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Topic: Strategy

Creating And Presenting The Most Effective Licensing Proposal.

Posted by Blaine Wilkerson on 250 Points
I have a few client products that have caught the eyes of MARVEL, Coca-Cola, the CLC, the NBA, and Toys-R-Us.

ALL have requested samples and a "formal" proposal for co-branding and character licensing. Being this is a branch of the "forest" I have yet to explore, does anyone:

1. Know the BEST (not the textbook) way to format an eyecatching proposal to people such as these? They thumb through hundreds a day. I need to stand out.

2. Have any tips based on experience with these folks on whether to hit them hard with lots of info, graphics, and a flashy CD presentations...or just a simple letter with bulleted facts?

3. Does anyone have contacts within any of the above-mentioned organizations they can direct me to?

Even though I received invitations from company reps, I assume THEY are not the decision makers. Hence my desire to approach the licensing commitees with "appropriate and effective" measures.

My usual tactic would be to go all out, but my gut is telling me otherwise.

Any suggestions?
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  • Posted by Blaine Wilkerson on Author
    Phil, thank you for your advice. It helps a lot.

    Do you advise finding out the review person''s name and forwarding the proposal directly to them in leiu of "attn: Licensing Division" as a means to getting on better ground? Or does it simply help expedite the package to the person before it gets to him/her thru natural channels?
  • Posted by Blaine Wilkerson on Author
    Thnak you as well DB!!!!
  • Posted by Blaine Wilkerson on Author
    Thanks again Phil!

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