The Brand Radar: Isle of Man Post Office, David Bowie and how music IP thrives in specialist areas
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the Isle of Man Post Office’s recent range of David Bowie stamps cements the notion that authenticity is key when it comes to brand extension success.
Jonathan Bayme, founder of theory11, on designing stunning playing cards for licensors
How theory11 founder Jonathan Bayme elevates brands with incredible playing cards
Mrs Hinch moves into children’s books with Welcome to Hinch Farm
Welcome to Hinch Farm is described as ‘a reassuring story about change, and the excitement and worries that come with it.’
Moschino debuts Bugs Bunny collection
The 23-item collection includes a Moschino biker bag complete with bunny ears.
Hokusai’s The Great Wave gets the LEGO treatment
“We’re thrilled that fans of art and Japanese culture will get the chance to immerse themselves into the relaxing project of recreating the iconic Great Wave,” said Annemette Baaskjær Nielsen, Designer at the LEGO Group.
Visit the Brands Untapped team at London Toy Fair this month
The team will be based at the Mojo Nation stand – B38.
Josh Romm – Head of Global Licensing and Partnerships at The Met – on community, culture and creativity
We catch up with The Met’s Josh Romm to discuss recent launches with Pacsum and Dr. Martens – and find out what he feels is the key to successful creative collaborations.
As we lament the loss of Kiwi’s shoe-care range in the UK, has licensing missed a trick?
WTF? WFH and ‘trainer culture’ sees shoe-care giant Kiwi abandon UK market
Apparel of Laughs’ Jude Coram on his Wallace & Gromit t-shirt designs – and concerns around AI art
Jude Coram, owner of Apparel of Laughs, talks us through his new Aardman collection.
The Brand Radar: From The Repair Shop: The Christmas Doll to The BBC Puzzle Book, a look at the creativity of licensed publishing
Inspired by the Booksellers Association’s Christmas Books catalogue, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts licensed publishing in the spotlight.
