The next session in LIMA’s popular webinar program, “Thinking Outside the Big Box: Retail Strategies Beyond the Top 12,” will take place on February 22 from 12:00-1:30pm. This webinar will outline successful retail strategies that resonate with consumers, discussing unique ways in which retailers have had to adapt their initiatives as well as their innovative use [...] -More-
Entries are now being accepted for the Annual LIMA International Licensing Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards are designed to honor properties, products, companies, and promotions from around the world that have demonstrated superior performance during the calendar year 2011. To review awards criteria and categories, please view the online brochure. The deadline for receipt of [...] -More-
January 31, 2012, NEW YORK – The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association’s (LIMA) starts the new year strong with a full slate of business-building webinars. Designed to guide members in making the most of their brands, LIMA’s bi-monthly programs take place on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30PM EST. The series kicks off on February 8. “The value [...] -More-
Update: This event is at capacity. We are no longer accepting registrations. Join LIMA at Celsius at Bryant Park for our annual Toy Fair Networking Reception on Monday, February 13. Escape to a winter wonderland in the heart of Manhattan while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and lively conversation! Monday, February 13 6:00-8:00pm Celsius at [...] -More-
Licensing University™ – LIMA’s outstanding seminar program that takes place at the Licensing International Expo – will include more than 35 events and seminars when the licensing industry gathers in Las Vegas in June. Licensing University™ covers a wide variety of topics, including retail and distribution strategies, consumer trends; and expanding licensing business internationally. The [...] -More-
Research arms LIMA UK members with vital information on their demographic market -More-
In this week’s LIMA eNewsletter: Licensing Industry Hall of Fame – Deadline This Friday! New Slate of LIMA Regional Representatives Announced Featured LIMA Member Benefit: Access to the TIA & LIMA Lounge at Toy Fair Jobs Board Click here to read. -More-
LIMA notes with sadness the passing of licensing and toy industry veteran Stan Clutton of Mattel and Fisher-Price, who passed away just before Christmas after a short illness. Stan, a former LIMA Board member and active participant on the Charity Committee, among others, was one of the most well respected people in the business, and [...] -More-
LIMA welcomes six additions to our list of Regional Representatives. New to the East Coast team are Amber Janis (M Style Marketing) and Diania Merriam (Muhammad Ali Enterprises). They will join current representatives Janee Howard (LF USA), Lewis Stark (Eisner Amper LLP) and Jessica Wichard (The Joester Loria Group). On the West Coast, returning rep [...] -More-
As part of the Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s drive for its “Overseas Development Promotional Strategy for Content,” the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry – in conjunction with Japanese licensing agents – will jointly host the Japan Pavilion at the LIMA sponsored Hong Kong International Licensing Show from January 9-11, 2012. [...] -More-
The New Year of LIMA webinars will kick off on Wednesday, January 11 with “10 Myths About Youth Marketing That Are Holding Back Your Brand,” presented by Bill Carter, Partner in Fuse, one of the leading teen and young adult youth culture marketing services firms. Carter will offer evidence and analysis about how – from [...] -More-
Highlighting last week’s Licensing Market in Munich was the LIMA Germany Awards, acknowledging the industry’s best for outstanding achievements in licensing and merchandising in Germany. The winners for 2011 are: Overall best License of the Year: Cars 2, Disney Licensor of the Year: Super RTL Licensee of the Year: Panini Verlag Promotion of the Year: [...] -More-
November 15, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK — BSR and the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) have newly released “Good Practices for Complying with Licensors’ Social and Environmental Requirements: A Practical Guide for Licensees”. The timely new guide is designed to help the licensing industry promote positive social and environmental practices among licensors, [...] -More-
Are you interested in getting more involved in LIMA? Put your passion and enthusiasm for the licensing industry to work by serving as a LIMA Regional Representative. LIMA is seeking Regional Representatives for the East Coast and the West Coast in the United States. This is a one-year term from January 1 – December 31, [...] -More-
Executives from HSN, Sears Holdings, Iconix Offered Case Studies and Commentary, newmarketbuilders Gave a Look Toward The Future -More-
As a benefit of membership, current LIMA members receive discount on comprehensive book by Greg Battersby and Danny Simon -More-
Sponsored by Endemol Worldwide Brands -More-
LIMA continues its educational programming this fall with a collection of webinar sessions designed to aid licensing professionals in enhancing their skills and further developing their industry knowledge and expertise. The series begins on Wednesday, September 14 with “Anatomy of a Licensing Contract,” presented by Gregory J. Battersby, co-founder of Grimes & Battersby, LLP and [...] -More-
