New preschool property Ricky Zoom continues to zip around the globe at lightning speed after Entertainment One announced that Nick Jr. and Channel 5’s pre-school programming block, Milkshake! will join an impressive list of international broadcasters airing series 1 of its highly anticipated new show … more

Licensed clothing specialist Poetic Brands has announced the appointment of Anne Bradford to the post of Director of its Children’s wear, Babywear and Accessories division. The new appointment and division come in response to a steady growth in Poetic Brands’ adult clothing business and the company’s … more

Walker Books, the world’s leading wholly independent publisher of English-language children’s books, along with its sister companies Candlewick Press in the US and Walker Books Australia, has announced a number of new launches from BOO contemporary jewellery for Guess How Much I Love You … more

1. Embrace this year’s multiple themes on publishing, gaming and interiors by attending our three live activations. Go to entrance N1 for Beyond the Book, N4 for The Arcade and N5 for Heritage x Interiors. 2. Uncover the vast potential of publishing licensing by taking a visit to Beyond the Book on stand … more

Smiley teamed up with DB Berdan, the young London based hyper streetwear brand, for an exciting collaboration that debuted on the catwalk on Tuesday 17th September. The designers showcased their SS20 collection in conjunction with The British Fashion Council On Schedule at 180 The Strand … more

Loufrani is widely credited for his significant contribution in the creation of emojis and their evolution to the global communications phenomenon they are today. He was the first person to put a Smiley on a cellphone with Alcatel in 1996 and the 23 years since no less than 6 billion emojis are sent daily on … more

It’s a family-favourite book, an online phenomenon, a sought-after promotional partner and a fast-growing licensing property with a global reach. This year, it’s poised to be the biggest year in the UK market yet for The Elf on the Shelf brand, with renewed partnerships and major product launches across new … more

In a new agreement that expands on their current multi-year relationship in Italy and Spain, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has appointed CPLG as its licensing agent for additional EMEA markets: Benelux, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Middle East. CPLG will represent Sony … more

Cyber Group Studios’ new animated series, Sadie Sparks and preschool series, Gigantosaurus will be broadcast in the UK for the first time on Sony Pictures Television’s free-to-air channels; POP and its companion upper pre-school channel, Tiny POP, respectively. Sadie Sparks, aimed at children aged 6 to … more

This September Kidult launched their first Frida Kahlo licensed collection of 6 bracelet designs with engravings of Frida’s thoughtful phrases in Italian and English. Embellished with decorative pendants the products are marketed as gifts for girls and women of all ages. The products are distributed … more

Eight exciting entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for this year’s Brand Licensing Europe License This! final following a record number of entries and an intense judging day last week in London. There are five brands shortlisted in the Character & Animation category and three battling it out for the Brand … more

Brand Licensing Europe organisers have revealed that eSports will be the focus of one of the show’s two keynotes for 2019. The Gaming Counter-Culture - The Rising Brand of eSports keynote will feature GAME’s head of eSports and partnerships Mary Antieul, Difuzed’s head of eSports Daniel Amos and David … more

At BLE stand A320, independent agency Sagoo will highlight Rilakkuma, for which it represents the licensing and merchandising rights in Europe. Already a hit in Asia and the USA, the Japanese character brand Rilakkuma is now making inroads into the European market and is expected to attract strong interest … more

Mondo TV, one of the largest European producers and distributors of animated content, will be offering a thrilling selection of properties established or about to launch during MIPCOM 2019, with a strong emphasis on eco-focused adventures and teen web stars as well as live action tween drama and … more

This year Perfetti Van Melle’s candy brands have taken Italian fast fashion retail by storm. In spring Chupa Chups and Mentos collections were launched in Oviesse, soon to be followed by Alcott, Zuiki, Terrranova, AW Lab and Piazza Italia. In addition, Perfetti also debuted in these retailers with other Italian … more

In her new role as Vice President, Knight will continue to be responsible for the strategic and commercial performance of Brand Licensing Europe; Licensing Expo Las Vegas, the world’s largest licensing trade show; the Licensing Leadership Summit, which is an annual executive conference that takes … more

At BLE stand B301 Rocket Licensing, one of the industry’s most respected independent licensing companies, is celebrating its appearance at a new stand in a new venue with a list that’s big in every sense, including new arrivals Rebel Girls, Valiant and The Original Ramen Company, and firmly established hits … more

Maurizio Distefano Licensing, which manages licensing for a number of global and regional brands in both Italian-speaking markets and Eastern Europe, has announced its line-up for this year’s BLE, where for the second year in succession the company will be at its own dedicated booth: E183 … more

Houseware and lighting specialist Spearmark has announced that it is to produce a range of lunch ware for children on behalf of National Geographic for the UK market. The range includes bottles, lunch bags, sandwich boxes, plates, tumblers and cutlery. All the items in the range will use minimal … more

What do street style, a world-renowned artist, a lovable rabbit, an animated treasure hunt, a globally celebrated road trip, a science blog and a celebration of football have in common? They’ve all inspired exciting and unique brands – all of which are represented by extension and strategy agency Licensing Link … more