Publishing
The Brand Radar: RNLI, Finisterre and how licensing supports fundraising
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.
Kylie Cosmetics debuts Batman beauty collection
The pressed powder palette includes Batman-inspired shades like Riddle Me This (army green), Comic (vibrant yellow) and The Joker (cream with a pink and gold shimmer).
Martin Powderly talks working hard and greeting cards as the Happy Jackson brand turns 10
Pigment’s Creative Director, Martin Powderly, on what makes Happy Jackson worth writing home about.
Talking Brands: Which brand deserves its own graphic novel or comic book series?
Design_lead_play’s Darren Lee Phillipson, SBC’s Sophie Bloomfield, Vonner Studios’ David Vonner, Aardman’s Danny Heffer, footwear designer Chris Hill and Larkshead Licensing’s Lindsey Chester tell us which characters and brands should get the comic book treatment.
The Brand Radar: HomeLess Made and the importance of products with purpose
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.
WildBrain CPLG’s Michael Ogunseitan on creativity, innovation and asking “What if?”
Michael Ogunseitan – Creative Services Director at WildBrain CPLG – on disruption, creative constraints and the teacher that set him on the path to design.
Random House Children’s Books welcomes new partners for the Richard Scarry brand
“We are delighted to have imaginative and unique new products from best-in-class partners hitting retail shelves over the next 12 months as we approach the 50th anniversary celebration of Cars and Trucks and Things That Go,” said Rachel Bader, Director of Licensing at Random House Children’s Books
Michael O’Mara Books to launch Official Charts’ Music Quiz Book
“There is no doubt that this quiz book will help music and chart lovers while away hours upon hours this autumn,” said Martin Talbot, Chief Executive of Official Charts.
Penguin Ventures’ David Sprei on creativity, collaboration and keeping classic brands fresh
David Sprei – Commercial Director at Penguin Ventures – talks us through his history in licensing, and how he fuels creativity.
Warner Bros. Discovery readies “true experiential celebration” with Wizarding World Festival 2023
“We are beyond excited to celebrate this magical community and bring everyone together for an epic fan festival – more than a traditional fan fest, a true experiential celebration… A must-see event,” said Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment.