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Welcome to the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2017. The power of brands continues unabated and the evolution of brand and lifestyle licensing is very much part of this. The inaugural B&LLAs last year were embraced by the whole licensing community, recognising that accolades that rewarded excellence in this dynamic area was long overdue.
Left to right: Sam Loveday, Ian Hyder, Jakki Brown and Rob Willis.
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year on and the finalists of this year’s B&LLAs stand as testament to the verve and innovation that is so evident in the brand licensing arena. Brand owners from all strata – be it heritage, food, FMCG, talent, automotive, fashion, design – are represented in this room today. And on the licensee front, brand licensing has without doubt widened the circle of business. Companies who have never before considered licensing have now totally changed their tune to become brand licensing champions while there are many others who, having been active in the entertainment side of the industry, are now relishing the opportunities that tapping into recognisable marques brings. The key of course is retail without whom these great brand licensing collaborations would never reach the end consumer.
From high street fashion names, the big four grocers, department stores, e-commerce giants and myriad of specialist players have all been involved in ensuring today’s awards really do reward the best in class.
And what better an environment to celebrate these achievements than at a venue whose five star brand values epitomise today’s stunning line-up of finalists. There are too many people to thank by name, but without the support of our sponsors, industry friends and the ‘engine room’ at Max Publishing, The B&LLAs 2017 would not be where they are today. We hope you have a lovely afternoon.
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GREAT PRIZES, GREAT CAUSES Today’s event will also be raising money for the industrywide charity, The Light Fund through the charity raffle. This registered charity, co-founded by Max Publishing’s directors Jakki Brown and Ian Hyder in 2004 has now raised over £1 million, funding charity projects to help thousands and thousands of men, women and children all www.lightfund.org over the world. Last year alone, The Light Fund worked funded projects with 23 different charities, namely Action for Kids, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services, Bowel Cancer UK, The Brain www.lightfund.org Tumour Charity, Challenge Africa, Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, The Children’s Trust, Crohns and Colitis UK, Dogs for Good, The Fire Fighters Charity, Footsteps Foundation, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, Francis House Children’s Hospice, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, KIDS, Learning through Horses, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Multiple Sclerosis UK, New Life… Special Care Babies Charity, Orchid Cancer Appeal, Rethink Mental Illness, Spread a Smile and Springboard for Children. Huge thanks to everyone who has donated prizes as well as you for buying raffle tickets.
The Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards are organised and owned by Max Publishing, owners of The Licensing Source Book Europe and The Licensing Awards Max Publishing is an independent media company that is wholly owned by Jakki Brown, Ian Hyder and Warren Lomax and also publishes The Licensing Source Book, Progressive Preschool, Progressive Greetings, Progressive Gifts & Home, Progressive Housewares and Progressive Party. Max Publishing also organises and owns other leading B2B awards events, namely The Licensing Awards, the Progressive Preschool Awards, The Henries, The Retas, The Excellence in Housewares awards and The Greats as well as the Progressive Greetings Live exhibition and LicensingSource.net/PG Buzz.net (through its sister company Max Media Ventures) Copyright 2017. The publishers cannot accept legal liability for any errors or omissions nor can they accept any responsibility of the standing of any advertiser, sponsors or finalists or any organisation or individual mentioned in this publication.
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THE BIG BUILD UP
THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS The B&LLAs got off to a fabulous start last year with the brand licensing community, retailers and dedicated suppliers all pledging their wholehearted support to the launch of this significant awards programme. So, here we are, at the second B&LLAs and thanks to the input and involvement of so many, the bar has been raised even higher. Here we share some of the extra ingredients that have gone into making The B&LLAs 2017 so special.
Above: The B&LLAs trophy has been designed and created in the UK specifically for the awards. Below: LEON co-founder John Vincent, the pre-awards speaker will share insights of the journey to create the ‘naturally fast food’ and how licensing is playing a part in its growth. Right: Rory Bremner, host of The B&LLAs 2017. Below right: Alan Dedicoat, the ‘Voice of The B&LLAs’.
THE IMPRESSIVE CAST While the B&LLAs’ spotlight is shining directly on the finalists and winners of these awards, the awards event also draws on the expertise of a wealth of talented individuals to help ensure that the whole afternoon is truly memorable. John Vincent, co-founder and ceo of LEON – the trailblazing ‘naturally fast food chain’ – will share his inspiring story of building this rapidly growing brand, providing ‘food for thought’ before lunch is served. Host of the awards ceremony is Rory Bremner, the comedian and impressionist whose accurate mimicry and sharp satire
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have earned him the acclaim of pundits and the fury of politicians. “With the current political scene providing such a rich source of material, Rory is in his element. It is great that this man of many voices is able to join us today at the B&LLAs, halfway through his sell out tour,” commented Ian Hyder, joint managing director of Max Publishing, which owns The B&LLAs. And someone else who has a memorable voice is Alan Dedicoat, aka the ‘Voice of the Balls’ on the National Lottery programmes on BBC One. Today he has tuned his vocal chords as the live voiceover for the B&LLAs!
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INVITATION TO A TREAT
Above: Illustrator Heather Flynn whose creative versatility knows no bounds. Right: The tactile and the graphical combine in this year’s B&LLAs ticket.
In keeping with the prestige of the B&LLAs and The Dorchester Hotel where we are right now, the official tickets are super stylish. Leading British illustrator Heather Flynn (whose many claims to fame include being the creator of the Alice Scott brand as well as co-creator of Happy Jackson) undertook the task of creating The B&LLAs’ invitation for the second year in succession. Heather embraced the open brief to create an official ticket that would form a special keepsake element of the awards. Keen to ensure that the tactility of the invitation was matched by unexpected finishes, Heather selected a chic grey board for the outer, a heavyweight thick cotton paper stock for the insert that she felt would be beautifully enhanced with holographic foiling. It was a trip back to her Scottish homeland that prompted the distinctive graphical treatment. “I was so inspired by the intersecting lines of wire on the new Forth Road Bridge, which in turn made me think of the Brooklyn Bridge that sparked the idea for the patterning on the invitation. I felt it all chimed with the architectural tones of the grey, raw fibre boards and the light-catching holo foil.” Top end paper company, GF Smith has supplied all the board, the maestros at Pigment have facilitated on the production front and award winning printers Windles undertook the printing and finishing. THE
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THE ENTRY AND JUDGING PROCESS The entry process for all the B&LLA categories - product, property, retailing and brand ambassador awards - was undertaken completely online through a dedicated site. The site was created (by Bionic Communications) not only to be easy to navigate, but also to make it as simple as possible for entrants to upload imagery and information. Entering The B&LLAs was free of charge for all. Distinct judging panels were formed to undertake the judging of the different categories. Each judge individually considered the online submissions. For example, key retailer buyers judged the product categories, while licensors and brand owners as well as licensees formed the judging panel for the retailer categories.
