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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.

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.

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.

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.

And with TOMY Europe as the master toy partner, the future for the brand "is looking very bright indeed."

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.

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.

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.

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