Posts tagged 2020
Lesson Learned from the Pandemic: Innovate to Survive

January 13, 2021 : By: Allison Ames, President and CEO of Beanstalk

2020 was a year we will never forget and a year we all want to forget. It taught us a great deal and changed all our lives for both the near and long term. And while it was a year that brought the world to a standstill, drastically changing consumer behavior and social norms, it also forced us to find new ways to adapt, both professionally and personally.

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Licensing Expo 2019: Five Trends Ahead for the Licensing Industry

June 28, 2019 | By: Allison Ames, President & CEO of Beanstalk

Beanstalk has returned from Licensing Expo 2019 full of enthusiasm and excitement for the continued evolution of the licensing industry. My experience in Las Vegas only reinforces the view that brand licensing will play an increasingly powerful role on the retail “battlefield.” Licensing is clearly the stealth tool for smart brands that need to connect with customers amid the influx of new competitors and marketing messages flowing through all channels.

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