Left: Hildon has raised staggering amounts for Help for Heroes. Below: Hearst UK, as menu sponsor provided the Country Living cook book that carries the menu card for today.
TABLE TALK The Dorchester is renowned not only for its sumptuous surroundings, but also the quality of its cuisine. The menu for The B&LLAs was selected by its head chef with discerning brand licensing folk in mind! And when you get home you can get creative in the kitchen too, trying out some of the delicious recipes in the Country
Living cookbook from Hearst UK, sponsor of today’s menu. Water, they say is the food of life, and today it will be free flowing with good cause. As part of its commitment to charity, The Dorchester Hotel has allowed Hildon to donate bottles of its still and sparkling water that raises money for Help for Heroes, on every table. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better your tastebuds will be sent on a journey of utter joy with Monty Bojangles’ ‘curiously moreish, intriguingly shaped’, cocoa dusted truffles.
THE GIFT OF GIVING Something completely different for this year’s B&LLAs is that all guests will receive a gift, beautifully wrapped in bespoke material created by those talented folk at Ulster Weavers. Everyone on each table will unwrap a different gift, ranging from watches and jewellery to specially created fragrances and luggage. Among those who have risen to the challenge of generously donating these gifts are Beanstalk, Blueprint Collections, CAA-GBG, Corsair Lifestyle, CPLG, HEAD, Joules, RHS, Start Licensing, Tokidoki and TSBA. And, to make it easier to carry your gift and all the other keepsakes home, Penny Kennedy has kindly provided some large giftbags. Above: Irish linen producers, Ulster Weavers produced the bespoke ‘wrapping’ for the table gifts.
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Above: The homepage of the website that was created for The B&LLAs by Bionic Communications to accommodate an online entering process.
As Andrew Newlands, managing director of Honeycomb Project Management (of which Monty Bojangles is its craft brand), associate sponsor of the B&LLAs commented: We see The B&LLAs as the influential nexus of product inspiration, quality recognition and licensing networking. We are certain the awards will grow greater each year – this is a ride we want to be a part of! Right: Andrew Newlands, md of family business Honeycomb Project Management.
SPREADING THE WORD Playing a pivotal role in helping to spread the word about The B&LLAs has been PR partners Kilogrammedia (headed up by the one and only Jane Garner). In addition to Max Publishing’s own media channels (notably the daily e-newsletter LicensingSource.net and Licensing Source Book), The B&LLAs official media partner is Total Brand Licensing.
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SPONSORS SPEAK OUT
CHAMPIONING BRANDS The Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards shine the spotlight on the achievements right across the brand licensing arena. Sharing the vision for these important awards many leading names in the industry have come on board as sponsors of the event. Here they share their views.
HEADLINE SPONSOR
Above: Anna Knight, brand director of BLE.
ANNA KNIGHT, BRAND DIRECTOR, BRAND LICENSING EUROPE:
A Head For Brands As reflected by the growing number of leading brand names that will be fanfared at Brand Licensing Europe exhibition, organiser UBM had no hesitation in continuing as headline sponsor of The B&LLAs 2017. It is also the sponsor of the Best Licensed Heritage Or Institution Brand 2017 Award.
Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “The Brands & Lifestyle Zone at BLE is going from strength to strength, reflecting the evolution of this sector. From agencies to FMCG, heritage to fashion and sports, the area truly represents the diversity of the industry. We’re also about to introduce a brand new addition to this area to help tell the incredible stories behind these brands and licences. Think live stage, catwalk, interesting seminars…watch this space! With a lot more brands active and performing well in this space, other organisations are now also waking up to KELVYN GARDNER, MD OF LIMA UK,
the potential of licensing as a brand extension and important revenue stream. I think the industry itself has done a fantastic job in highlighting these success stories and The B&LLAs is an integral part of this.“ Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “We’re delighted to be supporting The B&LLAs as headline sponsor again this year. BLE is dedicated to celebrating excellence and best practice across all fields of licensing and this is such an important and growing area. The B&LLAs are important as they put the focus on brands and lifestyle in particular and offer these brands the opportunity to showcase their incredible innovations at their own specialist event.” Left: The Chupa Chups ‘catwalk show’ certainly attracted some attention at last year’s BLE.
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Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “As the licensing of all IP becomes increasingly mainstream and better known by both business and the consumer, so the widening of its reach to encompass brands continues to reach out further. We often heard in the past from brand owners who feared loss of control were they to contemplate licensing, now they are more likely to understand the professional structure available to them within existing licensing players. There is good business to be won by all sides as this process continues to develop.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “Recognising the distinctive style and widening scope of brand licensing is not only something that its practitioners deserve, but helps to get out the message that this is a growing opportunity for UK brand owners. The BELLAS perform a great service in marking annual achievement in this specific licensing area and provide a fun occasion, too.” Above: Kelvyn Gardner predicts that brand licensing has a lot more growth potential.
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IAN DOWNES, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF START LICENSING SPONSOR OF THE BEST BRAND LICENSED CHILDREN’S PRODUCT OR RANGE AWARD Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “I think brand licensing will become more popular and successful in the UK market over the next few years. It seems to be a sector in real growth. I think brand licensing provides licensees with access to proven properties that have a track record of success and well developed consumer audiences. For licensees looking to accelerate their company's growth, brand licensing is a great marketing tool and there are now lots of success stories to point to. It is a cost effective way of securing retail listings and consumer take up. I think we can be optimistic that this is a licensing sector that will continue to grow in a dynamic and innovative way - Start Licensing is delighted to be part of this exciting licensing trend.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “Brand licensing is a core part of our business - we have experienced considerable success through licensing brands, such as Tango, J20, R Whites and Robinson's for Britvic. We also work with leading brands such as Monty Bojangles and Chewits. We have established strong and credible links with licensees in the sector. Companies such as 151 Products, Yumsh Snacks and Brand of Brothers were introduced to brand Above: Start facilitated licensing by us. Being part of The Bellas allows us to confirm and expanding the J20 underpin our commitment to the brand licensing sector. We have brand through licensing. recently started working with Nadiya Hussain and look forward to introducing Nadiya to the world of brand licensing. It is an exciting time to be involved in brand licensing and The Bellas is a fabulous showcase to be part of.”
