BLE

In the run up to BLE, we’re asking regular attendees and exhibitors about deals and relations that were first sparked at the show… Up next is Richard Pink of Pink Key Licensing.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes picks the brains of some BLE attendees to find out what jumped out at them as key design trends.

Jason Easy – VP of Licensing at All3Media International – discusses the key to successful creative collaborations.

Kim Saxelby – Senior Creative Director, Fashion and Lifestyle EMEA at Universal Products and Experiences – talks collaborations, inspirations and Shrek cafes!

In conversation with the British Museum’s Manager of Product Licensing, Craig Bendle.

Ximena Duque M – VP of Brand Development for North America & MD for Latin America at LMCA – on how to fuel creativity.

“I love a good brainstorm and a mood board!”: Thomas Merrington – Creative Director at Penguin Ventures – on how he has ideas.

“We want to be led and driven by customer needs”: Ella Haynes – BLE Event Director at Informa Markets – on keeping the show relevant, inspiring and vital.

“For 25 years, thousands upon thousands of new brand licensing partnerships, deals and products have started at BLE during meetings, networking moments, opportunistic hellos and showfloor browsing” said BLE event director Ella Haynes.

“This year’s programme includes a free, inclusive three-day conference programme, valuable networking opportunities and lots of fun ‘not-to-be missed’ events,” said BLE event director Ella Haynes.