Art

Asembl MD Justin Watson discusses his licensing education, the Australian market and Violet Crumble cakes.

Kids Industries’ Gary Pope, The Roald Dahl Story Company’s Stephanie Griggs, Penguin Ventures’ Thomas Merrington, Making Things’ Fi Murray and Caroline High Consultancy’s Caroline High talk picture books – and share some thoughts on untapped gems.

Tracey Richardson, Charity and Partnerships Lead at Louis Kennedy, discusses her approach to bringing brands and good causes together.

Daniel Avener, CEO at MDR Brand Management, discusses MDR’s approach to celebrating and protecting the music icon’s legacy.

“For the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, this partnership represents the chance to make its great masterpieces internationally known beyond its own walls and galleries,” said Ana Cela, Head of the Museo Thyssen’s Book and Giftshop.

ISSHO46 director Romario Lai discusses how traditional craftsmanship, sustainability and a focus on authenticity has fuelled the firm’s latest Pantone collaboration.

The inaugural Brands Untapped 100 publication – a global list of 100 figures that have done exceptional work across the past year – will debut at BLE 2022.

“A sporting event with such heritage offers a wealth of creative assets to design a striking and hugely wearable collection,” said Poetic Brands’ Anne Bradford.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes talks with Robyn Cowling – Head of Strategic Partnerships at Asgard Media – about how best to bring new companies into licensing.

Each first print issue of the five-part mini-series, Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War, will contain a code to unlock a bonus digital cosmetic in Fortnite.