How does Blue Marble create out-of-this-world licensed toys? In conversation with CEO Jared Wolfson
Jared Wolfson, Blue Marble’s CEO, on creating products for National Geographic, Barbie and more…
Jewel named exclusive licensing agency for Printfresh
“We look forward to partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and retailers to bring the Printfresh aesthetic to new markets and audiences,” said Ilana Wilensky, President of Jewel.
Minecraft enjoying “incredible momentum” going into Licensing Expo 2026
“Minecraft continues to grow because it’s a platform for creativity that extends far beyond the game itself,” said Hanna Willis, Head of Global Consumer Products for Minecraft.
Global Merchandising Services appointed global licensing agent for Vita Coco
“Ongoing growth has positioned Vita Coco as far more than a beverage – it’s a mindset and a lifestyle brand with enormous cultural relevance,” said Global Merchandising Services’ Oli Stanton.
HedgeHugs to support British Hedgehog Preservation Society with donations from sales of licensed product
“Putting this popular hedgehog publishing series together with the UK’s leading hedgehog charity is perfect synergy,” said Andrew Levy, Director at Ateliers Verts, the licensing agent for HedgeHugs.
Maestro Media and Supercell ready Clash Royale: The Grand Arena
“One of the biggest challenges was turning a real-time game into something turn-based without losing its energy,” said designer David Gordon.
Born to License brings John Deere into personal care with Every Man Jack
“Securing John Deere as a licensing partner for their first-ever move into men’s personal care is a landmark moment, not just for Every Man Jack, but for the licensing industry as a whole,” said David Born, CEO at Born to License.
Lucci & Partners’ Paolo Lucci and Montegrappa’s Giuseppe Aquila on the company’s remarkable The Shining pen
Lucci & Partners’ Paolo Lucci and Montegrappa’s Giuseppe Aquila discuss the design details that informed this interpretation of a Stanley Kubrick classic.
BBC Studios and LEGO debut latest wave of Bluey sets
Suzy Lee Raia, EVP of Global Consumer Products at BBC Studios, said: “These new sets introduce even more characters, locations and playful moments that families know and love from the show, inviting children and parents to build and play together.”
SEGA Genesis console gets the LEGO treatment
Alex Gomez, VP, Licensing & Partnerships of SEGA of America, Inc, said: “We feel that this is a building experience that captures both SEGA’s heritage of gaming and the playful creativity of LEGO play.






