Licensing expert Toby Rayfield on gaming, retail and the importance of authenticity

“Today’s customers want to know that a brand is genuine”: Toby Rayfield discusses his approach to building successful consumer products programmes.

Why do horror brands work so well for CLC Creative Licensing? Rand Marlis tells all

President of CLC Creative Licensing, Rand Marlis, discusses new products – and old films!

Bulldog Licensing appointed UK licensing agent for Beano

“Beano is a brand like no other,” said Bulldog Brand Manager Sophie Yates.

STAFFONLY debuts Ketnipz collection at Shanghai Fashion Week

“It’s an incredible pinch me moment to see Bean on the catwalk,” said Ketnipz Illustrator Harry Hambley.

SmileyWorld and Next raise money for Place2Be with charity t-shirts

The t-shirts are sold exclusively online at Next with 100% of the profits from the sale going to Place2Be, supporting children and young people’s mental health.

Gibsons to launch RHS games and puzzles in 2025

“For this new venture into jigsaws, board games and card games, we could not have chosen a better partner,” said RHS Licensing Manager Cathy Snow.

Julia Cash on Mad Beauty’s innovative approach to bringing brands into beauty

Mad Beauty co-founder Julia Cash on design, inspiration and pushing licensors out of their comfort zone.

“There’s power in creating intrigue…”: Simon Marjoram – Founder of Hampton Court Spirits – on building a booze brand

Simon Marjoram discusses Hampton Court Spirits’ story so far – and the potential for future collaborations.

Paramount teams with The Sidemen for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration

“From t-shirts to boxing gloves, there’s something for everyone, and we can’t wait for fans to get their hands on it,” said Rebecca Jenkins, VP of Consumer Products for UK & Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, Israel and South Africa at Paramount.

WildBrain CPLG brings Peanuts and Blue Dragon Art together for touring art exhibition

“We’re thrilled to see Peanuts interpreted through the creative lenses of an incredible lineup of renowned international and local artists,” said Evi Sari, VP Location-Based Entertainment at WildBrain CPLG.

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