aNb Media News, October 9, 2012
- Toys “R” Us Launches Family-Friendly Digital Entertainment Service
- The Passing of Stephanie Becker
- Care Bears Signs New International Broadcast Partners
- Hasbro To Launch Angry Birds Star Wars Toy Line
Fall Toy Preview, October 4, 2012
- Yo Gabba Gabba! Creator Launches Transmedia Property UMIGO
- UK Licensing Agent Named for Upcoming DreamWorks Films
- Wendy’s Serves Up Augmented Reality Game with Kids’ Meals
- Winx Club Secures New Deals in Brazil
Fall Toy Preview, October 3, 2012
- Paul Frank Brand Expands with New Deals Worldwide
- Exim Licensing On Board for Care Bears in Latin America
- Cut the Rope Partners with Burger King
Real Deal
- The Wish Factory Nails Deal for Monster High
- Hallmark to Produce Cody Simpson Greeting Cards
- Domo Enters Plushland
- Nickelodeon to Rep Dinosaur Train Merchandising in UK
- The World of Eric Carle Expands Its Assortment for Fall
You’re Hired
- DreamWorks Promotes Wallen, Leonard
- Sun-Mate Hires Goldstein
- Fox Appoints Lombardo
- Mind Candy Hires Roedy
Fall Toy Preview, October 2, 2012
- Jakks and NantWorks Create DreamPlay Toys
- TOMY Named Global Master Toy Partner for Pokémon
- Mike the Knight Heads to Latin America
- The Hive Joins Disney Junior TV Lineup
- Fishing Company Rapala Signs The Wildflower Group
Catching Up With Chris Bergstresser, Vice-President and Commercial Director, Miniclip
Earlier this month, Miniclip.com, an online and mobile games company, entered into an exclusive agreement with Albie Hecht, CEO of Worldwide Biggies, to bring Miniclip’s top gaming properties to TV and the web. The partnership with Worldwide Biggies is part of a long-term global brand extension campaign that will leverage Miniclip’s online brand with consumers in a variety of ways. Hecht was responsible for the development and launch of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Kids’ Choice Awards, and Dora the Explorer. aNb Media spoke with Bergstresser about the company’s growth and future strategy.
aNb Media News, August 28, 2012
- Saban Teams with McDonald’s for Happy Meals Toys
- Constantin Film Appointed Sony for Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
- Nicole Richie Segues Into Beauty
- Mandalay Bay Launches Licensing Program
Catching Up With Damon Lau, President of Round 5
Round 5 was recently named the master toy licensee for ZeptoLab’s best-selling app Cut the Rope. In partnership with Studio Licensing, Inc., and Established Brands, Inc., Round 5 earned the multi-year exclusive licensing agreement to manufacture and produce product across toy categories, including figures, plush, and playsets, that will reflect the brand and its candy-eating monster Om Nom. Round 5 will work with a major national retailer partner for a December launch in the U.S. with a full rollout set for spring 2013, across territories including Asia, South America, the U.S., as well as the UK and Australia.