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Local Insight, Global Scale: Growing Iconic Brands Across Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand represent one of the most dynamic and influential markets in the world for sports, lifestyle and consumer brands. Across the region,...

Inside Authentic Brands Group’s Global Growth Platform

The Authentic Brands Group Supplement (July 2026 Edition) is now available, offering a closer look at one of the world’s leading sports, media, entertainment...

Sydney Mid-Year Fair in June

Where has the year gone? Since the conclusion of Toy Fair, the ATA office has been fully focused on planning for the busy months...

Why Sensory-Led Play Continues to Grow

Sensory-led play continues to gain momentum across the global toy industry as parents increasingly seek products that support emotional wellbeing, open-ended play and developmental...

Sanrio: An Endless Portfolio of Favourite Characters

Sanrio’s secret to its popularity lies in the variety of its characters and their ability to appeal to all kinds of consumers. In short,...

Exciting Innovations on the Horizon: Dimian Dolls and Epic Distribution Unite for a Dynamic Future in Australia and New Zealand

In an incredible win-win collaboration, well-established Epic Distribution joins forces with the fresh, vibrant team led by Anthony and his sister Marisha Vovos to...

Welcome to Licensing Expo Las Vegas 2026

From 19–21 May, Las Vegas once again becomes the global capital of brand licensing as the international industry converges on the iconic Mandalay Bay...

2026 ATA Licensing Awards

One of the most anticipated moments of the Australian Toy Hobby & Licensing Fair each year is the presentation of the Licensed Property of the...

The Channel Isn’t Broken — The Model Is: Where Can Vendors Place Product and Still Achieve Scale?

In Australia right now, the dominant industry conversation centres on one question: Where can vendors place product and still achieve scale? The answer, increasingly, is...

The Bugg View – Movies, Brands and Decisions

The Bugg View delivers clear, experience-led perspective on the forces shaping toys and licensing — challenging assumptions, cutting through noise, and spotlighting what truly...

Everyone Wants to Say G’day to Ms Moni

Ms Moni is rapidly becoming one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted early learning entertainers, building momentum across digital media, music streaming, retail partnerships...

Executive Pulse with Sandra Ebbott from Mizzie The Kangaroo

The playbook has changed. Retail is concentrated, margins are tighter, and risk sits earlier in the cycle. So how are serious operators actually making...

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