Opinions

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the world of licensed live events – from farm trails and immersive experiences to exhibitions and interactive escape rooms.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Rebellion worked with different artists to reinterpreted 2000 AD and its characters for a tribute in Carhatt WIP magazine.

Inspired by a recent issue of Booktime, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands like LEGO are bringing innovation to publishing and providing a safe-bet for indie stores.

Brands Untapped’s Billy Langsworthy looks at how brands of all kinds were being showcased at last weekend’s Goodwood Revival show.

Wynne-Jones IP’s Victor Caddy provides a reminder of what you need to do to register UK trade mark and design applications before this month’s deadline.

The team at kids’ speech recognition specialists SoapBox Labs look at how designers can embrace speech technology to create brand new licensed play experiences.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the Horrible Histories brand has expanded into live experiences, with the most recent being a Terrible Thames river tour.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes takes us inside the development of Meyer’s new Nadiya Hussain homewares and bakewares collection.

Prompted by the announcement of Welbeck Publishing’s England: The Official History, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how this kind of launch can create a ripple effect for The FA.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the recent partnership between M&S and ITV’s new Cooking with the Stars show – and how the collaboration has spanned in-store activity and tie-in product.