Interviews
Amie Flynn – Head of Product at MORI – on putting playfulness at the heart of the firm’s Peppa Pig collection
“This collaboration aims to bring smiles to parents and children”: Amie Flynn talks us through the design considerations around uniting MORI and Peppa.
Disney Lorcana artist Alice Pisoni on the perks – and pressure – that comes with illustrating icons
Alice Pisoni discusses creating the artwork for Disney Lorcana cards inspired by iconic moments from Fantasia, The Lion King and more.
Hasbro’s Marianne James on how anniversaries can be creative catalysts for brands
Marianne James – Senior Vice President of Global Licensing at Hasbro – discusses the creative ways partners are celebrating milestones for brands like Peppa Pig, D&D and Transformers this year.
BBC Studios’ Natasha Spence and Merlin’s Jonathan Lewis on bringing Bluey bedrooms to CBeebies Land Hotel
How do you bring Bluey to life as a hotel stay? Natasha Spence, Head of Attractions at BBC Studios, and Jonathan Lewis, Global IP Licensing Director at Merlin Entertainments, talk us through the brand’s captivating bedrooms at CBeebies Land Hotel.
Rose Confectionery’s Amy Watt on bringing brands into sweets, snacks and freeze pops
Amy Watt – Head of Product at Rose Confectionery – talks innovation, benchmarking and how to shake up sleepy categories.
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.