Research giants join forces at BLE 2012

NPD Group, Planet Retail and GfK will join forces at this year's Brand Licensing Europe - signing up as 'Knowledge Partners' for the October event.

All three organisations will contribute to the event's content programme, participate in a press conference on the first morning of the show and in panel discussions at the Licensing Academy.

In addition, for those who are new to the industry or the show, event sponsor LIMA will host daily breakfast sessions offering advice and expertise.

"We are delighted to be working closely with such prestigious partners who can offer unrivalled knowledge and insight about the market, benefitting our visitors, exhibitors and the industry as a whole," said Jessica Blue, BLE show director.

Brand Licensing Europe takes place between October 16th and 18th at London Olympia.

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