Ian Downes

With the online word puzzle Wordle soaring in popularity, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Wordle could expand into consumer products and live experiences.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes speaks with Kevin Spindler – Group CEO of Signature Gifts – about what he looks for in a brand, the key to good relationships with licensors and the future of personalisation.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at MAC’s recent collaboration with Keith Haring and how it highlights the creativity of both art licensing and the cosmetics industry’s attitude to working with brands.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes, Jehane’s Jehane Boden Spiers and Licensing International UK’s Graham Saltmarsh share their insights.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the world of licensed live events – from farm trails and immersive experiences to exhibitions and interactive escape rooms.

With activity spanning new product launches, activity trails and even a commemorative medallion, Natalie Frow, European Senior Brand Manager at TOMY, talks us through a very special year for Britains – and looks ahead to what’s next for the brand.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes talks to Tomato Source’s Emma Beeson about the design process behind a limited-edition medallion celebrating 100 years of Britains Farm Toys.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Rebellion worked with different artists to reinterpreted 2000 AD and its characters for a tribute in Carhatt WIP magazine.

A new category of BLE’s Kelvyn Gardner License This! competition is inviting designers to submit concepts based around Morph. Aardman’s Rob Goodchild tell us more.

Inspired by a recent issue of Booktime, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands like LEGO are bringing innovation to publishing and providing a safe-bet for indie stores.