Food & Drink
Jeni’s Ice Cream readies Pop-Tarts collaboration
The Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon ice cream is inspired by the Jeni’s team’s favourite Pop-Tarts flavour.
WildBrain CPLG to helm first-ever licensing push for Supercell’s World of Clash franchise
“With some of the most beloved mobile gaming characters of all time, there is an incredible opportunity to dive deeper into the rich characters and unique worlds from Clash of Clans and Clash Royale,” said Andrea Fasulo, Head of Global Licensing at Supercell.
Artist Meg Hawkins on extending her brand into homewares, giftware and confectionary
Meg Hawkins discusses persistence, patience and product development.
Minecraft bolsters licensee line-up with Crayola, Bladez Toys and American Greetings
Other new partners include Crunch Pak, Procos, L Founders Loyalty Programs and Andromeda.
Products of Change launches “game-changing” POC Industry Framework resource
The POC Industry Framework has been devised to help businesses and individuals on their sustainability journey.
Banila Co launches Chupa Chups cosmetics
“Our ultimate aim has been to enchant Banila Co’s fans with this collaboration and leave them delighted,” said Marta Ballesteros, Perfetti Van Melle’s Global Area Licensing Manager.
“Don’t break the model; enhance the idea”: Megan Buettner – Head of Consumer Products at Tetris – on keeping the brand fresh, joyful and relevant
Tetris’ Megan Buettner on how a background in design shapes her approach to brand licensing.
Talking Brands: Disney is embracing trading card games with Lorcana and Star Wars: Unlimited… What other brands might thrive in this area?
James Wallis, Jude Coram and Ben Townsend share their picks of brands ripe for the TCG treatment.
Freegun brings The Laughing Cow into underwear
“We still have plenty of other designs in mind and even other BEL SA brands to explore,” said Christophe Landais, Licensing Manager at Freegun’s parent company Textiss.
The Brand Radar: Why embrace licensing? Licensees discuss the key benefits…
What are the core benefits of licensing? Start Licensing’s Ian Downes picks the brains of Rose Marketing, Nerdy Banana, A Perry and The Makersss to find out.