Biscuiteers debuts Emma Bridgewater collaboration
The hand-iced range recreates the design of Emma Bridgewater’s pink heart pottery.
WildBrain CPLG’s Jasen Wright on design, authenticity and the rise of playful collaborations
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.
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes on opportunities and fresh thinking around food brands
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.
Brands Untapped 100 to celebrate product developers, designers, creative leaders and studios working in licensing
The inaugural Brands Untapped 100 publication – a global list of 100 figures that have done exceptional work across the past year – will debut at BLE 2022.
Bubble O’Bill swaps ice cream for chocolate with Chocolatier Australia partnership
In a deal negotiated by Unilever Australia’s brand extension agency Asembl, Chocolatier Australia is launching a Bubble O’Bill milk chocolate Easter Egg.
Blu Goblin readies limited-edition replica Bullseye trophies in support of the Stroke Association
“As Jim Bowen would have said, this is a super, smashing, great partnership,” said Laura Wood, Brand and Social Media Manager for Bullseye.
Mattel details limited-edition Barbie collabs with female-founded companies for Women’s History Month
The range includes an Autumn Adeibgo headband, a candle from NETTE and shoes by Larroude – with proceeds going to the Barbie Dream Gap Project.
The Op’s Sean “Fletch” Fletcher on bringing the Disney Sorcerer’s Arena mobile game to the tabletop
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.
Sophie la girafe plush, activity mats and rockers on the way from Dan Dee International’s Animal Adventure arm
“Sophie is a very special brand, and we know it’s in good hands with Dan Dee and Animal Adventure,” said Patti Becker, CEO of Anjar & Becker Associates, the licensing agent for Sophie la girafe.
Levi’s debuts The Simpsons apparel collection
The Springfield Elementary-inspired styles include a vintage school uniform-inspired wide-wale yellow corduroy jacket and pants.