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The Licensing Exchange Ep.3: The Power of Licensing: Stu Seltzer on Brand Growth, Collaborations & Competitive Advantage

The Licensing Exchange Ep.3: The Power of Licensing: Stu Seltzer on Brand Growth, Collaborations & Competitive Advantage

In this episode of The Licensing Exchange, Stu Seltzer shares his 30+ years of experience—from YSL and DC Comics to founding Seltzer Licensing Group—and breaks down how licensing drives growth through collaborations, risk management, and strategic planning.

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The Licensing Exchange Ep.2: Licensing in Motion: Steven Ekstract on the Future of Brands, Franchises & Fan Culture

The Licensing Exchange Ep.2: Licensing in Motion: Steven Ekstract on the Future of Brands, Franchises & Fan Culture

From the early days of License Global to the rise of YouTube-born IP, Steven Ekstract has seen the licensing world transform. In episode 2 of The Licensing Exchange, he shares how agility, partnership, and optimism keep the industry moving forward.

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The Licensing Exchange Ep.1: From Garage to Global: Cindy Levitt on Building Hot Topic and the Evolution of Licensing

The Licensing Exchange Ep.1: From Garage to Global: Cindy Levitt on Building Hot Topic and the Evolution of Licensing

In the premiere of The Licensing Exchange, David Schnider and Greg Pan sit down with Cindy Levitt — former Senior VP of Licensing at Hot Topic — to explore how creative risk-taking turned niche ideas into a global licensing phenomenon.

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