Interviews

Daniel Avener, CEO at MDR Brand Management, discusses MDR’s approach to celebrating and protecting the music icon’s legacy.

Marc Gascoigne – Publisher at Asmodee’s Aconyte Books arm – discusses how he approaches translating board games like Pandemic and Arkham Horror into successful novels.

The retail research event – taking place on Wednesday, March 30th – promises to ‘pack a week’s worth of research into a single day’.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes talks brands, publishing and World Book Day with Zoe Masters – Publisher for Brands and Licensing at Farshore, an imprint of HarperCollins.

We dive into the creative process behind E.T.: Light Years From Home and Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar with Deirdre Cross, VP at Funko Games, and Josh Manderville, Art Director at Funko Games.

ISSHO46 director Romario Lai discusses how traditional craftsmanship, sustainability and a focus on authenticity has fuelled the firm’s latest Pantone collaboration.

Jasen Wright – VP North America at WildBrain CPLG – talks us through his approach to crafting brand extensions for the likes of Strawberry Shortcake, Chip & Potato and Malibu.

Ahead of a panel session on food brand licensing at IFE Manufacturing later this month, Start Licensing Ian Downes highlights why it’s an exciting part of the licensing landscape.

Sean “Fletch” Fletcher, Senior Game Designer at USAopoly, tells us how the team translated a hugely popular mobile gaming experience into an exciting new board game brand.

Dario Spallone, CEO and Founder of D1 Milano, discusses his design-led approach to smart brand collaborations.