Posted on 9th May 2025
By Billy Langsworthy

Gabi Drew – Founder and Creative Director at creative agency Tela – will explore the power of values-based storytelling at this year’s Play Creators Conference.
Gabi’s session – titled ‘Creating with True Value’ – will look at how values-based storytelling builds brands that connect, move and extend their reach.
Tela is a Milan-based creative agency that provides expertise and creative consultancy within the licensing industry. Tela’s clients include Playmobil, Hasbro, Perfetti Van Melle, Jeep and more.
This year’s Play Creators Conference is taking place at London’s Stamford Bridge Stadium on Wednesday, June 25th. To book your ticket, head to: https://playcreatorsconference.co.uk/product/play-creators-conference-ticket/
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