Ian Downes

“Our collaboration has been incredibly successful, bringing the refreshing flavours of Britvic’s beloved brands into new product categories,” said Carys Delve, Marketing Manager at Brand of Brothers.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes speaks to Rebellion, Redan and Kennedy about toy brands’ ongoing success in magazines and comics.

Aardman’s Molly Van Den Brink, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes and Rainbow Productions’ Simon Foulkes discuss brands treading the boards.

TELA’s Gabi Drew, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes and Trend UK’s Lindsay Hardy share their thoughts on the pre-school titan’s brand power.

Following on from a well received panel discussion – Licensing Chose Me – delivered  at BLE’s License to Retail Day, the participating panellists share their thoughts and insights into building a career in licensing.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts a spotlight on how brands are thriving across live events, exhibitions, experiences and productions.

“It’s more than a game, it’s the progenitor of a whole new form of entertainment”: As D&D turns 50, we asked figures in the industry for their thoughts as to why it continues to survive – and thrive!

From Cathedral City Heinz Beanz to Baileys easter eggs, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes puts food brands in the spotlight.

Dynamo’s Danny Heffer, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes and Atlantic Mat’s Susan Baker share their picks of brands that could win in gifting.

Aardman’s Anthony Garnon, Wow! Stuff’s Richard North, Paper Engine’s Jason McKenzie and Vivid Goliath’s Emma Weber share thoughts on the toys, games and brand brands.