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LIMA INTERNATIONAL LICENSING AWARDS 2018
ABOUT LIMA The mission at LIMA is to foster the growth and expansion of licensing around the world. LIMA represents the interests of its global membership by providing a forum for networking, serving as a source of education and information, and recognizing excellence and achievement in the industry. For more information, and to access licensing's most definitive online resource, visit licensing.org.
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THE 2018 FINALISTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Elias Fasja-Cohen, Tycoon Enterprises Brian Goldner, Hasbro, Inc.
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WELCOME
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2018 LIMA International Licensing Awards Ceremony, where we come together once again to honor the best of licensing! We are toasting the future with this year’s Rising Stars winners, as well as the legendary careers of our Hall of Fame inductees Elias Fasja-Cohen and Brian Goldner, and of course this year’s LIMA Awards nominees. LIMA received a record-breaking 700 entries for this year’s Awards – more than double where our program was a mere three years ago. This is truly a testament to the growth of our industry, the breadth of its ingenuity and innovation, and the prestige of being recognized with a LIMA Licensing Award. With great care and difficulty, an industry committee pored through all the submitted materials to create a ballot of 132 nominees. Tonight, we award 21 LIMA trophies to those programs and products that were voted as our industry’s elite. Since joining LIMA 21 years ago, one of my primary missions has been to grow the business of licensing on a global level. Seeing the list of nominees tonight with entries from 16 countries affirms how far we have come as an industry and an Association. As I transition out of my role as President of LIMA, I am more certain than ever that the future of licensing will be filled with unbounded creativity and endless achievement from around the world. Congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees – and a special thank you to everyone in this room for all you do to make licensing the successful and dynamic industry it continues to be. CHARLES RIOTTO PRESIDENT LIMA
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THE CEREMONY PROGRAM
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TONIGHT’S PROGRAM WELCOME
LICENSED PROGRAM AWARDS
Charles Riotto, President, LIMA
l Sports Program
YEAR IN LICENSING VIDEO Highlights from the last 12 months
l Celebrity, Fashion Program l Digital Program l Location-Based or Experiential
HOST INTRODUCTION Jay Jay
Initiative of the Year l Food and Beverage or
CHARITY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Joanne Loria, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, The Joester Loria Group LLC Ted Larkins, Owner, The Get to Principle LLC
RISING STARS PRESENTATION Maura Regan, Executive Vice President, LIMA
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Elias Fasja-Cohen, Tycoon Enterprises
Restaurant Program l Art or Design Program l Character or Toy Brand Program l Corporate Program l Licensed Promotion l Retailer l Film, Television or Entertainment Program – Animated l Film, Television or Entertainment Program – Live Action
PRESENTED BY
Dalia Benbassat, VP Corporate Relations & Executive Associate, Tycoon Enterprises
LICENSED PRODUCT AWARDS l Publishing, Social Expression, Back-to-School l Appliances, Automotive etc.
LIMA COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARD Charles Riotto, President, LIMA
ALL WINNERS TO STAGE The Awards Ceremony will end by 7.30pm
OPENING NIGHT PARTY Party begins at 7:30 in the Islander Ballroom
l Digital l Food & Beverage
OUR HOST
l Health & Beauty Aids
The host for the LIMA International Licensing Awards is the multi-talented TV host, YouTuber, entertainer and magician, Jay Jay. Having kicked off his career in live theatre, Jay Jay studied the art of magic and illusion to become a full-time working magician by the age of 16. He went on to launch YouTube channel, Free Magic Live, which receives well over 1 million unique views every month, and has over 350,000 subscribers.
l Home Décor l Apparel, Footwear, Accessories l Toys, Games, Novelties, Role-Play: 0 – 12 l Toys, Games, Novelties, Role-Play:13+
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Brian Goldner, Hasbro, Inc. PRESENTED BY
Deb Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Hasbro, Inc.
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GLOBAL REACH
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A packed house for LIMA Germany Day of Licensing!
LIMA IS EVERYWHERE This year's LIMA Awards attracted entries from 16 countries with a record 42% of nominees coming from outside the US - a true reection of LIMA's global reach! With offices in Australia, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, UK and the US - as well as a network of representatives in seven other countries - LIMA really is everywhere! LIMA on the ground at the 2017 Taiwan Licensing Seminar.
LIMA House of Commons event: Maximizing Opportunity in a Multi-Platform Age.
