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.

Snowtap enters puzzle space with Gibsons

“We are thrilled that so many people have enjoyed Snowtap’s illustrations and even more excited that our work is now attracting high-quality licensing partners across a diverse range of categories,” said Gracie Tapner and Susy Snow, founders of Snowtap.

BorderLeap’s Illustrated app game welcomes Van Gogh puzzles

Two galleries are available to play through – ‘Van Gogh’s Early Years’ and ‘Van Gogh in Paris’ – with more to be released throughout 2023.

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.

Jonathan Bayme, founder of theory11, on designing stunning playing cards for licensors

How theory11 founder Jonathan Bayme elevates brands with incredible playing cards

Moschino debuts Bugs Bunny collection

The 23-item collection includes a Moschino biker bag complete with bunny ears.

Hokusai’s The Great Wave gets the LEGO treatment

“We’re thrilled that fans of art and Japanese culture will get the chance to immerse themselves into the relaxing project of recreating the iconic Great Wave,” said Annemette Baaskjær Nielsen, Designer at the LEGO Group.

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.

Our top 10 most read articles of 2022

Our chat with CAA Brand Management’s Ellie Parry about being hands-on with brands was our most read interview of the year.

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