The Brand Radar: Kylie Minogue prosecco rosé, Benchmark Drinks and how brands thrive in booze

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands can thrive in the alcohol space – and why booze brands themselves are soaring in areas like snacks, fashion and accessories.

Stranger Things stage play and spin-off series in the works

The stage show is being produced by multi award-winning producers Sonia Friedman, Stephen Daldry and Netflix.

Kith to mark 60 years of Spider-Man with apparel, pop-up shop and comic book

“Our goal was to kick-off his 60th anniversary with a collaboration that captured Spider-Man’s timeless and effortlessly cool DNA; we couldn’t think of a better partner than Kith to deliver on this through their creative lens,” said Paul Gitter, SVP at Marvel Consumer Products.

Knackiness, knottyness, and placing bets: Make It Real’s Isaac Wolman discusses licensing

Isaac Wolman on what Make It Real looks for licenses and innovation.

Herschel Supply launches The Simpsons bags, headwear and accessories

The range features prints inspired by each member of The Simpsons family – as well as one focused on Duff Beer.

Brands Untapped teams with Brand Licensing Europe to launch Brand Design Conference

Taking place on Monday, September 19th at ExCeL London – the eve of BLE 2022 – the Brand Design Conference will explore the creativity and design thinking behind brand extensions.

Sperry teams with NBCUniversal for Jaws footwear collection

The shark itself is represented in a boat shoe that has a teeth-inspired outsole.

Jordi Burgues, Product Manager at SD Toys, on creating puzzles for Descent!, Twilight Imperium – and more

From Arkham Horror to Keyforge!, Dobble and more: Jordi Burgues discusses great images for puzzles.

Frederica Scott Vollrath on bringing Hollywood handshakes and soggy bottoms to the tabletop with The Great British Baking Show Game

FSV Design ApS’ Frederica Scott Vollrath talks us through her ‘easy to learn but hard to master’ approach to game invention.

Vida the Vet “will resonate within all key categories”, says Spin Master

Vida the Vet – which debuts on CBeebies in 2023 – follows a ten-year-old animal doctor who nurtures the charming and silly woodland creatures who live outside her home.

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