View from the New: Atlantic Mats and China Petals discuss new launches with the Ashmolean Museum
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes speaks to two licensees new to licensing: Atlantic Mats’ Susan Baker and Diane Daley of China Petals.
The Brand Radar: Books, brands and Christmas best-sellers
Inspired by this year’s edition of The Booksellers Association’s Christmas Books catalogue, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands thrive in publishing.
Alice Molyneaux – Head of Licensing and Brand Partnerships at Liberty – talks innovation, partnerships and ‘good design’
“We’re a brand like no other”: Liberty’s Alice Molyneaux discusses how to keep a legacy IP fresh and exciting.
Nicholas Durbridge and Linda Pooley take us inside the brand refresh of Edith Holden: A Country Diary
Lilytig Licensing’s Nicholas Durbridge and Linda Pooley discuss refocusing a beloved brand.
The Ashmolean Museum’s Declan McCarthy on the benefits of a story-led approach to licensing
Declan McCarthy, Head of Publishing & Licensing at the Ashmolean, talks us through recent partnerships in tea, coffee and ale.
The Brand Radar: Baileys, Carte D’Or and the thriving world of food and drink licensing
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at a raft of recent licensed food and drink launches, interrogating why this area of licensing is in such rude health.
Comic Art’s John Reynolds on creating striking screenprints with brands like The Moomins, Asterix and Thelwell
John Reynolds of The Comic Art talks speech bubbles, colour bars and what brands make great screenprints.
Artist Lou Patrou on agents, apparel and the power of art brands
Artist Lou Patrou talks us through his accidental entrance into licensing.
Talking Brands: What brands could be a great fit for an engaging retail experience?
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes picks the brains of Richard Pink, Caroline Mickler and Jim White for their suggestions of IP-driven in-store activations.
Meghan Cole – Head of Retail at Shakespeare’s Globe – on bringing the bard’s brand into tea, tees and toys
Meghan Cole, Head of Retail at Shakespeare’s Globe, talks to us about favouring bold designs over a ‘ye olde worlde’ style.