New York, NY, July 25, 2011 — The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) today announced that Adam Berg has joined as Senior Vice President, Membership and New Business Development. A 25-year licensing industry veteran, Berg will spearhead LIMA’s membership growth strategy and will be responsible identifying and developing opportunities within various segments of the [...] -More-
(New York, NY) July 19, 2011 – The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) today announced the addition of six new members to the Board of Directors. The new directors were elected by a vote of the LIMA membership and their terms will run from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. Joining the LIMA [...] -More-
Toy Story 3 takes Best Licensed Program of the Year Award at Licensing Expo 2011 (Las Vegas, NV) June 15, 2011 – Toy Story 3 was presented the Best Licensed Program of the Year Award by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association last night at the Licensing International Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. The third [...] -More-
LIMA’s annual North American survey reflects improvement -More-
Sessions offer must-have advice to develop successful retail strategies in the U.S. and emerging markets -More-
Comprehensive lineup of more than 30 sessions will offer expert guidance to grow your business with strategic licensing programs -More-
Renowned merchandising, marketing and supply chain expert to address challenges and opportunities for retailers and suppliers in the changing global economy -More-
Licensing industry’s top honor will be presented June 14; voting open to LIMA members until May 13 -More-
Submissions for “Am I Ready for Primetime Licensing?” accepted until Friday, May 6 -More-
The licensing industry will take center stage once again at the LIMA Opening Night Awards Ceremony on June 14! The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, followed by the Awards Party at 7:00pm at House of Blues. The evening will honor those brands, companies and retailers [...] -More-
April 21 webinar to be presented by Andrea Green of Globally Green Consulting, Cara Bernosky of IMC Licensing, and representatives of TerraCycle and SimsoTex -More-
May 12 event includes Spring Fling Networking Reception -More-
LIMA to honor Nickelodeon Consumer Products President at Licensing International Expo 2011 in Las Vegas -More-
President and CEO Carol Spieckerman now featured blogger on the LIMA website, providing actionable retail insight; newmarketbuilders to assist LIMA in developing LIMA-hosted activities and events -More-
(New York, NY) December 2, 2010 – The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) was recognized by the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) for its continued support at CBTF’s annual Promises Kept, Dreams Fulfilled Grants Award Reception in New York on November 16. At the event, CBTF reaffirmed its commitment to the second half of [...] -More-
Welcomes New Partners in Spain & Portugal, Eastern Europe and India -More-
The Hong Kong International Licensing Show will be held on 10-12 January, 2011. -More-
LIMA Southeast Asia will be sponsoring a Licensing Conference at The Singapore Toys, Games & Comic Convention on December 10, 2010. -More-
LIMA is seeking Regional representatives for the East Coast and the West Coast in the United States. -More-
The Licensing Essentials Course, now in its seventh year, is designed to boost licensing know-how and give access to the latest thinking, best practice, and new trends in licensing and merchandising. -More-
Join flip members as we gather at The Ainsworth in New York to catch up with old friends and meet new faces in the industry! -More-
LIMA, in partnership with Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), Hasbro, Mattel, NBC Universal and The Walt Disney Company, will present the upcoming webinar, “Managing Social and Environmental Compliance in the Supply Chain.” -More-
LIMA is now accepting submissions for speakers and sessions for the Licensing University™ conference program to be held in conjunction with the Licensing International Expo 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. -More-
LIMA continues its webinar series with “Valuing Your Brand and Licensing Property for Sale or Securitization." -More-
LIMA is extending its international reach yet further with the appointments of its first official representatives in Spain and Portugal, Eastern (New) Europe and India. Each in-country partner will be tasked with creating educational and networking opportunities for the licensing industry as well as promoting their individual markets to the LIMA membership globally. -More-
LIMA is stepping up its membership support in the UK with the appointment of a full-time Member Services Manager. -More-
LIMA has hired PR consultancy The PR Network to boost awareness of its membership activities in the UK and to educate the UK business community about the benefits of licensing. -More-
LIMA's next webinar will throw a spotlight on “Art Licensors’ Top 10 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.” The session, which will be hosted by Ketra Oberlander, Founder of Art of Possibility LLC, will explore strategies and tactics to sidestep common roadblocks to success and offer practical solutions to typical challenges faced by those in the art licensing sector. -More-
Dates, times, locations, and registration details for upcoming networking events. -More-
Meet and mix with international flip (future licensing industry professionals) members, and enjoy a nearby cocktail after the show closes. -More-
LIMA is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Brand & Character Licensing Zone at the Creative Market Tokyo 2010 trade fair taking place at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) October 13-15 2010. -More-
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