Matt Conover – Vice President of Disney Live Entertainment at Disneyland – on innovation, storytelling and collaboration

In the first of a two-part interview, Disneyland’s Matt Conover tells us about the shows that defined his approach to crafting live experiences.

Skew’s Oliver Dyer on why the licensing industry’s biggest problem is its name

We sat down with Oliver to discuss Skew’s origins, his thoughts on creativity and why designers don’t get the recognition they deserve in the licensing space.

Harry Potter New York store to boast themed areas, VR experiences and exclusive products

The store has its very own Wand Shop which is host to over 50 wands, including a Golden Snitch Wand created especially for Harry Potter New York.

Natural History Museum’s Maxine Lister on creativity, sustainability and opportunity

We caught up with the Museum’s Head of Licensing – Maxine Lister – to dive into the design process behind some of the firm’s recent collaborations.

BBC Studios Vanessa Hamilton on the near-limitless opportunities to extend the Doctor Who brand

Doctor Who’s Vanessa Hamilton on how she steers the brand through licences of every kind as well as dimensions in time. Kind of…

Pantone debuts Pantone Lifestyle Gallery store in Hong Kong

The 600sq ft location sells a range of Pantone products, including the brand’s recent FunMix collection, which spans bedlinen, loungewear, slippers, towels, and blankets.

Grupo Modelo teams with Francobolli to launch world’s first Corona store

The site at Mexico’s Cancun airport houses two Corona stores as well as two kiosks.

Scruffy Dog CEO Joe Bright on the magic of turning brands into entertainment experiences

Joe Bright on Scruffy Dog’s creative process, dream brands and what’s next…

Sesame Workshop’s Theresa Fitzgerald on brand values – and what we can all learn from Cookie Monster

We caught up with Theresa to learn more about her history with brands, and what’s key to designing great product for Sesame Street.

How Pinfinity founder Caleb Paullus brings brands to life with enamel pins

Pinfinity’s Caleb Paullus on how pins come alive with music, animation and more!

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