Baby Shark’s Big Show! Toys Arrive on Prime Day
Baby Shark’s Big Show! official toys from WowWee arrive on June 21, in time for Amazon Prime Day.
Bonkers Toys Launches Ryan’s World Lost City Line
New Ryan’s World Lost City Adventures toys from Bonkers Toys will hit shelves at Target and Target.com next week.
Fred Rogers Productions Promotes Exec Matthew Shiels
Matthew Shiels was promoted from Director to Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, a new role in which he will oversee licensing for the company and its brands, in addition to his legal responsibilities.
Sara Rosales Joins Jazwares Communications Team
Communications executive Sara Rosales is joining Jazwares as Senior Vice President of Communications, amid the companies expansion to the new categories of costumes and pet toys.
Squishmallows Announces New Halloween Characters
Kellytoy unveiled new festive additions to the Squishmallows squad for Halloween, with a line-up that includes jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, vampires, and other spooky creatures.
Ren Beanie to Lead Media Strategy for Big G Creative
Board game publisher Big G Creative is bringing on Ren Beanie Public Relations to launch a media and influencer campaign for its current and upcoming game titles.
Sinking Ship & Scott Brothers Tap Nelvana to Distribute New Show
Sinking Ship Entertainment and Scott Brothers Entertainment have appointed Nelvana as the distributor and merchandise agent for Builder Brothers’ Dream Factory.
Licensing International Names Scholarship Recipients
Licensing International named four students as the recipients of its inaugural Licensing International Scholarships.
IMG Acquires MENA-Based Agency 20too Licensing
IMG announced the acquisition of Dubai-based agency 20too Licensing, which manages consumer product development and brand extensions in the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 2013, 20too’s brands include NBCUniversal, Hasbro, The Smurfs, SEGA, Smiley, and the Discovery portfolio encompassing Fatafeat, Food Network, Animal Planet, and Discovery Channel. 20too Licensing founder and CEO Christian Zeidler will become Vice President of Licensing at IMG, and will relocate along with his…