“We are working closer with licensors than ever before”: HMV’s Gary Williamson talks design, fandom and pop culture
Gary Williamson, HMV’s Director of Pop Culture for UK and Europe, discusses the importance of licensing to the continued growth of HMV.
Give and Keep’s Manoj Dayalji on the opportunities – and challenges – around building a brand
Manoj Dayalji, Brand Manager at Give and Keep, on his brand’s story so far.
“The story of war comics continues to grow and change”: Inside the ‘Into Battle’ exhibition
Rebellion’s Ben Smith and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum’s Ursula Corcoran talk us through the how and why of their recent Into Battle exhibition.
Art & Hue’s Odysseas Constantine on designing pop art prints for brands like Carry On and The Ashmolean Museum
With the 10th anniversary of Art & Hue approaching, Odysseas Constantine tells us how he approached creating pop art pieces for an eclectic raft of brands.
The Brand Radar: Wild in Art, Shaun the Sheep and the exciting world of licensed experiences
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts a spotlight on how brands are thriving across live events, exhibitions, experiences and productions.
RSPB’s Louisa Skevington on the brand’s unique approach to design
Louisa Skevington – Product Licensing Manager at RSPB – talks us through recent launches in gifting, greetings cards and crafts.
All3Media International’s Jason Easy on bringing The Traitors into games, apparel, experiences and more
Jason Easy, VP of Licensing at All3Media International, talks us through the company’s slate of IP – and reveals why 2025 is shaping up to be “The Year of the Traitor”.
“Consumers’ mindsets are changing”: The Giftware Association’s Chris Workman on how the sector is evolving
Chris Workman – PR and Marketing Manager at The Giftware Association – on sustainability, design and the Gift of the Year awards.
Creative adviser Heidi Lightfoot on designing style guides – and the trouble with trends
From The Gruffalo to Edith Holden, Heidi – from Heidi Lightfoot & Co – discusses her work on publishing brands.
The Brand Radar: Why one plus one can equal three in FMCG
From Cathedral City Heinz Beanz to Baileys easter eggs, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts food brands in the spotlight.