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Brand & NewEngineering Innovation (with Duncan Wardle, Innovation Consultant, Founder of ID8 & Innov8, initially posted in May 2021)Companies need to be innovative to get their brands noticed – among customers, partners, employees – and ultimately to thrive from a business perspective. And this concern for innovation shows, at least on paper. In 2012, a report by The Wall Street Journal that remains relevant and cited today reported interesting infographics: over 250 books published in the last 90 days had the word “innovation” in the title, 43% of the companies surveyed had a Chief Innovation Officer, and the term “innovation” was one of the most used words in financial reports of U.S. public companies. In sum, we have been hearing the term “innovation” ev...
2022-07-1932 min
sTARTUp Day PodcastNikolai Tolkatsjov & Brainbase ‒ Üheotsapiletiga USA turgu vallutamaSeekord on külaliseks Nikolai Tolkatsjov, kes on ettevõtte Brainbase kaasasutaja ja kliendisuhete juht. Brainbase on Eesti-USA iduettevõte, kelle tarkvara aitab maailmakuulsatel brändidel hallata oma kaubamärgi litsentseerimise äri. Viis aastat tagasi alguse saanud firma klientide hulka kuuluvad näiteks Hasbro, Nissan ja MGM Studios ning nende Eesti ja USA kontorites töötab tänaseks poolsada inimest.
Muuhulgas tuleb saates juttu:
Kuidas ehitada äri Eesti-USA tiimiga ning mahutada ühte tööpäeva kaks ilma oma vaimset tervist ohverdamata?
Kuidas saada kliendiks mainekad suurkorporatsioonid (ja nende otsustajate jutule pääseda, kui oled alles värske...
2022-02-0352 min
The Brainbase PodcastNFLPA: Vice President, Consumer Products and Strategy, Terése WhiteheadOn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we speak with sports licensing sensation Terése Whitehead, Vice President, Consumer Products and Strategy at the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). After earning her degree from the University of Michigan, Terése joined Chicago-based HA-LO Sports and Entertainment. Prior roles to HA-LO included the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers as a team marketing executive, working at Williams & Connolly in Washington D.C as Sports Marketing Specialist, and helping launch Tandem Sports + Entertainment, a full-service sports and entertainment agency.In her current role with the NFLPA, Terése oversees strategic direction for...
2021-12-0329 minThe Brainbase PodcastVIZ Media: VP of Consumer Products and Promotions, Laura TakaragawaOn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we're speaking with a true licensing powerhouse, Laura Takaragawa, VP of Consumer Products and Promotions at VIZ Media. Prior to VIZ Media, Laura served as VP of Licensing at Sanrio, VP of Consumer Products at National Geographic, and Head of Licensing at Netflix, in addition to roles earlier on in her career with Guess, Mattel, and Disney. Hear how Laura has climbed the ranks throughout her career at some of the licensing industry's biggest brands, her emphasis on the importance of connections, diversity and gratitude, some of the incredibly cool p...
2021-11-1232 minThe Brainbase PodcastEastman Kodak: VP Global Brand Licensing, Clara FortOn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we're speaking with licensing maven Clara Fort, VP Global Brand Licensing at Eastman Kodak. Clara has also worked in licensing for Ben Sherman and Timberland. Learn how Clara has grown Kodak's licensing business with long-term strategic partnerships, helping them break into the top 50 in License Global’s 2020 top global licensors list, her keys to success, as well as her take on the challenges and opportunities that come from managing such iconic, global brands.
2021-10-2919 min
The Alldus Podcast - AI in ActionE267 Nauris Dorbe, Head of Data and Machine Learning at BrainbaseToday's guest is Nauris Dorbe, Head of Data and Machine Learning at Brainbase. Founded in 2016, Brainbase helps teams optimize their partnerships from contract to revenue. They are revolutionizing the licensing industry by leveraging the power of advanced Data and Machine Learning technologies. Brainbase are building a future for the IP industry.
