David Born

“Invincible has reshaped the superhero genre, and this collection brings the same level of boldness, depth, and visual intensity that fans expect,” said Garima Sharma, VP Licensing and Partnerships at Skybound.

With festival season upon us, we asked industry figures for their picks of bands and artists that could thrive in the world of consumer products and experiences.

Born to License guided the licensing process for the collaboration – from assisting with initial acquisition and IP management to liaising with Toho Animation and facilitating approvals with Crunchyroll.

We asked industry figures what they’d like to see more of from the licensing sector – and what they want less of…

From Extreme Dinosaurs to SuperTed… Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Thriller Krew… We asked industry figures about brands they’d like to see relaunched – and how they could succeed in licensing…

“Not only is it the first officially licensed CCG for Flash Gordon, it’s the start of something much bigger…” said William Danz, Creator and Founder of Crazy Deuce Studios.

“The Hippo Blue team has done an incredible job combining the power of personalisation with some of the most iconic franchises in the world,” said David Born, CEO of Born to License.

“This podcast is my way of pulling back the curtain, making licensing exciting, approachable, and showing how businesses of all sizes can leverage it to grow,” said David Born, CEO of Born Licensing and Born to License.

“This collaboration is exactly what Born to License is all about – making licensing accessible and guiding brands through the complexities of the process to create something truly special,” said David Born, Founder and CEO of Born to License.

“We’re big fans of Quick Milk and it’s exciting to help the brand celebrate Christmas with The Elf on the Shelf, particularly with fun new festive flavours,” said David Born, Founder and CEO of Born to License.