The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has unvealed the finalists for its annual International Licensing Awards.
The said awards recognise outstanding creativity and performance in all major segments of licensing.
“The LIMA Licensing Awards program recognizes outstanding performance across a range of categories throughout the global licensing industry,” said Charles Riotto, president, LIMA.
“The level of excellence exemplified in this year’s submissions was truly impressive and it is a testament to the impact LIMA members are having all around the globe,” he added.
This year’s nominees are:
Licensed Programme
Art & Design
- Andy Warhol–The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
- Debra Valencia–Debra Valencia/The Brand Liaison
- Matthew Williamson– Matthew Williamson/Beanstalk
- Pets Rock–Takkoda/multi-agency
- Selfies–Howard Robinson Illustration
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar/The World of Eric Carle–The Very Hungry Caterpillar/The World of Eric Carle/The Joester Loria Group
- V&A–Victoria and Albert Museum
Celebrity/Fashion
- Beekman 1802–Beekman 1802/Brand Central
- Jonathan Adler–Jonathan Adler Enterprise
- Kelly Ripa HOME–22 Broad LLC (dba Kelly Ripa)/Beanstalk
- Open Hearts by Jane Seymour–Jane Seymour Designs/Retail & Marketing Solutions
- Paris Hilton–Paris Hilton Entertainment/Beanstalk
- Scott Living–Scott Living/CAA-GBG Global Brand Management
Character/Toy Brand
- Barbie–Mattel
- Care Bears–American Greetings Entertainment
- “DC Super Hero Girls”–Warner Bros. Consumer Products
- Men Little Miss–Sanrio/Haven
- Peter Rabbit–Penguin Random House
- Shopkins–Moose Toys/The Licensing Shop
- The Gruffalo–Magic Light Pictures
Corporate Brand
- Energizer–Energizer Brands/Beanstalk
- Girl Scouts of the USA–Girl Scouts of the USA/The Wildflower Group
- HGTV Home–HGTV (Scripps Networks)/Beanstalk
- National Park Foundation–National Park Foundation
- Scotts/Miracle-Gro–The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company/Seltzer Licensing Group
- Transport for London’s IP Portfolio–Transport for London (London Transport)
Digital
- Angry Birds – Rovio Entertainment
- Five Nights at Freddy’s – Scottgames/Striker Entertainment
- Jiang Hoo – Perfect World
- Kanahei’s Small Animals – Yurutto/TV Tokyo Communications Corporation
- Line Friends – Line Friends Corporation
Film/Television/Entertainment–Animated
- DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls – Universal Brand Development
- Elena of Avalor – Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
- Marvel’s Ultimate Spiderman – Marvel & Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
- Masha and the Bear”– Animaccord
- Paw Patrol – Spin Master
- Peppa Pig – Entertainment One
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Nickelodeon
Film/Television/Entertainment–Live Action
- AMC’s The Walking Dead – AMC Network/Striker Entertainment
- Deadpool – Marvel & Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
- KISS – KISS/Epic Rights
- Marvel’s Captain America Civil War – Marvel & Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
- Star Trek– CBS Consumer Products
- The AlienFranchise –Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
Food and Beverage/Restaurant
- Baileys–Diageo/Beanstalk
- Coca-Cola–The Coca-Cola Company/Redibra (Brazil)
- Corona–Constellation Brands/The Joester Loria Group
- Krispy Kreme Doughnut –Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Corporation/Brand Central
- Tapatio Hot Sauce – Tapatio Foods/Brand Central
- Welch’s – Welch Foods
Sports
- England Rugby–Rugby Football Union/CPLG
- Kentucky Derby–Churchill Downs Racetrack/Fermata Partners
- MLS & Clubs–Major League Soccer/Soccer United Marketing
- NFLPA–NFLPA
- PGA Tour–PGA Tour/CAA Sports/ Fermata Partners
Licensed Promotion
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice& Turkish Airlines–Warner Bros./Lisans A.S.
- “Candy Crush” Soda and Milk Shakes at Johnny Rockets–King Digital Entertainment/Striker Entertainment
- Do Something Out of the Box (with G.I. Joe & Subaru Australia)–Hasbro/Born Licensing
- Peanuts Rock the Vote–Peanuts Worldwide
- Top Cat/The Flintstones & Halifax Bank–Warner Bros. Consumer Products U.K. & Ireland
- Trust the Experts in Near & Far–Sesame Workshop
Location-Based or Experiential Initiative
- AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Permanent Attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood–AMC Network/Striker Entertainment
- FriendsFest 2016 Experiential Event–Warner Bros. Consumer Products
- Jurassic World: The Exhibition–Universal Brand Development
- Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana–Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products/Viacom International Media Networks
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter/Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Hollywood–Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
Retailer
- Box Lunch–“Bob’s Burgers”
- Hot Topic–Suicide Squad
- Macy’s–DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls
- PetSmart–The Secret Life of Pets
- REI–National Park Service Centennial Mark
- Torrid–“Outlander”
Licensed Products
Apparel/Footwear/Accessories
- Black Milk–Buff Monster Collection
- Clark’s–V&A Footwear Collection
- Coach–Mickey & Minnie Mouse/Disney Coach Collection
- Coco de Mer London–Fifty Shaes DarkerLingerie Collection
- Love & Madness–Star WarsThe Madness Wrap
- Puma–“Sesame Street” Collection
Appliances/Automotive/Electronics/Hardware/Housewares/Paint
- AC Worldwide–Star WarsBluetooth Speakers
- Global Mobile Communications–Dewalt MD501 4G Android Smartphone
- HJC Helmets–Star Wars/Kylo Ren and Boba Fett Motorcycle Helmets
- Pangea Brands–Star WarsProduct Line
- Reckitt Benckiser–Snuggle Air Wick Air Freshner
- Select Brands–Disney/Pixar – Pixar Collection Slow Cooker
- Swan Products–Miracle-Gro Ultra Lite and Scotts Max Flex Hoses
Digital–Apps, Software, Video
- Ink & Salt–“ASL with Care Bears” App
- Jollywise–“PJ Masks Moonlight Heroes” App
- NextGames–AMC’s “The Walking Dead: No Man’s Lands” Mobile Game
- Sega–“Total Warhammer” PC Games
- Ubisoft–“Trolls:Crazy Party Forest!” Mobile Game
- Whalerock Industires–NLFPA Player Emoji Collection
Food/Beverage
- FEW Spirits–The Flaming Lips Brainville Rye Whiskey
- Finsbury Foods–Shopkins Cupcake Queen Cake
- GSRetail–Despicable MeMinion Milk/Minion Bread
- Jack Link’s Beef Jerky–“Family Guy” Beef Jerky
- Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts–MoanaMacadamia Nuts
- Pepperidge Far –Goldfish Crackers featuring Disney | Pixar Finding Dory
- The J.M. Smucker Company–Pillsbury Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Baking Mixes
Health & Beauty Aids
- Clinique–Crayola Limited Edition Chubby Stick Lip Balm
- Firefly–StarWars Rey Lightsaber Toothbrush
- Hall & Associates Marketing–Pusheen the Cat Bath Fizzers