Nauris is responsible for leading the Data and Artificial Intelligence teams at Brainbase, where they are building state-of-the-art Data and Machine Learning infrastructure. For most of his career, he has been working on software development and Artificial Intelligence with experience in combining these skills with building...
2021-10-0814 minThe Brainbase PodcastMcFarlane Toys: EVP of Global Sales/Business Development, Tanya VisanoOn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we’re speaking with licensing powerhouse Tanya Visano, Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Business Development, and Licensing at McFarlane Toys. (You may know them as the company behind Spawn and licensed toys based on DC Comics, Fortnite, and My Hero Academia.) She’s also worked for some of the biggest licensors in the world, including ViacomCBS, MEGA Brands, and Disney.Learn more about Tanya’s experience working as both a licensor and licensee, how she’s seen technology impact her work, and her advice about how to tackle a career i...
2021-09-2428 min
Digital ConnectionsEpisode 17: Get to Be Happy in BusinessDo you believe that to be truly successful, you have to be happy? In his book The Get to Principle: How to Get Happy, Get Going, and Get to It in Life, author Ted Larkins gives his readers a "mindset makeover" helping them shift from a "have to" mentality to "get to!"
Ted is also a successful business executive, as the former Senior VP of CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, and the current Global Head of Licensing at the Internet start-up, Brainbase. With Ted's business know-how and his unique view on life, he...
2021-09-1540 min
PARE Podcast “Avameelselt inimeste juhtimisest”PARE podcast #35 30. hooaja #mõttetalgud I Visioon inimeste juhtimise tulevikustPARE 30. hooaja 2. saade on pisut teistmoodi. Saade on salvestatud hooaja avaüritusel ning toome selle teieni koostöös juhtimiscoachi Veiko Valkianeni ja tema podcastide sarjaga “Juhtimiskvaliteet on konkurentsieelis”.Saates heidame pilgu inimeste juhtimise tulevikku. Teejuhtideks tulevikuradadel on 4 juhtimisvaldkonna eksperti: Brainbase'i inimeste ja kultuuri valdkonna juht Sirli Spelman, PARE juhatuse esimees ja Välisministeeriumi personalidirektor Maria Kütt, Coop Panga juht Margus Rink ja Proeksperdi kultuuri ja inimeste suuna eestvedaja Tiina Seeman. Saatekülalised arutlevad selle üle, millised on inimeste juhtimise trendid, milline on edukas tulevikujuht ja millised oskused on juhile vajalikud, et turbulentses maailmas kohaneda. Kas tulevikus...
2021-09-1558 min
The Brand Licensing PodcastBringing Digital Brands from Screen to Shelf | Taylor Carlson, Group Nine MediaFor digital media firms, licensing has become a secret weapon. Group Nine Media’s VP of Brand Development, Taylor Carlson, is talking with us about how names like The Dodo and POPSUGAR have extended their brands from screen to shelf. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2021-06-2113 min
The Brainbase PodcastOvertime: VP and GMM, Tyler RutsteinOn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we’re talking with Tyler Rutstein, VP, General Merchandise Manager at Overtime. Overtime is one of the most well-known up-and-coming sports media companies with more than 50 million followers across social media, targeted towards the next generation of sports fans. Hear how Tyler chose to join the team at Overtime after his success at Adidas and Reebok, how Overtime’s collaboration strategies are paying off, and get the inside scoop on Overtime Elite: the new, revolutionary high school basketball league paying young athletes professional wages.
2021-06-0926 min
The Implement Podcast#46: Greg Holtzman on Successful Partnership Marketing | Generating Leads in Virtual Events | PersistenceFor this 46th episode, I had the chance to chat with Greg Holtzman, Director of Partnership Marketing & Communications at Brainbase, a tech startup that helps globally recognized brands manage and monetize their intellectual property.In this episode, we talked about: The licensing industry Marketing to licensing companies Being the first marketing hire after a seed round Breaking into an enterprise market with a traditional/old school target audience Banking on virtual events Brand/talent partnerships Mixing celebrity marketing with PR How to make partnerships successful and always asking for more What to ask for in a pa...
