Beano Studios’ Angeles Blanco on what she’s looking forward to in licensing in 2018.
It’s mid-February, and the licensing industry has already collectively visited Hong Kong, London, Nuremberg and Birmingham for the first run of industry trade shows in 2018.
But what else will the upcoming months hold?
We asked some industry faces to share their highlights for 2018, on both a professional and personal level – from new movie launches and tackling fresh business sectors, to cycling and running challenges and even taking up golf.
Today: Angeles Blanco, director of UK licensing, Beano Studios
“2018 marks Beano’s 80th birthday which is set to be an epic year of celebrations and collaborations. With some amazing partners lined up, we’ll be growing our digital network and licensing initiatives along with the global roll out of our new TV series Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed, it’s going to be a great year of professional highlights for all involved.
“On a personal level, I am very excited and will be 100% supporting my fellow licensing colleagues who will be taking part in the Bristol to Dublin cycle challenge, from the comfort of my sofa with a glass of Prosecco! Good luck and cheers to all taking part.
“Plus I’m certainly looking forward to Spain winning the 2018 World Cup…”
This feature originally appeared in the spring 2018 edition of Licensing Source Book. Click here to read the full publication.
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