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Licensing News
Popular Squishmallows Expands as a Powerhouse Global Lifestyle Brand with Cross-Category Licensing Program

Jazwares, a global leader in toys and licensing, along with its Kellytoy subsidiary, has unveiled an expansive Squishmallows® consumer products licensing program supporting the plush brand sensation. On the heels of a monumental milestone of 100 million Squishmallows sold, Jazwares is teaming with best-in-class licensees making Squishmallows one of the fastest growing global lifestyle brands for fans, families, and collectors around the world.

Jakks Pacific Kids Skate Free
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RC Rock n’ Rollerskate Dolls by JAKKS Pacific Sponsors ‘Kids Skate Free’ This Holiday Season

JAKKS Pacific is officially a sponsor for the Roller Skating Association’s Kids Skate Free Program for holiday 2022. JAKKS Pacific is committed to improving the lives and well-being of children, making a sponsorship with Kids Skate Free a perfect way to give back to the community this holiday season. Kids Skate Free’s goal is to provide kids and families an outlet to improve physical and mental health while having fun in a safe and affordable environment. Children learn early the benefits of staying healthy and in good physical condition. Enjoyment is the key ingredient to every sport or exercise program, especially for kids – and roller skating is fun for ALL ages!

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Genius Brands Unveils Global Distribution Strategy for Kartoon Channel! Worldwide

Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GNUS) following the pending acquisition of Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. and strategic investment in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment AG (“YFE”) (FRA:RTV), has unveiled a bold new “block” of children’s animated series and expanded distribution for its international channels. The new lineup and branding is spearheaded by Kartoon Channel! Worldwide’s new Managing Director Paul Robinson, who previously served as Managing Director of Walt Disney Television International and Senior Vice President Disney Channel Worldwide.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Profits in 2021

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) has reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 30, 2021. The Company noted that its historically best third quarter profit results under its current fiscal calendar followed a record performance in the fiscal 2021 first half leading to the Company’s strongest first nine-month performance on the precipice of the celebration of the Company’s 25th year.