Global Trademark Licensing’s Chris Tague on the exciting design language of the Lotus brand

Chris Tague tells us about his history with car brands – and why Lotus offers licensing partners a unique proposition.

Turtle Pack’s David Sherman on working with ViacomCBS to create the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Swim Float

“Learn. Play. Swim.” David Sherman reveals why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles make a perfect partner.

Fab Design’s James Yuen on bringing brands and bop bags into collectibles with Blown Ups!

To discuss the development process – and future – of Blown Ups!, we caught up with Fab Design’s own James Yuen.

Thomas Merrington – Creative Director at Penguin Ventures – on passion, perspectives and Peter Rabbit

As Peter Rabbit’s 120th anniversary approaches, Thomas Merrington – Creative Director at Penguin Ventures – explains why the character continues to thrive across consumer products and live events.

Brands & Retail UK’s Ryan Beaird on what he’s looking to bring to the industry with his Pitch Smarter Conference

We spoke with Ryan to find out more about the origins of the event – and the areas he hopes it will expand into.

The Department’s Hamish A. Jenkinson on Arkham Asylum – and how brands can thrive with immersive experiences

To find out more about the development process behind next year’s Arkham Asylum experience, we spoke with Hamish A. Jenkinson, Founder and Executive Creative Director at The Department and Co-Founder of Dept. Studios, Inc.

Author Alan Dean Foster on the novelisation of IP: From Alien and Star Wars to Krull, Star Trek and beyond…

Prolific author Alan Dean Foster discusses cinematic IP, ghostwriting and his latest work.

“It celebrates two British passions – drinking tea and getting tattoos!”: Sophie Jonas-Hill on winning License This! with Tea for Tattoo

To find out more about the origins of Tea for Tattoo and where the award-winning brand is looking to go, we put the kettle on and sat down with Sophie.

Designer Wayne Lindsay on winning the 2021 Kelvyn Gardner License This! Competition at Brand Licensing Europe

Competition winner Wayne Lindsay discusses product design, creativity and how his ideas morph…

Barry Hughes, Managing Director of Golden Bear Toys, on soft toys and hard challenges

Golden Bear’s Barry Hughes talks about licensing soft toys – and developing ideas.

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