David Peña discusses why The Smurfs and Shaun the Sheep make great partners for the Scouts

How The Smurfs share core values with the Scouts… And what David Peña looks for in a brand partner

The James O’Brien Mystery Hour Game… And more! Greg Collier reveals why Big Sky Games focuses on licensed products

The Director of Big Sky Games on Stephen Mulhern’s magic – and James O’Brien’s mysteries.

Turtle Pack’s David Sherman on working with ViacomCBS to create the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Swim Float

“Learn. Play. Swim.” David Sherman reveals why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles make a perfect partner.

Author Alan Dean Foster on the novelisation of IP: From Alien and Star Wars to Krull, Star Trek and beyond…

Prolific author Alan Dean Foster discusses cinematic IP, ghostwriting and his latest work.

Designer Wayne Lindsay on winning the 2021 Kelvyn Gardner License This! Competition at Brand Licensing Europe

Competition winner Wayne Lindsay discusses product design, creativity and how his ideas morph…

Barry Hughes, Managing Director of Golden Bear Toys, on soft toys and hard challenges

Golden Bear’s Barry Hughes talks about licensing soft toys – and developing ideas.

Elan Freedman, EVP Business Development & Licensing at Surge Licensing, on a life in licensing

Surge Licensing’s Elan Freedman reveals how he brings out the best in creative people…

Andrew Hogan on why Dan Dee International’s still thriving after 65 years in the toy business

Director of Global Licensing and International Sales Andrew Hogan talks all things Dan Dee International.

Anya Hollis from Factory Rights on why cartoon legend Mr Benn is still going strong at 50

Mr Benn at 50: Anya Hollis, Head of Brand Licensing at Factory Rights, on the animation classic.

The Point.1888 founder Will Stewart celebrates seven years in licensing – and explains why he’s launching Story.1888

Will Stewart, founder of The Point.1888, on growing the company – and launching a marketing agency.

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