Jiggy George and Maura Regan at India Licensing Expo.
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GLOBAL REACH
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Charles Riotto and Kaori Taniguchi at Licensing Expo Japan.
The LIMA booth was buzzing at Brand Licensing Europe!
Tony Bugg kicks off the LIMA Breakfast at the 2018 Australia Toy, Hobby and Licensing Fair.
Tony Bugg and Charles Riotto at Australia Toy, Hobby & Licensing Fair.
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WHO’S WHO AT LIMA
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MEET THE GLOBAL LIMA TEAM
CHARLES M. RIOTTO
CHRISTINA JORDAN
President
Senior Director of Marketing
MAURA REGAN
SHARON WEISMAN
Executive Vice President
Senior Director, Global Business Development
GISELA ABRAMS
LEAH HUNTER
Senior VP, Global Partnerships
Director of Finance & Administration
MARTIN BROCHSTEIN
MARY VERDEGAAL Director of Operations
Senior VP, Industry Relations & Information
LOUISE Q. CARON
MARK SEAVY
Senior VP, Member Relations
Publications Editor
STEVE SPARACINO Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
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WHO’S WHO AT LIMA
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INTERNATIONAL OFFICES LIMA AUSTRALIA
LIMA JAPAN
Tony Bugg Managing Director
Kaori Taniguchi General Manager
LIMA CHINA
LIMA MEXICO
Tani Wong Managing Director
David Martinez Managing Director
LIMA GERMANY
LIMA UK
Peter Hollo External Lead Consultant
Kelvyn Gardner Managing Director
NEW LIMA TEAM MEMBERS LIMA welcomed two new staff members, Gisela Abrams and Sharon Weisman, to its New York headquarters team at the start of the year. GISELA ABRAMS Gisela joined LIMA in January after more than 15 years at Sesame Workshop, most recently serving as Vice President, International Media Business, Asia Pacific where she oversaw the Sesame Street brand and its strategic development in the Asia Pacific region. She was also responsible for managing the business, content distribution and marketing in diverse territories. Prior to joining Sesame Workshop, Gisela worked at the Jim Henson Company, broadening its international licensing business, with a focus on Europe, as well as a strategic planning role at advertising agency Mad Dogs and Englishmen.
SHARON WEISMAN Sharon joined LIMA at the start of this year following a 10-year career with UBM. As Advertising Manager, she was responsible for all media sales across platforms for License Global as it grew from a print publication to a multimedia platform. Weisman was also responsible for acquiring sponsorships and executing promotions for events organized by UBM’s Global Licensing Group, serving as a liaison between editorial and sales.
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LIMA’S YPN
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LIMA’S YPN LIMA’s Young Professionals Network presents social and educational opportunities to those still starting out in their careers. From Coffee Series discussion groups to networking happy hours, our YPN group is active and enthusiastic around the globe!
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THE LIMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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THE LIMA BOARD One of LIMA’s many strengths lies in the Board of Directors, who through their collective experience and individual perspectives, reflect the broad reach of the licensing industry. CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN CIARÁN COYLE Global Vice President & Head, Global Brand Licensing, Electrolux Global Marketing
A BIG THANK YOU TO... CIARÁN COYLE who completes his term as Chairman of the Board on June 30, 2018.
VICECHAIRPERSON CHAIRPERSON VICE
...and more big thank yous to our outgoing board members
CINDY LEVITT SVP, Licensing – Hot Topic, Box Lunch, Her Universe
RICHARD BARRY EVP, Global Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys”R”Us, Inc.
BOARDOF OFDIRECTORS DIRECTORS BOARD
DAVID BUCKLEY President, Copyrights Asia Limited
JJ AHEARN Managing Director, Licensing Street, LLC JAY ASHER Partner, Brandgenuity ANDREW CARLEY Head of Global Licensing, Entertainment One ERIC KARP Head of Licensing, BuzzFeed KELLY KNOCK MARC MOSTMAN Partner, Striker Entertainment CELSO RAFAEL Managing Partner, Lotus Global Marketing Ltd. NEAL RUDGE Partner, Pacific Licensing Studio Pte. Ltd. STEVEN SCEBELO Vice President, Licensing & Business Development, NFL Players Association LEIGH ANN SCHWARZKOPF Co-Founder, Project Partners Network, LLC JAMIE STEVENS Executive Vice President, Worldwide Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment
ELISE CONTARSY MARIA DEL CARMEN (MACA) ROTTER ALDAY President & CEO, Panaderia Licensing & Marketing LINNE KIMBALL Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, The Life is Good Company TED LARKINS (LIMA Executive Committee Member) Owner, The Get to Principle LLC
INCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joining the LIMA Board on July 1, 2018 are: LIZA ABRAMS Senior Vice President, Global Licensing & Marketing, Sakar International NAZ AMARCHI-CUEVAS Head of Licensing, SYBO Games SAM FERGUSON Vice President, Global Licensing, Jazwares BILL PATTERSON Vice President, OpSec Security, Inc. JASON SUTTON Vice President of Licensing, Polaroid TAKANORI UENO General Manager, Licensing Department, Laura Ashley Japan Co.
