aNb Media News, April 19, 2011

  • Mattel Reports Q1 2011 Results
  • Hasbro Reports Q1 2011 Results
  • Walmart Acquires Kosmix, Digging Deeper into Social Media/Shopping Mix

Catching Up With Neil Ross Russell, Managing Director, Children’s and Licensing for BBC Worldwide

The preschool TV series In the Night Garden debuted in the UK in 2007 and has been seen in 38 countries, including Canada, Australia, Spain, Poland, and China. In February, U.S. audiences finally got to see what the show is all about. Airing weekdays at 9:30 a.m. EST on The Hub, In the Night Garden offers children a world of engaging characters, playful language, songs, rhymes, and music. The television series is a prelude to a range of licensed products due to launch in the U.S. this year and throughout 2012. Neil Ross Russell, managing director, children’s and licensing for BBC Worldwide, talked more about the new U.S. licensing program.

You’re Hired

  • Chan-Yip Upped at Hasbro
  • Dunne Upped at Disney Consumer Products
  • Promotions at NBCUniversal

aNb Media News, February 22, 2011

  • FremantleMedia in Acquisition Mode
  • TIA Changes Bylaws, Elects Board
  • Jakks Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results for 2010
  • HIT’s Roary the Racing Car Products Now Available
  • Clifford’s Be Big Campaign Kicks Off

aNb Media News, February 14, 2011

  • Watch Video Sneak Peeks of the Hottest Toys
  • TOTY Awards Announced
  • Mattel and Stardoll in Multi-Year Agreement
  • Highlights Announces Companion Toys for the iPad
  • Tinga Tinga Tales Debuts on Disney Jr., Product Lines Showing at Toy Fair
  • Blip Signs Cardinal for Squinkies Games and Puzzles

You’re Hired

  • Uncle Milton Expands Sales Team
  • Rubicon Appoints Ueno
  • Joan Ganz Cooney Center Appoints Abrams
  • Fremantle Hires Cooper Sapire
  • Duarte Joins Mind Candy