WatchTime Selects Creative Licensing International to Expand Globally; Creating New Formats, Audiences

Creative Licensing International (CLI), an innovative digital consultancy helping publishers and content producers generate revenue and broaden their reach in new markets and distribution channels, today announced that WatchTime has selected them to lead its global syndication efforts.

By leveraging CLI’s expertise in content licensing, syndication, and distribution, WatchTime aims to reach new audiences, develop innovative content formats, and establish a stronger presence in untapped markets worldwide.

With over 600,000 dedicated readers across print and digital formats, WatchTime has built a reputation as the authoritative voice in horology. From seasoned collectors to casual enthusiasts, its audience appreciates the artistry, craftsmanship, and prestige of fine watches. Part of the Ebner Media Group, a 200-year-old family-owned publisher, WatchTime operates globally with offices in New York City, Shanghai, and Zurich. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the brand is poised for its next phase of growth through CLI’s guidance.

With a legacy of excellence in horology journalism, WatchTime is led by Editors-in-Chief Roger Ruegger (USA) and Daniela Pusch (Germany), ensuring its authoritative voice across markets. Their expertise and commitment to high-quality reporting solidify WatchTime’s global reputation as the premier resource for watch collectors and luxury enthusiasts.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with CLI as we take WatchTime’s influence beyond its current borders,” said Hasan Syed, Managing Director of the Watch Group. “CLI’s expertise in global licensing and media expansion will help us connect with new luxury-focused audiences, explore emerging platforms, and create engaging new formats tailored to regional markets.”

Beyond horology, WatchTime’s readership extends into the broader luxury lifestyle space, with interests spanning high-end automobiles, travel, fine dining, and art. CLI’s strategic approach will ensure WatchTime maximizes its reach by identifying and capitalizing on new monetization opportunities across digital, print, and streaming media.

“We’re excited to partner with such an esteemed luxury media brand to help unlock new revenue streams, increase visibility in key international markets, and develop fresh content strategies tailored to a diverse global audience,” said Paul Gerbino, founder and CEO of CLI. “With our specialized approach, WatchTime is well-positioned to thrive in the evolving media landscape.”

For more information contact Dr. Bastian Schwithal, head of European Licensing and Partnerships at Creative Licensing International — bastian@cliemail.com.

About Creative Licensing International

Creative Licensing International (CLI) is a top digital media consultancy that finds opportunities and sources of new revenue for its publishing and content-producing clients. CLI helps publishers generate incremental revenue streams and broaden reach in untapped markets and distribution channels. It develops digital media strategies and sound content licensing partnerships primarily with syndication, aggregation, collective rights, and publishing technologies organizations. Clients include content creators and publishers in the B2B, B2C, and STM markets as well as the academic market. CLI also assists content aggregators in sourcing content and data feeds for use in their current awareness and research services and for their online storefronts selling print and digital publications. For more information visit https://creativelicensinginternational.com. A free subscription to CLI’s newsletter is available at https://creativelicensinginternational.com/subscribe.