Left: Ian Downes. Right: Russell Dever. Below: Giles Andrea and Heather Flynn, co-creators of Happy Jackson.
RUSSELL NEALE ANTHONY DEVER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THOSE LICENSING PEOPLE SPONSOR OF BEST BRAND LICENSED FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCT OR RANGE AWARD Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “TLP is delighted to support these prestigious awards which truly recognise the value of brands and the all important retail support for them. Good luck everyone.”
GILES ANDREAE AND HEATHER FLYNN, CO-OWNERS AND CO-CREATORS OF HAPPY JACKSON
ADAM BASS, DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF GOLDEN GOOSE SPONSOR OF THE BEST BRAND LICENSED CONSUMER HARD GOODS PRODUCTS OR RANGE AWARD Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “With retail’s greater emphasis on private label we expect more, bigger brands to look to licensing primarily as a way of demonstrating brand strength and growing channel power rather than just a source of revenue.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “The B&LLAs are a way to reward the increasing professionalism of this growing marketing discipline, helping to ensure that high quality licensing is recognised by the whole marketing industry.”
SPONSOR OF BEST DEPARTMENT STORE OR MIXED RETAILER BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “The most important factor in brand licensing is relevance. Consumers have a keen sense of what works when you extend a brand - and, of course, what doesn’t. With Happy Jackson, we work with a very tight bunch of licensees who understand exactly what we’re trying to do, and why we’re trying to do it. Designing the products ourselves from scratch, and working with our licensees’ studios to realise these designs into products, we think, really helps. This creates an authenticity, which resonates with the consumer.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “It’s only the second year, but the B&LLAs already feels like our natural home! This awards event is full of people who really care about that they’re doing. That's a great feeling - and it makes a big difference.”
Right: Golden Goose’s Adam Bass.
NICOLAS LOUFRANI, CEO OF SMILEY WORLD SPONSOR OF THE CATEGORY BEST SUPERMARKET BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION AWARD Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “I see two different trends. One is the consolidation of brand and manufacturing. It is best illustrated by Lacoste, which for decades was a fully licensed apparel brand and is now fully integrated in the Maus group or Moschino, owned by its licensee Aeffe. In either cases secondary categories like shoes, sunglasses or watches are still licensed to third parties. The other trend is DTR. Major retail chains - from department stores to the discounters - are looking for brands to give a better perceived value to their private labels, can command higher prices and generate more margin as well as drive traffic to their stores with brands or celebrities that are appealing to different consumer groups.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “We are supporting the Awards because we are a pure lifestyle-driven licensing brand and we fully support the way that the B&LLAs are recognising brands such as ourselves in the licensing space. The industry is no longer about being just a 'nuts and bolts’ licensing model, you need to be creative, innovative and push the boundaries and The B&LLAs is driving wider recognition of this and the excellence in this field. We attended the event last year and were really impressed. It created a great networking opportunity and also provides a dedicated event that elevates the great work being done in brand lifestyle licensing.”
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SPONSORS SPEAK OUT
Below: Teri Niadna, md, Brandgenuity Europe.
TERI NIADNA, MD, BRANDGENUITY EUROPE SPONSOR OF THE BEST SPECIALIST BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION AWARD Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “For a number of reasons licensing is now more important than ever for brands: additional revenue streams, consumer engagement outside of core brand activation, and the re-enforcement of emotional engagement. We believe that brands are waking up to the true power of licensing and this realisation process has been partly driven by the welcoming and acceptance of licensed product ranges by the retail industry. Consumers actively seek out products and services from brands they trust and the right brand extension can be a great consumer signposting.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: "We believe in the power of brands: understanding their vision and voice, history and personality and creating sustainable, meaningful new products and services that delight both consumers and retailers. Corporate brand licensing has enormous potential to grow in the UK and Europe, and we’re delighted to help draw attention to the great work that our colleagues in the industry are doing in this space."
DAMIAN HOPKINS, CEO, SELECT LICENSING SPONSOR OF BEST BRAND LICENSED HEALTH & BEAUTY PRODUCT OR RANGE AWARD Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “It’s fantastic that lifestyle brands are finally getting the recognition they deserve by way of this fantastic event. At Select Licensing we only focus on lifestyle brands, so it seemed an obvious synergy for us to be one of the key sponsors at the event. These awards are important to our industry to celebrate the significant value that lifestyle brands bring within FMCG and fashion product categories. We all know that it takes blood, sweat and tears to build a brand and once that core value has been established these brand owners are keen to seek out appropriate brand extensions via licensing, increasing consumer touch points for their brand, the B&LLAs celebrate some of these fantastic collaborations.” Left: Damian Hopkins, ceo of Select Licensing.
LOUISE FRENCH, VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INTERNATIONAL OF BEANSTALK SPONSOR OF THE BEST HIGH STREET FASHION BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION AWARD Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “As brands continue to look for new ways to speak to today’s consumer, licensing offers a persuasive model for brands to credibly and actively engage with them in new and exciting ways. A consumer’s interaction with a brand via licensing is both active and choicely, and commands continued engagement above and beyond the passive experience of most market messages that increasingly bombard today’s consumer. As such we see licensing as an increasingly important marketing tool for brands going forward, and forecast continued growth and increased innovation in the branded sector in the foreseeable future.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “For over 25 years, Beanstalk has been a leader in the brand licensing industry, setting the standard by which licensing has developed as a powerful and brand-enhancing marketing tool. As the UK market continues to evolve, we are excited by how brand owners, manufacturers and retailers have embraced licensing, to the extent that there is now demand for an awards ceremony purely to celebrate the achievements in the nonentertainment sector. Beanstalk is proud to sponsor The Bella Awards again in 2017 and looks forward to the continued growth and success of these awards that honour and reward our exciting industry.” Left: Beanstalk’s Louise French.
