BLE, which took place at London’s Olympia earlier this month has reported a visitor number rise of six per cent to a high of 7,862, including the highest number of overseas visitors at 40 per cent, making it the best show in the event’s 20 year history.
Read More »Harry Potter and Peppa Pig help UK licensing hit $818 million
New analysis from LIMA has revealed that the UK leads Europe as a hub for retail sales of licensed products, reaching a record level of $14.04 billion in 2017 and generating royalties for the brand owners to the tune of $818 million.
Read More »Read the October licensing special issue of ToyNews online now
This month, with Brand Licensing Europe kicking off this week, ToyNews dives into the world of licensing to cover some very new ground with an in-depth look at how children’s brands and children’s entertainment are opening conversations around mental health.
Read More »New Netflix series Hilda boasts ‘great toy potential,’ says Silvergate Media
Hilda is an animated TV adventure based on the acclaimed graphic novel, now streaming on Netflix. Silvergate will be presenting the brand to potential partners at BLE next month.
Read More »“It’s the perfect time for Molang in the UK” as Sony Pictures picks up three seasons
And with TOMY Europe as the master toy partner, the future for the brand "is looking very bright indeed."
Read More »Moose Toys is launching a licensing campaign around Treasure X toy line
The Australian toy firm has named Bulldog Licensing its UK and Ireland licensing agent for the new collectable range of toys, launched to offer the boys’ collectable market its own ‘unboxing’ toy range.
Read More »Send your votes in for the Licensing.biz Power 50 now
The nomination process will come to a close this Friday, September 14th before the supplement is launched at this year's BLE. Get your votes in to us now.
Read More »Viacom Nickelodeon CP president Pam Kaufman to deliver BLE 2018 keynote
Kaufman will share her insights into the changing retail landscape, why the newly formed, globally aligned VNCP positions the organisation for success, and where consumer products fit into Viacom’s larger strategy.
Read More »Don’t miss your chance to feature in the October licensing special issue of ToyNews
It’s all systems go in the world of licensing with Brand Licensing Europe right around the corner, so don’t miss your chance to star in ToyNews’ licensing special this October
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