Ian Downes

In the run up to BLE, we’re asking regular attendees and exhibitors about deals and relations that were first sparked at the show… Up next is Ian Downes, Director at Start Licensing.

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.

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…

Following World Book Day, we’re asking: What books remain untapped in terms of their licensing potential? And why would they thrive in consumer products?

Start Licensing have been recognised for their work with The Ashmolean Museum with a nomination in the Sector Support Partnership category.

As TRANSFORMERS enters the National Toy Hall of Fame during the brand’s 40th anniversary, we ask industry figures why the brand still endures across so many different categories.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the FMCG sector, revealing some highlights from the summer.

“Achieving such a high placing in this prestigious list reinforces the strength of the Country Diary brand,” said Ian Downes of Start Licensing, who represent Edith Holden – The Country Diary in the UK.

In the run up to BLE, we’re asking regular attendees and exhibitors about creative brand extensions – and how they have ideas… Up next is Ian Downes, Director at Start Licensing.