Including how Angry Birds Movie changed Rovio and global licensed retail sales growth.
Last week’s Licensing Expo in Las Vegas was another strong showing for the international licensing industry – with a host of news coming out of the three days on the show floor.
Here at The Source, we know how difficult it is to keep on top of all the breaking news during a trade show.
So, to help you catch up on anything you might have missed, we’re rounded up just some of our news highlights from the past week for you below.
All you need to do is click on any of the headlines that interest you.
Global brands triumph at LIMA Licensing Awards – including Shopkins, Downton Abbey, Peppa Pig and Doctor Who.
Global sales of licensed goods hit $251.7 billion in 2015 – a 4.2% growth over 2014.
Studiocanal buys Copyrights Group and Paddington IP – existing Copyrights team will remain in place following acquisition.
Adventure Time LEGO on the way – while Cartoon Network also confirms first episodes of the new look Ben 10.
Loot Crate inks Sanrio and WWE deals – further growth for partnership-focused crates.
View our Licensing Expo day one gallery – including pics from the LIMA Licensing Awards and Opening Night Party.
“A good story is still at the heart of all content” – key execs from Hasbro, Mattel and Jazwares take part in a special Toys to Content: Where do we go from here keynote.
“Angry Birds Movie has changed us forever” – Rovio’s Alex Lambeek tells The Source how the brand has been reignited since the film.
British Museum hailed as ‘one to watch’ – quintessentially English brand wins over the Licensing Expo crowd.
Licensing Expo news snapshot – including Saban Brands confirming new licensees for Power Rangers and Luna Petunia, new look Ben 10 and Sony Pictures movie slate.
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