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The Brands Untapped Magazine is available to read online now…
The magazine boasts design deep dives with licensees, creative catch ups with brand owners and in-depth interviews with the industry’s community of creative studios and design houses.
Penguin Ventures expands Orchard Toys’ licence to cover 20 additional markets
“The launch response from the UK trade and consumers to our first licensed collaboration has been brilliant,” said Josh Beevor, Director at Orchard Toys.
The Point.1888 welcomes Moomin partners across jewellery, apparel, magazines and phone accessories
“The brand has real depth, purpose and strong values, which are in alignment with what consumers are looking for,” said Becky Langer, Head of Commercial & Brand at The Point.1888.
“The story of war comics continues to grow and change”: Inside the ‘Into Battle’ exhibition
Rebellion’s Ben Smith and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum’s Ursula Corcoran talk us through the how and why of their recent Into Battle exhibition.
Danilo’s Dan Grant on PEPPA PIG’s enduring success in cards and calendars
Dan Grant – Danilo’s Licensing Director – shares the key traits that make PEPPA perfect for his category.
Paperblanks partners with Cartoon Saloon for stationery based on its Irish Folklore Trilogy
“We aimed to carry into our journals and accessories the sweetness, excitement and awe that we experienced watching these movies,” said Adina Costiuc, Associate Art Director at Paperblanks.
Poetic Brands to bring Usborne’s That’s Not My… into apparel, footwear and luggage
“We’re delighted to be working with this great brand on a range we are certain will be enormously popular,” said Elliott Matthews, Managing Director of Poetic Brands.
Andrews McMeel Publishing readies six Dolly Parton calendars for 2025
“With the variety of formats offered, fans have the opportunity to enjoy a daily dose of Dolly sunshine every day of the year,” said Executive Editor/Calendar Licensing Marti Petty.
Ravensburger details fourth Disney Lorcana set, Ursula’s Return
The game introduces new franchises and gameplay evolutions, as well as characters from Encanto and Fantasia.
Disney Lorcana gets first co-op title in Illumineer’s Quest: Deep Trouble
The game sees players team up to defeat Ursula in her lair at the edge of Lorcana.