TFE/TFE Licensing, February 2018

You’re Hired

  • Wicked Cool Toys Expands Executive Team, Hires Mitschele
  • Jakks Pacific Appoints Wolfson to Lead Studio JP

Endemol Shine North America’s Senior Vice President Tamaya Petteway to Lead Studio’s Licensing Team Again

Endemol Shine North America’s Senior Vice President Tamaya Petteway has added oversight of the studio’s licensing team for a second time and industry veteran Chris Lucero has joined the Banijay-owned studio as Executive Director of Licensing Partnerships. Petteway, who has been with Endemol Shine North America since 2015 and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Brand and Digital Partnerships, has taken on oversight of the studio’s licensing department for a second time. Petteway, who formerly led the company’s licensing initiatives from April 2016-August 2019, will now lead the newly named Brand Partnerships, Licensing and Digital team for the studio.

Final Nominees Revealed for 12th Annual Toy & Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs)

The Chicago Toy & Game Group revealed the final nominees for the 12th Annual Toy & Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs). The TAGIEs are voted on by industry experts, retailers and consumers to honor the top toy and game innovators and inventors from around the world. Fans can visit CHITAG.com to vote for nominees in each of the seven categories. Voting is open now through October 30.

TTPM Reveals 2019 Holiday Most Wanted List

TTPM, aNb Media’s consumer-facing product review site, announced its Most Wanted Toy List for holiday 2019, at its annual TTPM 2019 Holiday Showcase in New York today. Announced during a press conference for members of the media, analysts, social influencers and bloggers, the TTPM editorial team revealed its picks of predicted must-have toys heading into the upcoming holiday season.