The BLE Matchmaking Service, which will be provided for free this year, will enable exhibitors and visitors to request meetings with one another through an online portal ahead of the show, taking place from 11 – 13th October 2016 at London’s Olympia. The tool allows users to create online profiles, identify … more

Now in its seventh year, the competition is open to anyone with a concept that has yet to be published or broadcast, or a brand that has not yet extended to non-core consumer products. It applies to any new property with its roots in publishing, art and design, television or digital media. … more

KidsOut helps to transform the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK by providing fun opportunities and positive experiences to enhance their wellbeing and outlook for a happier future. As a charity partner, KidsOut will receive marketing exposure and will exhibit for the first time. … more

The new series includes ten interactive books dedicated to the adventures of the Winx, and is aimed at young kids who will enjoy interacting with the ebooks by completing puzzles and applying virtual stickers, colouring and drawing, singing karaoke and customizing Winx’s wardrobe and hairstyles … more

Officially the biggest yet in its 17 year history, BLE took place from 13 – 15th October at London’s Olympia. It boasted over 300 exhibitors, of which 90 were new, and floor space totalling 7,364 square meters. Categories including automotive, sport, food & beverage, beauty, music, publishing and heritage … more

Brand Licensing Europe 2015 is fast approaching and is shaping up to be the best yet. With over 300 brand owners exhibiting this year, and over 70 of those for the first time! We are excited to welcome the likes of … more

Brand Licensing Europe has announced the four finalists of its annual License This! competition. Now in its sixth year, the challenge offers those with brand new creative concepts the opportunity to break into the global licensing industry and the final takes place at the show in front of an audience on … more

Sophia Jansson, Creative Director of Moomin Characters and niece of Moomins creator Tove Jansson, will give the keynote address on Wednesday 14th October at 12.30 in the Licensing Academy. Jansson will share her personal story of the Moomin brand journey, joined by Roleff Kråkström … more

Brand Licensing Europe has unveiled its biggest ever educational programme, now featuring 25 free sessions at the show which runs from 13th – 15th October at London’s Olympia. Celebrating its 17th successful year, BLE boasts two education theatres offering visitors unique insights into the licensing … more

Studio 100 and Planeta Junior’s hit programme Heidi is topping the TV charts in its first series. The classic and much loved brand, targeted at girls aged 4 – 6 years, has been revived in CGI with the series airing currently in more than 100 countries. This evergreen property stays true to the original key brand values including healthy lifestyle, tradition, great outdoor experience … more

BLE has teamed up with The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE) to present a new series of panel discussions in the Licensing Academy this year. It is the first time SPLiCE has brought its insights to BLE, and the first time some of its members have been represented at … more

Kelvyn Gardner, Managing Director, LIMA UK, will chair the panel. He is joined by Charlie Donaldson, Joint Managing Director, Rocket Licensing, Tom Gunn, International Brand Director EMEA at MTV Networks and Wendy Munt, consultant, Be Inspired Consulting … more

London 29 June 2015: Food & beverage, beauty, music, publishing, sports and heritage are just some of the categories represented by more than 44 new exhibitors at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe. Among the new names joining the 300 strong exhibitor line-up this year are: Pepsi, Stanfords … more

Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) has confirmed the addition of six new retailers to its Retail Mentoring Programme which launches this month. Asda, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Limited, Claire’s Accessories UK Limited, Lloyds Pharmacy, Matalan and Stanfords join existing participants J Sainsbury PLC, Boots PLC … more

Registration is now open for Brand Licensing Europe, the UBM Advanstar organised licensing exhibition, which runs from 13 – 15 October 2015. Visitors can register for free at www.brandlicening.eu. This year’s show promises another action packed three days, following the 2014 event – the biggest … more

Brand Licensing Europe has announced the launch of The BLE Blog (www.thebleblog.com) offering thoughts, insights and opinions from the European licensing industry’s leading event. Aimed at both visitors and exhibitors, the BLE Blog will feature posts from the team on getting the … more

Brand Licensing Europe has announced a raft of new prizes, worth over £6,000, for the winner of this year’s License This! Competition which opens for entries today at www.brandlicensing.eu. This year’s winner will receive a fully furnished nine square metre stand at BLE 2016 to bring the property to … more

Once again, the event will be divided into three zones: Art, Design & Image, Brands & Lifestyle and Character & Entertainment. Running alongside the exhibition is the hugely popular Licensing Academy, featuring keynote sessions from industry trailblazers. Following its launch last year … more

Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) 2014 has once again boosted the thriving licensing industry, now worth an estimated $13bn (£8bn) in retail sales in the UK alone*. 7,164 visitors attended this year’s show (subject to BPA Audit); consistent with the record-breaking 2013 event. Over half of attendees … more

Brand Licensing Europe 2014, the Advanstar-organised licensing exhibition, has announced the four finalists of its License This! Competition. Now in its fifth year, the challenge offers those with brand new creative concepts the opportunity to break into the global licensing industry and the final takes … more