Lima International Licensing Awards Brochure 2016

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THE AWARDS FINALISTS 2016 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE DANNY SIMON

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CONGRATULATIONS Cartoon Network congratulates Danny Simon on his numerous achievements in the licensing industry and his well-deserved induction into the LIMA Licensing Industry Hall of Fame.

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WELCOME

FROM F RO THE PRE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, Tonight T night is really a unique opportunity to see, in one 75-minute To Ceremony, y all that is great y, gre about our industry around the world. hon the lifetime achievements of our Hall of Fame We come together to honor inductee, along with the promising pr careers of our Rising Stars. We pay tribute to the generosity and good works of our licensing community in support of the Children’s Brain Tumor Tum Foundation. And we celebrate the accomplishments of our w worldwide colleagues in creating the best licensed products and programs o of the year.

The LIMA International Licensing Awards are a continually evolving recognition of global suc success. For 2016, we debuted a new list of product categories to complement compleme our extensive list of property categories, allowing manufacturers to be reviewed revi along with their peers in related categories. categori As a result, ult, tonight’s nominees were selected from ma record-breaking 361 entries entr from 15 countries. countries.

The continued growth of this awards ds program is truly a reflection reflect of the eververincreasing creativity and strategic business siness accomplishments that global g licensing ng professionals achieve year-round. ye Congratulations to all and thank you ou for the work each of you has ha done this year on behalf of licensin licensing.

Charles Riotto President LIMA Inset: Charles Riotto.

A Collective v Effort ve As with most things thin in life and business, the LIMA Licensing Industry A Aw Awards ards ar are re tthe result of a whole host of people and companies pulling ttog together.

Thank Thanks ks tto: everyone who entered, nominated, judged and voted voted; d; the LIMA awards committee and the internal team (esp (especially pec Louise Q. Caron, Christina Jordan and Hillary Ben Benton); nto Erik Motta NYC (fo (forr tthe charity video production); Max Publishing for the de design sig and publication of this Tribute Book; Max Live Events forr th the award ceremony production and Creative Concepts forr th the bespoke trophies.

An And nd of course, to all of you for being here to see it all!

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THE AWARDS CEREMONY PROGRAM

THE RUN OF THE SHOW l THE YEAR IN LICENSING Highlights from the last 12 months l WELCOME Rick Van Brimmer, Chairman of the Board l HOST INTRODUCTION Mike Hammer l THE LIMA CHARITY VIDEO The latest on licensing’s work for CBTF l RISING

STARS AWARD

LICENSED PRODUCT AWARDS l Publishing/Social Expression/Back-to-School l Appliances/Automotive l Digital l Food/Beverage l Health & Beauty l Home Décor l Apparel/Footwear/Accessories l Toys/Games/Novelties/Role-Play

OUTGOING CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD PRESENTATION Charles Riotto presents Rick Van Brimmer.

Acknowledgement of outgoing board members.

l Character/Toy Brand Program l Corporate Program l Licensed Promotion l The Retailer Award l Film/Television/Entertainment Program – Animated l Film/Television/Entertainment Program – Live Action

ALL WINNERS ON STAGE - All trophy recipients should make their way onto the stage for an official group shot.

The Awards Ceremony will end by 7.30pm.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Charles Riotto presents Danny Simon

LICENSED PROGRAM AWARDS l Sports Program l Celebrity/Fashion Program l Digital Program l Location-Based or Experiential Initiative of the Year l Food and Beverage/Restaurant l Art/Design Program cont.

Our Host The host for the LIMA International Licensing Awards is celebrated comedian and magician ‘with an edge’, Mike Hammer. Currently performing five nights a week at the Cannon Club, Las Vegas, Mike is a well known name in the comedy circuit, having appeared on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us on The CW as well as A&E TV.

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THE GLoBAL REACH

LIMA IS EVERyWHERE LIMA has proudly eclipsed 1,100 member companies – half of which are now based outside the US. We have truly become a global organization, keeping pace with our industry as it expands internationally.

In the last year alone we have furthered our own global reach in new and exciting ways.

We opened LIMA offices in Canada and Mexico; held our first Latin American event in Bogota, Colombia; set new attendance records at events in China; and launched the inaugural Mind Mix program in Berlin this May, which will be staged in different countries in subsequent years.

Now with offices in the US, UK, Mexico, Germany, Japan, China and Australia – as well as a network of representatives in the Middle East, India, Canada, Italy and Korea – LIMA is always on the go! Here we do a spot of globetrotting:

CAnADA Above: LIMA Canada launched on May 3 with a sell-out inaugural event in Toronto.

Marty Brochstein (far left) and Charles Riotto (far right) pose with the LIMA Canada Board of Advisors (2nd left to right); Sam Wankowski (Walmart Canada), Andrew Menceles (JAM Brands), Anthony Prenol (Blakes), Mary Graziano (national Film Board, Government of Canada), Jim Danahy (CustomerLab), Lily yan (nelvana Enterprises), Peter noonan (Disney Canada), Dan MacKenzie (nBA Canada), Adam Beder (Spin Master) and Gabriel Bitton (Buffalo International).