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THE JUDGING PROCESS
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THE AWARDS PROCESS The LIMA Awards are open to licensors, agents, licensees and retailers from around the world. The inclusive nature of the program means entrants do not have to be a member of the Association to participate. A dedicated Awards Committee consisting of trade press and retail executives serves as the judging panel for the product and program nominees. Their identities remain anonymous, but their collective experience and expertise span the entire industry. This year, we received a record 700 entries originating from 16 countries, with 42% coming from outside the United States. The submissions were reviewed by the Committee and a final line-up of 132 nominees was named across the 21 Award categories. Winners were then determined by a vote of the LIMA membership in April. In addition this year, for the first time, we also have the LIMA Community Choice Award with members of the licensing industry invited to vote for one of the 132 nominees they consider as the best example of licensing in 2018. LIMA COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARD - LIMA is excited to introduce the LIMA Community Choice Award. Every member of the licensing community was invited to vote for their choice for the best in licensing 2018. HALL OF FAME AWARDS - Our industry is filled with talented professionals who have made an impact in licensing throughout their careers. Induction into the LIMA Licensing Hall of Fame is a special recognition of those with outstanding achievements and true legacy. Each year, the entire industry is invited to recommend qualified candidates who have been actively involved in licensing for a minimum of 15 years and whose contributions have ongoing impact to the industry. Inductees are selected by the LIMA Board of Directors from the slate of industry recommendations.
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CHARITY GIVING
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ALL CHILDREN DESERVE TO RUN AND PLAY AND ENJOY THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF BEING YOUNG…
HELP US HELP THE KIDS Through the generosity of the licensing industry, over $6.3 million has been raised for Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation since 2004. The donations made through advertisements in this Tribute Book, as well as our other fundraising activities, will all contribute to furthering CBTF’s good work.
LIMA CARES: THE CHILDREN’S BRAIN TUMOR TISSUE CONSORTIUM Roughly one-third of kids around the world who are diagnosed with cancerous brain tumors do not live beyond five years. It is the deadliest childhood cancer – yet research for this disease is one of the most underfunded. LIMA Cares continues to raise funds for the Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium (CBTTC), where doctors from 17 global
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hospitals – led by a dedicated team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – are committed to finding a cure for the deadliest childhood cancer. LIMA is the only corporate sponsor of the Consortium. Without the generosity of the licensing community, the Consortium would simply be unable to expand and add more hospitals to the research team.
CHARITY GIVING
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HOW TO H E
LP Please help to support us in 2018 with direct donations – learn mor e at licensing.or g/about/ca res
#LIMAcare s
LIMA CHARITY COMMITTEE Providing the drive and commitment for our fundraising is LIMA’s Charity Committee. We thank them for the dedication to this tremendous cause.
CO-CHAIRS • Ted Larkins, The Get To Principle • Joanne Loria, The Joester Loria Group
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABOUT CBTF The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded in 1988 by dedicated parents, physicians and friends. Their mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life and long-term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy to families and survivors.
• Marsha Armitage-Bristow, Brand Brilliant Consulting • Debbie Miller, Studio Licensing • Carly Slack, Nickelodeon Canada • Peter Yoder, Cartoon Network
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INDUSTRY DONORS
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2018 CHARITY DONORS
LIMA would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their support of the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation:
$50,000
Saban Brands, LLC $30,000 Hasbro, Inc.
$25,000 Cartoon Network Enterprises Discovery
Nickelodeon Playmates Toys, Inc.
