Publishing
The Brand Radar: Carhatt WIP, 2000 AD and how brands can embrace creative communities
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Rebellion worked with different artists to reinterpreted 2000 AD and its characters for a tribute in Carhatt WIP magazine.
The Point.1888 founder Will Stewart celebrates seven years in licensing – and explains why he’s launching Story.1888
Will Stewart, founder of The Point.1888, on growing the company – and launching a marketing agency.
Lee Keeper – Creative Director of Woodmansterne – reveals why there’s nothing like getting a greeting card
Art, brands and staying in touch: Woodmansterne’s Creative Director, Lee Keeper, on licensed greeting cards
Goodwood Revival’s Henry Bass on providing a platform for brands to tell their stories
Goodwood Revival General Manager Henry Bass talks us through the brand values of the show – and what sort of licences Revival can help bring to life for fans.
Rebellion’s Ben Smith on the wider brand potential of its new kids’ comic strip, Monster Fun
Ben Smith – Rebellion’s Head of Film, Television and Publishing – tells us about the firm’s brand plans for Monster Fun, and why now is the perfect time to re-launch the comic.
Rebellion revives classic kids’ comic Monster Fun
“They said British comics were dead – but Monster Fun is returning from the beyond to take over!” said Jason Kingsley OBE, CEO of Rebellion.
The Brand Radar: LEGO, Booktime and how brands can bolster indie bookstores
Inspired by a recent issue of Booktime, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands like LEGO are bringing innovation to publishing and providing a safe-bet for indie stores.
Licensors rev up their brands at Goodwood Revival
Brands Untapped’s Billy Langsworthy looks at how brands of all kinds were being showcased at last weekend’s Goodwood Revival show.
BlueSkye’s Maggy Harris and KJG’s Kirsty Guthrie on creativity, collaboration and The Under Two’s Licensing Huddle
Kirsty Guthrie and Maggy Harris discuss how they entered the brand space, how they began collaborating – and why they work well together.
Marvel Entertainment teams with SOMOS Community Care for back-to-school campaign around Covid-19 vaccinations
The collaboration sees the launch of a limited-edition comic book as well as in-person events aimed at inspiring vaccine confidence.