McKenna Morgan

Content Editor, License Global

McKenna Morgan is Content Editor for License Global. Based in the Santa Monica office, McKenna specializes in coverage involving non-profits, beauty and cosmetics, health and wellness, new and social media and entertainment licensing.

When McKenna isn’t covering the latest licensing news, she spends her time attending live music shows and finding her next travel destination.

Latest from McKenna Morgan

Ella Haynes.
Licensing Expo
The Changemakers: Licensing ExpoThe Changemakers: Licensing Expo
byMcKenna Morgan
Apr 2, 2024
7 Min Read
Sonic the Hedgehog waffle maker.
Trends and Insights
How SEGA Became Synonymous with GamingHow SEGA Became Synonymous with Gaming
byMcKenna Morgan, Ben Roberts
Mar 19, 2024
3 Min Read

All from McKenna Morgan

Natural Products Expo West 2024
Trends and Insights
Top Trends at Natural Products Expo West 2024
Top Trends at Natural Products Expo West 2024
Mar 14, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Littlest Pet Shop key art
Video Games
Littlest Pet Shop Takes Over Gaming Universe
Littlest Pet Shop Takes Over Gaming Universe
Mar 13, 2024
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan, Ben Roberts
Sailor Moon ColourPop collection.
Beauty & Cosmetics
ColourPop: Ten Years of Beauty Excellence
ColourPop: Ten Years of Beauty Excellence
Mar 8, 2024
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Stu Seltzer, The Seltzer Licensing Group
Trends and Insights
10 Minutes With … Stu Seltzer on What’s Trending in the Food and Beverage Industry
10 Minutes With … Stu Seltzer on What’s Trending in the Food and Beverage Industry
Mar 5, 2024
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Maxine Lister.
Trends and Insights
The Changemakers: The Natural History Museum
The Changemakers: The Natural History Museum
Feb 29, 2024
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5 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Mattel and Rollic logos.
Video Games
Mattel, Zynga Partner for New Barbie Mobile Game
Mattel, Zynga Partner for New Barbie Mobile Game
Feb 29, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Nails.INC x McDonald’s beauty collaboration
Beauty & Cosmetics
Foodie Beauty: How McDonald’s, Nails.INC Linked for a Limited-Edition Collab
Foodie Beauty: How McDonald’s, Nails.INC Linked for a Limited-Edition Collab
Feb 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
BuzzFeed and Complex logos, respectively.
Trends and Insights
BuzzFeed Sells Complex: Is the Reign of BuzzFeed Over?
BuzzFeed Sells Complex: Is the Reign of BuzzFeed Over?
Feb 22, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Pac-Man G Fuel collection.
Food & Beverage
G FUEL is For Everyone
G FUEL is For Everyone
Feb 21, 2024
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Elmo plush.
Toys & Games
Just Play on Navigating Toy Market Trends
Just Play on Navigating Toy Market Trends
Feb 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Trends and Insights
From Swifities to Sports Buffs: How Celebrity Shifts Fandom
From Swifities to Sports Buffs: How Celebrity Shifts Fandom
Feb 14, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Nails. INC collaborations include La Dolce Velveeta nail polish; Froot Loops nail polish and Percy Pig.
Beauty & Cosmetics
Nails. INC: Painting a Dream
Nails. INC: Painting a Dream
Feb 12, 2024
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5 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Popeye x Hush Puppies collab in Chile.
Fashion
Keeping up with Fashion Licensing Trends
Keeping up with Fashion Licensing Trends
Feb 9, 2024
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9 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan, Jane Neal
Saphia Maxamed.
Trends and Insights
The Changemakers: Saphia Maxamed
The Changemakers: Saphia Maxamed
Jan 31, 2024
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8 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Fortnite x Revolution Beauty Collection
Beauty & Cosmetics
The Biggest Beauty Collaborators of 2023
The Biggest Beauty Collaborators of 2023
Jan 25, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
DC Super-Villains collection, Revolution Beauty
Beauty & Cosmetics
What’s Trending in Beauty?
What’s Trending in Beauty?
Jan 22, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Numerator logo.
Trends and Insights
Report: Fastest Growing Brands to Watch in 2024
Report: Fastest Growing Brands to Watch in 2024
