Emma Saunders and Jenny Smyth on putting quality design at the heart of Historic Royal Palaces’ products programme
Historic Royal Palaces’ Senior Licensing Manager Emma Saunders and Licensing Manager Jenny Smith discuss brand values, innovation and the importance of storytelling.
Moonbug and Spin Master embark on ‘strategic global alliance’ spanning content, products and experiences
The collaboration sees Spin Master become the global master toy licensee for two of Moonbug’s IPs: Blippi and Little Angel.
The Sandbox to develop metaverse experiences for Black Mirror and Peaky Blinders
“Both series inhabit such visually complex and layered worlds, and we can’t wait for fans to explore these further through The Sandbox,” said Lex Scott, Commercial Director for Gaming & Gambling at Banijay Brands.
Afro Unicorn founder April Showers discusses the rise and rise of her representative brand
“I went to find a unicorn emoji that represented me… And I couldn’t.” April Showers on Afro Unicorn
UFC promotes Meghan Mernin to VP of Licensing for Global Consumer Products.
“Meghan has been vital in shaping UFC’s global licensing effort,” said Tracey Bleczinski, UFC’s Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products.
Factory Entertainment debuts The Beatles Yellow Submarine model
“This project is intended to be the ultimate homage,” said Factory Entertainment’s Creative Director, Barry Eldridge.
Get your tickets for this month’s Light Fund Southern Quiz
The popular licensing industry Quiz Night takes place on November 23rd at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Mauro Porcini – SVP and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo – on cultivating a human-centric creative culture
PepsiCo is celebrating 10 years of its Design + Innovation division with the launch of a new book: Good Design is For Everyone. We sat down with PepsiCo’s Mauro Porcini to discuss the book – and get his thoughts on creativity, design and brand collabs.
Tickle Me Elmo co-inventor Ron Dubren on creativity, in-house champions and ‘Elmo’s Law’
Ron Dubren talks Tickle Me Elmo, inventor collaborations – and his most underrated creation.
Hasbro and Sugarfina launch limited edition of Candy Land containing real sweets
“We were excited to innovate the beloved childhood game, while bringing a new way of candy tasting to grown-ups and children alike,” said Scott LaPorta, CEO and Co-Investor of Sugarfina.