Events
Behind the Screens at MIPCOM 2023: Trends, TV and Brand Expansion
Behind the Screens at MIPCOM 2023: Trends, TV and Brand Expansion
Oct 16, 2023
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6 Min Read
byBen Roberts
License Global stock image
Trends and Insights
Survey Names Teens' Top Brands
Survey Names Teens' Top Brands
Oct 16, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Navigating the Food Aisle panel at Brand Licensing Europe
Food & Beverages
Navigating the Food Aisle - Trends in Food Licensing
Navigating the Food Aisle - Trends in Food Licensing
Oct 16, 2023
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3 Min Read
byLicense Global
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
Activision Blizzard logo
Video Games
Microsoft Given the Go Ahead for Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Microsoft Given the Go Ahead for Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Oct 13, 2023
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2 Min Read
byIan Hart
Hasbro Girl Innovators of Play
Toys & Games
Hasbro Launches Girl Innovators of Play
Hasbro Launches Girl Innovators of Play
Oct 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Sustainability in Licensing Conference 2023, Products of Change
Events
Sustainability in Licensing Conference 2023 Speaker line-up Revealed
Sustainability in Licensing Conference 2023 Speaker line-up Revealed
Oct 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byLicense Global
Marta Ballesteros, Perfetti Van Melle
Food & Beverages
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
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