LIMA International Licensing Awards 2018 - Event Brochure

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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

LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD

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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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LICENSING PROGRAM AWARD

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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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Š 2018 Pea anuts Worldwide LLC

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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 HEAD OFFICE 350 Fifth Avenue • Suite 6410 New York, NY 10118 • USA +1 212 244 1944 info@licensing.org

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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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