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.

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.

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.

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.

D1 Milano’s Dario Spallone on creating watches for brands like A Clockwork Orange, Gremlins and Chupa Chups

Dario Spallone, CEO and Founder of D1 Milano, discusses his design-led approach to smart brand collaborations.

Talking Brands: Off Menu has apparel, Casefile has a board game… What other podcasts have licensing potential?

We asked The Brand Director’s Tim Collins and Sutikki’s Jo Redfern for their thoughts on other podcasts with strong brand potential…

Spin Master to remain toy partner for Batman and DC through to 2026

“DC is one of the most iconic brands in the world, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with Spin Master to bring the characters and stories to life through inspired toy collections,” said Warner Bros Consumer Products’ Sam Bushy.

Marvel’s second Fortnite comic to land in June

Each first print issue of the five-part mini-series, Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War, will contain a code to unlock a bonus digital cosmetic in Fortnite.

Birmingham City FC rebrands as Small Heath Alliance for Peaky Blinders collaboration

On matchday, players will leave the tunnel to the sound of Red Right Hand – the show’s theme song – and Shelby Brothers Ltd hoardings will surround the pitch.

Lovehoney’s Bonny Hall on the firm’s Fifty Shades collection – and why more brands should do sex toy collabs

Bonny Hall – Global Product Director at Lovehoney – talks us through the design process behind the new collection, which includes the limited edition Fifty Shades of Grey Greedy Girl Rabbit.

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