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.
Banijay Rights brings Peaky Blinders to PUBG MOBILE
“The level of detail in recreating the Shelby family’s look, style, and attitude is exceptional,” said Mark Woollard, SVP Gaming, Banijay Rights.
TOMY teams with Nintendo for Super Mario Toomies collection
“Partnering with Nintendo allows us to take the timeless creativity of the Mushroom Kingdom and reimagine it through Toomies’ playful preschool lens,” said Morgan Weyl, MD of Licensing & Global Development at TOMY.
From insect-friendly lighting to botanical booze: Royal Entomological Society discusses brand plans
We dig into brand plans with Nikki Beckett, MD at The Snowball Effect and the Royal Entomological Society’s Anne Weinhold, Head of Development and Projects, and Francisca Sconce, Senior Outreach and Learning Officer.
From Guinness gravy to Baileys sauces… The Flava People MD Scott Dixon on pairing flavour expertise with brand licensing
“We’re moving into categories where flavour licensing hasn’t historically played…”: In conversation with Scott Dixon, Managing Director at The Flava People.
Basic Fun! debuts Harry Potter x Care Bears collection
“We are beyond excited to connect the worlds of Care-A-Lot and Hogwarts for an enchanting crossover that’s rich in character details and filled with heart,” said Lisa Doiron, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Basic Fun!
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Craft Buddy reflects on banner year of growth and award-wins
“With a strong product pipeline, new licensing partners and optimum operational capability, we’re welcoming 2026 with sparkling positivity,” said Gary Wadhwani, Co-Founder of Craft Buddy.
Authentic partnership will “take my brand to the next level”, says Kevin Hart
“Kevin sees what we see: the power of brand ownership and the opportunity to build a global, long-term business,” said Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Authentic.
Bridgerton ice cream on the way from Jeni’s
The flavour is set to be revealed on January 15th.
One week left to book your ticket to the 2026 UK Toy Inventors’ Dinner
The 41st annual UK Toy Inventors’ Dinner will take place on the evening of Wednesday, January 21st at 116 Pall Mall.
Any Means Necessary’s cofounder – artist Shawn Coss – discusses their first range of licensed apparel
Dark art, fashion and mental-health awareness: in conversation with Any Means Necessary’s Shawn Coss.