Jan 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
(From L to R): ColourPop Twilight colection, Revolution Beauty x Fortnite.
Beauty & Cosmetics
An Introduction to The Beauty Industry and Fandom
An Introduction to The Beauty Industry and Fandom
Jan 16, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Franklin Armstrong.
Trends and Insights
The Changemakers: Peanuts’ Franklin
The Changemakers: Peanuts’ Franklin
Jan 12, 2024
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7 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan, Alex Markovich
McDonald's x Crocs shoes
Footwear
I’m Lovin’ It: Behind the Scenes of the McDonald’s x Crocs Collab
I’m Lovin’ It: Behind the Scenes of the McDonald’s x Crocs Collab
Dec 14, 2023
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Alex Gomez.
Entertainment
SEGA’s Alex Gomez: A Sonic Force
SEGA’s Alex Gomez: A Sonic Force
Dec 13, 2023
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5 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
PeaKeeBoo logo, Moonbug Entertainment, Toikido
Streaming & TV
New IP to Watch: Moonbug and Toikido Announce Animated Series, ‘PeaKeeBoo’
New IP to Watch: Moonbug and Toikido Announce Animated Series, ‘PeaKeeBoo’
Dec 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Retail News & Trends
New Data Reveals Trends for Holiday Shoppers
New Data Reveals Trends for Holiday Shoppers
Dec 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Masks featuring "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Wild N Out" and "Star Trek."
Trends and Insights
Licensing Staple No More: The Decline of COVID Mask Companies
Licensing Staple No More: The Decline of COVID Mask Companies
Dec 8, 2023
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2 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
(From L to R): Jasmine Hudson, Madia Willis and J’Aaron Merchant.
Trends and Insights
The Changemakers: Black Paper Party
The Changemakers: Black Paper Party
Nov 30, 2023
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3 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Christmas Jumpers
Trends and Insights
Holiday Licensing’s Unlikely Hero: The Ugly Christmas Sweater
Holiday Licensing’s Unlikely Hero: The Ugly Christmas Sweater
Nov 20, 2023
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2 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ logos, respectively.
Streaming & TV
What’s Next for Streaming: Disney Restructures Streaming Business
What’s Next for Streaming: Disney Restructures Streaming Business
Nov 14, 2023
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3 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
World Animation Summit
Trends and Insights
What’s Coming for Content: Insights from The World Animation Summit
What’s Coming for Content: Insights from The World Animation Summit
Nov 5, 2023
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7 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Jim Fielding
Trends and Insights
The Changemakers: Jim Fielding
The Changemakers: Jim Fielding
Nov 1, 2023
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
Oscar Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International
Fashion
10 Minutes With ... Perry Ellis on the Future of the Brand
10 Minutes With ... Perry Ellis on the Future of the Brand
Oct 27, 2023
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5 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
“Ryan’s World Pirate Adventures,” Pocket.watch, Sunlight Entertainment
Toys & Games
Exclusive: Sunlight Entertainment and pocket.watch Expand Ryan’s World with ‘Ryan’s World Pirate Adventures’
Exclusive: Sunlight Entertainment and pocket.watch Expand Ryan’s World with ‘Ryan’s World Pirate Adventures’
Oct 17, 2023
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2 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
TheSoul and Crayola content creation partnership, TheSoul, Crayola
Fast Chat
A Conversation with TheSoul and Crayola
A Conversation with TheSoul and Crayola
Oct 16, 2023
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6 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan
“Peter Rabbit” x Peninsula Afternoon Tea items.
Location Based Entertainment
Penguin Ventures: From Text to Tangible
Penguin Ventures: From Text to Tangible
Oct 10, 2023
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8 Min Read
byMcKenna Morgan, Ben Roberts
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