March 5, 2018 | When a brand takes a position on an important issue, that position becomes associated with not just the core product or service of the licensor, but the licensed products as well. We need to understand how and why brands often feel compelled to take a stand. That brings me to The Power of Licensing #3.
Read MoreFeb. 22, 2018 | Licensing relies on the strength and integrity of brands and how brands communicate their message to consumers and other stakeholders. Indeed, licensing is one of the marketing tools that brands can utilize. It is essential for those of us in the licensing community to understand the equities of brands and how brands can strengthen those equities but also how brands can damage those equities.
Read MoreFeb.9, 2018 | This is my first post on BeanTalk, under the heading “The Power of Licensing.” I’ll write about things happening in the licensing industry, the marketing/communications industry, business in general, and our culture that are or will have an impact on licensing.
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