Licensing LEGO: Author Graham E. Hancock on how the brand builds fanbases in his magazine – and book

Writer and Blocks magazine editor Graham E. Hancock on his experience of licensing LEGO

Lord Whitney’s Rebekah Whitney and Amy Lord on crafting immersive experiences that spark wonder

Amy Lord and Bek Whitney discuss creating immersive experiences for brands like Netflix’s Stranger Things, Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars.

Warner Bros Discovery’s Max streaming service to house new shows for Harry Potter, The Big Bang Theory and The Conjuring

“We are unique because we have the best-in-all-categories across the board by any measure – be they ratings, awards, fandom,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO & Max Content.

Buyerology’s Karen Green on how to secure success using the B.U.Y.E.R process

Buyerology’s Karen Green discusses how the role of a retail buyer has evolved in recent years.

Talia Tester discusses Tatty Teddy – and driving new business at Carte Blanche Group

Why Talia Tester – Head of Licensing at Carte Blanche Group – likes to hear ideas face to face.

The B&LLAs 2023 finalists revealed

“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.

Kids Industries’ Global Family Study finds 24% of UK kids discover new brands and products through influencers

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.

The Brand Radar: From Luke Skywalker to Land Rover… A deep dive into LEGO’s selective, effective approach to licensing

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.

K-pop group NCT 127 get their own graphic novel with Z2 Comics

Z2 is calling it ‘the first-ever official K-Pop graphic novel’.

The Peninsula partners with Penguin Ventures for Peter Rabbit afternoon teas, stay packages and gifts

“From delicious afternoon teas, hand crafted chocolates and thoughtful in-room amenities, we know that families across the world will be delighted by this beautifully executed collaboration,” said Thomas Merrington, Creative Director at Penguin Ventures.

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