SBC’s Sophie Bloomfield and tonies’ Rodolfo Amaya take us inside an exciting new softlines direction for the brand

“We have lots of ideas and ambition, because the scope of this new adventure is huge!”: In conversation with SBC’s Sophie Bloomfield and tonies’ Rodolfo Amaya.

Reactivating Relevance

Creative Director Sophie Bloomfield looks at how archived IP can enjoy new life at retail.

PAW Patrol and Bluey rollercoasters are on the way… Which other brands are ripe for rides?

From Crayola Doodle Coasters to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sewer Launch… Industry figures share their picks for IP well-suited to rollercoasters.

Talking Brands: A Miss Piggy movie is in the works… Could the famous Muppet sustain a solo licensing push?

“Licensing, moi?!”: Industry figures tell us where the iconic swine could shine in consumer products, experiences and beyond…

Talking Brands: With festival season upon us, which bands or artists could drive a licensing programme today?

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.

More or Less…

We asked industry figures what they’d like to see more of from the licensing sector – and what they want less of…

Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Ben Townsend on cracking collaborations for Wallace & Gromit

Creative consultant Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Licensing Approvals Co-ordinator Ben Townsend on why the brand continues to soar in consumer products.

Stuff We Loved: What are the industry’s favourite licensed launches of 2023?

We asked figures in the licensing industry for their favourite launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product or experience they were involved in!

Talking Brands: Introvert or Extravert… Which personality type is more useful for a creative career in licensing?

Do typical traits of introverts and extraverts make one better suited to working as a creative in the licensing industry? We asked figures across the brand extension space for their thoughts.

Talking Brands: Which untapped horror brands deserve a bite at licensing?

Scares in the spotlight… Industry figures give us their picks for untapped horror brands that boast serious licensing clout – and discuss if horror is now a year-round proposition.

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