Interviews
Sarah Swindell, Maggy Harris and Steve Richards on Watermelon Creative and Dynamo’s new collaboration: United Creatives
We find out more about United Creatives’ new one-stop-shop solution for brands – and explore the group’s recent work with Historic Royal Palaces.
The British Museum’s Craig Bendle reveals why now is the right time to debut at BLE
In conversation with the British Museum’s Manager of Product Licensing, Craig Bendle.
Tyrrells’ Jane Jones on the crisp brand’s cracking collaboration with Wallace & Gromit
Jane Jones – Marketing Manager for Tyrrells – talks us through development of its recent Wallace & Gromit Wensleydale & Cranberry flavour.
Hasbro’s Marisa Morgan on puppets, Muppets – and her career telling stories in licensing
What Marisa Morgan wants in a licensing consumer products for Hasbro’s Action Brands & Games.
Hasbro’s Katie Frame on inspiration, collaboration – and the key to successful style guides
Katie Frame – Senior Director of Global Creative and Product Development for Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro – on understanding design from a fan’s point of view.
Moonbug’s Jo Galpin on community, collaboration and creativity
Jo Galpin – International Hardlines Manager and Cross-Category Manager for Italy & the Middle East at Moonbug Entertainment – talks us through her approach to crafting collabroations for IP like Blippi, CoComelon and Morphle.
Creating the Sam & Julia brand: Karina and Manita Schaapman on The Mouse Mansion… And more!
Karina and Manita Schaapman – driving forces behind Sam & Julia – discuss their brand.
Reemsborko’s Max and Lucy Arguile on crafting a Naruto pop-up dining experience
“The drinks are colour-coordinated to match different characters”: The team at Reemsborko talk us through their latest collaboration with Japan Centre.
Lucci & Partners’ Paolo Lucci on creativity, collaborations and Chupa Chups
Lucci & Partners’ Paolo Lucci discusses the strengths of the Italian market – and working with the “unparalleled” team at Perfetti van Melle.
Bjorn Van Passel discusses licensing gaming accessories and collectibles at Ultra-Pro
From Magic: The Gathering to Pokémon and more… Bjorn Van Passel on Ultra-Pro’s licenses.