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Dot Dash Design’s Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis talk research, the heritage sector and bringing fresh angles to established brands.

“I’m thrilled and honoured to be entrusted by Paramount to continue to bring some of the most iconic items in Star Trek history to the many fans of the franchise in all its incarnations,” said Jordan Schwartz, President and CEO of Factory

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the ever-tightening relationship between the charity space and the licensing industry.

SBC’s Sophie Bloomfield, Moonbug Entertainment’s Dominic Sander, iLLUMiARTi’s Marisa Morgan and Simon’s Cat’s Emily Osborne discuss the power of licensing to tell a brand’s story.

“We think kids and parents will really love them and hope they will create some special memories together in the kitchen,” said Wouter Struijs, director and owner of Gifts & Concepts.

Joash Nelson-Piercy, Director and Services Manager at Labre’s Hope, on the design process behind the firm’s luxury soaps – and the cause that drives the business.

“We hope not only to enable women to reconnect with their sexuality more easily after childbirth, but to also counter the outdated taboos that can lead to some women feeling embarrassed about their sexual needs,” said Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet.

“Colour is essential for both our home and our senses – no-one understands this better than Pantone, who are the foremost experts on how colour can influence how we work and live,” said Evelina Kravaev-Söderberg, Head of Design & Creative at H&M Home.

Beanstalk’s Linda Morgenstern discusses why now is the right time to license Jacuzzi

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