Asgard Media’s Robyn Cowling discusses honesty, fandom and trend-spotting

Robyn Cowling – Head of Strategic Partnerships at Asgard Media – on championing, elevating and protecting clients and licensors.

The Brand Radar: Isle of Man Post Office, David Bowie and how music IP thrives in specialist areas

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the Isle of Man Post Office’s recent range of David Bowie stamps cements the notion that authenticity is key when it comes to brand extension success.

Apparel of Laughs’ Jude Coram on his Wallace & Gromit t-shirt designs – and concerns around AI art

Jude Coram, owner of Apparel of Laughs, talks us through his new Aardman collection.

The Brand Radar: From The Repair Shop: The Christmas Doll to The BBC Puzzle Book, a look at the creativity of licensed publishing

Inspired by the Booksellers Association’s Christmas Books catalogue, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts licensed publishing in the spotlight.

The Brand Radar: Rampley & Co, The Ashmolean Museum and story-led licensing in the heritage sector

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Rampley & Co’s new line of Ashmolean pocket squares highlights the heritage sector’s appetite to tell their stories through trend-led collaborations.

“We always make the character the star”: Paula Ford on Hype’s approach to developing licensed greetings cards

Paula Ford, Creative Director at Hype, on why simplicity is the key when it comes to licensed card design.

Talking Brands: With Elf gracing the small screen for Asda, which other characters could be a good fit for ad campaigns?

Lightbulb Licensing’s Susan Bolsover, Rainbow Productions’ Simon Foulkes and Caroline High Consultancy’s Caroline High share their picks for characters with the right qualities to front an ad campaign.

The Brand Radar: The Snowman, Winkworth Arboretum and fresh approaches to ‘live licensing’

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the world of experiential brand extensions, from art trails and charity walks to light shows and concerts.

Louisa Skevington on the RSPB’s sustainability-focused approach to licensing

Louisa Skevington – Product Licensing Manager at RPSB – talks us through recent launches from Half Moon Bay and Moorcroft.

The Brand Radar: A closer look at how brands help brewers stand out

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brewers like Glamorgan Brewing Company, Northern Monk and Hook Norton have embraced brand partnerships as a means of standing out in a competitive sector.

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