Interview
Rafa Macias, Universal

Why Felix the Cat is the whiskers: in conversation with Rafa Macias, Universal Products & Experiences

Rafa Macias, Global CPG CO at Universal Products & Experiences, on all things Felix the Cat.

Interview
Will Hall, Puzzle Post

Founder Will Hall on why Puzzle Post’s licensed advent calendars are Christmas crackers

Going Crackers: Why Taskmaster, The Traitors and The 1% Club are on the table this Christmas.

Opinion
Christmas

At a time when the adverts mean more than the advent, Deej Johnson looks at the season’s IP-driven commercials

Who’s brand looks bland in this year’s Christmas ads? Against all odds, none of them says Deej Johnson…

Interview
Michael Ford, Threewise, Bagpuss

Bagpuss is back! Threewise’s Michael Ford reveals how Britain’s best-loved cat is heading for the big screen

“Essentially, Bagpuss was Toy Story before Toy Story…” Michael Ford on the the saggy-old cat’s return…

Interview
David Tweedale, Amelia Fordham, Warmies

What’s hot at Warmies? David Tweedale and Amelia Fordham on the rise and rise of their heatable soft toys

David Tweedale and Amelia Fordham discuss licensing the heatable soft toys Warmies.

News
Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Mr Men, Emily Campan

Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple become Mr. Men and Little Miss Characters

Farshore unites two classic brands in Sanrio and Agatha Christie Ltd. partnership…

Interview
Alexander Thieme, Ultimate Guard, Squaroes

Ultimate Guard’s Licensing Manager, Alexander Thieme, on thinking out of the box with Squaroes

Alexander Thieme explains why Ultimate Guard’s design team is boxing clever with Squaroes.

Interview
Lucy Salisbury, Lauren Ilsley, Funko

Countdown to Halloween: Lucy Salisbury and Lauren Ilsley on the rise and rise of Funko advent calendars

Funko fun for everyone: How Bitty Pop! Funko Pocket! advent calendars are opening new doors.

Interview
Rex Kuo, Orbitkey

“It started as a fandom…” Orbitkey’s Co-Founder, Rex Kuo, discusses Disney carry, work, and travel accessories

Why working with Disney fulfils a childhood dream: Rex Kuo reveals why the license means so much.

Interview
Declan Hassett, Guinness, Diageo

Why Guinness pie caught the eye of Declan Hassett – Senior Licensing Manager at Diageo

“It’s a little bit art and a little bit science…” Diageo’s Declan Hassett talks pie, cake and more…

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