Interviews

Lindsay Hampton – Co-President and Founder at Volt Factor – discusses brand plans for creators like TheBurntPeanut, Alan Chikin Chow and That’s Amazing.

“How far we let a partner push it always comes back to that same question: Does the emotional logic hold?” In conversation with Carlos Villagra, Cloudco Entertainment’s Head of Creative.

“We see significant growth potential for Wrexham as a football club, a lifestyle brand and content-driven IP”: In conversation with Robyn Cowling, Head of Licensing at Aykroyds.

“We have lots of ideas and ambition, because the scope of this new adventure is huge!”: In conversation with SBC’s Sophie Bloomfield and tonies’ Rodolfo Amaya.

Brands Untapped’s Billy Langsworthy heads to Milan to chat with Tela’s Gabi Drew and Nicol Vircillo about fandom – and why brands can benefit from a focus on human connection.

“Jem is an artist – and what comes with that is touring, residency shows and other theatrical pieces”: In conversation with Matt Proulx, SVP of Global Experiences, Partnerships, and Music at Hasbro.

“Brands are increasingly embracing gentle colour palettes, wholesome characters and positive messaging”: In conversation with Mima Creative’s Jemima Chamberlain.

“What are your biggest fears?” Heather Antos – IDW’s Senior Group Editor – asks some surprising questions…

A light touch for the Dark Knight: Simon J. Smith says Batwheels has some of his career-favourite ideas…

“You cannot approach a brand like Kodak or Philips or Electrolux with a generic playbook”: As LMCA turns 40, we catch up with President and CEO Ciarán Coyle.