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Ian Hart

London

Editor at License Global

Big passion for football and fan of many other sports. Digital Editor of @LicenseMag. Aston Villa fan. Views are my own.

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Articles

  • Expanding Paddington’s Global Reach

    2 days ago | licenseglobal.com | Ian Hart

    Ian Hart, Senior Digital Editor U.K. & EMEAMay 13, 2025Paddington Bear outside Paddington Retail Store in Paddington Station, LondonSTUDIOCANAL Kids & FamilyThe last time we spoke in depth, ahead of Brand Licensing Europe, STUDIOCANAL was just launching the STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family label. How has that gone over the last six months and what has it meant for the Paddington brand? Françoise Guyonnet: The last six months have been incredibly exciting for us.

  • Asmodee on the Growth in Popularity of Tabletop Games

    1 week ago | licenseglobal.com | Ian Hart

    Ian Hart, Senior Digital Editor U.K. & EMEAMay 8, 2025License Global: Board games had a huge resurgence during the pandemic as families spent more time together in their homes. Have you seen that trend continue and what do you forecast over the next five to ten years for the board game category? Pierre Ortolan: We’re witnessing the growth in popularity of tabletop games.

  • How Hasbro Blends Nostalgia, Innovation and Star Power Across Its Expanding IP Universe

    2 weeks ago | licenseglobal.com | Ian Hart

    Ian Hart, Senior Digital Editor U.K. & EMEAApril 29, 2025Hasbro's multi-brand assetsHasbroLicense Global: With such an array of IP, there is so much going on at Hasbro. Can you give us an update on the latest Hasbro licensed consumer product news? Kim Boyd: There’s never a dull moment at Hasbro.

  • How ‘Oranje’ Is Redefining Football Fandom Through Lifestyle, Sustainability and Global Reach

    3 weeks ago | licenseglobal.com | Ian Hart

    Ian Hart, Senior Digital Editor U.K. & EMEAApril 23, 2025License Global: What trends are you seeing currently in the form of licensed soccer consumables? Ton van der Leeden: There is a big shift towards crossover collections, lifestyle products, sustainable materials and limited drops. Fans want more than just the obvious stuff; they’re looking for products they can use every day, but that still show their football pride.

  • How Nostalgia and Innovation Drives Franchise Expansion

    4 weeks ago | licenseglobal.com | Ian Hart

    Ian Hart, Senior Digital Editor U.K. & EMEAApril 17, 2025"Teletubbies" x POP MARTWildBrain License Global: You have been in your role at WildBrain for a few months now. How are you settling in and what are you enjoying most about the job? Erin Morris: I love the family feeling that WildBrain has! Having been in leadership roles at incredible companies such as Disney, DreamWorks and Fox, I was privileged to work with close-knit teams at all of them, and WildBrain feels the same.

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Ian Hart
Ian Hart @VillaHarty
19 Apr 25

Our squad depth is 🔥. First time in prem history that three players come off the bench and score for the same team last weekend and then a goal and an assist from subs inside three minutes of their arrival this weekend. #AVFC

Ian Hart
Ian Hart @VillaHarty
19 Apr 25

That’s a penalty all day long

Ian Hart
Ian Hart @VillaHarty
19 Apr 25

Absolute filth from Rogers. What a man 😂