Interviews
B3 Creative’s James Marsh on crafting campaigns that engage, entertain and educate
Having worked with brands like LEGO, The Ritz and England Athletics, James Marsh – MD at B3 Creative – discusses how the consultancy helps firms looking to engage with children and young people effectively.
Rebecca Bleau and Nicholas Cravotta on creating The Queen’s Gambit board game
The founders of Bluematter Games reveal how – and where – they generate licensed games ideas.
The Giftware Association’s Sarah Ward on creativity, innovation and opportunities for brands
The Giftware Association CEO Sarah Ward discusses the licensing industry’s evolving relationship with gifts – and what we should expect from the upcoming Gift of the Year Awards.
The World of EPI’s Dr Lisa Williams on design, Disney and diversity in the doll aisle
Dr Lisa Williams – CEO and Founder at The World of EPI – discusses her route into the toy industry, her approach to design and why authenticity matters.
“The product has to be the hero”: Asembl’s Justin Watson on food brand innovation
Asembl MD Justin Watson discusses his licensing education, the Australian market and Violet Crumble cakes.
Ian Smith, of Wigwam Studios, on creating trend guides in the world of character-licensing
How Wigwam Studios helps toy and content companies create trend guides that matter.
Super7’s Armando Roque on authenticity, nostalgia and designing toys for retro brands
Armando Roque – Senior Product Design Manager at Super7 – on crafting products that fans crave.
The BBC’s Creative Producer, Live Entertainment, Jeff Parker, on making Doctor Who: Time Fracture a reality
Creative Producer Jeff Parker discusses the scale of the epic brand extension: Doctor Who: Time Fracture
Vacasa’s Tracy Pogrelis discusses the rhyme and reason behind their Dr. Seuss-based vacation cave
How the cave from ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ became a real-life holiday home!
The Fantastic Factory’s David Snow on designing LADbible’s first party game
The Fantastic Factory’s David Snow tells us why there’s more to come from LADbible in the games space.