$15,000 The Northwest Company
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
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Activision Blizzard
NBCUniversal
INDUSTRY DONORS
$10,000 DHX Media
$5,000 Bioworld Merchandising Electrolux Group Eric Carle Studio Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc. Global Licensing Group IDW Publishing
The Light Fund Litzky Public Relations NFLPA Scientific Games Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Spin Master, Ltd. Striker Entertainment The Toy Association USAOPOLY WWE
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS Basic Fun Paul Bessinger Sion Betesh Marty & Barbara Brochstein
Linda Kahn Doug & Louise Caron Jennifer Kramer Carla Peyton Steven Raizes
Maura Regan Charles Riotto Davi Tash Mary & Jan Verdegaal
2018 CHARITY BIKE RIDERS Liza Abrams JJ Ahearn Max Arguile Jay Asher Nancy Braga Marty Brochstein Sven Burscher Pete Canalichio Andrew Carley John Costi-Mouyia
Niccole Emery Kirsten Fallon Russell Fogdon Romina Ivanisevic Ed LaBay Ted Larkins Cindy Levitt Elliott Matthews Alex Mitchell Marty Myers
Tom Nazarian Richard Pink Jaime Sabogal Stu Seltzer Steve Sparacino Nicholas P. Terlizzi Norman Thompson Will Thompson Sharon Weisman
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RISING STARS
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THE RISING STARS The Rising Stars Award recognizes the next generation of leaders in the licensing business.
PETER CROSS, Brand Manager, Broad Street Licensing Group MANDY BARDISBANIAN, Buyer – Cosmetics, Hot Topic Mandy joined Hot Topic six years ago, serving as Beauty Buyer since 2016. Mandy specializes in the licensed beauty field, working closely with licensors to create original and exclusive pop culture-inspired beauty products to be sold at Hot Topic stores and hottopic.com. Mandy has pioneered inspired-by cosmetics, and her expertise is reflected in the quality and storytelling of each piece. Mandy’s dedication and passion has resulted in the exponential growth of Hot Topic’s beauty category.
FERNANDA COUTINHO, Associate Director, Brand Management at Beanstalk
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Fernanda is an international marketing and licensing executive with knowledge of many industries in the North and Latin America regions. Having spent a few years with Exim Licensing Agency (2011 to 2013), where she developed and launched licensing programs in Latin America for many highly-recognizable family entertainment brands, she joined Beanstalk, initially as Manager, Brand Management. Her extensive experience in numerous categories, spanning soft and hard goods, combined with her vision for growing clients’ licensing programs led to her promotion to Associate Director in 2016 as account lead for the Energizer and Eveready licensing programs.
Peter Cross began his career in the licensing industry after several years in the world of public relations. He joined Broad Street Licensing Group in 2014 as an Account Coordinator and worked his way to become a Brand Manager. Peter has been involved in all aspects of BSLG’s food and beverage licensing efforts, including new business and program development and client management. He has spearheaded the brand acquisition side of the agency’s business, acquiring over 18 new properties for clients SeaPak, BIC USA and Partner Beverages, resulting in $40mm in retail sales. Peter is very active within the LIMA organization, has served on the Charity Committee, and is a hands-on advocate of the Young Professional Network.
NICK MANZO, Account Director, Seltzer Licensing Nick first learned about licensing while he was a student at NYU where he took a course on Brand Licensing and Merchandising. After graduating in 2005 he joined Seltzer Licensing Group and has since worked in all functions of the business, quickly being promoted to his current role as Account Director. As well as being instrumental in building the American Red Cross brand licensing program, Nick is credited for organizing and leading the brand’s first licensing summit in 2017. Nick is also very active in LIMA and is a regular at LIMA’s Young Professionals Network events and many other LIMA events.
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Leon Maratchi began his career in licensing as an intern for Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) in 2008. Upon graduating from Brooklyn College, he got a job at CNE as its consumer products coordinator. Leon now oversees retail development for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim properties in North America. Drawing on his strategic development skills and excellent relationships with retailers and licensors Leon has executed best in class retail promotions across multiple product categories and retail channels.
MEGHAN MERNIN, Director, Licensing, Epic Rights Meghan began working at Epic Rights in 2014 as an assistant and through her focus, dedication and a natural ability to connect artists with companies and products has advanced to Director of Licensing. Meghan works to identify and secure new and incremental business across multiple product categories such as stationery, toys & collectibles, home goods & gifts, publishing and more.
