The Licensing Exchange is a podcast about the business of creativity — where brands, artists, and innovators meet at the intersection of commerce and culture. Hosted by David Schnider and Greg Pan, partners at Nolan Heimann LLP, each episode dives into the world of licensing, brand strategy, and pop culture partnerships through candid conversations with industry leaders who have shaped global trends. From retail pioneers to entertainment executives, guests share how licensing has evolved fro ...
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The Power of Licensing: Stu Seltzer on Brand Growth, Collaborations & Competitive Advantage
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46:38In this episode of The Licensing Exchange, hosts David Schnider and Greg Pan speak with Stu Seltzer, President of Seltzer Licensing Group, NYU professor, co-author of Brand Licensing for Dummies, and 2024 Licensing Hall of Fame inductee. Stu shares how he began his licensing career at Yves Saint Laurent, managing 15 global licensees across 60 terri…
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Licensing in Motion: Steven Ekstract on the Future of Brands, Franchises, and Fan Culture
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43:59In this episode of The Licensing Exchange, hosts David Schnider and Greg Pan sit down with Steven Ekstract, a licensing industry visionary and founder of Global Licensing Advisors. Steven helped shape modern brand licensing as the founding publisher of License Global Magazine, brand director of Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group, and co-author…
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From Garage to Global: Cindy Levitt on Building Hot Topic and the Evolution of Licensing
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56:10In the premiere episode of The Licensing Exchange, hosts David Schnider and Greg Pan sit down with Cindy Levitt — former Senior Vice President of Licensing at Hot Topic and 2023 Licensing International Hall of Fame inductee — to talk about the evolution of licensing, creativity, and risk-taking in retail. Cindy shares how she helped grow Hot Topic …
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