LIBBY GRANT, GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – BRANDS OF CPLG SPONSOR OF THE BEST BRAND LICENSED FASHION ACCESSORIES OR LIFESTYLE PRODUCT OR RANGE AWARD Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “Let’s not forget that brands have always had a place in the licensing arena. In fact I recently read that over 55% of global retail sales of licensed revenue comes from non-character and entertainment properties. So while entertainment remains, and will likely always play, an important part in the mix it’s great to see the industry as a whole, from retailer to licensee to the press are really starting to place focus on brands. We are also seeing a lot more of what I would classify as traditional ‘entertainment’ licensees move into the brand space and likewise at a retail level. Brands are not dependent on TV ratings or box office success so they can provide a low risk way of retailers and licensees diversifying their product offering. Indeed they are not normally time or market dependent, which also helps as retailers continue to expand their footprint internationally and online. I think brands are also becoming more aware of the potential to extend into new areas and to use licensing as a marketing platform to drive awareness of their core product offering. It feels like brands are breaking through and it’s an exciting time to be part of brand licensing!” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “We believe that The B&LLAs are integral to helping build awareness of brand licensing within the industry and the importance brands play within the overall licensing mix. CPLG is committed to becoming a global player in brand extensions and to strike the balance between our entertainment and brand business so it provides a perfect platform from which to showcase what we do and the brands with which we work.”
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Right: CPLG’s Libby Grant.
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RICHARD PINK, MD OF PINK KEY CONSULTING
Below: Richard Pink, has been instrumental in helping to grow brand licensing activity.
SPONSOR OF THE BEST BRAND LICENSED HOMEWARES PRODUCT OR RANGE AWARD (through the Pringles brand it represents) Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “Brand licensing, as distinct from properties that are primarily entertainment-based, is still well below where it could be in its development within the licensing industry in Europe. The US has woken up to advantages of having brands that don't have the peaks and troughs associated with entertainment, but still have the awareness and the flexibility to develop progressive and creative programmes. However licensees, agents and the brands themselves are all now seeing what is possible, not only from a financial perspective, but also an understanding that rather than ‘cheapening’ the brand, a well thought out and creative programme can actually enhance the brand perception and add to its value. I think this area is only going to grow.” Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “We are supporting the B&LLAs because they have more resonance with what we do as an agency. The Licensing Awards are great fun and because of the size of that part of the industry, the players need to be recognised. However, brand programmes also need recognition and there is a danger that the great work coming out of this area will just get lost in noise of a very noisy industry. The B&LLAs is a place where brand programmes similar to the ones we run can be seen and assessed in the way they deserve. It’s what we do, and we feel it’s where we belong.”
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JOSIE LAHEY-JAMES, LICENSING MANAGER OF LIFESTYLE GROUP, HEARST SPONSOR OF THE BEST BRAND LICENSED GIFTING PRODUCT OR RANGE AWARD Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “Licensing is all about brand-building and creative growth into new areas, so having prestigious recognition in the form of events like The B&LLAs makes it all the more worthwhile. They are a fantastic celebration of achievements in the industry, and a great networking opportunity. Visibility is key to a brand’s success, so raising awareness within the industry at awards like these is crucial. Hearst Magazines UK owns the homes market: Country Living magazine is the biggest selling homes title in the UK and House Beautiful sits at number 3. Every month we offer our loyal readers an escape into an appealing world, providing them with a wealth of ideas for their homes and gardens. As the largest digital magazine publisher in the UK, Hearst Magazines UK has the expertise and resource to execute top quality promotional activity alongside every single licensed product. It was such a natural step to build on the trust in our brands and bring them to life through our licensed ranges. The products we licence and the partners we work with all endorse our central values.” Below: The Country Living licensing programme has seen the brand expand into products which reflect the magazine’s ethos.
SPONSOR OF BEST LICENSED LIFESTYLE BRAND AWARD Supporting The B&LLAs 2017: “The licensing industry continues to grow and evolve and we fully support the persistence of this growth through the positive reinforcement that The B&LLAs can bring to the markets and retail. We feel it is important to support the licensing industry. To have an event where true lifestyle brands and their licensing programmes are recognised is a progressive move for the industry. It is a move we not only embrace, but also actively perpetuate and encourage. The awards highlight how creative brand extension can strengthen a brand and enhance the route to consumer discovery by providing brands with new and innovative ways to connect with consumers. The awards not only raise awareness, but also celebrate the practice of brilliant brand extension, and how it sets the bar for the industry while uncovering and revealing the ‘art of possible’.” Above: PowerStation Studios’ Dave Collins.
TERRY LAMB, HEAD OF LICENSING OF CORSAIR LIFESTYLE: SPONSOR OF THE BEST LICENSED FOOD OR BEVERAGE BRAND AWARD Brand Licensing’s Evolution: “We see significant growth within the lifestyle brand sector over the next five years, as many more brand owners recognise the benefits of licensing, not just in generating additional revenues, but also in building and promoting brand awareness. It’s this brand building and promotion which has driven our recent licensing deals. Lifestyle licences have now become such an important part of Corsair’s growth, we’ve set up a separate division, and taken on additional staff, to focus solely on this sector.” Supporting The B&LLAs: “It is important to recognise the value of the brand and lifestyle market, both in its potential and its increasing importance to the licensing industry overall. It’s right we recognise those companies doing a great job of developing the lifestyle side of the licensing industry. Because of this, we are very proud to support and be a part of The B&LLAS.” Right: Terry Lamb.
