Interviews
Jade Throgmorton – Head of Creative at Bonkers Toys – on design, creativity and getting brands ‘toy-ready’
“Each brand is tackled as its own animal”: In conversation with Jade Throgmorton – Head of Creative at Bonkers Toys.
Whiteflock Brand Management’s Ashish Saxena discusses opportunities for IP looking to grow in India
“The Indian market today is shaped by aspiration, digital influence and cultural fluidity”: In conversation with Ashish Saxena, Founder and CEO at Whiteflock Brand Management.
Dan Meyer – Head of Brands at Bonkers Toys – talks fandom, ‘new media’ brands and Warrior Cats
“Seeing the surprise and delight on a fan’s face is the ultimate creative fuel”: In conversation with Dan Meyer, Head of Brands at Bonkers Toys.
From Winnie the Pooh to The Devil Wears Prada… Mad Beauty’s Julia Cash on turning iconic brands into beauty must-haves
“We’re never afraid to take on a challenge when it comes to licences”: In conversation with Mad Beauty Co-Founder Julia Cash.
Portman Street’s Sharon Ann Weisman on creativity, meaningful merch – and being a ‘non-fan’
“We’re good at spotting a kernel of potential and turning it into something commercially meaningful”: In conversation with Sharon Ann Weisman, US CEO at Portman Street.
Type designer and lettering artist Jamie Clarke on creating the ‘Buttered Crumpet’ typeface for Wallace & Gromit
“You’re shaping something practical, but it still has to carry personality”: Talking typeface with designer and lettering artist Jamie Clarke.
Martin Carter of Get Carter Cards on the secret to crafting great licensed cards
“The more assets you have to work with, the better”: Talking cards with Martin Carter of Get Carter Cards.
“It was a natural fit”: British Fossils’ John Mark Cook discusses a recent Science Museum collaboration
“Licensing allowed us to combine our expertise in sourcing and packaging natural history products, with their authority in science education”: In conversation with British Fossils Director John Mark Cook.
Licensing and marketing exec Tom Dobson-Gunn on the importance of being close to fandoms
“Delivering the right creative is about listening to audiences.” In conversation with Tom Dobson-Gunn.
Licensing replica arcades: Co-Founder Matt Precious on the passion and authenticity of Quarter Arcades
“Quality and authenticity are everything!” Matt Precious reveals what powers Quarter Arcades.






