Keynote : The Future Of The Entertainment Licensing Business

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
9 - 10 a.m.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas

The discussion, moderated by Marty Brochstein, LIMA’s Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Information, will cover current challenges and examine how ongoing changes in the entertainment and retail marketplaces will affect the licensing industry going forward. The panelists will also share their thoughts on what licensees and licensors need to do to adapt in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Panelists:
Rick Darling (President of Li & Fung USA)
Karen Dodge (SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer of Toys R Us, US)
Neil Friedman (President of Mattel Brands)
John Frascotti (Global Chief Marketing Officer of Hasbro Inc.)
Andy Mooney (Chairman of Disney Consumer Products)

Moderator:
Marty Brochstein, SVP, LIMA