Chris Workman – PR and Marketing Manager at The Giftware Association – on sustainability, design and the Gift of the Year awards.

From The Gruffalo to Edith Holden, Heidi – from Heidi Lightfoot & Co – discusses her work on publishing brands.

From Cathedral City Heinz Beanz to Baileys easter eggs, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts food brands in the spotlight.

As TruffleShuffle turns 20, Brand Director Aby Sollitt-Davis discusses how the firm chooses what brands to work with.

“It’s important to challenge the status quo and stretch boundaries”: Vanessa Andreis, Former Head of Licensing at the Premier League, on how brands can help promotions take flight.

Jo Bray, Managing Director – Sales and Marketing at West Design Products, discusses the rise and rise of crafting.

“It isn’t as daunting as it initially might seem!” Willsow Founder Thomas Willday talks us through the firm’s first foray into licensing.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at what’s in the running for 2024’s Gift of the Year awards to see how licensed ranges fared.

Aardman’s Anthony Garnon, Wow! Stuff’s Richard North, Paper Engine’s Jason McKenzie and Vivid Goliath’s Emma Weber share thoughts on the toys, games and brand brands.

Andrew Newlands, Founder and MD of The Monty Bojangles Co, discusses licensing plans for the award-winning premium confectionery brand.