2021-06-0841 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastHow Risky is Brand Licensing? | Emily Wickerham Randles, IMC LicensingWorried that licensing is too risky for your brand? Host of The Brand Licensing Podcast, Emily Wickerham Randles, is walking through the steps brand owners can take to mitigate risk on our next episode. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2021-05-1712 minThe Brainbase PodcastWhy We Created Brainbase File + VaultIn today's special episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we're bringing you an inside look at Brainbase's two new game-changing products, Brainbase File + Vault. We'll hear about why they were created, how the process worked, and why File + Vault are a big step towards Brainbase's goal of making idea protection accessible to all.
2021-05-1731 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastThe Top Retail Trends You Need to Know | Michelle Lamb and Leigh Ann SchwarzkopfAre you in tune with the latest retail trends? Michelle Lamb of The Trend Curve and Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf of Project Partners Network are covering this and more on The Brand Licensing Podcast. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2021-05-0337 minThe Brainbase PodcastTHINK450: Executive VP of Licensing, Josh GoodstadtOn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we’re joined by Josh Goodstadt from THINK450, the NBPA's licensing and business development entity! Listen as Josh discusses his journey into sports licensing, working at HBO (for all you Game of Thrones fans!), and being at the forefront of the NBA Top Shop & NFT craze.
2021-04-3028 minThe Brainbase PodcastMoose Toys: VP of Global Licensing, Menal McGrathIn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we were lucky enough to speak with the VP of Global Licensing for Moose Toys, Menal McGrath. Menal spoke with us about her amazing career with innovative companies such as Disney and Mattel, as well as Moose Toys’ focus on unique and creative product development and licensing.
2021-04-2318 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastNegotiating Licensing Contracts That Last | Julie Brown, IMC LicensingWe’re welcoming Julie Brown to The Brand Licensing Podcast! As IMC’s VP of Client Services, Julie is bringing her expertise in deal negotiation and contract execution to our new episode. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2021-04-1919 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastHow to Handle RFPs Like a Pro | Luka Erceg, GEPOn this episode of The Brand Licensing Podcast, we're getting the inside scoop on all things RFPs. From best practices to how to make an impression during a virtual RFP process, Luka Erceg of GEP is breaking down everything you need to know. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2021-04-0539 minThe Brainbase PodcastMoonwalk: Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer, Greg Consiglio, and CEO & Technical Lead, Shiv MadanIn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, listen as we discuss Moonwalk’s strategy and vision to help brands find new revenue streams through digital tokens (also known as NFTs) and blockchain technology.
2021-03-1223 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastCultivating a Creative Brand Strategy | Alaina Caldwell, StyleWorks CreativeToday on The Brand Licensing Podcast, we’re talking about creative brand strategy with StyleWorks Partner & Creative Director, Alaina Caldwell. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2021-03-0829 min
The Brainbase PodcastKissCam: Business Development Director, Alex VeitchIn this special Valentine's Day episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we have a conversation with Alex Veitch of KissCam about the iconic brand's origin, the importance of patents and trademarks to the KissCam business, and how brands can work with KissCam to engage their audience base.
2021-02-1117 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastThe Rules of Royalty Accounting | Vincent Leoni, Miller KaplanFrom royalties to GMRs, the financial side of licensing can feel overwhelming. But no need to fear! This week’s episode of The Brand Licensing Podcast has you covered with our guest, Miller Kaplan Partner and CPA, Vincent Leoni. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/H0G7KqQ0
2021-02-0823 min
The Brainbase PodcastThePoint.1888: Founder and Managing Director, Will Stewart“Your ultimate purpose is to have a business to do good and to make the world a better place.” - Will Stewart, Founder and Managing Director of ThePoint.1888. In Episode 10 of The Brainbase Podcast, we talk with Will about running a disruptive licensing agency, the need for a healthy work-life balance in today’s world and his mission to change the world by giving 11% of agency profits to charity.
