Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Ben Townsend on cracking collaborations for Wallace & Gromit
Creative consultant Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Licensing Approvals Co-ordinator Ben Townsend on why the brand continues to soar in consumer products.
PUMA to launch Hot Wheels collections in 2025
“This collaboration with Mattel will be about more than just a collection – it’s a celebration of the adventurous and creative spirit that both brands embody,” said Christina Mirabelli, Director of Marketing at PUMA Sportstyle.
Magic Light Pictures bolsters The Gruffalo’s food portfolio with Cocoba Chocolate, Cake Decor and Just Love Food
“FMCG is a really important category for us to develop the Gruffalo brand further,” said Aidan Taylor-Gooby, Licensing Director, Magic Light Pictures.
Read the Brands Untapped 100: 2024 Edition online now
The Brands Untapped 100 is also available to pick up at BLE from the Brands Untapped booth at E175.
LEGO and Formula 1 to kick off multi-year partnership in 2025
“Fans will be able to recreate and reimagine the world of Formula 1, brick by brick,” said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1.
Market Studios and Smiley team up to launch Smiley Sports brand
“Unlike traditional sportswear, which often emphasises competition and excellence, Smiley Sports focuses on making sports accessible and enjoyable for everyone,” said Vinod Kasturi CEO at Market Studios.
John Friend, Head of Xbox Gaming Consumer Products, on understanding fans – and listening to creatives
“You’ve got to understand the psychological motivation”: Xbox Gaming’s John Friend discussing his approach to crafting brand extensions.
“We have gigantic global awareness”: Keith Dawkins – President of the Harlem Globetrotters – on brand plans for the iconic basketball team
“We now want to bring this magic to the masses”: Keith Dawkins discusses the unique consumer product opportunities around the Harlem Globetrotters.
Crunchyroll renews and expands partnership with Reemsborko
“Extending our collaboration is a natural progression of our successful partnership,” said Waell Oueslati, Director of Consumer Products at Crunchyroll.
6IXTY8IGHT debuts Chupa Chups collection
The range of apparel spans lingerie to casualwear, all infused with ‘Chupa Chups’ nostalgic charm’.