Boo, The World’s Cutest Dog Adds Puzzle Partner
Buffalo Games will produce jigsaw puzzles featuring images of BOO, The World’s Cutest Dog and his canine friends.
‘Trolls World Tour’ Global CP Program Takes Stage
For DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Trolls World Tour,’ in theaters April 17, 2020, Universal Brand Development announced a global toy and lifestyle program.
Funko Appoints Sarah Levy to Board
Funko announced the appointment of Sarah Kirshbaum Levy, COO of Viacom Media Networks, to its board of directors, effective September 3.
Paying Tribute to Toy Industry Veteran, Jerry Welch
Jerry R. Welch, the former CEO of The Right Start and owner of Zany Brainy and FAO Schwarz, has passed. His business partner John W Lee pays tribute.
Sunny Days Entertainment Hires Rick Mershon as SVP, Sales and Marketing
Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC has named veteran toys sales executive, Rick Mershon, as senior vice-president of sales and marketing.
LEGO Sees 4% Revenue Bump as Company Increases Global Footprint
The LEGO Group is stepping up investments to expand its global physical and digital footprint in order to reach more children around the world.
Splash Entertainment Hires Sales Agent Mounia Aram
Splash Entertainment named animation industry vet Mounia Aram as sales agent for its kids’ entertainment content across Africa and the Middle East.
Immersive Dr. Seuss Experience Readies to Tour
Kilburn Live has partnered with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to create The Dr. Seuss Experience, an interactive and immersive touring experience.
Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products Promotes Chustz to EVP, Global Creative
Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP) has promoted David Chustz to executive vice-president, global creative. Chustz previously served as senior vice-president, franchise creative strategy and planning for Nickelodeon. Chustz will continue to report to Pam Kaufman, president, VNCP and will continue to be based in Nickelodeon’s Burbank, Calif. headquarters. “Outstanding creative execution is one of VNCP’s key strategic pillars, and David has been an incredible leader in developing and executing…