Brand insights

Line vs brand extension: Understanding key differences and strategies for successful brand growth

What drives a brand to grow - innovation or evolution? With research suggesting that nearly 95% of new product launches are either...

News

Brands Untapped: Studio Noel’s take on Miss Piggy’s licensing potential

In a recent Brands Untapped feature, our Senior Designer Katie Edmundson shared her thoughts on the licensing potential of Miss Piggy.

Creativity

Kerry Hyndman’s Layered World of Maps, Storytelling and Award-Winning Illustration

An illustrator and map-maker based on Scotland’s west coast, Kerry Hyndman creates rich, textured artwork for editorial, publishing, and commercial clients. Her...

Guides

Apparel brand licensing: a complete guide to extending your fashion brand

In fashion, brand power is everything. A strong brand can influence trends, inspire loyalty, and create a sense of lifestyle that customers...

Guides / Brand insights

Character licensing: building brands with beloved characters

When you think of your favourite fictional character, who pops into your head first? Is it a childhood favourite like Winnie the...

Brand insights

Lifestyle brand strategy: The keys to long-term growth

Lifestyle brands don’t just sell a product, they sell a way of life and a set of values. Their branding and marketing...

Guides

How to write in plain English: Mastering clear and simple communication

Writing well means making sure your message is easy to understand. Yet, too often, great ideas get tangled in long sentences, acronyms,...

Guides

A comprehensive guide to brand licensing for art

In a world where audiences crave originality and connection, brands are no longer content with stock visuals and cookie-cutter campaigns. They’re searching...

Guides

Navigating rebranding after acquisition: The do’s and don’ts

Mergers and acquisitions. They’re everywhere. Consider Just Eat's acquisition of Grubhub, Uber's acquisition of Postmates, or Salesforce's purchase of tech innovator Slack....

Brand insights

Event branding that turns ordinary into extraordinary

Every event tells a story – and branding is the language that brings it to life. It’s the personality of your event,...