Above: Attendees networking at the LIMA Canada event.

GERMAny Above: Maggy Harris of ITV Studio Global Entertainment in full flow as the moderator of The Dos and Don’ts for a Licensing Success Story session at Mind Mix.

Above and below: Mind Mix debuted May 11-12 in Berlin. Kids entertainment expert (left) Keith Chapman (of PAW Patrol and Bob the Builder fame) was the keynote speaker at this great new two day idea-sharing LIMA event, that was compered by Kelvyn Gardner (right), MD of LIMA UK.

CHInA Right: In the past year, events such as the LIMA Asian Licensing Awards have grown to unprecedented levels.

Left: LIMA Events held in Hong Kong and Shanghai have achieved high levels of engagement.

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THE GLoBAL REACH

UK Above: on the eve of Brand Licensing Europe 2015, LIMA organized a high profile retail panel discussion, held at the Houses of Parliament. (left-right) Barbara Robinson (Mothercare), John Carolan (Sainsbury’s), Wendy Munt (retail and licensing consultant), Rachel Wakley (Tesco), Kelvyn Garner (LIMA UK) and Charles Riotto (LIMA).

Above right: LIMA UK organised an event at Kensington’s Roof Garden during BLE. (Right-left) Magdalena Staskiewicz (X5), Simon Foukes (Rainbow Productions), Michael Gottlieb (Sunny Side Up) and Kelvyn Gardner (LIMA UK).

Below: A busy LIMA UK stand at BLE 2015.

AUSTRALIA Above: Charles Riotto presenting at the LIMA Licensing Breakfast during the 2016 Toy, Hobby & Licensing Fair in Melbourne.

Right: The LIMA Australia Licensing Lounge at Melbourne Fair.

MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA Above: LIMA ran a session ‘Licensing in Enetrtainment: A License to Sell’ during the Middle East Film & Comic Con, that took place in Dubai in March. Panellists included Stefano Araldi (Viacom Consumer Products), Ali El-Hagar (Turner Media), Carlo nohra (WWE) and the moderator was (left) Kelvyn Gardner (LIMA UK).

Right: Kelvyn Gardner ‘boldly goes’ into the international world of licensing delivering an inspiring talk.

KoREA Above: Some members of the Korean licensing community enjoying the Seoul Character & Licensing Fair.

Below: LIMA President Charles Riotto addressing an attentive crowd at a LIMA Korea event.

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PEOPLE MATTERS

WHO’S WHO AT LIMA? Meet the LIMA staff members and Managing Directors of the international offices. Their full contact details can be found on www.licensing.org CHARLES M. RIOTTO President MARTY BROCHSTEIN Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Information LOUISE Q. CARON Senior Vice President, Member Relations LEAH HUNTER Director of Finance & Administration

CHRISTINA JORDAN Director of Marketing

MARY VERDEGAAL Director of Operations

MARK SEAVY Publications Editor HILLARY BENTON Marketing Coordinator VICTORIA CUSHEY Senior Brand Strategy & Business Development Consultant THE LIMA INCOMING BOARD OF DIRECTORS The following new members of the LIMA Board of Directors (subject to membership approval) will join on July 1, 2016: JAY ASHER Partner, Brandgenuity ANDREW CARLEY Head of Global Licensing, Entertainment One UK ERIC KARP General Manager, Outbound Licensing, Crayola

KELLY KNOCK Licensing Lead/Category Manager, Global Licensing - Under Armour NEAL RUDGE Partner, Pacific Licensing Studio Pte Ltd. LEIGH ANN SCHWARZKOPF Co-Founder, Project Partners Network THEY WILL JOIN THESE CONTINUING BOARD MEMBERS: Ciarán Coyle, AB Electrolux - Global Brand Licensing; Richard Barry, Toys”R”Us; David Buckley, Copyrights Asia Limited; Elise Contarsy, Meredith Corporation; Tim Kilpin; Linne Kimball, WME/IMG Licensing; Ted Larkins, CPLG North America; Cindy Levitt, Hot Topic; Maria Del Carmen (Maca) Rotter Alday, Televisa Consumer Products and Henry Stupp, Cherokee Global Brands.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES LIMA has offices all around the world as well as international representatives covering many other countries.

LIMA AUSTRALIA TONY BUGG Managing Director LIMA CHINA TANI WONG Managing Director LIMA GERMANY To be announced LIMA JAPAN KAORI TANIGUCHI General Manager LIMA MEXICO DAVID MARTINEZ Managing Director LIMA UK KELVYN GARDNER Managing Director

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CHARITY GIVING

All children deserve to run and play and enjoy the simple pleasures of being young…

HELP KIDS BE KIDS Through the generosity of the licensing industry, over $5.4 million has been raised for Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation since 2004. This year, we are once again calling on our industry to “Help Kids Be Kids” – to support our efforts and help kids to enjoy a childhood full of life and free of cancer.

Every dollar that our industry donates can help children of all ages, from all corners of the world. oughly one-third of kids diagnosed with cancerous brain tumors do not live beyond five years; those who do have a diminished quality of life with a multitude of side effects. LIMA is committed to raising funds in support of the Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium – a collaborative research effort by doctors working to change these statistics.

