Fashion
Brandship to handle UK and European licensing push for LAIKA’s portfolio
“With pent up demand and a highly engaged audience, there are number of best-in-class partners in key categories that are being secured,” said Brandship Founder and CEO Lisa Shapiro.
Gap and Disney’s expanded partnership kicks off with Collegiate collection
“We are continuing to build upon our longstanding relationship with Gap by fusing our creative energies to deliver a more stylised product,” said Paul Gitter, Executive Vice President of Global Brand Commercialization at Disney Consumer Products.
Pair debuts The Met eyewear collection
“At Pair, we are always thinking about how to bring more personality into eyewear,” said Sophia Edelstein, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pair Eyewear.
Amazon MGM Studios and WildBrain CPLG detail fresh Wednesday collaborations
“We’re just getting started in unlocking Wednesday’s full merchandising potential,” said Jamie Kampel, Head of Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products and Interactive Licensing.
DC’s Justice League and Sonic the Hedgehog to unite for crossover comic in 2025
The crossover event will also span categories like apparel, toys and collectibles.
Sunny Side Up brings Motown lyrics to apparel via Amazon Merch On Demand
“To have Motown lyrical product available through the Amazon Merch on Demand programme is a first and very exciting for all parties”, said Michael Gottlieb, Founder of Sunny Side Up Consulting.
Read the Brands Untapped Creative Guide online now
The Brands Untapped Creative Guide profiles 14 different studios and is also available to pick up at BLE from the Brands Untapped booth – E175.
Aykroyds readies Yummiland apparel
“We are absolutely delighted to strengthen our partnership with MGA Entertainment through the Yummiland franchise,” said Robyn Cowling, Head of Licensing at Aykroyds.
Crocs launches Squishmallows collection
“This truly diversifies and elevates our offering for the brand to a new level that will connect with consumers of all ages,” said Gerhard Runken, Executive Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Jazwares.
Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Ben Townsend on cracking collaborations for Wallace & Gromit
Creative consultant Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Licensing Approvals Co-ordinator Ben Townsend on why the brand continues to soar in consumer products.