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Spotify, Moonbug Develop Exclusive and Original Content Fit for Families and Audio Enthusiasts

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) has announced an exclusive multi-year agreement featuring some of the most beloved voices within the kids’ entertainment space. Through this initiative, Spotify will partner with CoComelon, the #1 kids channel on YouTube which garners over 4.2 billion views per month, produced by Moonbug Entertainment for a new podcast, CoComelon Storytime. The show will be followed by a mix of other original and exclusive “homegrown” shows, including Gardenkeeper Gus, 100 Cinderellas, and Deep Blue Sea. This colorful array of exciting new content will be available to parents on the main Spotify app within the Family and Kids Hub, as well as on the Spotify Kids app, exclusive to Spotify Premium Family subscribers. 

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JAKKS Pacific Announces New Additions to Its Best Selling Perfectly Cute Line

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), a leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, today announced its new additions to its line of Perfectly Cute baby dolls and accessories for Target this Spring. With record breaking sales over 2021, this line is sure to be in high demand in the first quarter.

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Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios Names Michael Downey as Talent Management Director

Addressing the need for talent created by an ever-increasing production pipeline, Lighthouse Studios has appointed long-time animation consultant, Michael Downey, to the newly created position of Talent Management Director for the Kilkenny-based Irish studio. The announcement was made by Lighthouse Studio’s Managing Director, Claire Finn.

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Osmo From BYJU’s Names Peter Glovin Senior Vice President of Educational Sales

Award-winning STEAM brand, Osmo from BYJU’S, announces Peter Glovin’s appointment as Senior VP of Educational Sales, effective immediately. In this role, Glovin, a seasoned senior edtech sales executive, will develop and implement a U.S. sales strategy for the brand’s educational sales division, Osmo Education, as well as expand its sales team, targeting the Pre-K to Grade 5 education market. Osmo Education celebrated its fifth anniversary last March.

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DeAPlaneta and Planeta Junior Merge Under DeAPlaneta Entertainment

DeAPlaneta and Planeta Junior, both Planeta/De Agostini Group companies, are coming together under the brand DeAPlaneta Entertainment. This merger of the two companies is due to a strategic reorganization that aims to consolidate their leadership in the entertainment segment, to articulate their business model more efficiently and to be more agile in order to respond to the new needs of a global, multi-channel market. Its activity will be focused on three main areas: fiction content, content for children and families, and interactive products.

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WiT Announces New Plans for Wonder Women Awards

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) announces that the in-person event for its Wonder Women Awards, originally set for Sunday, February 20, 2022, will be canceled due to the cancellation of Toy Fair New York and concerns over COVID 19. Instead, the organization will announce winners on March 1, 2022 via press release, and shortly thereafter, will deliver a special “Wonder Women at Home” experience to winners and honorees, with a Tribute Video to follow.

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What Do You Meme Partners with TLC on 90 Day Fiancé Expansion Pack

What Do You Meme, the leading manufacturer of adult party games, today announced a new partnership with TLC, a member of the Discovery, Inc. family of brands, on a new 90 Day Fiancé expansion pack, now available on Amazon. The expansion pack includes 50 caption cards and 30 photo cards, all 90-Day Fiancé-themed and inspired by your favorite moments from the show.

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Straight Out of the 2000’s Comes Cakeworthy’s Neopets Collection!

Celebrate the hours you spent earning Neopoints, completing faerie quests and saving up for paintbrushes
with the latest collection – Neopets x Cakeworthy! Featuring various styles and silhouettes inspired by the 2000’s, this collection is guaranteed to serve up all the best nostalgia. Including tees, a sweater, a dress, accessories and even a onesie! Fans of the iconic website
can expect to find pieces celebrating all the best aspects of the game including faeries, paintbrushes, and
hilarious quotes.

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ViacomCBS Consumer Products Promotes Joann Acevedo to Senior Vice President of Softlines Licensing, North America

Joann Acevedo has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Softlines Licensing, North America ViacomCBS Consumer Products. It was announced by Jose Castro, Senior Vice President, Softlines, Fashion & Lifestyle Licensing and Global Collaborations, ViacomCBS Consumer Products.