Since 2015, three additional hospitals have

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joined the Consortium making a total of seven institutions! Doctors are analyzing the collected brain tissue samples to find underlying causes of the cancer, test less invasive treatments, and improve the long-term outlook.

Since the licensing community began funding the Consortium, tissue samples per patient have increased 500%!

A lot of good work has been done, but there is a long way to go. Now is our chance to give more children real hope.

Where does the funding go?

Brain tumors remain the deadliest childhood cancer, while research for this disease remains one of the most underfunded. There is no other endeavor out there like the Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium – and there is no other corporate sponsor for this invaluable research than LIMA and the licensing industry. It takes $75,000 for one hospital to participate in the Consortium for a year. That means the money that we have raised so far this year will enable five of the seven hospitals to continue their research. Do we need a more clear example of seeing our dollars at work?

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CHARITY GIVING

The 2016 LIMA Charity Committee Providing the drive and commitment for our fundraising is LIMA’s Charity Committee.

We thank them for their continued good work and dedication to this tremendous cause!

Co-Chairs Leigh Anne Brodsky, Discovery Communications’ Discovery Global Enterprises Joanne Loria, The Joester Loria Group

Committee Members Marsha Armitage-Bristow, Brand Brilliant Consulting Hillary Benton, LIMA Peter Cross, Broad Street Licensing Group Christina Jordan, LIMA Meredith Kandel, Global Brands Group Susie Lecker, Mattel Steve Scebelo, NFL Players, Inc. James Stocker, FAB Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, Project Partners Network Mary Verdegaal, LIMA Peter Yoder, Cartoon Network

“Always Our Leader” When Cheryl Stoebenau was inducted into the Licensing Hall of Fame last year, her walk out music was to the Foo Fighters’ "My Hero.”

This song was selected because of the simple truth of its message. Cheryl was a hero to so many – to her friends and family, to the colleagues she worked with and mentored, and to the children of CBTF for whom she worked so tirelessly. Giving back was her mantra; using her resources to make a difference. To Cheryl, this was not something for which she sought praise – it was simply a matter of course.

For over a decade, she proudly steered LIMA’s charity

committee, raising funds and How To Help awareness for Children’s Please help to support us in 2016 wi Brain Tumor Foundation. th direct donations – lea rn more at She lead by example, never licensing.org/a bout/cares afraid to “make the ask” or push her committee to greatness.

Cheryl was the heart and soul of our fundraising every year – an unparalleled champion for the children whose lives she wanted to grace with the gift of hope.

She was the cheerleader sending emails “LET’S BRING IT HOME!” as the committee strived to raise funds around the industry. No one can ever replace her energy, spirit or dedication, but we continue on in this fight to find a cure. We do it not just for the sake of these incredibly deserving children, but in honor of a real-life superhero.

#LIMAcares

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CHARITY GIVING

The 2016 LIMA Charity Committee Providing the drive and commitment for our fundraising is LIMA’s Charity Committee.

We thank them for their continued good work and dedication to this tremendous cause!

Co-Chairs Leigh Anne Brodsky, Discovery Communications’ Discovery Global Enterprises Joanne Loria, The Joester Loria Group

Committee Members Marsha Armitage-Bristow, Brand Brilliant Consulting Hillary Benton, LIMA Peter Cross, Broad Street Licensing Group Christina Jordan, LIMA Meredith Kandel, Global Brands Group Susie Lecker, Mattel Steve Scebelo, NFL Players, Inc. James Stocker, FAB Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, Project Partners Network Mary Verdegaal, LIMA Peter Yoder, Cartoon Network

“Always Our Leader” When Cheryl Stoebenau was inducted into the Licensing Hall of Fame last year, her walk out music was to the Foo Fighters’ "My Hero.”

This song was selected because of the simple truth of its message. Cheryl was a hero to so many – to her friends and family, to the colleagues she worked with and mentored, and to the children of CBTF for whom she worked so tirelessly. Giving back was her mantra; using her resources to make a difference. To Cheryl, this was not something for which she sought praise – it was simply a matter of course.

For over a decade, she proudly steered LIMA’s charity

committee, raising funds and How To Help awareness for Children’s Please help to support us in 2016 wi Brain Tumor Foundation. th direct donations – lea rn more at She lead by example, never licensing.org/a bout/cares afraid to “make the ask” or push her committee to greatness.

Cheryl was the heart and soul of our fundraising every year – an unparalleled champion for the children whose lives she wanted to grace with the gift of hope.

She was the cheerleader sending emails “LET’S BRING IT HOME!” as the committee strived to raise funds around the industry. No one can ever replace her energy, spirit or dedication, but we continue on in this fight to find a cure. We do it not just for the sake of these incredibly deserving children, but in honor of a real-life superhero.

