You’re Hired
- New Hires at Saban
- Changes at Big Idea
- Stewart Promoted at Sesame
aNb Media News, October 26, 2010
- Jakks Pacific Reports Third Quarter Results
- Disney’s Digital Billboard Preps for NYC Store Opening
- ASTRA Show Moves to Anaheim in 2011
Catching Up With Marc Shinderman
Briarpatch’s newest license is the classic children’s literature brand Madeline, based on the books by Ludwig Bemelmans. Briarpatch created a full line of products based on the 10-book series and will be part of the launch of the 11th book, Madeline at the White House, which will be released in spring 2011. Marc Shinderman, general manager of Briarpatch, talks about what makes Madeline such a strong brand along with key drivers for the Briarpatch Madeline line.
aNb Media News, October 21, 2010
- TRU Enhances Shopping Experience
- Inventors in the Spotlight
Real Deal
- American Greetings Series Expand Globally
- M&M’s and Star Wars
You’re Hired
- THQ Hires Désilets
- Iconix Hires Knepfer, Promotes Gordon
- Sesame Workshop Appoints Dr. Frances Cole
- Fiesta Hires McManemin Companies
- Brand Central Promotes Brent
aNb Media News, October 19, 2010
- Sears Expands Toy Shops
- Mattel Reports Third Quarter Results
- Hasbro Reports Third Quarter Results
Catching Up With Karen McTier
When cocky test pilot Hal Jordan is given a mystical green ring, he finds himself with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into the Green Lantern Corps, a group tasked with keeping peace within the universe. On June 17, 2011, moviegoers can see how the rest of the Green Lantern story plays out. Starring Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern (with Blake Lively, Tim Robbins, and Peter Sarsgaard), Green Lantern is the latest superhero to receive a movie adaptation. In anticipation of the upcoming film, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) will introduce both classic and film-based licensed product in the months leading up to Green Lantern’s release. Karen McTier, executive vice-president, domestic licensing and worldwide marketing, WBCP, talks about bringing a well-known DC comic book character to licensing.
aNb Media News, October 14, 2010
- Fall Toy Preview Recap
- Big News About Little Meals in San Francisco
- FAO Schwarz Unveils Brand Redesign
- Discovery and MerchSource Expand Animal Planet Pet Line
- The Hub to Premiere Taylor Swift’s Journey to Fearless
- Club Med Partners with Raggs