Start Licensing is an independent Licensing agency - we represent classic properties , FMCG brands and design properties such as Britvic, the Ashmolean Museum, Asterix , Kendra Dandy , Nadiya Hussain and the Aardman portfolio. We are a proactive agency with a commitment to working in a professional manner to achieve the best results for Licensors and Licensees.We also carry out bespoke consultancy projects for Licensors , TV companies , IP owners and Brand owners. Past… Show more Start Licensing is an independent Licensing agency - we represent classic properties , FMCG brands and design properties such as Britvic, the Ashmolean Museum, Asterix , Kendra Dandy , Nadiya Hussain and the Aardman portfolio. We are a proactive agency with a commitment to working in a professional manner to achieve the best results for Licensors and Licensees.We also carry out bespoke consultancy projects for Licensors , TV companies , IP owners and Brand owners. Past consultancy clients have included the Royal Albert Hall , Penguin Ventures , Guinness World Records , Sky Television and Channel 4. Recent assignments have included consulting for Rebellion Publishing on properties like Roy of the Rovers, Judge Dredd and Misty. Show less

I started at Fox Kids initially as Director of Publishing & DVD and was promoted to Managing Director of the UK territory. We traded under the name of Saban in Consumer Products. Subsequently I was promoted into the position of Group Managing Director and had responsibility for 10 offices and around 80 staff in the Consumer Products Division. We were part of the Fox Kids television company and worked alongside TV Channels , websites and TV distribution. Our property portfolio included… Show more I started at Fox Kids initially as Director of Publishing & DVD and was promoted to Managing Director of the UK territory. We traded under the name of Saban in Consumer Products. Subsequently I was promoted into the position of Group Managing Director and had responsibility for 10 offices and around 80 staff in the Consumer Products Division. We were part of the Fox Kids television company and worked alongside TV Channels , websites and TV distribution. Our property portfolio included Power Rangers , Digimon , Inspector Gadget and the Fox Kids brand itself. Licensed activity ranged from toy deals with the likes of Bandai through to music deals wih BMG. The Consumer Products Division was a profitable part of the company and was noted for its innovative work. I reported to Fox Kids' CEO and contributed to the Management Board of the Group. Show less

My primary function in this role was to manage the Sales Activities for CPLG's European offices including the UK. I helped develop sales strategies , monitored sales activities and created NPD opportunities. I also coordinated Pan European and Multi Territory deals. Previous roles at Copyright Promotions included jointly running the Publishing division , helping to start the Sports Division and heading up the Brand Licensing team.

I bought , planned and analysed TV advertising campaigns for clients such as Walker's Crisps , Norwich Union , Turtle Wax , Bendick's and K Tel. I was heavily involved on Direct Response campaigns.