#LIMAcares

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INDUSTRY DONATORS

THANK YOU FOR CARING LIMA would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their support of Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation:

DIAMOND LeveL ($50,000+) PLAYMATeS INTeRNATIONAL COMPANY

PLATINUM LeveL ($25,000 - $49,999)

Cartoon Network

Iconix Brand Group

Jay Franco & Sons

GOLD LeveL ($15,000 - $24,999)

DreamWorks Animation

Mattel

Warner Brothers

SILveR LeveL ($10,000 - $14,999) Activision Publishing

Disney Consumer Products

LF USA/Global Brands Group

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Just Play NFL Players

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INDUSTRY DONATORS

BRONze LeveL ($5,000 - $9,999)

Hasbro AB electrolux – Global Brand Licensing Bandai

Licensing expo Spin Master

Berkshire Fashions epic Rights

The Light Fund World Wrestling

The eric & Barbara Carle Foundation

entertainment

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS ($1 - $4,999) Accessory Innovations Adam Unger Andre Mayer Andrew Tompkins Anthony Iliakostas Bentex Group Broad Street Licensing Group CandyRific Carey Simon Craig Sima David Phillips elizabeth Kalodner envy Branding extreme Concepts Faizan Hanif Gregory Battersby Howard Beige

Jan & Mary verdegaal Jeffrey Franco Jenny Lamott Leslie Levine Louise & Doug Caron Linne Kimball Pete Yoder Polaroid Robin Perkins Ryan Gagerman Steven Russo Theresa Pantophlet victoria Cushey Waheed Alli William Um zak Designs

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THE JUDGING PROCESS

ARRIVING AT THE WINNERS The LIMA International Licensing Awards subscribes to the theory that a credible awards program relies on two key elements – high caliber entries anda judging process of total integrity.

Here, in what has been a record year for number of entries, we explain how the nominees and eventual winners are selected for these prestigious accolades.

The Awards A ards Categories Aw Th LIMA Awards The A d are open to t 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.

Each year, a dedicated Awards Committee comprising 20 global licensing experts is formed to act as the judging panel. Their identities remain anonymous, but their collective Inset: The LIMA Awards Committee, incognito at the experience and expertise span the awards meeting in April held entire industry. at the association’s headquarters in the Empire The Committee gathers each year State Building in New York. after Licensing Expo to evaluate the categories and definitions for the forthcoming program. As a result of last year’s meeting, it was decided for the he 2016 Awards that a greater emphasis e h i would ld be placed on distinguishing between licensing programs and licensed merchandise.

This year, we received 361 entries from 15 countries. The submissions were reviewed in April by the Committee and a final line-up of 135 nominees were named across the 20 award categories.

Winners were then determined by a vote of the LIMA membership in May.

The Rising Stars Awards Who are licensing’s up-and-comers? Each year, we ask our members to let us know who the game-changers are that are shaping the future of our industry.

The criteria for the Rising Stars Award includes: l 30 years old and under with 1-7 years of experience l Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for the licensing industry. l Seeks additional professional development opportunities to improve skills l Shows innovation in planning and implementing successful licensing strategy l Demonstrates leadership potential l Employed by a current LIMA member company

Hall Of Fame Our industry is filled with talented professionals who have made an impact on the business of licensing throughout their careers. Induction into the LIMA 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 relevance to the industry.

A dedicated Hall of Fame Committee reviews all submissions and selects a final candidate to be named to the Hall of Fame during the LIMA Licensing Awards Ceremony each June.

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THE JUDGING PROCESS

ARRIVING AT THE WINNERS The LIMA International Licensing Awards subscribes to the theory that a credible awards program relies on two key elements – high caliber entries anda judging process of total integrity.

Here, in what has been a record year for number of entries, we explain how the nominees and eventual winners are selected for these prestigious accolades.

The Awards A ards Categories Aw Th LIMA Awards The A d are open to t 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.

Each year, a dedicated Awards Committee comprising 20 global licensing experts is formed to act as the judging panel. Their identities remain anonymous, but their collective Inset: The LIMA Awards Committee, incognito at the experience and expertise span the awards meeting in April held entire industry. at the association’s headquarters in the Empire The Committee gathers each year State Building in New York. after Licensing Expo to evaluate the categories and definitions for the forthcoming program. As a result of last year’s meeting, it was decided for the he 2016 Awards that a greater emphasis e h i would ld be placed on distinguishing between licensing programs and licensed merchandise.

This year, we received 361 entries from 15 countries. The submissions were reviewed in April by the Committee and a final line-up of 135 nominees were named across the 20 award categories.

Winners were then determined by a vote of the LIMA membership in May.

The Rising Stars Awards Who are licensing’s up-and-comers? Each year, we ask our members to let us know who the game-changers are that are shaping the future of our industry.

The criteria for the Rising Stars Award includes: l 30 years old and under with 1-7 years of experience l Demonstrate a commitment to and passion for the licensing industry. l Seeks additional professional development opportunities to improve skills l Shows innovation in planning and implementing successful licensing strategy l Demonstrates leadership potential l Employed by a current LIMA member company

Hall Of Fame Our industry is filled with talented professionals who have made an impact on the business of licensing throughout their careers. Induction into the LIMA 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 relevance to the industry.

A dedicated Hall of Fame Committee reviews all submissions and selects a final candidate to be named to the Hall of Fame during the LIMA Licensing Awards Ceremony each June.

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Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the LIMA International Licensing Excellence Awards.