MARIANA ORVAÑANOS, Head of Marketing, La Panadería Licensing & Marketing Mariana started her career in the licensing industry in 2013 when she joined Televisa Consumer Products as brand assurance and graphic designer for the food, beverage & promotions division of the company. She progressed to the marketing area, to brand manager positions involving the transition from Televisa Consumer Products to the new company: La Panadería Licensing & Marketing. Mariana was recently appointed Head of Marketing in La Panadería L&M.
SALLY RUSSELL, Associate Licensing Manager, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Sally started working in licensing at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation as an administrative assistant shortly after graduating. She was fortunate to work with the Foundation’s archives of over 25,000 drawings. Sally turned the passion for creating product from his timeless designs into a manager position of various licensing programs.
DANIELLE TANTON, Global Live Events & Attraction Manager, DHX Brands
MIMI NICOSIA, Senior Manager, CPG, Nickelodeon As Senior Manager for Nickelodeon’s Consumer Packaged Goods, covering Health & Beauty and Food & Beverage products Mimi has played an integral part in driving Nickelodeon’s licensed CPG business. She has helped to create and execute strategic plans for some of Nick’s premier consumer products’ partners, including General Mills, Church & Dwight, Colgate, and Johnson & Johnson. Over the past few years, Mimi has played an important role in launching Nickelodeon’s preschool properties in key categories. Just last year, Mimi actively helped secure over 80 new everyday products that have helped drive growth for the business.
RISING STARS
LEON MARATCHI, Senior Manager of Retail, Cartoon Network
Since January 2016, Danielle has been responsible for developing DHX Brands’ live events and attractions programme, licensing the rights to Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Twirlywoos. Furthermore, Danielle has negotiated a pivotal deal with Paragon Creative to act as DHX Brands’ Design & Build partner on indoor and outdoor themed attractions. Danielle also sits on the Themed Entertainment Association Board for Europe & Middle East, representing and promoting the use of IP licensing in attractions.
HOW ARE THE RISING STARS SELECTED? The criteria for the Rising Stars Award includes: * Up to 35 years old with 1-7 years of industry experience. * Demonstrates a commitment to and passion for the licensing industry. * Seeks additional professional development opportunities to improve skills. * Shows innovation in planning and implementing successful licensing strategy. * Demonstrates leadership potential. * Employed by a current LIMA member company.
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HALL OF FAME 2018
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES LIMA is proud to honor two outstanding leaders in our industry. Welcome, Elias Fasja-Cohen and Brian Goldner to the 2018 LIMA Licensing Hall of Fame.
Elias and Brian join their licensing peers, who are among the most accomplished and respected industry professionals, in the LIMA Licensing Hall of Fame.
2018 2017
Elias Fasja-Cohen, Brian Goldner
2001
Allan Feldman, Dell Furano,
2000 Arnold Bolka
Cyril Speijer
1999
Jack L. Weissman
2016
Danny Simon
1998
Pete Rozelle
2015
Cheryl Stoebenau
1997
Joseph P. Grant, George Lucas
2014
Debra Joestra, Joanne Loria
1996
Marvin D. Melnikoff
2013
Bernard Leifer
1995
Daniel R. Romanelli
2012
Stan Clutton, Howard Roffman
1994
Gary Caplan, Charles Schulz
2011
Leigh Anne Brodsky
1993
Jim Davis, Mark McCormack
2010
Alan G. Hassenfeld,
1991
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna,
1990
Herman “Kay” Kamen,
Stephen Hassenfeld 2009 Greg Battersby
Jim Henson
2008 Nancy Bailey, William “Bill” Battle 2007 Neil B . Friedman
Walter Wormser 1989
Charter Members - Murray
2006 Shintaro Tsuji
Altchuler, Connie Boucher,
2005 Al Kahn
Raymond Butman, Jack Chojnacki,
2004 Brad Globe
Jerrold Robinson and
2003 Beverly Cannady, Lois N. Sloane
Stanley Weston
2002 Fred Favata
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Walt Disney
HALL OF FAME 2018
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Elias Fasja-Cohen, Tycoon Enterprises Elias Fasja-Cohen is CEO and Founder of Tycoon Enterprises, one of the leading licensing agencies in Latin America for close to 28 years. His journey began in 1977, working first as a licensee for French brand Cacharel and later with Perry Ellis, establishing the first shop-in-shops in major Mexican retailers. In 1990, Elias co-founded Tycoon Enterprises, professionalizing the licensing business in Mexico and opening the doors of the Mexican market to major licensors, including 20th Century Fox, Cartoon Network, Major League Baseball, Mattel, National Football League, and Nickelodeon, among others. Under Elias’s leadership, Tycoon extended its structure to offer licensors consistent and simplified service throughout Latin America, operating directly in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Brazil. A large number of Tycoon alumni have gone on to become an important part of the licensing industry in Mexico. With Elias’s guidance, Tycoon, in collaboration with Valor Agregado en Exposiciones, launched the first edition of Expo Licencias y Marcas in 2007. In 2009, Elias was a key driver behind the founding PROMARCA, the Mexican Association of Licensing, which became the Mexico chapter of LIMA in 2016. Elias was instrumental in formalizing licensing education in Mexico, working with prominent Universidad Panamericana to integrate licensing into its curricula. He has also participated in multiple national and international forums, providing insights on licensing to the business community.