2021-01-2127 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastLeveraging Digital Marketing for Your Licensing Program | Natalie DiBlasi, LACED AgencyThis week on The Brand Licensing Podcast, we're sitting down with digital marketing maven, Natalie DiBlasi. Bringing her brains as the co-founder of LACED agency, Natalie talks through her top tips for leveraging digital marketing in brand licensing programs. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/H0DYVcG0.
2021-01-1840 minThe Brainbase PodcastBrainbase Co-founder and CEO, Nate CavanaughWhat better way to start 2021 than with Episode 9 of The Brainbase Podcast, featuring our very own Co-founder, CEO and recent Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, Nate Cavanaugh! Nate dives into how he is making his mark on the IP and licensing industries through Brainbase’s game-changing technology for brand owners, the growth of our impressive roster of customers, as well as startup trends on his radar heading into the new year.
2021-01-0617 minThe Brainbase Podcastkathy ireland® Worldwide: Chair, CEO and Chief Designer, Kathy IrelandWe’re excited to close out the week with Episode 8 of The Brainbase Podcast, where we have an inspiring conversation with the Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland® Worldwide and Brainbase’s Global Chief Brand Strategist, Kathy Ireland!From philanthropic endeavors that positively impact the world, to growing a company that generates billions of dollars in retail sales and was named the 26th most successful brand in the world by License Global, Kathy reveals her keys to success across all sectors of business and what the future holds for kathy ireland® Worldwide.
2020-12-1824 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastThe Next Level in Gaming Licensing | Lauren Fields Conlon, LoadedFrom Ninja to Shroud, the gaming industry’s top content creators are reaching new levels through licensing. On The Brand Licensing Podcast, we’re taking a closer look at this skyrocketing sector with Loaded’s VP of Licensing and Merchandising, Lauren Fields Conlon. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2020-12-1626 minThe Brainbase PodcastCalm: Brand Partnerships Lead, Adam ZlotoIn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we have an exciting conversation with the Brand Partnerships Lead at Calm, Adam Zloto. With over 90 million downloads on the App Store and millions of reviews, Adam reveals his strategies and insights behind the unique partnerships that have ultimately helped Calm become a household name brand and make the world a happier, healthier place.
2020-12-0322 minThe Brainbase PodcastCAA Sports Licensing: Co-Head Scott BouyackIn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we chat with the Co-Head of CAA Sports Licensing, Scott Bouyack. Scott reveals deep insights from his career helping powerful sports properties build and commercialize their brands through the development of licensed consumer products and how he has focused more on the digital and tech spaces to navigate his clients through the pandemic.
2020-11-1830 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastThe Future of Sports Licensing | Terése Whitehead, NFL Players AssociationGet ready for today's guest on The Brand Licensing Podcast, Terése Whitehead! While Terése is currently keeping score at the NFL Players Association, her expertise spans the sports and licensing industries alike. As an expert in branding, advertising, and athlete representation, Terése shares her insights on this can't-miss episode. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2020-11-1845 min
TalentHub PodcastVärbamisest, kasvust ja juhtimisest startup moodiMillega tegeleb Brainbase ja selle kaasasutaja Karl Johan Vallner? Kuidas kiiresti tiimi kasvatada ning millised on sellega kaasnevad väljakutsed? Kas värvata ainult superstaare või ka neid, kel kogemust küll vähe, aga silmad säravad? TalentHubi 18. podcasti külalisteks on Brainbase’i kaasasutaja ja CTO Karl Johan Vallner.
2020-10-2746 minThe Brainbase PodcastFISLL: Former New York Knicks All-Star and Olympian Gold Medalist Allan HoustonWe sit down with NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist, Allan Houston to discuss FISLL - a social impact brand dedicated to providing leadership training, legacy development and consumer products. We dive into his goals to create change and engage with youth leaders to build cultural leadership and increase economic empowerment in the black community.
