Meghan Cole – Head of Retail at Shakespeare’s Globe – on bringing the bard’s brand into tea, tees and toys

Meghan Cole, Head of Retail at Shakespeare’s Globe, talks to us about favouring bold designs over a ‘ye olde worlde’ style.

Design by Jaler readies The Laughing Cow homeware

“I’m thrilled by this collaboration with Julie Jaler and Design by Jaler around the common and inclusive values of sharing, laughter and good humour,” said Patrick Tamburlin, Licensing Manager at Bel SA.

Bluey, Barbie and Squishmallows among ‘License of the Year’ finalists at Toy of the Year awards

Licensed toys feature throughout other categories too, with nominees including Wow! Stuff’s Jurassic Park Real FX Baby T-Rex, Jazwares’ Pokémon Squishmallows and Funko Games’ Disney Animated.

Sports Illustrated Clubhouse experience opens in Vancouver

“Sports Illustrated has always had the power to bring people together through compelling storytelling, and the SI Clubhouse aims to embody that spirit for years to come,” said Christian Bullock and Shaun Anderson of Canada’s Define Group.

KFC team with Dead Man’s Fingers for 11 Herbed and Spiced Rum

The rum ‘gives notes of black and white pepper, treacle toffee, vanilla, butterscotch all mixed up with some seriously stand out spices’.

Was Waddingtons’ Milk Tray Man board game ahead of its time?

The enduring appeal of licensed games… Mojo Nation’s Billy Langsworthy looks at Cadbury’s Milk Tray: Man in Black Game from 1970.

“It’s been a dream!”: Carrs Pasties’ Jess St. Pierre on creating the firm’s Wallace & Gromit-inspired pasty

Jess St. Pierre – Marketing Manager at Carrs Pasties – on wanted to add something new to the market with the firm’s Aardman collaboration.

Eggo teams with Sugarlands Distilling Co. for Eggo Brunch in a Jar Sippin’ Cream

The creamy liqueur blends the flavours of toasted Eggo waffles, maple syrup and rich butter, with a hint of smoky bacon.

Bird & Blend founder Krisi Smith reveals what it takes to turn Swizzels sweets into tantalising teas!

Krisi Smith lifts the lid off the teapot and tells us what makes a brand right for Bird & Blend.

Surreal brings Candy Kittens into cereal

Surreal’s Candy Kittens high protein cereal tastes like the brand’s Wild Strawberry flavour sweets.

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