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Get an inside look at the week ahead for the Festival of Licensing.
 
License Global gets you ready for the Festival of Licensing with this exclusive newsletter.
Festival of Licensing – Americas Week will take place Oct. 20-22 – click here to register.
Jarrod Weber, chief brand officer, group president of lifestyle, Authentic Brands Group, highlights the trends shaping licensing and retail at this year’s Festival of Licensing.
 
 
ABG, Crunchyroll and Diageo shed light on the trends fueling the future of licensing in the Americas. 
 
Despite massive changes to business as we know it, some industries will emerge unscathed, if not triumphant, post-lockdown.
 
Mark Kingston, senior vice president, international licensing, ViacomCBS Consumer Products, highlights the role the character brands of ViacomCBS has had in helping families navigate 2020.
 
From "Dragon Ball Z" to "Naruto," Crunchyroll executives share how anime has become a global hit ahead of the company's upcoming week three keynote.
 
Crayola, sheds light on the unique initiatives the colorful brand brought to life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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Event FAQ
The Festival of Licensing has exciting exhibitors, presentations and events in store all month. Learn more about what's on offer this week. Read More
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E-commerce Sales on the Rise in the U.S.
Despite the seemingly bleak outlook of brick-and- mortar retail, the e-commerce boom presented a golden opportunity for retailers across all segments in the Americas. E-commerce behemoth Amazon saw a notable uptick in sales, and the world’s leading brands turned to the web giant to set up and optimize their Amazon stores to maximize the opportunity. 
 
 

WHAT TO DO AT FESTIVAL OF LICENSING

Festival of Licensing has revealed details to the Hasbro Happy Hours program of “after-show” evening entertainment. 
The Community and WellBeing program, sponsored by ViacomCBS, helps Festival of Licensing attendees unwind.
 
 

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