2020-10-1423 minThe Brainbase PodcastBrainbase's Global Head of Licensing, Ted LarkinsWe're thrilled to release Episode Four of The Brainbase Podcast, where we chat with industry leaders about how technology is impacting the future of brands, licensing, partnerships and tech. In this episode we sit down with our very own in-house licensing expert and Global Head of Licensing, Ted Larkins! We find out how he got his start in the licensing industry, hear some of his favorite licensing ideas and how his "Get To" Principle guides how he approaches his work today.
2020-09-1024 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastA Fresh Perspective on Licensing | Lauren DeLapa, IMC LicensingOn the latest installment of The Brand Licensing Podcast, we’re sitting down with Lauren DeLapa from IMC Licensing. Listen in as Lauren shares her fresh perspective on licensing and what she’s learned since entering the industry. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2020-09-0917 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastPet Licensing in the Pandemic | Steven Shweky, Fetch for PetsOn this episode of The Brand Licensing Podcast, we’re sitting down with President of Fetch for Pets, Steven Shweky, to talk all things pet licensing! From trends in the category to navigating the pandemic, our conversation makes for a can’t-miss episode. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2020-08-1030 minThe Brainbase PodcastIMC Licensing: An In-Depth Interview with Brainbase CEO Nate CavanaughIn this episode of The Brainbase Podcast, we switch it up and join IMC Licensing on their new podcast to talk about how Brainbase came to be, our entrance into the licensing industry and what to expect in the near future.
2020-07-2024 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastUnderstanding Retail Marketing | Randy Golenberg, Spark Your BrandOn the latest episode of The Brand Licensing Podcast, President of Spark Your Brand, Randy Golenberg, sat down to discuss the nitty-gritty of retail marketing. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2020-07-0621 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastThe Power of a Style Guide for Your Licensing Program | Tom Froberg, StyleWorksOn this episode of The Brand Licensing Podcast, we are joined by Partner and Creative Director of StyleWorks, Tom Froberg. Our conversation dives deep into the power of strong style guides and how brands can benefit from marketing. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2020-07-0625 minThe Brand Licensing PodcastManaging Licensing Programs with CRM Software | Nate Cavanaugh, BrainbaseJoining us on The Brand Licensing Podcast is co-founder and CEO of Brainbase, Nate Cavanaugh. On this episode, we take a closer look at CRM software and how technology can strengthen your licensing relationships. This episode is brought to you by Brainbase. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/bb-imc.
2020-07-0624 min
Baltic Startup MafiaAskRobin. Creating fintech tsunami🎙 NEW EPISODE - Baltic Startup Mafia podcast! 🎧 Baltic Startup ecosystem update - May 2020. Startups included - Brainbase and EstateGuru from Estonia 🇪🇪, Printful, and AirDog from Latvia 🇱🇻 as well as first start-up center Tech Loft at Vilnius, Lithuania 🇱🇹. Listen here and on the biggest podcast services.
Interview with the startup AskRobin co-founder and CEO Rain Sepp. He enjoys his time on a small island in his home country as much as in Latin America where his business is located. Rain started as a hippie without experience in finances but ended up in one pool with big sharks. His startup AskRobin just co...
2020-06-1532 minThe Brainbase PodcastTrevco and Blue Wheel: Trevor GeorgeIn this episode we sit down with Trevor George, CEO of Trevco and Founder of MaskClub, as we dig deep into how he built MaskClub in just four days and his future plans for the subscription mask service, including an exclusive announcement first heard here on The Brainbase Podcast.
2020-06-0430 minThe Brainbase PodcastThe Shark Group: Morri ChowaikiWe sit down with Morri Chowaiki of Daymond John’s The Shark Group to discuss his journey to becoming Head of Sales and Retail for Daymond John and what it takes to get innovative products on the shelves of top retailers.
2020-03-3025 min