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BEST BRAND LICENSED FASHION ACCESSORIES OR LIFESTYLE PRODUCT OR RANGE
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OPEN TO: All brand licensed fashion accessories of lifestyle products or ranges (including eyewear, jewellery, scarves, watches, handbags, luggage, footwear and headwear) launched into UK retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Coca-Cola x Skinnydip Fashion Accessories
Abbey Clancy Jewellery FROM RHONA SUTTON
JCB Workwear Range FROM PROGRESSIVE SAFETY
FROM SKINNYDIP
PEZ Classics/Party Animal Footwear
Smiley by Anya Hindmarch Collection
Stanley Lifestyle Accessories Range
FROM CAMILLA ELPHICK
FROM ANYA HINDMARCH
FROM WILD & WOLF
TfL Johnston 100 Trainer
V&A Clarks Shoe Collection
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FROM CLARKS
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OPEN TO: All brand licensed health and beauty products or ranges (including fragrances, bath and body, cosmetics, personal care items and vitamins) that were launched at retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
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Happy Jackson Boots Exclusive Range
Hawaiian Tropic Body Mists Collection
Joules Bath & Body Collection
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RHS Poppy Meadows Collection
Pusheen Boots Exclusive Range
Ted Baker Sugar Sweet Butterfly Collection
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BEST ADULT APPAREL PRODUCT OR RANGE
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All brand licensed adult apparel products or ranges (including formal and casual wear, daywear, nightwear, underwear and sportswear) that were launched onto UK retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Celessence Hydra Active Range for Emirates
Coca-Cola X Fyodor Golan Collection
FROM MATRIX
FROM FYODOR GOLAN
HRP Collection No.6
Love by Julien Macdonald Collection
PlayStation For The Players Range
FROM MATALAN
FROM BIOWORLD EUROPE
FROM HOBBS
Ed Hardy Collection FROM ILLUSTRATED PEOPLE
VW FatFace Men’s T-Shirt Range
V&A Collection FROM OASIS
FROM BRAND ALLIANCE
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THE LEADING LIFESTYLE LICENSING PORTFOLIO Country Living sofa and stove
House Beautiful sofa
Prima fashion
House Beautiful shutters
Over £100M rsv licensed product sold* Work with Britain’s most influential editors and become a license partner with the world’s biggest and best loved media brands Plus reach our 15 million UK audience every month
Contact Josie.Lahey-James@hearst.co.uk to find out more
*in the last 24 months
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BEST BRAND LICENSED GIFTING PRODUCT OR RANGE
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All brand licensed gifting products or ranges (including gift-packaged products or kits, stationery, greeting cards or calendars), that launched into UK retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Alice Scott Stationery Collection
Designers Guild Gift Range
A-Z Collection FROM PAPERCHASE
FROM PORTICO DESIGNS
FROM BLUEPRINT COLLECTIONS
Help for Heroes Personalised Gifting range
IWM Words of Winston Collection
FROM TESCO
FROM WIDDOP & CO
Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups Calendar and Card Range FROM DANILO
National Gallery Food Gifting Range
Lola’s Cupcakes Christmas 2016 Range FROM KIMM & MILLER
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FROM SCOOP DESIGNS
BRAND & LIFESTYLE LICENSING AWARDS 2017
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BEST BRAND LICENSED FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCT OR RANGE
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All brand licensed food or beverage products (including fresh, ambient, dried, frozen, bottled or canned food stuffs plus non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages) launched into UK retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Help for Heroes Alf Turner Range
J2O Frozen Fruit Smoothies
Guinness Pies FROM HOLLAND’S
FROM ALF TURNER
Jamie Oliver Ready to Eat Pulses and Grains Re-Fresh
FROM BRAND OF BROTHERS
Magnum Chocolates
Marmite Popcorn
FROM KINNERTON CONFECTIONERY
FROM JO & SEPH’S
FROM FIDDES PAYNE
Men’s Health Kitchen Frozen Ready Meals FROM KERRY FOODS
MTV Up! Energy Drink FROM AGROKOR
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Thornton’s Frozen Desserts FROM ICEFRESH FOODS
BRAND & LIFESTYLE LICENSING AWARDS 2017
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Pink Key Consulting are proud to be a sponsor at B&LLA 2017
LICENSING AGENT Pink Key Consulting Ltd 54 Salters, St Michaels Mead Bishop’s Stortford, Herts CM23 4NX, UK richard@pinkkey.co.uk 07859 362 323 www.pinkkey.co.uk 20_Bellas Awards Brochure.indd 20
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BEST BRAND LICENSED HOMEWARES PRODUCT OR RANGE
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All brand licensed products or ranges for the home (including tableware, kitchenware, textiles, furnishings, wall art, bedding and all non-electrical items for the home) that were launched into UK retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
LEON x John Lewis Cookware
Living by Christiane Lemieux Collection
FROM JOHN LEWIS
FROM HOUSE OF FRASER
The Mary Berry Collection
Matthew Williamson Wallpaper Collection
Mini Moderns Kitchenware Range
FROM HACCHE RETAIL
FROM OSBORNE AND LITTLE
FROM ULSTER WEAVERS
Sara Miller London Home Fragrance Collection
TfL Underground Collection
Vintage Kellogg’s Sunrise Collection
FROM CANOVA HOME & FRAGRANCE
FROM MADE.COM
FROM PORTMEIRION
House Beautiful Sofas FROM DFS
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BEST BRAND LICENSED CHILDREN’S PRODUCT OR RANGE
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All brand licensed products or ranges aimed specifically at children (including apparel, accessories, toys, games, publishing, furniture and home décor items) that were launched into UK retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Discovery Digital Metal Detector
Happy Jackson Baby Range
JCB Childrenswear for M&Co
FROM TRENDS UK
FROM WILD & WOLF
FROM FASHION UK
Marie Chantal Range for M&S
My First JCB Stacking Stanley Mega Truck
Nick Jr. Ready Steady Dough Range
FROM M&S
FROM GOLDEN BEAR
FROM THE ENTERTAINER
VW Children’s Range for FatFace
Science Museum Cyber Robot
FROM NJ SCREEN PRINTS
FROM CLEMENTONI
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Leading Licensing Increases revenue and brand equity and wins awards
Now available in Tesco!
These are just two of the great brands we represent. To find out more about how we build brand strength through licensing visit www.goldengoose.uk.com
We’d like to wish good luck to all the finalists! goldengoose.uk.com | +44 (0)20 7256 1001 | info@goldengoose.uk.com | The UK’s leading boutique brand licensing consultancy
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BEST BRAND LICENSED CONSUMER HARD GOODS PRODUCTS OR RANGE
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All brand licensed hard goods products or ranges (including SDAs, DIY products, electricals for the home, garden, car or personal use) that were launched into UK retail between 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Crimestoppers Video Doorbell
DEWALT Mobile Phone FROM GLOBAL MOBILE
House of Marley Audio Range
FROM RING
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM HOMEDICS
Jelly Belly Air Fresheners
RHS Floating Bench
FROM CAE
FROM SITTING SPIRITUALLY
RHS FloraBrite Hand Tools FROM BURGON & BALL
Volkswagen Toaster Collection FROM FIZZ CREATIONS
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As brand extension experts, we’ve created and launched some of the world’s most successful licensing programmes on behalf of our clients’ brands. And we’ve done it for over 25 years.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS!
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BEST HIGH STREET FASHION BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All fashion retailers with a presence in the UK who have shown a commitment to retailing brand licensed merchandise for the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016. This can either be for a specific activity or ongoing treatment, either bricks & mortar and/or online.
2017 FINALISTS
FatFace
Hobbs
M&Co
Next
Oasis
Primark
Skinnydip
Top Shop
Urban Outfitters
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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE OR MIXED RETAILER BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All department stores (individual store or group) or mixed retailers with a presence in the UK who have shown a commitment to retailing brand licensed merchandise for the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016. This can either be for a specific activity or ongoing treatment, either bricks & mortar and/or online.
