Hasbro drops ‘Mr’ from Mr Potato Head brand to promote gender equality and inclusion
The firm is also launching Create Your Potato Head Family this Fall, a new play-set that allows kids to imagine and create their own Potato Head family.
KidsKnowBest’s Joel Silverman on creativity, grabbing attention and his dream client
We caught up with Joel Silverman, CEO and Co-Founder of KidsKnowBest, to find out more about how the firm is working with brands to help them understand, create and reach their target audience.
“If music publishing is a loaf of bread, we’re the crumbs!”: Sunny Side Up’s Michael Gottlieb on the blood, sweat and tears behind lyric licensing
We caught up with Michael to learn more about his history in licensing, the origins of Sunny Side Up, and why creativity is the secret to successful lyric licensing.
Aardman’s Ngaio Harding-Hill on the creative challenges involved in building live events around silent characters
We caught up with Ngaio Harding-Hill – Head of Attractions and Live Experiences at Aardman – to find out more about Shaun the Sheep’s first foray into the circus and explore how she brings iconic silent characters to life on stage.
HYPE. Creative Director Liam Green on bringing LEGO Ninjago into streetwear
We caught up with HYPE. Co-Founder and Creative Director, Liam Green, to learn more about the design behind the range, and why licensing has helped elevate the fashion brand to new heights.
Adidas debuts licensed line of sustainable footwear featuring the likes of Kermit, Yoda and The Incredible Hulk
Other characters in the Stan Smith range include Toy Story’s Rex, Monsters Inc’s Mike and Peter Pan’s Tinkerbell.
Fabergé teams with The Craft Irish Whiskey Company on limited-edition gift-set
“This is a thrilling partnership for Fabergé, as it sees us continuing our legacy of creating unique and collectable objects, bridging the gap between historic legacy and modern-day heirlooms,” said Fabergé’s Josina von dem Bussche-Kessell.
Studio Ghibli theme park readies for 2022 opening
Ghibli Park will boast a replica of the castle from Howl’s Moving Castle, as well as an area inspired by Princess Mononoke.
LEGO minifigure DJ Llama signs record deal with Astralwerks
“It’s an honour to sign the first ever llama and LEGO minifigure to a global record deal,” said Luke Armitage, VP of Marketing at Astralwerks.
Aviation Gin teams with Wrexham AFC on limited-edition bottle
The launch celebrates the takeover of Wrexham AFC by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – who also own Aviation Gin.