We’re honored to have you at the Expo.

Y O U R F R I E N D S AT

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INDIVIDUAL ACCOLADES

THE RISING STARS 2016 This year’s Rising Stars Award is being presented to two leaders of tomorrow who are already making an impact on today’s global licensing industry. Congratulations!

KATELYN K KA ATELY AT L N COZZI LY Current Position: Global Brand Marketing Manager for Mattel Katelyn Cozzi has been a Global Brand Marketing Manager at Mattel since August 2015, and prior to that served as Associate Brand Marketing Manager from January 2013 to August 2015. In her current role, Katelyn is responsible for leading global portfolio and brand strategy for toys based on Nickelodeon preschool series, including product line development, market launch strategy, and targeted consumer marketing.

Her accomplishments at Mattel to date include the development of multiyear strategic direction and global consumer launch of three new preschool toy lines based on hit Nickelodeon series Blaze and the Monster Machines, Shimmer and Shine, and Dora and Friends, as well as support of toy lines based on Dora the Explorer and Bubble Guppies.

Prior to joining Mattel, Katelyn served as Global New Business Manager, Licensing for Toys “R” Us, a role which included major contributions to the growth of the company’s portfolio of internally developed brands through new business models, IP licensing through partnerships with leading toy inventors, and direct-to-retail toy licensing partnerships on many notable brands.

STEPHANIE MARLIS Current Position: Director of Digital Media and Acquisitions for Creative Licensing An insight into Stephanie’s recent licensing achievements: Stephanie began her career in licensing as Creative Licensing’s Licensing Coordinator in 2010.

During that time, she structured new domestic and international apparel, game and figurine partnerships for CLC’s large catalogue of classic films. From there, Stephanie moved over to Creative Artists Agency where she managed brand portfolios from the private equity side. Following CAA, Stephanie sourced brand partners for the production company Electus, as its Manager of Digital Development.

Stephanie returned to Creative Licensing in 2014 as Director of Digital Media and Acquisitions, where she oversees strategic partnerships, art direction, press, approvals, CLC’s digital presence, and acquisitions of new films for representation.

THE CONSTELLATION OF RISING STARS Previous LIMA Rising Stars include: 2015: Stephanie Candiloro, Warner Bros. Consumer Products; Milin Shah, Earthbound LLC 2014: Ivonne Feliciano, Sesame Workshop; Kelley Davison, Added Extras 2013: Lauren Fields, Brand Central LLC; Marisa Marionakis, Cartoon Network 2012: Will DePippo, Sesame Workshop; Caitlin Gutekunst, Mind Candy; Andrew Ostrom, Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Jess Richardson, WWE; Anthony Shaut, Spielman Koenigsberg & Parker LLP; David Tovey, Mind Candy; Emily Wickerham, IMC Licensing NB: The companies listed for the previous Rising Stars were their employers at the time.

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LICENSEE AWARD

PUBLISHING, SOCIAL EXPRESSION OR BACK-TOSCHOOL LICENSEE

Blueprint Collections

Crayola

Shopkins Stationery

Minions Crayola Color Alive

Cross

Galison-Mudpuppy

Moleskine

Star Wars Pens and Journals

Andy Warhol Product Assortment

Batman Limited Edition Collection

Quarto Publishing Group UK / Walter Foster

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Breaking Bad Adult Coloring Books

Wonder Forge Disney Imagicademy Hands-on Learning Products

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LICENSEE AWARD

APPLIANCES, AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRONICS, HARDWARE, HOUSEWARES OR PAINT LICENSEE

Argento SC

Ping Solutions

Select Brands

Car and Driver Automotive Gifts and Accessories

Minions Water Dispenser

Captain America & Marvel Avengers Waffle Makers

Select Brands

The SherwinWilliams Company

Swan Hose

Disney FROZEN Olaf Snow Cone Maker

HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Paint

Miracle-Gro ULTRALite and Scotts MaxFLEX Hose Collection

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LICENSEE AWARD

DIGITAL (APPS, SOFTWARE, VIDEO)

LICENSEE

Aristocrat Technologies

Ludia Games

Pocket Gems

Jurassic World: The Game

Mean Girls Senior Year Interactive Mobile Game

Stern Pinball

Story Toys

Zynga

KISS Pinball Machine

The World of Eric Carle/The Very Hungry Caterpillar Apps

Wizard of Oz Slots

AMC’s The Walking Dead Slot Game

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LICENSEE AWARD

FOOD OR BEVERAGE LICENSEE

Ace Canning

Bon Bon Buddies

Kraft Heinz

Hershey’s Soyfresh Soymilk

Minions Surprize Qube

TGI Fridays Frozen Snacks

The Quaker Oats Company

The Republic of Tea

Robinson’s Brewery

Downton Abbey Teas

Iron Maiden Trooper Premium Beer

Girl Scouts Chewy Granola Bars

Walker’s Shortbread

Whole Foods

Outlander Assorted Shortbread

The Very Hungry Caterpillar 365 Everyday Value Cereal and Juices

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LICENSEE AWARD

HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS LICENSEE

Hall & Associates

Lovehoney

Pak Lab

Shopkins Hair Accessories

Motörhead Official Pleasure Collection

Bay Soleil Sun and Skin Care Product Line

Papeles Nacionales

Pearl World

Vision Ease

The Peanuts Movie Suave Gold Tissues

Paris Hilton Cosmetic Collection

Coppertone Lenses

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LICENSEE AWARD

HOME DÉCOR (DOMESTICS, FURNITURE, GIFTWARE, TEXTILES)