2017 FINALISTS
Argos
Debenhams
House of Fraser
John Lewis
M&S
Matalan
WHSmith
Selfridges 29
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CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF MAKING THE LICENSING WORLD A HAPPIER PLACE
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BEST SUPERMARKET BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All supermarkets with a presence in the UK who have shown a commitment to retailing brand licensed merchandise for the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016. This can either be for a specific activity or ongoing treatment, either bricks & mortar and/or online.
2017 FINALISTS
Asda
Morrisons
Tesco
Sainsbury’s
Waitrose
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BEST SPECIALIST BRAND LICENSED RETAILER EXECUTION
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All retailers with a specialism (other than in fashion) with a presence in the UK who have shown a commitment to retailing brand licensed merchandise for the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016. This can either be for a specific activity or ongoing treatment, either bricks & mortar and/or online.
2017 FINALISTS
Boots
B&Q
Clarks
DFS
Game
Paperchase
Poundland
Superdrug
Waterstones
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BEST LICENSED HERITAGE OR INSTITUTION BRAND 2017
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All licensed heritage or institution brands (including museum, gallery, heritage, charity or visitor attraction brands) that have executed licensing activity (including in the UK) in the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
The British Museum
Flying Scotsman
Help for Heroes
Historic Royal Palaces
Imperial War Museum
The National Gallery
V&A
Royal Horticultural Society 35
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BEST LICENSED LIFESTYLE BRAND 2017
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All licensed lifestyle brands (including automotive, home, media, toy and design-based properties) that have executed licensing activity (including in the UK) in the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Designers Guild
Discovery Channel
Happy Jackson
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House Beautiful
Men’s Health
Santoro’s Gorjuss
VW
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BEST LICENSED NON-FOOD BRAND 2017
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All licensed non-food brands (including those hailing from the toiletries, household products, DIY, construction, batteries and electricals sectors) that have executed licensing activity (including in the UK) in the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Eveready
JCB
PlayStation
Polaroid
Stanley
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BEST LICENSED FOOD OR BEVERAGE BRAND 2017
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All licensed food, confectionery, beverage, restaurant or eating places brands that have executed licensing activity (including in the UK) in the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
Baileys
Britvic
Chupa Chups
Coca-Cola
Guinness
Hershey
Vintage Kellogg’s
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BEST LICENSED FASHION OR TALENT BRAND 2017
SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: All licensed fashion or talent brands (including celebrities and ‘name’ brands from the world of sport, music, cookery, art/design or icons) that have executed licensing activity (including in the UK) in the period 1 January 2016-31 December 2016.
2017 FINALISTS
L O N D ON
Jamie Oliver
Jane Asher
Jane Packer
Julien Macdonald
Kate Humble
Matthew Williamson
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THE BRAND LICENSING AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY
OPEN TO: Nominations were sought from the entire industry for individuals who have contributed greatly to the evolution of brand licensing. Their involvement could be as a brand owner, licensing agent, licensee or trade supplier.
Who will be the winner this year?
This industry is blessed with visionaries whose passion, commitment, creative thinking and attention to detail has been instrumental in the development of brand and lifestyle licensing.
Licensing Awards the industry can be really proud of... The UK Licensing Awards 2017 Tuesday September 12 2017 The Great Room, Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN For more information please contact Ian Hyder, Director of The Licensing Awards T: 020 7700 6740 E: ianh@max-publishing.co.uk For ticket information contact: Clare Davies, Createvents Ltd T: 0118-334 0085 e-mail: clare@createvents.co.uk For more information on the awards go to:
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SO WHO’S SITTING WHERE? PLACE CARD
COMPANY
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PLACE CARD
COMPANY
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Marcus Braybrook
Raymond Weil
TABLE NO.
Natalie Ackerman
Tesco
Karen Addison
Start Licensing
19
Margaret Briffa
Briffa Intellectural IP
15
Josh Adewumi
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Jean Brixey
DFS
29
Claire Alborn
Argos
22
Ben Brocklesby
Origin Global
29
Giles Andreae
Happy Jackson
25
Norman Brodie
Fiddes Payne
9
Kate Armitage
Gibson Games
10
Jakki Brown
Max Publishing
24
Becky Ash
Total Licensing
2
Kate Brown
Fat Face
24
Francesca Ash
Total Licensing
2
Paul Brunton
We Are Bionic
36
James Ash
Total Licensing
2
Angie Bryant
Progressive Gifts & Home
36
Christopher Aspinall
Matthew Williamson
27
Anne Buky
IWM
Helen Aston
Tesco
17
Adam Bullock
Monty Bojangles
Debbie Austin
Scoop
7
Mary Ann Bunkell
Forever Collectibles
Steve Baker
Pigment Productions
25
Paul Burden
Joules
24
Kelly Ball
Jamie Oliver Licensing
9
Peter Byrne
CPLG
26
Alex Balzaretti
TTL Marketing
9
Amelia Calver
Victoria & Albert Museum
Steve Barrett
Futureform Global
Sarah Ann Camp
Weird Lime
16
David Barrington
Brandgenuity
6
Mark Camp
Weird Lime
16
29
12
5 23 1
2
Jane Barron
RFU
26
Jo Campbell
SANTORO
Naomi Barton
Autumn Fair
31
Jessica Campbell
Unilever
Adam Bass
Golden Goose
18
Laura Candler
Icefresh Foods
Ryan Beaird
LIMA UK
15
Martin Carter
Danilo
Mordy Benaiah
Pyramid International
32
Joanna Cassidy
Total Licensing
Emma Benfield
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
Crispin Catherwood
Stanley Black&Decker
27
Steve Berger
A-Z Maps
35
Martina Celuzza
Joe and Seph's
34
Joel Berkowitz
High Resolution Design
10
Pippa Chamberlain
Blueprint Collections
32
4
1 34 4 35 2
Anna Berry
John Lewis
11
Jerry Charter
Cartamundi Games
17
George Birtchnell
The Point.1888
11
Alex Chavez-Munoz
iLike Media
16
Trudi Bishop
Bee Licensing
1
Colin Chester
National Gallery
7
Lewis Blitz
SkinnyDip
38
David Chillington
Monty Bojangles
23
Phil Boas
Spring Fair
31
Abbey Clancy
Abbey Clancy
21
Saskia Boersma
Transport for London
12
Howard Clare
Brandgenuity
6
Sarah Bohner
Brandgenuity
6
Martin Clark
Golden Goose
18
Paul Boon
Fizz Creations
10
Karen Clarke
Art + Science International
33
Sophie Booth
Brandgenuity
6
James Clements
WGSN
28
Serge Bottse
Bioworld Europe
4
Daniel Clinch
Dawn Meats UK
8
Charlotte Bourne
Kerry Group
18
Charlotte Clisby
Evode Group
15
Jane Bragan
Corsair Lifestyle
33
Laura Clowes
Fashion UK
37
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PLACE CARD
COMPANY
TABLE NO.
