WildBrain Names Bouthors as Strategy & Innovation Director
WildBrain appointed Elia Bouthors as strategy and innovation director, effective immediately.
Edutainer Blippi Names Jazwares as Master Toy Partner
Edutainer Blippi has named Jazwares as master toy partner and Printers Row Publishing Group (PRPG) as publishing partner, under the Studio Fun imprint.
Nickelodeon Latin America Signs YouTube Teen Star, La Bala
NickelodeonLatin America has signed an exclusive global representation agreement with teen star and YouTube sensation, Isabella de La Torre, “La Bala”.
Two Impactful Days of Learning & Networking: Attend the Annual Business Conference
Attendees of the Toy Association’s upcoming business conference are invited to prepare for the future, including the threat of 25% tariffs on all toys manufactured in China.
ZURU Launches Baby Shark Bath Toys
ZURU has partnered with Pinkfong to produce a range of bath toys based on the viral sensation, Baby Shark.
Epoch Names Former MGA Exec as CEO
Epoch Everlasting Play appointed Jeff Cheslik, the former MGA vice-president of sales, as the company’s new CEO.
New Coke Makes Comeback in ‘Stranger Things’
Netflix teamed up with Coca-Cola to ensure a key element of Stranger Things season 3—“the summer that changed everything”—makes an appearance: New Coke.
VIZ Media Brings ‘One-Punch Man’ to Licensing Expo
VIZ Media will highlight the hit anime brand One-Punch Man, now in its second season on HULU, at Licensing Expo 2019.
The Brand Liaison to Rep Russ Berrie
Jazwares has appointed The Brand Liaison to manage the Russ Berrie licensing program.