Publishing
Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch launches homewares collection with Tesco
The range – styled under the brand name Hinch – spans duvet covers and bedspreads, cushions and candles, as well as wall art, soap dispensers and mugs.
Licensing International’s Maura Regan on how creativity and storytelling fuel great brand extensions
We caught up Maura to learn how Licensing International is looking to bolster its engagement with the industry’s design communities.
Radar Licensing to helm products push for Nic Cage horror Willy’s Wonderland
The film sees Cage trapped inside a theme park fighting off possessed animatronic mascots, and Radar is looking for partners in categories spanning apparel, publishing and toys.
The Brand Radar: Nadiya Hussain, Wilton Bradley and why authenticity is key to successful personality licensing
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the world of celebrity licensing, shining a spotlight on Nadiya Hussain’s partnership with toy firm Wilton Bradley.
Pasta subscription box firm Pasta Evangelists launches its first cookbook with Seven Dials
Founded back in 2016, Pasta Evangelists delivers fresh pasta to subscribers across Britain, and also has a store within the Harrods Food Hall.
The Royal Mint’s Phillippa Green on the brands that celebrate iconic anniversaries, people and themes
From Peter Rabbit to David Bowie: Phillippa Green on The Royal Mint’s iconic designs
Talking Brands: Should M&S bolster its Percy Pig brand through licensing?
In recent years, M&S’ Percy Pig brand has expanded from sweets into other categories like own-brand greeting cards, bedding and even fizzy pop… So is it about time Percy dipped his trotters into the licensing space?
BrandFocus’ Michele Pearce on Scalextric opportunities, Street Fighter rubber ducks and licensing evolutions
We caught up with Michele to find out more about her plans for the iconic toy brand Scalextric – and why she believes great design is the key to creating magic when it comes to licensing.
KidsKnowBest’s Joel Silverman on creativity, grabbing attention and his dream client
We caught up with Joel Silverman, CEO and Co-Founder of KidsKnowBest, to find out more about how the firm is working with brands to help them understand, create and reach their target audience.
“If music publishing is a loaf of bread, we’re the crumbs!”: Sunny Side Up’s Michael Gottlieb on the blood, sweat and tears behind lyric licensing
We caught up with Michael to learn more about his history in licensing, the origins of Sunny Side Up, and why creativity is the secret to successful lyric licensing.