http://www.licensing.biz/ Features from Licensing Industry en-uk Copyright 2008, Intent Media http://www.licensing.biz/features/75/RETAIL-FOCUS-Tys-Toy-Box-and-All-Aboard-Toys The merger earlier this year of Ty’s Toy Box and All Aboard Toys has created one of the top five online destinations for character-based toys and merchandise. Samantha Loveday speaks to the owners, Dave Carlson and Ty Simpson, to find out more... http://www.licensing.biz/features/74/MY-LIFE-IN-LICENSING-Denis-Hur The co-founder of the international marketing company talks us through his 15 years in the business... http://www.licensing.biz/features/73/NEW-YORK-08-HAVE-YOUR-SAY There's no doubt the main topic of conversation in New York was the move to Las Vegas in 2009, but aside from that what were the main things that impressed on the show floor? And did the 'next big thing' emerge? Samantha Loveday asked around... http://www.licensing.biz/features/72/Euro-08-A-Missed-Opportunity-for-UK-Retail There are almost 3,000 products in the official licensing programme for this summer's Euro 2008 tournament - so why aren't they on the UK High Street..? http://www.licensing.biz/features/70/CHORION-Strength-in-depth Chorion's swoop for Copyrights Group last November has meant the firm now has over 40 extra brands in its portfolio. On top of this, it's something of a banner period for Noddy and Mr Men - and there are more new launches on the cards. Samantha Loveday reports... http://www.licensing.biz/features/71/MY-LIFE-IN-LICENSING-Mark-Hurry The man behind the resurgence of Pinky & Perky talks us through his career in the business... http://www.licensing.biz/features/69/MY-LIFE-IN-LICENSING-Andrew-Maconie The boss of LMI talks us through his 30-year career in the licensing industry... http://www.licensing.biz/features/68/THE-BIG-INTERVIEW-Richard-Woolf The director of international licensing for Jetix Consumer Products talks making Sonic into a style icon, using the opportunities from new media and achieving stand out in a crowded market. Samantha Loveday listens in... http://www.licensing.biz/features/67/OPINION-The-Power-of-the-Licence Daniel Domberger from international investment banking boutique Livingstone Partners explores the ins and outs of the character licensing market and the reasons for increasing private equity interest in the sector... http://www.licensing.biz/features/66/MY-LIFE-IN-LICENSING-Melanie-Humberstone-Garley Chorion's new UK territory manager talks us through her career in the licensing business...