Norton PR and ChizComm Form Strategic Alliance for U.S. and Canada
The UK kids, family, and licensing PR agency Norton PR will be working with Toronto- and New Jersey-based agency ChizComm across new and existing clients.
Rainbow Designs Launches Peanuts Collection
The “Everyone Loves Snoopy” plush gift collection is for fans of all ages, while the “My First Snoopy” collection is for babies and young children.
Rich Wuerthele named President & CEO of Crayola
Rich Wuerthele, an executive with more than 30 years in the consumer goods industry, will join Crayola as the new CEO, effective January 16, 2020.
Odd Squad Series Third Season to Premiere Next Month
The third season of Odd Squad will launch on PBS in February, with an Odd Squad podcast to debut in the summer of this year.
PBS Announces Donkey Hodie Series Based on Characters from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
The puppet series follows the adventures of Donkey Hodie, the granddaughter of the original Donkey Hodie character from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
WIT Announces 16th Annual Wonder Women Awards Finalists
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WIT) announced its slate of finalists for the 2020 Wonder Women Awards. Winners will be announced at the Awards dinner February 23, coinciding with Toy Fair.
ASTRA Members Step Up to Support the ASTRA Foundation Holidash
ASTRA’s first annual holidash recorded over 4.5 million steps by ASTRA members during the holiday season, between November 9 and December 31.
Crunchyroll Adds Licensing Partners for The Junji Ito Collection
Crunchyroll is announcing two new licensing partnerships for The Junji Ito Collection, one with IDW Publishing and one with Funko.
Spin Master Signs New Deal with Rubik’s for Co-Brand with Perplexus Puzzles
Spin Master is teaming up with Rubik’s Cube to develop a co-branded Rubik’s x Perplexus range, featuring a 3-D ball-in-a-maze puzzle and labyrinth toy.