Interviews
WildBrain’s Melissa Goodrich on bringing the Teletubbies into the world of fine art
As the House of Teletubbies Art Takeover heads to Miami, Melissa Goodrich – Director of Franchise Management at WildBrain – talks us through the initiative to date.
Daniel Avener on launching Magic Hat Brand Management – and excitement around Brand Licensing Africa
Daniel Avener – Founder and CEO of Magic Hat Brand Management – discusses ambitions and opportunities for Africa’s licensing industry.
Sky Media’s Sarah Burnett on how AdSmart helps companies connect directly with their consumers
Sarah Burnett, Regional AdSmart Executive for Midlands at Sky Media, sheds light on how brands and licensees alike can engage with AdSmart from Sky.
All3Media International’s Jason Easy and Quarto’s Richard Green on bringing Race Across the World into puzzle books
“They say travel broadens the mind; so do puzzles!”: All3Media International’s Jason Easy and Quarto’s Richard Green talk through development of a new brand extension for Race Across the World.
The Roald Dahl Story Company’s Alice O’Brien and Born Licensing’s David Born on the origins and impact of The BFG Christmas ad
Alice O’Brien, Head of Global Commercial Partnerships at the Roald Dahl Story Company, and David Born, CEO at Born Licensing and Born to License, discuss putting authenticity at the heart of the festive Sainsbury’s ad.
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.