Interviews
Gurdeep Bains takes us inside the development of YuMe’s Netflix Gift Box
“It captures the essence and appeal of Netflix”: Gurdeep Bains – Global Creative Director for YuMe Toys – on designing 24 items across seven Netflix brands.
Artist Annie Tempest on bringing her Tottering By Gently cartoon strip into licensing
“It’s quintessentially British”: Annie Tempest discusses the origins of Tottering By Gently – and working with Karen Addison on its licensing push.
Stephanie Milton – Publishing Director at Studio Press – on brands, cover design and the ‘Book As Object’ trend
“Our books are created by fans, for fans”: Stephanie Milton, Publishing Director for Bonnier Books UK’s Studio Press imprint, discusses design decisions around licensed titles.
Alex and Whitney Kimerling reveal why now’s the right time for Hootenanny’s first licensed game
The founders of Hootenanny Games discuss the licensing of a Sour Patch Kids version of SIXEM.
Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Ben Townsend on cracking collaborations for Wallace & Gromit
Creative consultant Sophie Bloomfield and Aardman’s Licensing Approvals Co-ordinator Ben Townsend on why the brand continues to soar in consumer products.
Licensing rock, metal and more: in conversation with Jens Drinkwater at Global Merchandising Services
Global Merchandising’s Jens Drinkwater on why now’s the time to make some noise!
John Friend, Head of Xbox Gaming Consumer Products, on understanding fans – and listening to creatives
“You’ve got to understand the psychological motivation”: Xbox Gaming’s John Friend discussing his approach to crafting brand extensions.
“We have gigantic global awareness”: Keith Dawkins – President of the Harlem Globetrotters – on brand plans for the iconic basketball team
“We now want to bring this magic to the masses”: Keith Dawkins discusses the unique consumer product opportunities around the Harlem Globetrotters.
Glue’s Carla Bowden on collaborations, creativity – and thinking differently about IP
As Glue celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, we catch up with Founder and MD Carla Bowden.
“We set the standard”: Steve Collier – Creative Director at Brand Alliance – talks innovation in licensed fashion
Steve Collier – Creative Director at Brand Alliance – on how working across licensed and non-licensed ranges fuels creativity.