LICENSEE

Pendleton Woolen Mills

Pottery Barn

Roman

Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bed

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & Friends Jingle Buddies

Underground Toys

Weeks Roses

York Wallcoverings

Star Wars Giftware Line

Downton Abbey Garden Rose Collection

Williamsburg Trend Meets Tradition Wallpaper Collection

Star Wars Blankets

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LICENSEE AWARD

APPAREL, FOOTWEAR OR ACCESSORIES LICENSEE

ELAND The Simpsons Apparel Line

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Black Milk

Bioworld Merchandising

Doctor Who Apparel

Corona Apparel and Footwear Collection

Guangzhou Boweiman Fashion Co

Hot Topic Doctor Who Fashion Line

Jeep Leather Bags and Accessories

Peter Alexander

SG Companies

Sesame Street Sleepwear, Outwear and Accessories

Classic Star Wars Children’s Footwear

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LICENSEE AWARD

TOYS, GAMES, NOVELTIES OR ROLE-PLAY LICENSEE

The Bridge Direct

Hasbro

Jazwares

Shopkins C3 Kinstructions

Star Wars Bladebuilders Lightsaber

Peppa Pig Line

Just Play

LEGO

Mattel

Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center

Star Wars Millennium Falcon

FROZEN Elsa Fashion Doll Ice Castle

Sphero

Wicked Cool Toys

Star Wars BB-8 App-enabled Droid

Girl Scouts Cookie Oven

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HALL OF FAME 2016

Hall of Fame Inductee

DANNY SIMON, FOUNDER OF THE LICENSING GROUP LTD

With 40 years of experience in the industry, Danny Simon is recognized as an expert in licensing, at both domestic and international levels. But he is so much more than that – he is a true pioneer in our sector whose passion for this business is matched by his wholehearted willingness to help educate the next generation of licensing professionals.

anny has a full and colorful ‘photo album’ which stand as testament to his achievements in the licensing industry over the last four decades and give a measure of a man whose innovative approach has brought benefits to the whole industry.

Right from the start, Danny showed his dexterity, heading up licensing departments at Lorimar Studios, 20th Century Fox, and Carolco Pictures. Then, in 1992, putting into practice his life lessons and innate business acumen he founded his own independent licensing agency, The Licensing Group Ltd. Danny is well known and respected as one of the licensing industry’s premier innovators.

He forged the way for teen and adult licensing, thereby broadening entertainment licensing, and is also credited with developing the first-ever successful feature film from a video game with Mortal Kombat.

Under his leadership, The Licensing Group has represented countless major feature films, global entertainment, lifestyle and corporate properties, as well as a number of manufacturers, developing programs and licensed merchandise that stand out from the crowd.

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Below: Danny with Ringo Starr.

Below: Danny (left) with Circus Vargas at 20th Century Fox’s studios.

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HALL OF FAME 2016

Despite heading up a busy company, Danny has always made time to give back to the industry.

He has served multiple terms as a LIMA Board member and, in 1995, was made Chairman of the Board of Directors.

However, one of his greatest contributions has been in the area of education.

Danny co-developed and continues as Co-Dean of LIMA’s e Coursework in Licensing Studies program, and has co-authored three s. books on the subject of licensing, plus countless articles and columns.

For 18 years he taught a course on licensing at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and still continues to lecture on the subject at other universities and law schools, as well as at seminars throughout the US and in over two dozen international markets.

As a mentor and a colleague, he has taught so much to so many.

Tonight we honor Danny Simon at his own ‘graduation’ into

Inset: Danny with Arnold Schwarzenegger promoting the Pump Iron licensed products.

the Hall of Fame.

Below & right: Danny outside Southfork Range, the ‘home’ of TV hit Dallas for which he developed a licensing programme.

Below right: Cheryl Stoebenau (sadly, no longer with us) was presented with her LIMA Hall of Fame plaque by Al Khan, (founder of 4Kids Entertainment and now co-founder of CraneKhan).

Above: One of Danny’s claims to fame is developing the hugely popular M*A*S* H exhibit at the Smythsonian. Seen here (second left) at a M*A*S* H Cocktail Party during Toy Fair in 1984.

The Hall Of Famers Danny Simon joins his licensing peers who are among the most accomplished and respected professionals in the industry in the licensing industry Hall of Fame.

