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THE LICENSING INDUSTRY'S THOUGHT LEADER
LICENSEGLOBAL.COM
HOW KIDS' FASHION, FILMS AND GAMING INFLUENCE LICENSING
AUGUST 2023
A MASTERCLASS IN
Brand
Barbie Licensing
Reigns Supreme
VeeFriends
From Digital
Evolution
to Phygital
Universal Products &
How The Pokémon Company International has grown across Experiences
generations of authentic consumer product extensions. “Jurassic” Roars
2
© 2023 &TM Spin Master Ltd. © 2023 Viacom. SpongeBob SquarePants created by
Stephen HIllenburg. © The Pinkfong Company. © 2023 Spike Cable Networks Inc.
Contents
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About the Issue We last covered what’s tren
5
Guest Editor BY GARY POPE Fan Frenzy The reason
7
Viewpoint BY STEVEN EKSTRACT Video Game IP Off
9 For licensing opportunities: Licensing@DrSeus
By the Numbers BY MARIA RUGOLO, CIRCANA
11
License Global Selects Five Kid-Tested (and Ap
The most iconic trade show in the industry is evo
News INSIGHT, DEALS AND MORE A Letter from Lo
15
`Blue Beetle' Global Merchandise Collection Arriv
United Smile Appointed as Zoonicorn's Master Toy
Licensing Deals for Jess and JoJo Siwa's XOMG POP
19
Toikido, UEFA and Fanatics Unveil EURO 2024 Masco
New `Sonic' Gaming Accessories Out SEGA of
Invisible Universe Expands `Qai Qai' Franchise
The Pokémon Company International A Masterclass
Above: “Pokémon” Trading Card Game. Below: “Pokém
“Games are an integral part of the brand and
“Pokémon” Europe International Championships 2023
“Fashion and apparel have become a large par
Universal Products & Experiences `JURAS
design. Beyond this anniversary, kids and familie
Case Study: Barbie Licensing BARBIE RE
Whenever there’s a blockbuster film, charact
Top left: Superga Barbie sneakers. Top right: Bar
summit.kidscreen.com Kateryna Chystiakova | kchy
Special Report: Kids' Summer Films
“Onward” hit Disney+ barely a month after its the
“Packed with jaw-dropping transforma- tions,
Executive Profile STEPHEN REILY, IMC LICENSING Fe
around forever, and we want licensing partnership
Outright Games GAMING THE System License Glo
come, but it is also the company’s unique selling
Top: “Baby Shark Sing & Swim” video games for XBo
43 2023 FIND YOUR NEXT BRAND PARTNERSHIP T
VeeFriends VEEFRIENDS EXPANDS FROM
tion, collectible VeeFriends Series 1 Trading Car
The Mall of the Metaverse OPEN UP Shop
pair, totaling a profit of $3.1 million for the c
Special Report: Kids' Licensed Fashion
brand loyalty of the younger generation at an ear
shoes inspired by the latest “Trolls” movie. Addi
Executive Profile ALAN DORFMAN, SUPER IMPULSE ONE
“There's no crystal ball, particularly in this in
Melissa & Doug BACK TO Basics For Melissa &
“The vast scale of the national parks can b
Sony Pictures Television – Kids CREATURE
The educational aspect is important too. Thou
Special Report: Kids Gaming THE LICE
behind – and subsequent rights holders of – globa
FromSoftware’s “Elden Ring” with the “Elden Ring
ADVERTISE WITH61 Engage with a growi
pocket.watch POCKETFUL OF Sunshine K
63 2024 THOUSANDS OF BRANDS. Unlimited produ
Thunderbird Brands THUNDERBIRD BRANDS IS Ta
67 SOCIAL NEWSLETTER WEBINAR WEBINAR WEB
68 MAGAZINE | PODCAST | WEBINARS | INSIGHTS WWW