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“The record number of entries for the B&LLAs 2023 underlines just how much the brand and lifestyle licensing business has grown and matured,” said Ian Hyder, CEO of Max Publishing.

The study also found that UK children today are goal driven, with 8% aspiring to fame and 21% wanting to change the world for the better.

“Our partnership with Surface View has been running for more than eight years, and we are delighted with the refresh,” said Declan McCarthy, Head of Publishing & Licensing at the Ashmolean.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at LEGO’s innovative approach to working with brands, be it youngsters with DUPLO or AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) through advanced sets.

“I’m so excited to introduce my new collection with Z Gallerie, which is infused with patterns and textiles from around the globe,” said Nikki Chu.

Dot Dash Design’s Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis talk research, the heritage sector and bringing fresh angles to established brands.

“I’m thrilled and honoured to be entrusted by Paramount to continue to bring some of the most iconic items in Star Trek history to the many fans of the franchise in all its incarnations,” said Jordan Schwartz, President and CEO of Factory

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the ever-tightening relationship between the charity space and the licensing industry.

SBC’s Sophie Bloomfield, Moonbug Entertainment’s Dominic Sander, iLLUMiARTi’s Marisa Morgan and Simon’s Cat’s Emily Osborne discuss the power of licensing to tell a brand’s story.

“We think kids and parents will really love them and hope they will create some special memories together in the kitchen,” said Wouter Struijs, director and owner of Gifts & Concepts.