Penguin Ventures scoops Small Licensor Team of the Year at Licensing Biz People Award

Last night (Wednesday 21 June) Penguin Ventures were named "Small Licensor Team of the Year" at the Licensing Biz People Awards.

Penguin Ventures look after the licensing, consumer products, TV production, retail and live events strategies across the whole of Penguin Random House UK - and they work with a raft of innovative licensees and collaborate with first class partners in order to do just that. They represent a portfolio of iconic literary brands including Peter Rabbit, The Snowman, Ladybird Vintage Collection, Flower Fairies and Spot.

Some examples of their recent success stories include the Beatrix Potter 150th anniversary campaign, where a partnership with The Royal Mint saw literary characters appear on UK coins for the very first time, and The Snowman™ and The Snowdog™ Barbour Christmas campaign which won major critical acclaim.

Susan Bolsover, who heads up the Penguin Ventures team, was also shortlisted for Manager of the Year. 

Susan said “It was an honour to be recognised by our industry peers and to be nominated amongst such prestigious company. Our ethos in Ventures has always been one of working as a team both with each other and with our licensees and partners and so to win a team award really demonstrates how success is truly a collective endeavour."

Francesca Dow, Managing Director, Penguin Random House Children's said, “We are extremely proud of everything that the Penguin Ventures team has achieved and I’m delighted that the team and their fantastic work has been recognised by the Licensing Biz People Awards. Susan and her Ventures team are such an important part of our overall business and this award confirms their strength as we grow and invest in them in the future.”

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