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HALL OF FAME 2018
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Brian Goldner, Hasbro, Inc. As Chairman and CEO of Hasbro, Inc., Brian Goldner is responsible for bringing the company’s iconic brands to life across its strategic Brand Blueprint, through toy and game innovation, immersive entertainment experiences, digital gaming and consumer products. Since joining Hasbro in 2000 and taking on the role of CEO in 2008, Brian has been instrumental in transforming Hasbro from a traditional toy and game company to a global play and entertainment leader. In 2016, Hasbro passed the $5B revenue mark for the first time in company history. Brian pioneered Hasbro’s entry into entertainment and oversees the company’s omni-channel storytelling. He has served as an executive producer on a number of films based on Hasbro brands, including the wildly-successful TRANSFORMERS films and the 2017 animated feature MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE. Under his leadership, Hasbro continues to innovate and expand the way it brings brands to life through high-end fashion collaborations, location-based entertainment, music, publishing, and consumer products. The company was awarded the No. 6 spot on License Global’s Top 150 list in April 2017. Brian is actively involved in driving corporate and community initiatives to fulfill Hasbro’s purpose, to make the world a better place for children and their families. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 2017 by CR Magazine, and was recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
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LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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PUBLISHING SOCIAL EXPRESSION BACK-TO-SCHOOL
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Centum Books
Insight Editions
JoJo Siwa Publishing Range
A Die Hard Christmas: The Illustrated Holiday Classic
Jieli Publishing House
Lovepop
Super Wings Warrior Picture Storybooks
The Beatles Pop-up Card Collection
Scientific Games Corporation
Weldon Owen
Willy Wonka Golden Ticket Lottery Game
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Paper Doll Book
LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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APPLIANCES . AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS . HARDWARE HOUSEWARES . PAINT
Blue Rhino
Broil Chef
Hershey S’mores Caddy
Star Wars TIE Fighter Gas Grill
Gorenje
Icon Health & Fitness
KidsEmbrace
Volkswagen Retro Van Fridge
Le Tour de France TDF Pro 5.0
DC Comics Batman Combination Booster Seat
Pro-Ject Audio Systems
The Paint Makers
The Beatles 1964 Limited Edition Record Player
V&A Classic Collection
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LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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DIGITAL: APPS . SOFTWARE . VIDEO
Amazon Sesame Street Alexa Skill
EA Sports & Discovery Education Madden NFL: Football By The Numbers Digital Learning Game
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Lenovo
Metamoki
Mighty Kingdom
Star Wars: Jedi Challenges
Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm Mobile Game
Shopkins World Mobile Game
SEGA
Ubisoft
Total War: Warhammer 2 PC Game Series
Star Trek: Bridge Crew
LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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FOOD . BEVERAGE
Bon Bon Buddies
Brand & Vision
Cameron’s Brewery
Disney Characters Fruitickles Fruit Snack
Sesamstrasse (Sesame Street) Organic Food Range
Motörhead's Röad Crew Beer
Dole Food Company
General Mills
Gustavo Gusto
Disney Pixar Cars 3 Fruits & Vegetables
PAW Patrol Yogurt Product Line
Luca (YouTube influencer) Pizza
mymuesli
Nature’s Touch
Bibi & Tina Organic Cereal
Welch’s Frozen Avocados
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LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS
American Crew
Colgate
Elvis Presley – The King of Men's Grooming Pucks
Despicable Me Oral Care Product Line
Elsker Pleasant Goat Skincare Product Line
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Kester Black
Sally Hansen
Pantone Nail Polish Collection
Crayola Insta-Dry Nail Color Collection
LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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HOME DÉCOR: DOMESTICS . FURNITURE GIFTWARE . TEXTILES
Bassett
GB eye
HGTV HOME Design Studio by Bassett
Rick and Morty Drinkware Range
Half Moon Bay Warhammer 40,000 Giftware Range
Jay Franco and Sons
Pyramid International
Minecraft Home Collection
