Ian Downes

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how a show-specific approach might be the way forward for brands looking to tackle ‘unofficial’ product at MCM Comic Con.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the RNLI is finding fresh sources of fundraising through innovative licensing partnerships across apparel, booze and toys.

Team Tea founder Valerie Diederichs discusses tea trends, a recent partnership with The Ashmolean Museum and the secret to a perfect brew.

Chris Beck, Licensing Manager at England and Wales Cricket Board, talks us through the currently licensing programme for The Hundred – and how the brand is looking to throw open cricket’s doors to all.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes takes a look at HomeLess Made, a company whose greetings cards, tees and badges showcases artwork from creatives that have experience of homelessness or a mental health condition.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how a recent partnership between jewellery firm Clogau and design Julien Macdonald highlights the benefits of smart, design-led collabs.

With Museum Selection turning 20 this year, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the retailer is a good example of how to succeed through a laser-like focus on product, design and presentation.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at what Topps’ Cricket Attax could do for the wider licensing potential of the sport, with contributions from Greg Lansdowne and Simon Gresswell.

“We have poured all of our 173 years of beer and brewing knowledge into creating Ashmolean Ale which we hope will help refresh and inspire minds in equal measures,” said Hook Norton’s Head Brewer and Managing Director, James Clarke.

“The opportunity to create a bespoke blend is a privilege and the aim was to capture the essence of the Museum with tea,” said Tea Team founder Valerie Diderichs.