Allison Ames, Susan Brandt, Steven Ekstract, Hallmark, Dolly Parton, and Kevin Smith Join Licensing International Hall of Fame

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• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has donated over 302 million books

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• From industry veterans to global icons, this year's nominees represent the wide-ranging possibilities of brand licensing and its influence across sectors

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• Dolly Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide

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• The global licensing industry is valued at $369+ billion

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• The Hall of Fame event unites our global community of leaders and underscores the far-reaching impact of licensing worldwide

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• The Dr. Seuss brand has grown into a multibillion-dollar franchise under Susan Brandt's leadership

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• Beanstalk accounted for over $11 billion in retail sales on behalf of its clients in 2024

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• We're proud to recognize such influential leaders while also celebrating emerging talent through our annual Rising Star Award and the Licensing International Foundation's scholarship program

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• Under Allison Ames' leadership, Beanstalk has won over 30 industry awards

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• Beanstalk consistently ranks as the third largest licensing agency in the industry

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