2016 Danny Simon 2015 Cheryl Stoebenau 2014 Debra Joestra and Joanne Loria 2013 Bernard Leifer 2012 Stan Clutton Howard Roffman 2011 Leigh Anne Brodsky 2010 Alan G . Hassenfeld Stephen Hassenfeld 2009 Greg Battersby 2008 Nancy Bailey William “Bill” Battle 2007 Neil B . Friedman 2006 Shintaro Tsuji 2005 Al Kahn 2004 Brad Globe 2003 Beverly Cannady Lois N . Sloane 2002 Fred Favata 2001 Walt Disney 2000 Arnold Bolka 1999 Jack L . Weissman 1998 Pete Rozelle

P Grant George Lucas 1997 Joseph P. 1996 Marvin D. Melnikoff 1995 Daniel R. Romanelli 1994 Gary Caplan Charles Schulz 1993 Jim Davis Mark McCormack 1991 Joseph Barbera William Hanna Jim Henson 1990 Herman “Kay” Kamen Walter Wormser 1989 Charter Members - Murray Altchuler, Connie Boucher, Raymond Butman Jack Chojnacki, Jerrold Robinson and Stanley Weston

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PROGRAM AWARD

SPORTS PROGRAM

England Rugby Rugby Football Union/CPLG UK

FIFA Women’s World Major League Cup Canada 2015 Soccer & 20 Clubs FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)

Major League Soccer/Soccer United Market

NFLPA

PGA TOUR

WWE

NFLPA

PGA TOUR

WWE

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PROGRAM AWARD

CELEBRITY OR FASHION PROGRAM

Claudia Schiffer Claudia Schiffer (MACL)/IMG

cupcakes and cashmere cupcakes and cashmere/Brand Central

Nuance Salma Hayek Ventanarosa/Salma Hayek/Beanstalk

Loudmouth Loudmouth Golf/ The Brand Liaison

Paris Hilton Paris Hilton Entertainment/Beanstalk

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PROGRAM AWARD

DIGITAL PROGRAM

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Candy Crush Saga

Hit It Rich Slots & Elvira

King Digital Entertainment/ Striker Entertainment

Zynga and Elvira

LINE Friends

Skylanders

LINE Friends Corp.

Activision Publishing

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PROGRAM AWARD

LOCATION-BASED EXPERIENTIAL INITIATIVE OR

Alien vs. Predator 20th Century Fox Consumer Products and Universal Studios Hollywood

Discovery at Sea Discovery Communications and Princess Cruises

AMC’s The Walking Dead AMC and Parque de Atracciones de Madrid/Striker Entertainment

Discovery Adventures Discovery Communications/PPW Sports and Entertainment (China)/APAX Group (China)

Il Mondo di Peppa Pig My Little (The World of Peppa Pig) Pony/Equestria Girls Entertainment One/Leolandia

Hasbro/Tycoon Gou Producciones

The Simpsons Land

Thomas Land

20th Century Fox Consumer Products and Universal Studios Hollywood

Mattel and Fisher-Price

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PROGRAM AWARD

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OR

RESTAURANT PROGRAM

Anheuser-Busch Anheuser-Busch InBev/ The Licensing Company

Beekman 1802 Farm Pantry Beekman 1802/Brand Central

The Coca-Cola Company/ The Licensing Company

Corona

Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Constellation Brands/Joester Loria Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group/Brand Central

The Hershey Company – Asian Licensing Programme

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Coca-Cola

The Hershey Company/ The Licensing Company

TGI Fridays TGI Fridays/Beanstalk

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PROGRAM AWARD

ART OR

DESIGN PROGRAM

Andy Warhol The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

It’s a WildLife

Keith Haring

Form Advertising/ Bulldog Licensing

Artestar/Haven Licensing

Pets Rock Takkoda/The Sharpe Company

The Very Hungry Caterpillar/ The World of Eric Carle

Taste Happiness with SmileyWorld The Smiley Company

V&A Victoria and Albert Museum

Eric Carle Studio/Joester Loria

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LIMA BOARD

LIMA THANKS

One of LIMA’s strengths is its Board of Directors, who through their collective experience and individual perspectives, reflect the broad reach of the licensing industry.

The occasion of the LIMA International Licensing Awards provides an ideal opportunity to pay tribute to the respected individuals who are completing their terms as LIMA Board Members and will step down on June 30, making way for others to continue their legacy. In addition to the five Directors who are stepping down, Rick Van Brimmer, the Chairman of the Board is also completing his term.

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Rick Van Brimmer

Michael Brown

Marilu Corpus

AVP, Business Advancement & Affinity Management The Ohio State University

Vice President, Sales & New Business Development Amscan, Inc.

President and CEO Click! Licensing Asia, Inc.

Paul Flett

Christian Fortmann

Darran Garnham

Brand + Licensing Agent Prominent Brand + Talent

Partner, European Trademark Attorney 24IP Law Group

Vice President, Consumer Products, EMEA Universal Partnerships & Licensing

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PROGRAM AWARD

CHARACTER OR TOY BRAND PROGRAM

Barbie

Crayola

Hello Kitty

Mattel

Crayola

Sanrio

My Little Pony

Paddington Bear

Hasbro

Paddington and Company Limited/The Copyrights Group

Shopkins

Snoopy

Moose Toys/ The Licensing Shop

Peanuts Worldwide

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PROGRAM AWARD

LICENSED PROMOTION

Coca-Cola Cola at Excelsior Exce The Coca-Cola Company/ Company The Licensing Company an

