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Brand Identity Has Never Mattered More (opens the original)
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Let’s start with the most basic question in licensing...What is a brand?A brand is how a person, product or business exists in someone else’s mind. More than a logo or tagline. Its the feeling someone gets when they encounter it. (and I believe that feeling is currently more important than the traditional follower/viewer figures.) Just because we watch it/follow it doesn’t now always equate to we will buy it.We have all heard the phrase on brand. What it
In Conversation With Aaron Blecha (opens the original)
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Aaron Blecha takes us behind the scenes of his debut author/illustrated Graphic Novel, Monster Doctor, published by Hachette Children’s, which follows Walt Weirdbeard’s epic quest to find his missing Uncle – Dr Weirdbeard, the world-famous Monster Doctor!Hi, I’m Aaron Blecha and this is my new graphic novel, Monster Doctor by Hachette Children’s. These characters behind me ar
Where to Show Up (opens the original)
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We get asked time and time again about the formula for successful self-promotion and networking when starting out and sustaining a career. But in truth, it’s a bespoke potion that each artist must concoct themselves. Even better if they share recipe notes with their agent!OnlineIn my opinion, there’s not one platform or space where taking your first steps is best, however, a social media page/website and your local community is a good place to start. On the one hand, you want to generate some ac
Our Tribute to Dee McDermott (opens the original)
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An Agent Down Under: Márcia in Australia (opens the original)
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Our very own international Associate Agent Márcia Sousa has been in Australia this August, meeting with some of the country’s leading children’s publishers.The big tripSpending a few weeks abroad really opens your eyes to a market. During my recent trip to Australia, I travelled from Melbourne to Sydney and back, enjoying many publishers, books, and great coffee along the way.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fe
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