WHAT LICENSORS / AGENTS
HAVE TO SAY
“Gary Caplan has been a great partner and friend to
Warner Bros. Consumer Products since its inception over 20
years ago. His institutional knowledge and relationships
in the business are second to none and he has been a tremendous
asset to the licensing industry. Gary continues to make meaningful
contributions to our team here at WBCP and we all look forward
to an ongoing working relationship with him in the future.”
Dan Romanelli
President Worldwide Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products

"Licensing consultants with a strong understanding of
the business can play an important role in facilitating the
relationship between licensees and licensors and bring opportunities
to both sides of the table. Josh and Gary have a breadth
of experience, expertise and knowledge of how the business
works, and bring true value to our industry"
Christina Miller
Senior Vice President, Brand Licensing
HIT Entertainment

“Gary Caplan is one of the most, if not the most, recognizable
and respected figures in the licensing community. His exceptional
knowledge of the overall industry along with the superlative
relationships he has established with all of the studios
and entertainment companies makes him invaluable to the manufacturers
he represents. We value Gary for his tireless energy as well
as the tremendous client list he has established which consists
of undoubtedly the top manufacturers in their respective
product categories.”
Juli Boylan
Senior Vice President
Sony Pictures Consumer Products

“The vast majority of consultants possess a licensing
‘know-how’.” Fewer possess a licensing
‘know-who.’ And still fewer can satisfactorily
connect the dots between the ‘know-how’ and the
‘know-who.’ Gary Caplan connects those dots better
than any consultant I know; and the IMG door is always open
to him and his clients.”
H. Richard Isaacson
Senior Staff Vice President
IMG

"Gary Caplan is at the forefront of the licensing industry.
As a negotiator Gary is a real pro. He is honest, knowledgeable,
tough but fair. I continue to learn the 'ins and outs' from
Gary and use him as a professional resource. The industry
owes a lot to Gary's of the world."
Tim Rothwell
President Worldwide Consumer Products
Marvel Enterprises, Inc.

"Gary Caplan, Inc. is not just a consulting firm who
negotiates deals for their clients. They work with every
licensor from the first day of the contract until the last.
Most consultants stop caring after the contract is signed;
not Gary and Josh, they work hard for their clients."
Alyssa J. Tucker
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
4Kids Entertainment, Inc

“It is a pleasure to be associated with Gary Caplan.
He combines quality, honesty, professionalism, experience,
and a genuine personal interest in you as well as your business.
He takes the time to listen. Quickly identifies solutions.
And has the ability to deliver results. Gary makes things
happen while others are still identifying the issues. I am
proud to call Gary a friend.”
Steve Bobowski
President
Equity Management, Inc.

"Gary Caplan's knowledge about licensing has made him
a 'go to' resource for me regarding licensing issues and
trends in the industry. If a manufacturer or company is looking
to get into licensing, a knowledgeable consultant can help
expedite the process and Gary Caplan would be on my “A”
list of consultants to consider."
Don Rothwell
Managing Director, Licensing Retail Development
NASCAR

“Gary Caplan is an invaluable source of industry information
and has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening
within the demanding world of consumer products. He has an
impeccable reputation and delivers a world-class client list.
He is a pleasure to work with.”
Cynthia Modders
Senior Vice President
Universal Consumer Products Group

"From a licensor perspective, licensing consultants
provide an immeasurable benefit to a licensor since their
clients are product marketers that cross a broad range of
product categories. Certain consultants, such as GCI, bring
a wealth of licensing expertise and an insight to their respective
clients' business. Gary and his GCI colleagues, Josh Wormser
and Christi Lantz, are always welcomed by Discovery Global
Licensing."
Michael Malone
Vice President, Domestic Licensing
Discovery Communications

“I have found that the role of the consultant is vital
to the success of many licensing programs. Gary Caplan’s
experience and expertise in all facets of the licensing industry
not only benefit his clients, but licensors as well. I have
relied on his counsel many times throughout my career. He’s
a true legend in the industry!”
Jacqueline Blum
President
PRIMEDIA Enterprises, Inc.

“I have known Josh for almost 10 years and can say
that he is a true industry leader with impeccable credentials,
knowledge, and contacts within the licensing business.”
Karyn Schneider
Executive Director of Sales
United Media

"There are many marketing and licensing consultants
today, and they are a great resource for networking and for
staying on top of what is happening in the various areas
of licensing. Gary has been a valuable and trusted resource
to me throughout much of my licensing career, and I have
a special place reserved for him. Having been a long time
client of his when I was on the manufacturer side of the
business, he was always there for me, and his contributions
truly made a difference on my business. Now I am on the Agency
side representing many important clients and corporate brands,
and I now see Gary from a different point of view. He not
only looks for opportunities for his licensee clients, but
he also continues to help me in my business as an agent."
Nell Roney
President
Nancy Bailey & Associates, Inc.
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