Publishing

As an exhibition of his work lands in London’s Cartoon Museum, Karen Addison of Karen Addison Associates discusses opportunities around the Norman Thelwell brand.

The move expands the scope of the Grow with Peter Rabbit initiative, designed to bring the health, well-being and educational benefits associated with gardening to as many children as possible.

“We’re delighted to join forces with HarperCollins and help bring some legendary children’s stories to life,” said Katie Wilkinson, Head of Publishing and Operations at The Point.1888.

Writer and Blocks magazine editor Graham E. Hancock on his experience of licensing LEGO

Amy Lord and Bek Whitney discuss creating immersive experiences for brands like Netflix’s Stranger Things, Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars.

“We are unique because we have the best-in-all-categories across the board by any measure – be they ratings, awards, fandom,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO & Max Content.

Buyerology’s Karen Green discusses how the role of a retail buyer has evolved in recent years.

Why Talia Tester – Head of Licensing at Carte Blanche Group – likes to hear ideas face to face.

“The record number of entries for the B&LLAs 2023 underlines just how much the brand and lifestyle licensing business has grown and matured,” said Ian Hyder, CEO of Max Publishing.

The study also found that UK children today are goal driven, with 8% aspiring to fame and 21% wanting to change the world for the better.