Interviews

Surge Licensing’s Elan Freedman reveals how he brings out the best in creative people…

Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis discuss creativity, collaboration and Dot Dash’s own print and pattern work influences how they create for brand partners.

Director of Global Licensing and International Sales Andrew Hogan talks all things Dan Dee International.

We spoke with Jamie Beaumont, COO at Soapbox Labs, to talk conversational TV, voice tech-infused toys and how voice can shape the future of education.

Karl Mizen, Creative Director at Numskull Designs, discusses how to successfully bring brands to life as Christmas jumpers.

Maggie Calmels – Founder and Creative Director at Licensed to Charm – discusses her approach to bringing brands like Labyrinth, Pusheen and Frida Kahlo into jewellery.

With recent Brabham brand activity spanning everything from video games to apparel, we caught up with David Brabham to find out more about his approach to bringing the family legacy to life through licensing.

Helen Genia, Head of UK Licensing and Hardlines EMEA at Mattel Consumer Products, tells us why Mattel’s portfolio of IP continues to capture the imagination of designers.

Mr Benn at 50: Anya Hollis, Head of Brand Licensing at Factory Rights, on the animation classic.

We caught up with Greg to find out more about the secret to Panini’s success – and how the design of the stickers has ensured they remain as popular as ever.