Dead Sled Coffee’s Mike Thorwart on bringing horror icons like Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price into coffee

We caught up with Dead Sled’s Co-Owner and Head of Product Development, Mike Thorwart, to discuss how Dead Sled translates brands into coffee.

Star Editions founder Will Marston talks wholesale print, gift and greeting-card licences

Will Marston tells us how he got into wholesale licensing – and which brands are working well online.

H&M debuts Keith Haring menswear collection

The range spans hoodies, tees, trainers, shorts and jackets, as well as bags, bucket hats and socks.

Patti Becker discusses licensing classic toys and games as TV shows, pet products – and more

Anjar Co. & Becker Associates Patti Becker on licensing classic Wham-O toys to Jazwares and Winning Moves.

Talking Brands: Which brands could licensing help revive?

Smart Design Studio’s Nic Davies, Heayes Design’s Richard Heayes, Pinfinity’s Caleb Paullus and The Toy Association’s Marian Bossard give us their picks for brands that could enjoy a second life through licensing.

The Brand Radar: Hornby, The Beatles and the flourishing world of band brands

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at band brands, deliving into why the likes of The Beatles, David Bowie and Queen are soaring in sectors spanning toys to socks.

Bloody Disgusting teams with Dead Sled Coffee to launch its first licensed coffee, the Bloodbath Blend

The coffee has launched to celebrate the horror site’s 20th anniversary.

From catwalks to construction sites: Caterpillar’s Kenny Beaupre and Lesley Godby on the team’s strategic approach to brand extensions

Caterpillar’s Kenny Beaupre and Lesley Godby shed light on how the B2B brand has made the successful leap into consumer products.

Eaglemoss Hero Collector’s Stella Bradley on designing high-end advent calendars for Star Trek, Doctor Who and The Beatles

We caught up with Stella Bradley, Head of New Product Development at Eaglemoss Hero Collector, to find out more about the creative process behind the new collection.

Wynne-Jones IP launches new division dedicated to designers, content creators and innovators

“Design registration is complex, arcane and often misunderstood,” said Victor Caddy, who heads up the new Designs team.

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