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aNb Media News, April 19, 2012
- Jakks Pacific Reports Q1; Responds to New Oaktree Letter
- Spin Master to Bring Temple Run Toys to Mass Market
- Masters of the Universe 30^th Anniversary Plans
- Lawless to Represent The Little Prince
- B Kids Line Now Available at BuyBuyBaby.com
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Real Deal

Real Deal
- Bel-Air Signs The Name Game to Develop Lifestyle Program
- Hybrid Signed for Despicable Me 2 Apparel
- Ape Entertainment, Sesame Workshop in Comic Book Deal
- Bigpoint, Fox Partner for Ice Age Online
- Books Deals for Hobbit Movie Books
- Angry Birds to Have Garden Accessories Line
- Jazwares Named Master Toy Licensee for Regular Show
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You're Hired

You’re Hired
- Solomon Joins BeginAgain
- Neil Friedman Honored for Charity Work
- VIZ Promotes Lu
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aNb Media News

aNb Media News, April 17, 2012
- Mattel Reports Q1 2012
- Marvel Partners with TRU for The Avengers
- Funnybone Toys Signed Keena as Rep Group
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aNb Media News

aNb Media News, April 12, 2012
- Isaac Mizrahi Gowns Heads to Kleinfeld
- Chicago Toy and Game Fair Expands
- Wildbrain Signs Jazwares for Yo Gabba Gabba!
- DC Direct Relaunched as DC Collectibles
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Real Deal

Real Deal
- Mattel and Crayola in Global Deal
- MGA Signs Licensing Deals
- Joester Loria Signs Kiddieland for Pinkalicious Ride-ons
- Hasbro, Netflix in Deal
- Fred Rogers Co. in Apparel Deal
- Simon Spotlight Launches Club CSI Book Line
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You're Hired

You’re Hired
- Russo Promoted to President of Jakks International
- American Greetings Properties Hires Martinez
- Wildflower Flower Group Expands Team; Launches Consulting Division
- Smith Noback Named at SMC
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aNb Media News

aNb Media News, April 10, 2012
- Sears Licenses Out its Brand Names
- Hasbro to Make Major Product Packaging Changes
- Justin Time TV Series Launches; Licensing Program to Follow
- Target, Disney Partner for Princess Week
- The Passing of Thomas Kinkade
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Catching Up With...

Catching Up With Adam Lerner, Co-Founder and President & Tracy VanBibber, National Sales Director, My Dirty Jobs

My Dirty Jobs, a company creating a line of heavy-duty cleaning products inspired by the Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs staring Mike Rowe, is the first reality-based brand to enter the household-cleaning aisle.

Company co-founders Adam Lerner and Christian Darby created the idea. Less than 18 months ago the duo embarked on an uphill battle to convince both Rowe and Discovery Communications to take a chance on their start-up. Their vision became reality and the product line debuted at Walmart last month.

Both Lerner and Tracy VanBibber, national sales director of My Dirty Jobs, spoke with aNb Media about the brand’s launch and strategy.

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