Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter, Jennifer George, on building brands… And comical machines!

In conversation with Jennifer George, Legacy Director at Rube Goldberg Institute for Innovation & Creativity

Extending brand tone into books: Little Book of Bananagrams author, Deej Johnson, on getting it right

Writer Deej Johnson discusses why authors need to extend a brand’s tone… AND deliver its promise

Made Thought debuts PlasticFree, a sustainable materials platform for designers

PlasticFree houses case studies and editorial from leaders in the worlds of design and science, as well as a guide of trending sustainable materials.

Insight Editions’ Vanessa Lopez on crafting cookbooks for brands like Black Panther, Seinfeld and Pokémon

Is there a recipe for success when it comes to licensed cookbooks? Vanessa Lopez – Co-Publisher & VP for Licensing and Partnerships at Insight Editions – shares her thoughts.

WildBrain CPLG to extend PLAYMOBIL into publishing, experiences and consumer products

“We see significant potential to expand the brand’s presence and profile beyond the core toy range,” said Maarten Weck, EVP & Managing Director at WildBrain CPLG.

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen’s Shapes picture books get TV series with Apple TV+

Shape Island – a stop motion series – follows serious Square, intrepid Circle and tricky Triangle on their silly adventures.

The Brand Radar: Isle of Man Post Office, David Bowie and how music IP thrives in specialist areas

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the Isle of Man Post Office’s recent range of David Bowie stamps cements the notion that authenticity is key when it comes to brand extension success.

Mrs Hinch moves into children’s books with Welcome to Hinch Farm

Welcome to Hinch Farm is described as ‘a reassuring story about change, and the excitement and worries that come with it.’

Visit the Brands Untapped team at London Toy Fair this month

The team will be based at the Mojo Nation stand – B38.

The Brand Radar: From The Repair Shop: The Christmas Doll to The BBC Puzzle Book, a look at the creativity of licensed publishing

Inspired by the Booksellers Association’s Christmas Books catalogue, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts licensed publishing in the spotlight.

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