CMF Coffee Chat with Robin Gladman

Robin is the founder of Red Squirrel, a nimble and resourceful consultancy that navigates the ever-evolving media landscape with agility and insight.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Robin specialises in children’s IP and animation, drawing on a deep network of producers, creatives, distributors, and buyers. He has worked with some of the most respected names in the business, including Aardman, Twentieth Century Fox, Magic Light Pictures, and Locksmith Animation.

Robin helps clients thrive across all stages of IP development and financing – from creative development, business strategy and brand expansion to commercial planning and global distribution – bringing expertise in rights management , with a strong track record in culturally nuanced markets notably China and Japan. He also has extensive experience in building brand discoverability and content strategy for YouTube.