Interviews
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.
WildBrain CPLG’s Jimmy Sorber on Space Invaders, Floris Van Bommel and why we’re in a golden age of footwear collaborations
Jimmy Sorber – Product Development Manager, Northern Europe, WildBrain CPLG – tells us about the creative process behind bringing Space Invaders into footwear.
BBC Studios Vanessa Hamilton on the near-limitless opportunities to extend the Doctor Who brand
Doctor Who’s Vanessa Hamilton on how she steers the brand through licences of every kind as well as dimensions in time. Kind of…
Mondo’s Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce on giving brands like Godzilla and Gremlins the tiki mug treatment
We caught up Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce, Creative Directors of Mondo’s Toy and Collectibles division, to find out more about how the company approaches design – and what fuels their creativity.
Informa’s Anna Knight on summits, trade shows and licensing jargon
Anna Knight, VP of Licensing at Informa Market, gives us the lowdown on the firm’s upcoming events and explains why licensing jargon should be dropped to make the industry more designer-friendly…
Scruffy Dog CEO Joe Bright on the magic of turning brands into entertainment experiences
Joe Bright on Scruffy Dog’s creative process, dream brands and what’s next…