Hasbro’s Cat O’Brien talks innovation, 2024 highlights and vault brand plans
Cat O’Brien – Director of UK Licensing Consumer Products at Hasbro – discusses PEPPA PIG highlights, MONOPOLY plans and the power of nostalgia.
Year in Review with… Mima Creative’s Jemima Chamberlain
From the rise of AI to a Hello Kitty and Friends Inflatables style guide… Jemima Chamberlain talks us through 2025 highlights, challenges and surprises.
Year in Review with… Dot Dash Design’s Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis
From Baby Evie style guides to Warner Bros takeover bids… Dot Dash Design’s Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis reflect on 2025.
Year in Review with… Freelance creative Danny Heffer
From KPop Demon Hunters to the rise of the Norman… Independent creative Danny Heffer on the highs and lows of 2025.
Year in Review with… Aardman’s Ilona Sunderland and Ben Townsend
From new packaging guides to Feathers McGraw tattoos… Aardman’s Ilona Sunderland – Creative Services and Product Development Manager – and Ben Townsend – Product Development Executive – reflect on 2025 highlights.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products names Johanne Broadfield as Head of Consumer Products EMEA
After a 10-year tenure with the business, industry veteran executive Philippe Roucoule will be leaving at the end of this year.
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Bluey creator Joe Brumm and Halfbrick CEO Shainiel Deo on the story behind Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen
“I’m really glad that Joe introduced that mechanic of the drawn worlds – that just allowed for us to build this amazing experience,” said Halfbrick CEO Shainiel Deo.
Jacqui Fishman on the return of her mission-based This Girl Can! Change the World brand
“Our character Jane is the line-drawn personification of where girls are at before they fall off that confidence cliff”: In conversation with This Girl Can! Change the World’s Jacqui Fishman.
Vans launches KPop Demon Hunters footwear collection
Creative inspired by HUNTR/X, Derpy and Sussie, and the Saja Boys appears on styles including the Classic Slip-On, Old Skool, Old Skool V and Sk8-Hi.
SALT teams with Big Potato Games for Herd Mentality India Pale Lager
Each can comes with a free digital copy of the popular party game.
Jazwares teams with Netflix for KPop Demon Hunters Squishmallows and BumBumz
“Being involved in fandoms such as KPop Demon Hunters reinforces our commitment to shaping products at the intersection of pop culture, collecting and play,” said Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer at Jazwares.
