Samantha Loveday

London

Editor at Licensing.biz

Editor at Progressive Preschool Magazine

Editor at Licensing Source Book Europe

Editor of @LicensingSource, Licensing Source Book and @prog_preschool. Fan of running, rugby, London and loud guitars.

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Articles

Major prizes to be won at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2025 raffle

1 day ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

Guests at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards today (24 April) will have the chance to win a host of prizes which have generously been donated for the raffle in aid of The Light Fund – including a stay at an English Heritage property, a fashion makeover and a sleepover at ZSL London Zoo. Among the other amazing prizes up for grabs are furniture, interior design gift vouchers and tableware.
Mattel partners with Dream Theatre in India

1 day ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

Mattel has confirmed that Dream Theatre has been appointed the official licensing agency for its portfolio in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The partnership covers brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels, UNO, Fisher-Price, Scrabble, Thomas the Tank Engine, Pingu, Masters of the Universe and Barney.
Craft Buddy reveals global launch for Harry Potter Crystal Art Sticker Album

1 day ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

Craft Buddy is aiming to captivate wizarding fans around the world with the global launch of the first Harry Potter Crystal Art Sticker Album. Developed in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, the company says that the new product ‘takes creativity to a whole new level’, allowing fans to bring iconic moments from J.K. Rowling’s books to life through crystal art.
Cath Kidston launches third Paddington collection

2 days ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

Cath Kidston and STUDIOCANAL Kids & Family are continuing their partnership, with the launch of a third Paddington collection inspired by the bear’s Peruvian adventures. The spring collaboration aims to capture the excitement of exotic escapes and the sense of endless optimism renowned from Paddington. There are two new hand-painted Cath Kidston x Paddington prints to add to the collection.
Lisle Licensing to handle new lifestyle brand from Kelly Brook and Jeremy Parisi

2 days ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

Lisle Licensing has confirmed a new partnership with husband and wife duo, Kelly Brook and Jeremy Parisi, to launch their family-inspired lifestyle brand, Parisi. As the exclusive licensing agent, Lisle Licensing will work closely with the couple to develop a rich and authentic brand experience that reflects generations of Italian farming heritage and timeless, rustic elegance.
The Source jobs board: England and Wales Cricket Board

2 days ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

The national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales is looking to appoint a licensing and e-commerce manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering the licensing vision and strategy of England Cricket and The Hundred central brand.
Changes at the V&A as Lauren Sizeland retires and Jen Maude-Roxby takes licensing helm

2 days ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

Jen Maude-Roxby has been named head of licensing at the V&A, following the retirement of Lauren Sizeland this spring after a 20-year career at the museum. During her time at the museum, Lauren (pictured above right) has been responsible for significantly expanding the V&A’s multi award winning global licensing and publishing programmes. Jen (pictured above left) initially joined the V&A in June 2022 in a part-time role, before taking on a full-time position in June 2024.
B&LLAs 2025: Introducing your Rising Stars - Matthew Gibson, OddBalls

2 days ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

My route into licensing went something like this…I said to my managing director … “I think we should do OddBalls the way we do sports designs but with nostalgic, character-based brands… what do you think?” and within a month we were signed with Beano, Mr Men Little Miss, Kellogg’s and Pringles. How long in the industry? Two years. When I was growing up, I had no idea that ‘licensing’ was an industry, so I wanted to be…At heart I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur.
B&LLAs 2025: Introducing your Rising Stars - Jessica Church, Iconix International

2 days ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

My route into licensing went something like this…I left school and started a administration apprenticeship, followed by a legal secretarial course, at a law firm. I then moved to Ministry of Sound as PA to the General Counsel, where I really got into the contracts side of things. I did a paralegal course in my spare time and the team at MoS were brilliant and took the time to mentor me.
Bluey’s Big Play heads back to the UK and Ireland by popular demand

2 days ago | licensingsource.net | Samantha Loveday

Following a successful UK tour, BBC Studios has confirmed that Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live stage show Bluey’s Big Play. The tour opens on 25 October and will continue to visit 32 venues across the UK and Ireland until August 2026. It will also play the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall for the festive season from 18 December to 11 January.