I recently had the opportunity to contribute to a discussion featured in an article about the evolving ecosystem of children’s entertainment during the Bologna Children’s Book Fair , the world’s most important event dedicated to children’s and young adult publishing. For more than sixty years, Bologna has been the epicenter of children’s literature. But what is happening there today tells a much bigger story about the future of storytelling. Books are no longer the only start

Licensing Magazine recently interviewed Michelle Perez Barruos, General Manager of Feenix Group, Madrid. The conversation explored the latest developments of gaming in licensing, emphasizing its growing role as a key asset in shaping content strategies and expanding fan engagement across various properties. How has gaming evolved into a strategic asset for content development and fandom building, beyond its traditional role in brand strategies? Michelle Perez Barruos Consider

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