SUBMISSION DEADLINE: EXTENDED to April 28, 2017

The One to Watch at Licensing Expo, hosted by License Global magazine, is a contest designed to recognize and reward innovation. Submit your new property for a chance to to be deemed License Global's One to Watch at Licensing Expo 2017.

The contest is open to any property being exhibited at Licensing Expo for the first time in 2017. To be eligible, the property will not have been licensed before January 1, 2017 and can currently be licensed in 2 or fewer product categories. A company may enter more than one property if they have multiple that meet these criteria. A separate entry form is required for each. The contest is open to entries from any country and any property category.

AWARD & SELECTION PROCESS

The winner and 3 runners up will be notified the week before the show. The winner will receive marketing and promotional support from License Global and Licensing Expo, including:

• Feature in the Day 2 Licensing Expo Show Daily
• Mention on License Global's enews and website
• Mention on Licensing Expo's social media pages
• Inclusion on the Post Show Attendee Newsletter from Licensing Expo
• Engraved plaque recognizing your property as The One to Watch at Licensing Expo 2017

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete this form along with accompanying links to images or webpages by April 28, 2017. Please note that incomplete or late submissions may not be accepted. 

Please give an executive summary of your property concept, outlining the main characters, story or designs and its central premise. (100 words max)

Please provide links to supporting images, documents, lookbooks, product shots, etc. or use the upload function below to attach supporting materials. 

In more detail, tell us about your property and its suitability for licensing. For example, what makes your property creatively distinct? What is your target audience and how does your property appeal to it? How will the property be extended onto other products through licensing? What would be the first or next licensed products for your property? Who would retail them? If any, what licensing has your brand done to date? (300 words max)

SUPPORTING MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

• Name all materials in the following format: "CompanyName_BrandName_OneToWatch.jpg, CompanyName_BrandName_OneToWatch2.pdf, etc"

Dimensions of image: Minimum Size 1.5" x 1.5"; JPG, PDF or EPS format; Min. 300 dpi.

Please Note: If you are providing links to imagery, you do not also need to upload them below.