Licensing Ltd’s Paul Bufton on fandom, storytelling and AI opportunities

Paul Bufton – Founder and Managing Partner of Licensing Ltd – on the licensing industry’s evolving relationship with fans.

“We are working closer with licensors than ever before”: HMV’s Gary Williamson talks design, fandom and pop culture

Gary Williamson, HMV’s Director of Pop Culture for UK and Europe, discusses the importance of licensing to the continued growth of HMV.

Give and Keep’s Manoj Dayalji on the opportunities – and challenges – around building a brand

Manoj Dayalji, Brand Manager at Give and Keep, on his brand’s story so far.

“The story of war comics continues to grow and change”: Inside the ‘Into Battle’ exhibition

Rebellion’s Ben Smith and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum’s Ursula Corcoran talk us through the how and why of their recent Into Battle exhibition.

Formitalia’s David Overi on crafting a luxury furniture collection inspired by DC’s Bruce Wayne

Formitalia Chairman David Overi on designing items that represent the Bruce Wayne style in a subtle way.

Art & Hue’s Odysseas Constantine on designing pop art prints for brands like Carry On and The Ashmolean Museum

With the 10th anniversary of Art & Hue approaching, Odysseas Constantine tells us how he approached creating pop art pieces for an eclectic raft of brands.

Alastair Adams – owner and designer at Conway Stewart – talks licensed luxury pens

From Kingsman and Churchill to The Ashmolean and more: Alastair Adams on Conway Stewart pens.

“Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate, sell…”: Perryscope’s Norman Perry on his approach to crafting brand extensions for music icons

From James Brown to Whitney Houston… Norman Perry – President of Perryscope Productions – talks creativity, design and the importance of ‘the first DJ’.

YETI, Crocs, Turtles and more: Gary Jacobson reveals Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing goals

Tottenham Hotspur’s Head of Licensing discusses what makes the club an extraordinary partner.

Steve Rad, founder of Abacus Brands, on why now’s the right time for a Penn & Teller VR magic set

How Penn & Teller’s licensing deal with Abacus Brands uses the magic of Virtual Reality

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