Licensing Link’s Chris Taday on heritage success, new opportunities and the power of storytelling

“With PEZ, we’re building towards the brand’s 100th anniversary in 2027”: Licensing Link’s Chris Taday on recent highlights – and what’s next!

Kendra Dandy of Bouffants & Broken Hearts on avoiding trends, fighting copycats – and licensing highlights

“I’d say my style is playful, bold, and full of personality”: In conversation with artist and illustrator Kendra Dandy.

Greg Childs on what to expect from this year’s Children’s Media Conference – and why the licensing community should attend

CMC Editorial Director Greg Childs discusses the evolution of the event and what’s planned this year.

Marilyn Monroe at 100: Alice Bowden on editing a stunning new book of the icon’s photo sessions

Alice Bowden discusses how ACC Art Books is marking Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday.

Andy Hobbs on developing LA Brands’ first licensed game with Cryptic Killers: Peaky Blinders

LA Brands Director Andy Hobbs sheds light on what goes into crafting their immersive murder mystery games.

How does Blue Marble create out-of-this-world licensed toys? In conversation with CEO Jared Wolfson

Jared Wolfson, Blue Marble’s CEO, on creating products for National Geographic, Barbie and more…

Lucci & Partners’ Paolo Lucci and Montegrappa’s Giuseppe Aquila on the company’s remarkable The Shining pen

Lucci & Partners’ Paolo Lucci and Montegrappa’s Giuseppe Aquila discuss the design details that informed this interpretation of a Stanley Kubrick classic.

Expanding the Star Trek universe: Writers Susan and Tilly Bridges on the Voyager Homecoming comics

Writers Susan and Tilly Bridges discuss their approach to storytelling for licensed comics.

The Bright Agency’s Paul Black on excitement and opportunities around The World of Shirley Hughes

“With some truly household-name books and gorgeous, timeless art, it felt like an untapped wealth of opportunity”: In conversation with Paul Black, Brand Partnerships Director at The Bright Agency.

Rob Leigh-Bramwell of Bramwell Brown discusses recent collaborations with the Ashmolean Museum and National Trust for Scotland

“It’s important that we don’t just develop a ‘clock’ but also a ‘story’ that goes along with it”: In conversation with Bramwell Brown’s Rob Leigh-Bramwell.

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