PLACE CARD
COMPANY
TABLE NO.
David Collins
PowerStation Studios
28
Michelle Gee
Tetley
Tim Collins
The Brand Director
15
Gina George
Historic Royal Palaces
Paul Comben
Stanley Black&Decker
27
James Gold
SkinnyDip
38
Paul Connisbee
TLC Marketing
28
Richard Gold
SkinnyDip
38
James Conway
Optoplast
21
Jeremy Goldsmith
Event Merchandising
35
Tarquin Cook
Scoop
7
Paul Goldsmith
Event Merchandising
35
Richard Cook
Rhona Sutton
22
Judi Goodman
Lipsy
21
Claire Coopland
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
4
Debora Coppari
Clementoni
Jordan Crozier
Unilever
Hannah Curtis
Bright Art Licensing
26 4
Jenny Goodwin
BrandComply.com
30
1
Julia Goodwin
Hearst Magazines UK
29
34
William Grace
Kinnerton Confectionery
34
2
Keith Grafham
The Green Board Game Compay
10
Alicia Davenport
Dri Licensing
24
Vanessa Grande
Perfetti Van Melle
26
Nick Davison
Spring Fair
31
Libby Grant
CPLG
26
James Dever
Those Licensing People
16
Dan Grant
Danilo
35
Ali Dewar
Those Licensing People
16
Mark Grayson
Max Publishing
36
Rebecca Di Mambro
LEON
11
Phillippa Green
Golden Goose
Sophie Dickens
Jamie Oliver Licensing
9
Simon Gresswell
Tamara Dixon
PowerStation Studios
28
Shane Grogan
Diageo
Charlie Donaldson
Rocket Licensing
35
Jenny Gullon
SANTORO
Sharon Douglas
Hearst Magazines UK
29
Antonia Habdank-Toczyska
Golden Goose
Ian Downes
Start Licensing
19
Janine Hallepape
HEAD Sport GmbH
30
Joanne Dyson
Progressive Safety Footwear & Clothing 37
John Harris
Corsair Lifestyle
33
Natasha Dyson
Select Licensing
21
Declan Hassett
Diageo
27
John Eastaff
Peter Jones TV
8
David Hayes
David Hayes
19
Laura Edwards
iLike Media
Charlotte Hayward-Cook
IMG
Hannah Edwards
IWM
Dave Heffernan
Wild & Wolf
25
Jo Edwards
Random House Enterprises
19
Lori Heiss
Smiley Company
17
David Ellis
Transport for London
12
Chloe Higgins
Corsair Lifestyle
33
Jane Evans
JELC
Amy Hodge
Kilogrammedia
5
Giuseppe Faranna
HEAD Sport GmbH
30
Paul Hodgson
Forever Collectibles
1
Angela Farrugia
CAA-GBG
20
Roger Holden
Crimestoppers
7
David Fenton
IWM
5
Tim Hollis
Royal Horticultural Society
5
Sarah Fillippardos
Argos
21
Damian Hopkins
Select Licensing
21
Victoria Fisher
Activision
28
Martin Horner
Carte Blanche Greetings
17
Gillian Fleming
Ulster Weavers
9
Chris Horobin
Jaeger
21
Cathal Flemming
Dawn Meats UK
8
Mike Howes
Master Paintmakers
29
Heather Flynn
Happy Jackson
25
Tom Howgate
Admiral
30
Claire Fountain
Argos
22
Ian Hyder
Max Publishing
24
Martin Fox
Brandgenuity
6
Leah Illingworth
Science Museum Group
Liam Fox
Tesco
8
Chloe Irwin
Unilever
Annabel Franks
Boots
20
Aga Iwaszko
Pyramid International & The Art Group 10
Stephanie Freeman
TSBA Group
12
Annise Jamalzadeh
Monty Bojangles
23
Sharon Friend
Kimm and Miller (UK)
3
Chris James
Danilo
35
16 5
7
18 24 27 1 18
11
9 34
Matt Fulbrook
Brand of Brothers
19
Jim Jamieson
Gumball 3000
12
Kelvyn Gardner
LIMA UK
15
Sarah Jester
Primark
32
Jane Garner
Kilogrammedia
5
Helen Johnson
Creme d'Or
25
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PLACE CARD
COMPANY
TABLE NO.
PLACE CARD
COMPANY
TABLE NO.
