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Catching Up With Matt Young

Just a few months ago, Electrolux Global Brand Licensing (EGBL) announced that it would be staking its claim in the U.S. licensing arena, with a focus on brand extensions. One of the most recent extensions involves the AEG brand and “green” products. Founded in Germany in 1883, AEG’s reputation spans a wide spectrum of products, from appliances to power tools to toys. Matt Young, head of EGBL, explains how three licensees are using the AEG brand name to bring high-quality, eco-friendly products to the U.S.

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Catching Up With Liza Abrams

Sakar is a global consumer electronics company. One facet of this multi-tiered business focuses on kid-related products and brands. Liza Abrams, vp of licensing and corporate communications, explains the strategy for some of the latest licenses that the company is working with.

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Catching Up With JJ Ahearn

New York City-based Licensing Street is operating as two distinct business models: licensing agency and licensing consultant. The company launched in January 2009 during one of the worst economic climates the world has seen. Learn how JJ Ahearn and business partner Jason Korfine crafted a team that is building a business despite these economic challenges.

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Catching Up With Caroline Fraser

As the digital world becomes more entwined with daily life, classic brands and properties have to adapt to this new medium to keep pace with the demands of the market. Scholastic has had remarkable success with the transition, creating successful versions of its key children’s brands (such as Clifford the Big Red Dog and I Spy) for digital platforms, including the iPad and the Nintendo Wii. Carolyn Fraser, director of Scholastic Interactive, talks to Royaltie$ about making the leap into the digital world.

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Catching Up With Diana Brobmann

GreenLight is a global consultancy that provides corporate, advertising, and media clients access to iconic music, film, celebrities, and entertainment content. The company specializes in resolving the legal and logistical hassles its clients wrestle with. Its rights representation group manages the personality rights of iconic estates, including Albert Einstein, Bruce Lee, Steve McQueen, and Johnny Cash. GreenLight’s senior executive, Diana Brobmann, discusses translating iconic estates through licensing and offers the latest Steve McQueen and Albert Einstein licensing news.

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Catching Up With Marc Shinderman

Briarpatch’s newest license is the classic children’s literature brand Madeline, based on the books by Ludwig Bemelmans. Briarpatch created a full line of products based on the 10-book series and will be part of the launch of the 11th book, Madeline at the White House, which will be released in spring 2011. Marc Shinderman, general manager of Briarpatch, talks about what makes Madeline such a strong brand along with key drivers for the Briarpatch Madeline line.

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Catching Up With Karen McTier

When cocky test pilot Hal Jordan is given a mystical green ring, he finds himself with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into the Green Lantern Corps, a group tasked with keeping peace within the universe. On June 17, 2011, moviegoers can see how the rest of the Green Lantern story plays out. Starring Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern (with Blake Lively, Tim Robbins, and Peter Sarsgaard), Green Lantern is the latest superhero to receive a movie adaptation. In anticipation of the upcoming film, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) will introduce both classic and film-based licensed product in the months leading up to Green Lantern’s release. Karen McTier, executive vice-president, domestic licensing and worldwide marketing, WBCP, talks about bringing a well-known DC comic book character to licensing.

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Catching Up With Ross Misher

Brand Central has an array of initiatives on its plate, including some new restaurant brands, an array of wellness brands, and one of the latest crazes, Silly Bandz. CEO Ross Misher took a few minutes to give some insight into Brand Central’s plans for these properties.

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Catching Up With Marty Brochstein

The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) is working with Business for Social Responsibility to help members adhere to the LIMA Code of Business Practices, a voluntary code that encourages good business practices. LIMA’s Marty Brochstein gives the scoop on the code, the formation of the Licensing Working Group, and the series of webinars that will educate licensees and their suppliers on meeting the code’s criteria.