Geeky Jerseys’ Sean Damien on celebrating fandom through pop culture-inspired hockey jerseys
The Geeky Jerseys team discuss design, passion and their ‘for geeks, by geeks’ mantra.
The Brand Radar: The Phoenix, Rebellion and DC Thomson unite for KA-BOOM! The Art of Creating Comics
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how characters like Dennis the Menace and Cadet Judge Dredd have come together to inspire budding comic book artists at the KA-BOOM! exhibition.
The Zeros’ Scott Ham, Anna Kyriacou and Ty Cochrane on trend-spotting, style guides and animated influences
Scott Ham, Anna Kyriacou and Ty Cochrane discuss the origins of The Zeros creative agency – and the advice they’d give young designers looking to start a new business.
Flame Tree Publishing’s Frances Bodiam on launching calendars, diaries and puzzles around heritage brands
Frances Bodiam, MD at Flame Tree Publishing, discusses the firm’s collaborations with brands like The Ashmolean Musuem, The V&A and the Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture
B3 Creative’s James Marsh on crafting campaigns that engage, entertain and educate
Having worked with brands like LEGO, The Ritz and England Athletics, James Marsh – MD at B3 Creative – discusses how the consultancy helps firms looking to engage with children and young people effectively.
The Brand Radar: Network Rail, Thomas & Friends and how brands bolster safety campaigns
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands like Thomas & Friends, Space Invaders and Shaun the Sheep have successfully been used to support safety campaigns.
Jane and Neil Woodhead on Speakeasy’s approach to creating licensed alcohol-infused ice cream
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes catches up with the team at Speakeasy, delving into the ice cream firm’s collaborations with brands like Ableforth’s Rumbullion and Lazzaroni’s Limoncello.
The Brand Radar: The Batman, Oreo and a deep dive into the world of licensed promotions
Prompted by an article bemoaning the amount of tie-in promotions around The Batman, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes explores this space, with the help of Snowball Effect’s Nikki Beckett, SGLP’s Simon Gresswell and Innovation Design Hub’s Paul Conisbee.
Farshore’s Zoe Masters on publishing trends, evergreen brands and the power of licensed books
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes talks brands, publishing and World Book Day with Zoe Masters – Publisher for Brands and Licensing at Farshore, an imprint of HarperCollins.
Asgard Media’s Robyn Cowling on why successful licensing should be a two-way street and not a cul-de-sac
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes talks with Robyn Cowling – Head of Strategic Partnerships at Asgard Media – about how best to bring new companies into licensing.