Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how a show-specific approach might be the way forward for brands looking to tackle ‘unofficial’ product at MCM Comic Con.

Julia Broughton discusses her recent partnerships with Moonpig and Kitsch Republic – and where she wants to take Scatterbrain next.

Amy Mason, Director of Product at Lights4fun, sheds light on the development process behind the firm’s new Shaun the Sheep launch.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the RNLI is finding fresh sources of fundraising through innovative licensing partnerships across apparel, booze and toys.

Team Tea founder Valerie Diederichs discusses tea trends, a recent partnership with The Ashmolean Museum and the secret to a perfect brew.

Chris Beck, Licensing Manager at England and Wales Cricket Board, talks us through the currently licensing programme for The Hundred – and how the brand is looking to throw open cricket’s doors to all.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes takes a look at HomeLess Made, a company whose greetings cards, tees and badges showcases artwork from creatives that have experience of homelessness or a mental health condition.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how a recent partnership between jewellery firm Clogau and design Julien Macdonald highlights the benefits of smart, design-led collabs.

Paper Engine’s Keith Finch, Louise Clasby and Jason McKenzie on sustainability, Aardman and playing with paper.

Ben Cox and Vojtech Dvorak from the creative studio Fraktal discuss inspiration, the metaverse and design heroes.