Publishing

Scott Ham, Anna Kyriacou and Ty Cochrane discuss the origins of The Zeros creative agency – and the advice they’d give young designers looking to start a new business.

Ralph Lauren is also launching The Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt Concept Store in Berlin later this month.

Frances Bodiam, MD at Flame Tree Publishing, discusses the firm’s collaborations with brands like The Ashmolean Musuem, The V&A and the Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture

Having worked with brands like LEGO, The Ritz and England Athletics, James Marsh – MD at B3 Creative – discusses how the consultancy helps firms looking to engage with children and young people effectively.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands like Thomas & Friends, Space Invaders and Shaun the Sheep have successfully been used to support safety campaigns.

“We hope this can be a thoughtful way for children who have arrived in the UK and within Europe to access a resource to aid conversation as and when they are ready to do so,” said Kids Industries’ Gary Pope.

The toy comes with the cartoon pooch himself, plus some plush flames for him to sit in.

The anthology features three new comics set in worlds created by Gerry Anderson: New Captain Scarlet, Space Precinct and Terrahawks.

Kids Industries’ Gary Pope, The Roald Dahl Story Company’s Stephanie Griggs, Penguin Ventures’ Thomas Merrington, Making Things’ Fi Murray and Caroline High Consultancy’s Caroline High talk picture books – and share some thoughts on untapped gems.

“The vibrant world of HexVet gives our creative team an incredible opportunity to translate the enchantment of the series into products across multiple categories,” said Pam Kaufman, President at Paramount Consumer Products.