Interviews
Gary Pope, Co-founder of Kids Industries, talks grit, glamour, values, LEGO and more
With clients including Kellogg’s, Disney, WWF and Tesco, Gary Pope discusses the licences and values he holds.
Mizuno’s Graham Johnson on Eddie Izzard, running a little, and helping a lot
Mizuno Corporation’s UK Marketing Manager, Graham Johnson, on the sports company’s partnership with comedian Eddie Izzard – and a recent brand collaboration with the Rijksmuseum.
Funko Games’ Josh Manderville and Deirdre Cross on bringing Fast & Furious, Seinfeld and ESPN into board games
Deirdre Cross, VP at Funko Games, and Josh Manderville, Art Director at Funko Games, give us the lowdown on the firm’s latest slate of titles.
Moose Toys’ Fraser Paterson on bringing Looney Tunes into toys with its Space Jam: A New Legacy range
We caught up with Fraser Paterson, Head of Design and Product Development for Licensed & Pre-School at Moose Toys, to delve into the creation process behind the line, and find out what was key in bringing Looney Tunes to life in toys.
Disneyland’s Matt Conover on Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Avengers Campus and putting the audience first
In part two of this interview with Matt Conover – Vice President of Disney Live Entertainment at Disneyland – we talk research, inspiration and the importance of creating experiences that speak to new audiences.
Matt Conover – Vice President of Disney Live Entertainment at Disneyland – on innovation, storytelling and collaboration
In the first of a two-part interview, Disneyland’s Matt Conover tells us about the shows that defined his approach to crafting live experiences.
Landmark Studio Group’s David Ozer on the brand potential of cult hit Willy’s Wonderland
We caught up with David Ozer, CEO at Landmark, to learn more about the film’s potential in sectors like apparel, publishing and toys.
Skew’s Oliver Dyer on why the licensing industry’s biggest problem is its name
We sat down with Oliver to discuss Skew’s origins, his thoughts on creativity and why designers don’t get the recognition they deserve in the licensing space.
Emily Jacobs – Head of Global Licensing at The LEGO Group – on how passion and purpose fuel great partnerships
Emily Jacobs, Head of Global Licensing at The LEGO Group, talks brand values, creativity and collaborations.
Natural History Museum’s Maxine Lister on creativity, sustainability and opportunity
We caught up with the Museum’s Head of Licensing – Maxine Lister – to dive into the design process behind some of the firm’s recent collaborations.