Start Licensing’s Ian Downes reports back on a visit to the Design Museum’s Barbie exhibition, and why it’s an encouraging experience for brand owners, licensees and designers alike.

Publishing consultant Katie Price talks trends, timings and some old favourites.

Stuart Cox on the origins of Brilliantly Brave – and how the brand aims to spread positive messages of mental health support through licensing.

Becky Sherwood, Licensing & Commerical Manager at Lisle Licensing, on how the agency gets exciting new brands ‘licensing ready.’

Laura Adnitt, Publishing & Brand Management Director at Story House Egmont, on what makes a brand right for the magazine treatment – and the vital role they play around children’s literacy.

“Develop a strong sense of your own vision”: Jehane Ltd’s Jehane Boden Spiers on what artists need to be licensing ready.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes speaks to Rebellion, Redan and Kennedy about toy brands’ ongoing success in magazines and comics.

Aardman’s Molly Van Den Brink, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes and Rainbow Productions’ Simon Foulkes discuss brands treading the boards.

Amy Watt – Head of Product at Rose Confectionery – talks innovation, benchmarking and how to shake up sleepy categories.

Paul Bufton – Founder and Managing Partner of Licensing Ltd – on the licensing industry’s evolving relationship with fans.