International specialized exhibition of licensing industry Licensing World Russia 2018 was held in Crocus Expo IEC from February 27 to March 1. Leaders of the licensing industry, foreign and Russian licensing companies, rights holders, licensing agencies, experts, authorities, television companies, specialized media were among the participants.

On February 28, Nickelodeon Viacom Consumer Products, as part of its Closed Presentation, selected five companies that were awarded for their most outstanding services and long-term strategic plans.

Cotton Club was declared winner in the nomination “Best Strategic Partners of Nickelodeon Viacom Consumer Products” for its long-term partnership under the license of SpongeBob.