Sam Johnson
JCB
37
Jamal Merdassi
My Design Company
Nancy Jones
Pink Key Consulting
10
Grzegorz Mietus
Brandgenuity
6
Jennifer Judd
Tesco
17
Sara Miller
Canova
4
Carole Kavanagh
Carte Blanche Greetings
17
Ruth Miller
Kimm and Miller (UK)
3
Jordan Kay
Clementoni
Stephanie Mills
Debenhams
3
Michael Kayes
IZIN
James Minnette
Streamline Foods
19
Shahbaz Khan
Clementoni
1
Shibani Mohindra
Celessence Technologies
33
Dave Kimm
Kimm and Miller (UK)
3
Sonia Morjaria-Shann
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Rob Kimm
Kimm and Miller (UK)
3
Guy Mottershead
Jamie Oliver Licensing
9
Louise King
Coca-Cola
Luke Murphy
Spring Fair
31
Anna Knight
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Andrew Newlands
Monty Bojangles
23
Katarina Kovacevic
PowerStation Studios
28
Robert Newlands
Monty Bojangles
23
Hash Ladha
Oasis
18
Ruth Newman
House of Fraser
20
Josie Lahey-James
Hearst Magazines UK
29
Teri Niadna
Brandgenuity
Guy Lamont
Discovery Global Enterprises
38
Christine Nicholls
Golden Bear Products
Rich Lane
Fiddes Payne
18
Gareth Nicholls
Those Licensing People
16
Decia Lane
Kilogrammedia
5
Graham Noakes
Osborne & Little
27
Sarah Lawrence
This is Iris
1
Capucine Oddo-Porter
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Mathilde Le Borgne
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Martin Oestreicher
Golden Goose
18
Helene Lens
Corsair Lifestyle
33
Danni Oprey
Carte Blanche Greetings
32
Tim Lester
PowerStation Studios
28
Holly Orton
Hall & Associates
25
Robert Ling
Pyramid International
32
James Osborn
PowerStation Studios
28
Sharon Little
Greeting Card Association
15
Mark Osborne
Monty Bojangles
23
Shereen Llewellin
Royal Horticultural Society
5
Claire Osborne
WGSN
28
Warren Lomax
Max Publishing
36
Marcus O'Shea
Help for Heroes
Samantha Loveday
Licensingsource.net
24
Gregg Ovenden
Brand of Brothers
19
Martin Lowde
Brands with Influence
37
Neil Overall
Discovery Global Enterprises
38
Heather MacMillan
Carpetright
29
Erkut Ozer
IZIN
38
Markus Mähr
Volkswagen Zubehör
11
Kerri Palmer
Jamie Oliver Licensing
Ian Mallalue
TSBA Group
12
Keith Pashley
Max Publishing
36
Zoe Mann
MeldHome Hacche Retail
19
Lee Pateman
Venom Communications
25
Steve Manners
CPLG
26
Bhavika Pattini
Autumn Fair
31
Chris Marsden
Bear Products
37
Alison Paye
Discovery Global Enterprises
38
Sophie Marshall
Debenhams
3
Charlotte Payne
Discovery Global Enterprises
38
Judith Mather
National Gallery
7
Mark Peacock
Men’s Health
18
Elliott Matthews
Poetic Brands
10
William Pegg
Kimm and Miller (UK)
Julie McCleave
Unilever
34
Beata Pejka
Those Licensing People
Leanne McDermid
ALF TURNER
Denise Penn
BrandComply.com
30
Greg McDonald
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Emma Perrett
Kinnerton Confectionery
34
Neil McFarland
Ustwo Games-Monument Valley
15
Richard Pink
Pink Key Consulting
10
Angela Mcgarel
Monty Bojangles
23
Sarah-Jane Porter
Moonpig
25
Kirsten McGowan
Tesco
Claire Potter
Metrostar
Freddie McGrath
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Martin Powderly
Pigment Productions
John McInnerny
Allsorts Media
2
Suzanne Powell
Celessence Technologies
33
George McMahon
Jamie Oliver Licensing
9
Victoria Preston
The Brand Informer
30
Dilesh Mehta
Brandgenuity
6
Daniel Prince
Danilo
35
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Brand Licensing Europe
14
Melvin Thomas
CAA-GBG
20
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Carte Blanche Greetings
32
Mat Thomas
Wild & Wolf
25
Jalil Rahman
Liberty of London
12
Rachel Thomson
Hall & Associates
25
Ashish Rajput
Argos
18
Jonathan Tillery
Brand Machine Group
24
Reetika Ramlackhan
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Mark Tomlin
Somerbond
10
Abigail Ratcliffe
Science Museum Group
9
Paul Tudor
JCB
37
Louise Redfern
Matalan
22
Paul Turner
ALF TURNER
Julia Redman
M&Co
20
Stewart Tyson
Royal Mail
19
Emma Reeves
Mathys Squire
15
Alexis Venn
Iconic Images
12
Lisa Reiner
Beanstalk
27
Sandy Verdon
Hobbs
4
Sjoerd Rietveld
Bioworld Europe
4
John Vincent
LEON
11
Emma Robertson
Kimm and Miller (UK)
3
Megan Wain
Rocket Licensing
35
Katie Robinson
Help for Heroes
8
Kate Waine
Kinnerton Confectionery
34
Tim Roter
Smiley Company
17
Rachel Wakley
Tesco
Joanna Rowland
Argos
22
Antonia Walker
Discovery Global Enterprises
Kim Rowlings
Manchester City FC
30
Claire Walker
Monty Bojangles
23
Maxine Rushton
Corsair Lifestyle
33
Paul Walker
We Are Bionic
36
Robbie Russell
Those Licensing People
16
Gary Wallis
Jane Packer
20
Kirsty Saddler
LEON
11
Andy Ward
RFU
26
Emma Salt
Argos
22
Sarah Waterfall
Spring Fair
31
Kylie Sam
Corsair Lifestyle
33
Cathy Watson
2 Sisters
8
Stacy Scimia
CPLG
26
Kenneth Webb
Ulster Weavers
9
Anita Serradimigni
Tesco
17
Nicola Webster
Art + Science International
33
Lisa Shand
Blueprint Collections
32
Ian Webster
Monty Bojangles
23
Lisa Shapiro
CAA-GBG
20
Paul Weedon
Canova
Serena Sibbald
Beanstalk
27
Stephen Westley
Global Mobile Communications
27
Gabrielle Sims
IMG
24
Dom Wheeler
Brands with Influence
37
Brett Smith
Danilo
35
Victoria Whellans
CPLG
26
Aisling Smith
TSBA Group
12
Rob Wijeratna
Rocket Licensing
35
Clare Smith
Argos
22
Chloe Wilcock
PowerStation Studios
28
Jenny Smyth
Historic Royal Palaces
4
Jess Williams
Kimm and Miller (UK)
3
5
Rob Willis
Max Publishing
24
Tim Willoughby
Ocean Media Group
36
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Cathy Snow
Royal Horticultural Society
Adam Sopher
Joe and Seph's
Oliver Stanton
TSBA Group
12
Scott Wilson
Icefresh Foods
4
Will Stewart
The Point.1888
11
Matt Winton
Smiley Company
17
34
Rhiannon Stubbs
Brand Licensing Europe
14
Zuzi Wojciechowska
Science Museum Group
Rhona Sutton
Rhona Sutton
21
Ian Woods
Discovery Global Enterprises
Christine Swift
KidsCast
16
Jerry Wooldridge
Total Licensing.com
Mary Tallis
Boots
David Wootliff
Pyramid International
Hannah Taplin
Venom Communications
25
Emma Worthington
Primark
32
David Taylor
Brand of Brothers
19
Mick Worwood
Conceptual Creations
36
John Taylor
CPLG
26
Angharad Wride
Monty Bojangles
23
Demitri Theo
IZIN
38
Rachel Wyatt
Kinnerton Confectionery
34
Sarah Theobald
Debenhams
3
Suzy Wyld
Kilogrammedia
Sven Thierhoff
IMG
11
Harry Zalk
Matrix
Chris Thomas
2 Sisters
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