The new magazine – celebrating the creativity and design-thinking of the licensing industry – will be distributed at the Vegas Licensing Expo in May.

BlueSquare Innovation’s David Fuhrer discusses AquaDoodle, Nerf Vortex – and his most underrated creation.

Designer and Illustrator Rowena Isotta-Day talks us through the design process behind Orchard Toys’ first licensed collection.

Help I S*xted My Boss: The Official Dinner Party Game sees players take on challenges inspired by the antics of podcast hosts William Hanson and Jordan North.

“We look very much forward to the pitches and seeing great new concepts that hopefully can result in some winning products,” said Floor Doggenaar, Director of NPD, Innovation and Sustainability at the Jumbo Group.

“New connections are made, existing relationships are strengthened – and it’s straight up just loads of fun!” said Angus Walker, Hasbro’s Head of Inventor Relations and External Innovation.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Eleanor to our team,” said Seven Towns Chief Executive Mike Moody.

“At the heart of Mattel is design and innovation, and this latest collaboration is another step forward in that direction,” said Ruth Henriquez, Head of Consumer Products, Publishing, and LBE at Mattel EMEA.

“I’m excited to carry on the legacy of our previous success and evolve into our new vision of a more human, inclusive and daring studio,” said Tempest Workshop Co-Founder Isaias Vallejo.

Franziska Meyer and Irene Klemm discuss the Edurino play experience, combining a digital learning app, real figurines and an ergonomic stylus.