Epic Rights to helm global merch push for New Kids on the Block

“New Kids on the Block is one of the most successful pop boy bands of all time with multiple number one hits and legions of fans just as eager to engage with them today as when they first started,” said Lisa Streff, SVP of Global Licensing at Epic Rights.

Just Play UK’s Licensing Manager, Charlotte Rodgers, discusses plans, brands and toy-fair stands

Charlotte Rodgers offers insight into Just Play UK’s licensing and future plans

From Baby Shark to South Park: Paramount’s Alexandra Salisbury on her design-led approach to crafting toy and game partnerships

Alexandra Salisbury – Senior Category Manager for Toys & Games EMEA & ANZ at Paramount ­– on recent launches, inventor opportunities, and the power of a cuppa.

Talking Brands: McDonald’s footwear, KFC handbags, Taco Bell luggage… Is this a heyday for fast-food brand extensions?

The Opinionated Designer’s Emma Horton, Pink Key Licensing’s Richard Pink and Start Licensing’s Ian Downes share their thoughts on the potential of fast-food brands.

Paul Black of Andersen Press on licensing Elmer, The Bolds and Not Now, Bernard

Paul Black, from Anderson Press, on the directions they’d like to take Elmer…

Elana Woldenberg – Senior Director of Product Development at hand2mind – on bringing Numberblocks into toys

hand2mind’s Elana Woldenberg discusses creativity, education and working with brands.

Anderson Entertainment teams with designer Andrew Harman for Thunderbirds: Danger Zone card game

Anderson Entertainment connected with Harman following a call out to game designers through Mojo Nation.

Märklin readies Keith Haring model train set

The launch forms part of Märklin’s Message Wagon range, which has previously included a Jean-Michel Basquiat set.

From Barbie to Colin the Caterpillar: How brands are celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Brands including Swatch, McDonald’s and Peppa Pig have launched Jubilee-inspired products and experiences.

PlayMonster brings Criminal Minds into party games

Criminal Minds UNknown SUBject challenges players to think like a criminal to catch the killer among them.

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