Freedom dom from Want W ck Thanksgiving Th Throwback Campaign The Saturday Evening g Post/Curtis Post/ t/C t/ /Cur Licensing

Marvel Collector C Corps Subscription n Box ox Disney Consumer Products oducts and Interactive Media

Minions ns Frubes Universal Studios/Illumination ion Entertainment/Asgard ard Media

NFLPA/Uber PA/ PA A/Uber Delivers De Loc Fans Madden to Local Nationwide NFLPA

Peppa Pig National Nation Daffodil Day y Australia Au

Star Wars: W rs: Force Wa Friday/Unboxing boxi Program

Entertainment One

Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media

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PROGRAM AWARD

THE RETAILER AWARD

Cost Plus World Market Fei FanTan Suo (a Bed Bath & Beyond company) Outdoor Products

Grupo Éxito For Minions

For Downton Abbey

For Discovery Expedition

Hot Topic

Hot Topic

Saks Fifth Avenue

For American Horror Story

For Doctor Who

For Empire

Spirit Halloween

Target

Toys ‘R’ Us

For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

For Peanuts

For Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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PROGRAM AWARD

FILM, TELEVISION OR ENTERTAINMENT – ANIMATED PROGRAM

Boonie Bears

FROZEN

Fantawild Animation

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media

Masha and the Bear

Minions

Paw Patrol

Masha and the Bear

NBCUniversal Brand Development

Spin Master/Nickelodeon

Peppa Pig

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Entertainment One

Nickelodeon

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PROGRAM AWARD

FILM, TELEVISION OR ENTERTAINMENT – LIVE ACTION PROGRAM

AMC’s The Walking Dead

Jurassic World NBCUniversal Brand Development

AMC/Striker Entertainment

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Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media

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LIMA Congratulates 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee Danny Simon

Thank you for all you have done – and continue to do! – for LIMA and the licensing industry

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Congratulations to all LIMA Licensing Excellence Award Nominees.

Big shout out to %BOOZ 4JNPO on an honor well deserved.

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The Electrolux Business Accelerators

Electrolux Global Brand Licensing Congratulates Danny Simon!

Contact: deandra.alfero@electrolux.com Read more: electrolux.com/licensing

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products proudly supports the important work of the

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation and recognizes

Danny Simon for his induction into The Licensing Industry Hall of Fame

TM & Š 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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THE 2015 WINNERS

2015 WINNERS The 2016 winners are in very good company – joining a long line of outstanding licensed products and programs from previous years. For your reference, following is the list of winners from last year’s LIMA International Licensing Awards.

Best Celebrity or Music Program: One Direction, Modest Management/Global Merchandising Services.

Best Character or Toy Brand Program: My Little Pony, Hasbro Best Character or Toy Brand Licensee - Hard Goods: LAFOOD for its Sesame Street Healthy Food Best Character or Toy Brand Licensee - Soft Goods: Under Armour for its Captain America Collection Best Corporate Brand Program: HGTV HOMEScripps, Networks/Beanstalk Best Corporate Brand Licensee: Reynolds Consumer Products: Hefty Brand for its Arm & Hammer Hefty Ultimate waste bags Best Digital Program: Minecraft, Mojang Best Digital Licensee: Jazwares for its Minecraft Overworld Series #2 Toys Best Film, Television, or Entertainment (Animated) Program: Disney’s Frozen, The Walt Disney Company/Disney Consumer Products Best Film, Television, or Entertainment (Animated) Licensee - Hard Goods: JAKKS Pacific for its Disney’s Frozen/Snow Glow Elsa Doll Best Film, Television, or Entertainment (Animated) Licensee -Hard Goods: Playmates Toys for its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Product Line Best Film, Television, or Entertainment (Animated) Licensee - Soft Goods: Havaianas for its Despicable Me Flip Flops

Best Film, TV, or Entertainment (Live Action) Program: Downton Abbey, NBCUniversal International Television Production/Knockout Licensing Best Film, Television, or Entertainment (Live Action) Licensee -Hard Goods: Lovehoney for its Fifty Shades of Grey: Official Pleasure Collection Best Film, Television, or Entertainment (Live Action) Licensee -Soft Goods: Accessory Innovations for its Star Wars R2D2 Light-Up & Voice-Activated Backpack Best Licensed Promotion: AMC The Walking Dead “Carnage Asada” Slim Jim Beef Sticks, AMC/Striker Entertainment Best Lifestyle: Art, Design or Fashion Program: The Very Hungry Caterpillar/The World of Eric Carle, Eric Carle Studio/The Joester Loria Group Best Lifestyle: Art, Design or Fashion Licensee: Samick Musical Instrument Co for its Paul Frank Musical Instruments Line Best Location-Based or Experiential Initiative: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros.

Consumer Products Retailer of the Year: Kohl’s Department Stores, Disney’s Frozen Best Sports or Sports-Themed Entertainment Program: World Cup, FIFA Best Sports or Sports-Themed Entertainment Licensee: ISC Sports for its National Rugby League and Marvel Heroes Jerseys Overall Best Licensed Program: Disney’s Frozen, The Walt Disney Company/Disney Consumer Products

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