Doctor Who (Tardis) Doormat
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LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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APPAREL . FOOTWEAR ACCESSORIES
INTRODUCING THE
COLLECTION
UNCOVER SPELLBINDING STYLES
Alex and Ani
AME/Global Brands Group
Harry Potter Jewelry Line
Care Bears Union Suits
Happy Socks The Beatles Socks
I.N.C. International Concepts Popsicle Capsule Collection
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Reebok Alien Stomper ‘Final Battle’ Pack Sneakers
Ripple Junction
Vans
Rick and Morty Apparel Line
Peanuts Footwear, Apparel & Accessories
LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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TOYS . GAMES . NOVELTIES ROLE-PLAY: 0 – 12
Bonkers Toys
Cra-Z-Art
Slither.io Toy Line
Nickelodeon Slime Kits
Headstart
Just Play
Tickle Me Elmo
Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery
Toynami
Wicked Cool Toys
Tulipop Blind Box Figurines
Teddy Ruxpin
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LICENSED PRODUCT AWARD
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TOYS . GAMES . NOVELTIES ROLE-PLAY: 13+
Cardinal Industries, a subsidiary of Spin Master Games Jumanji Board Game
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Funko Rick and Morty Funko Pop! Action Figures, Apparel, etc.
Hasbro
Jazwares
Kidrobot
Star Wars: The Black Series Poe Dameron Electronic Helmet
Roblox Product Range
Andy Warhol Art Toy Collectibles
McFarlane Toys
The LEGO Group
Five Nights at Freddy’s Construction Sets
LEGO Star Wars BB-8 - 75187
LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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SPORTS PROGRAM
England Rugby
NFLPA
RFU Rugby Football Union / CPLG
NFL Players Association
PGA TOUR PGA TOUR / CAA Sports
Real Madrid Football Club
WWE
Global Merchandising (adidas) / Tycoon Enterprises
WWE
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LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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CELEBRITY . FASHION PROGRAM
Airwalk
Dear Drew
Authentic Brands Group
Barrymore Brands / CAA-GBG
Guns N’ Roses Was Here Bravado
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LaurDIY
Maya Angelou
Lauren Riihimaki / The Brand Liaison
Estate of Maya Angelou / CMG Worldwide
LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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DIGITAL PROGRAM
emoji – the iconic brand
Five Nights at Freddy’s
the emoji company / Global Merchandising Services
Scottgames / Striker Entertainment
Kanahei’s Small Animals Yurutto / TV Tokyo Communications
LINE Friends
musical.ly
LINE Friends Corporation
musical.ly / Brand Central
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LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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LOCATION-BASED OR EXPERIENTIAL INITIATIVE
Green Day Pop-Up
Masha and the Bear on Ice
Warner Music Artist Services / Warner Music Group
Animaccord / The Ink Group A/S
National Geographic Encounter National Geographic
Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
PAW Patrol Live Nickelodeon & Spin Master
Lightstorm Entertainment & Twentieth Century Fox
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Star Trek: The Cruise
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
CBS Consumer Products
Eric Carle / Haven Licensing & The Joester Loria Group
LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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FOOD . BEVERAGE RESTAURANT PROGRAM
Baileys
Guinness
Diageo / Beanstalk
Diageo / Beanstalk
Tapatio Hot Sauce Tapatio Hot Sauce / Brand Central
The Cheesecake Factory At Home TCF Co. / CAA-GBG
The Hershey Company Asia Licensing Programme The Hershey Company / CAA-GBG
Tony Roma’s Restaurants
Welch’s
Roma Dining / Broad Street Licensing Group
Welch Foods
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LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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ART . DESIGN PROGRAM
Andy Warhol
KAOMOJI
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Dou Weiwei
Keith Haring The Keith Haring Studio / Artestar
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Nina and Other Little Things
Selfies
Eloise Morandi Nash / DIC 2 SRL
Howard Robinson Illustration
The Very Hungry Caterpillar / The World of Eric Carle
Victoria and Albert Museum
Eric Carle Studio / The Joester Loria Group
Victoria and Albert Museum
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CHARACTER . TOY PROGRAM
L.O.L. Surprise!
