Arthur A. Levine Departs Scholastic, Forms Independent Publishing House
Scholastic announced publisher Arthur A. Levine is departing the company to form his own independent publishing company.
Dena Cook Named Mattel Global Head of Communications, PR
Mattel has appointed Dena Cook, veteran communications executive, as executive vice-president and global head of communications and public relations.
Joe D’Ambrosia Named GM, Disney Junior
Disney has promoted Joe D’Ambrosia to general manager, Disney Junior, realigns key roles for animation, and adds new role to strengthen Disney’s commitment to diversify.
Toysmith Names Michael Keaton as CEO
Michael Keaton, a toy industry veteran, joins Toysmith as CEO.
HABA USA Hires Games Channel Manager, National Sales Manager
HABA USA has tasked Tiffany Caires to the newly created role of game channel manager and Phil Wrzesnski as national sales manager.
Xilam Animation Hires Safaa Benazzouz
Xilam Animation appointed Safaa Benazzouz to the position of senior vice-president, media sales distribution for Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Southern Europe. Benazzouz will report to Morgann Favennec, executive vice-president, global sales development, and will be responsible for sales across Xilam’s portfolio of kids’ animations including Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko, Paprika and new series Mr Magoo and Moka. She will be based in Xilam’s head office…
aNb Media/TTPM Promotes Donna Moore
aNb Media/TTPM’s Donna Moore has been promoted to vice-president of advertising and sales.
Beacon Media Group Adds Nunzio Appio to Executive Team
Beacon Media Group tapped Nunzio Appio as vice-president, video activation and strategy.
ZAG America Grows Leadership Team, Manuel Torres Port Named Chief Brand Officer
ZAG America expands its leadership team with the appointment of Manuel Torres Port as chief brand officer, Julian Zag as executive vice-president of worldwide operations, Liz Grampp as senior vice-president of studio and franchise marketing, and Ian Lambur as senior vice-president, global distribution and co-production.