Spin Master welcomes David Voss as EVP of Global Toy Design & Development
Voss will oversee all inventor relations, advanced concepts, design, engineering, visual branding and packaging at the company.
Talking Brands: Introvert or Extravert… Which personality type is more useful for a creative career in licensing?
Do typical traits of introverts and extraverts make one better suited to working as a creative in the licensing industry? We asked figures across the brand extension space for their thoughts.
Sofitel St James’s launches Smeg Afternoon Tea experience
‘Afternoon Tea Avec Smeg’ is hosted in the hotel’s Rose Lounge, decorated with Smeg’s distinctive appliances.
Empirical brings Doritos into booze with Nacho Cheese Spirit
“It’s time we disrupt the spirits category by offering our iconic nacho cheese flavour in a bottle,” said Tina Mahal, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Frito-Lay North America.
Rad Stuff’s Chris Flatt on innovating the world of sports collectibles with metal model kits
“It’s not been too difficult to get licensors on board because it really does stand out!” Rad Stuff’s Chris Flatt talks PSG, innovation and creativity.
Penguin Ventures to lead consumer products push for Tom Fletcher’s Who’s in Your Book? series
“The characters and the imaginary worlds they inhabit translate beautifully on our carefully curated range of consumer products,” said David Sprei, Commercial Director at Penguin Ventures.
Cher heads to Roblox
“We thought taking her music to Roblox would help expose Cher to a new generation of fans,” said Jacqui Bransky, VP of Web3 & Innovation at Warner Records.
Moonbug and Toikido team up for animated pre-school show, PeaKeeBoo
“We’re all looking forward to the smiles and laughter that PeaKeeBoo will bring to children and parents in 2024,” said Toikido’s Founder and CEO, Darran Garnham.
Okay Bears makes apparel debut with Zara
“Our collaboration with Zara opens a gateway to inspire mainstream audiences through the impact of our positive message – ‘We’re all gonna be okay’,” said Okay Bears’ co-founder Suby.
BBC readies Doctor Who Christmas single, The Goblin Song
The Goblin Song is an original composition created for the Fifteenth Doctor’s upcoming debut by composer Murray Gold and writer Russell T Davies.