Nickelodeon Slime
MGA Entertainment
Nickelodeon
Paddington
Pusheen
Vivendi / The Copyrights Group
Pusheen Corp. / Fluid World
Rube Goldberg
Shopkins
Rube Goldberg / Brand Central
Moose Toys / The Licensing Shop
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LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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CORPORATE BRAND PROGRAM
American Red Cross
Energizer
American Red Cross / Seltzer Licensing Group
Energizer Brands / Beanstalk
Girl Scouts of the USA
Pantone
Parental Advisory
Pantone / Brand Central
BPI / CPLG
Girl Scouts of the USA / The Wildflower Group
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Polaroid
Vogue
Polaroid / The Sharpe Company
Condé Nast
LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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LICENSED PROMOTION
Angry Birds Debit Card at China Merchants Bank
Masters Of The Universe And Dirty Dancing
Rovio (Shanghai) Commerce and Trading Co.
Mattel and Lionsgate / Born Licensing
Murder on the Orient Express & Godiva
Octonauts Swimming Programme
Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising / Sinerji Reklam Danismanlik Pazarlama Ve Dis Ticaret
Silvergate Media
The Lapins Crétins (Raving Rabbids) / Carrefour
Paramount Pictures' “Transformers: The Last Knight” In Partnership With Coca-Cola China
Ubisoft / CPLG France
Paramount Pictures & Coca-Cola China
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RETAILER AWARD
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RETAILER
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Cotton On Kids
Etam
Mulga the Artist
Wonder Woman
Jay Jays
Saks Fifth Avenue
Spirit Halloween
Rick and Morty
Snow White
Stranger Things
Target
Woolworth’s
PAW Patrol
Marvel Heroes
LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD
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FILM . TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT ANIMATED PROGRAM
Ali the Fox
Boonie Bears
Beijing Dream Castle Culture Co
Fantawild Animation
PAW Patrol
Peppa Pig
PJ Masks
Spin Master / Nickelodeon
Entertainment One
Entertainment One
Rick and Morty
Super Wings
Adult Swim & Cartoon Network Enterprises
Alpha Group
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FILM . TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ACTION PROGRAM
AMC’s The Walking Dead
Baahubali
AMC Network / Striker Entertainment
Arka Mediaworks / Black White Orange Brands
JoJo Siwa Nickelodeon
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The Rap of China
Ushuaia
iQIYI
TF1 / TF1 Licenses
COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARD
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LIMA COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARD 2018 One Choice. YOUR Voice. LIMA is excited to debut the Community Choice Award this year! Every person in the licensing profession was invited to cast their vote for the top overall licensing program/property of 2018.
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Congratulations to
Brian Goldner & Elias Fasja-Cohen 2018 Licensing Hall of Fame Inductees
From your friends at: Sony Pictures Consumer Products
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Congratulations! BRIAN GOLDNER
HASBRO CHAIRMAN & CEO
ADVANCE TO LICENSING HALL OF FAME.
Best wishes from your proud partner,
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Global Brand Licensing congratulates Elias Fasha-Cohen & Brian Golder on being inducted into the Licensing Hall of Fame!
Congratulations
Elias Fasja- Coh hen and
Brian Gold dner e on your vast achievements and contributions to the licensing ind dustry FROM TH E ENTIRE TE AM AT
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Bioworld is proud to support the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation. We would like to commend
Brian Goldner & Elias Fasja-Cohen on their well-deserved induction into the licensing industry Hall of Fame.
www.bioworldcorp.com
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WARNER BROS.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS proudly supports the important work of the
Children¶s Brain Tumor Foundation and recognizes
Brian Goldner and Elias Fasja-Cohen for their induction into The Licensing Industry Hall of Fame
TM & © 2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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LIMA INTERNATIONAL LICENSING AWARDS 2018
ABOUT LIMA The mission at LIMA is to foster the growth and expansion of licensing around the world. LIMA represents the interests of its global membership by providing a forum for networking, serving as a source of education and information, and recognizing excellence and achievement in the industry. For more information, and to access licensing's most definitive online resource, visit licensing.org.
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THE 2018 FINALISTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Elias Fasja-Cohen, Tycoon Enterprises Brian Goldner, Hasbro, Inc.
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