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Vadobag’s CEO, Ramon van Dongen, discusses licensing at one of Europe’s oldest bag wholesalers

The team will be based at the Mojo Nation stand – B38.

Inspired by the Booksellers Association’s Christmas Books catalogue, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts licensed publishing in the spotlight.

Our chat with CAA Brand Management’s Ellie Parry about being hands-on with brands was our most read interview of the year.

We asked figures in the licensing industry for their favourite launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product or experience they were involved in!

The range kicks off with Christmas Tree Moonpig, and future launches include Dino Moonpig, Heart Moonpig and Avo Moonpig.

“Skilful design and premium quality were key to the collaboration, underpinned by a shared passion for celebrating heritage,” said Jack Wanstall, Senior Licensing Manager at the Royal Armouries.

Paula Ford, Creative Director at Hype, on why simplicity is the key when it comes to licensed card design.

Deals with Amber House, Imagin8 and Crackerjack have bolstered the brand’s licensed line-up in the UK.

Louisa Skevington – Product Licensing Manager at RPSB – talks us through recent launches from Half Moon Bay and Moorcroft.