The programme will offer attendees the opportunity to experience a collection of six thematic live roadshows.
Licensing Expo Virtual has revealed the full speaker list for the new Digital Brand Roadshows.
The Digital Brand Roadshows programme offers Licensing Expo attendees the opportunity to experience a collection of six thematic live roadshows that spotlight the best in upcoming brands, new content releases and some of the most compelling IP portfolios available to licence based on the latest industry trends.
“IP discovery is a key component to this year’s event,” said Anna Knight, vp of licensing. “We are thrilled to share that the inaugural launch of Digital Brand Roadshows has attracted speakers from world-renowned brands such as Penguin Random House UK, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Yale University, MGM and Acamar Films who are seeking to build partnerships with licensees and retailers.
“The Digital Brand Roadshows are perfect for those looking to spot trends and discover the latest brand rights available.”
The session and speaker list is as follows:
Collaborations & Partnerships – 24 August (12pm PST)
- Lindsay Pearl, head of international licensing, Penguin Ventures, Penguin Random House UK
- Carla Silva, gm and vp, global head of licensing, King Features
- Bruce Garfield, owner, Bruce Garfield Company
New Exhibitors to the Event – 24 August (3pm PST)
- Rocio Gonzalez Bustillo, founder and illustrator, Chan-Chan
- Germaine Gioia, president, Playlife Company
- Jay Bakerink, co-president/owner, Haylett Entertainment/executive producer, Piney:The Lonesome Pine
- Denise Gomez, director of licensing, Boat Rocker
Heritage & Nostalgia – 25 August (11am PST)
- Robert Marick, evp, global location-based entertainment and experiences, MGM
- Kristen Barthelman, svp, Art Brand Studios
- Susan Brandt, president, Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Licensing Around the World – 25 August (3pm PST)
- Jasen Wright, vp North America, Wildbrain CPLG
- Paul Murawski, director, department of marketing and trademark licensing, Yale University
- Albert Rose, director of licensing, Licencias Mexicanas
The Live Experience – 26 August (11am PST)
- Rachel Terrace, svp licensing and brand development, Penske
- Sherry Liu, vp strategy and business development, Nickelodeon
Animation & Anime – 26 August (3pm PST)
- Brian Ige, svp animation, VIZ Media
- Sandra Vauthier-Cellier, chief commercial officer, Acamar Films
All content will be showcased live during the event – which runs from 24-26 August – and available on-demand for three months afterwards.
You can register for Licensing Expo Virtual by clicking on this link.
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