Interviews
Loungefly’s VP of Global Sales, Rich Smith, discusses the brand’s incredible quality and amazing designs
What lets Loungefly amaze its fans? In conversation with Rich Smith – VP of Global Sales…
Funko’s Director of Group Licensing & Retail Strategy, Lucy Salisbury, talks music, sport and more
“I’m absolutely loving it!” Lucy Salisbury on Funko’s new strategy – and her own increased remit.
“A dream project!”: Studio Griggs’ Stephanie Griggs on crafting a style guide for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
As Studio Griggs celebrates its first birthday, Founder and Creative Director Stephanie Griggs shares her highlights from the past 12 months.
Bramwell Brown’s Rob Leigh-Bramwell and Sarah Clifford Bowles on crafting creative clocks – and what made their Aardman collaboration tick
Rob Leigh-Bramwell and Sarah Clifford Bowles talk us through the development of Bramwell Brown’s new Wallace & Gromit Weather Art Clock.
Stacey McNeill on the origins of Fox Under the Moon – and how its social media following shapes the brand
Stacey McNeill, Founder and Creative Director at Fox Under the Moon, talks us through the design process behind the brand’s cards and prints.
My 1st Years’ Elicia Hicks on how a focus on imagination and education shaped the company’s Natural History Museum range
Elicia Hicks – Buyer at My 1st Years – discusses what she looks for in a brand collaboration.
Moodles creator Joanna Paul and LoCoco Licensing’s Peter LoCoco on building the brand beyond toys
“It has an incredible opportunity; it’s about finding the people who believe in it”: Joanna Paul and Peter LoCoco on the Moodles story so far.
Gap’s Fabiola Torres and Disney’s Carrie Matson on the recent Collegiate collection – and the key to the brands’ decade-long partnership
“Our relationship has always delivered timeless and classic pieces”: Fabiola Torres, Chief Marketing Officer at Gap, and Carrie Matson, VP, Marketing Strategy NA at Disney discuss the key to successful fashion collaborations.
William Lamb’s Sandra Vanstan, Ruth Evans and Emily Bean on pushing boundaries in licensed bags and footwear
William Lamb Group’s Head of Licensing Sandra Vanstan, Senior Designer and Account Manager Ruth Evans and Designer Emily Bean talk design trends, innovation and retail opportunities.
Surge Licensing’s Mark Freedman on Hellraiser, Pinhead and respecting horror fans
“I can envision a line of Hellraiser hot sauces”: Surge Licensing President Mark Freedman discusses how he has ideas for brand extensions.