aNb Media News, May 17, 2011
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- ASTRA Commissions Web Shopping Study
- Do Good Stuff-a-Thon Event Helps with National Foster Care Month
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Disguise Announces New CoComelon and Blippi Halloween Costumes and Costume Accessories
Disguise, Inc, the global costume division of leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, JAKKS Pacific, Inc (NASDAQ:JAKK) has announced the extension of their licensing agreement in North America for Moonbug Entertainment’s hit children’s shows CoComelon and Blippi. Disguise will continue to design, market, manufacture and distribute Halloween costumes and costume accessories for the U.S. and Canada with the latest line hitting retail fall this year.
Mattel Promotes PJ Lewis to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Action Figures and Fisher-Price Entertainment
Mattel, Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) has promoted PJ Lewis to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Action Figures and Fisher-Price Entertainment. It was announced by Mattel Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Lisa McKnight to whom Lewis reports. Lewis is taking on an expanded role as Executive Lead for Action Figures and Fisher-Price Entertainment, including management of Action Figures, Plush and Preschool Entertainment, inclusive of Barney and Imaginext.
Licensing International Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Finalists
Licensing International is proud to announce the full list of finalists for the prestigious Excellence Awards for 2024, dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements and innovation in the global brand licensing industry. This year’s Excellence Awards feature 197 finalists in 32 categories. More than 800 submissions were reviewed by a panel that includes 200 judges from 20 countries.
Amazon MGM Studios Unveils Robust Merchandising Plan for ‘Fallout’
Amazon MGM Studios has announced a multifaceted licensing program for the upcoming, post-apocalyptic series, Fallout, which is exclusively premiering on Prime Video on April 11th and is based on the best-selling global video game franchise. Fifteen licensing partners across categories including apparel, accessories, collectibles, beverage, and more are part of the launch for the merchandising program, along with an Amazon storefront where visitors can indulge their Fallout fandom. The robust line-up will help form the foundation for the evolving Fallout franchise where fans of the series can continue to enjoy the characters and storylines once they finish their binge of the initial season. The licensing program is inspired by the new storylines and characters from the upcoming Prime Video series.
Learning Resources Welcomes CPG Veteran Jon Horn as New Vice President of Brand Management
Learning Resources, a trusted and family-owned manufacturer of educational toys, games, classroom products and pet enrichment toys, is proud to announce the appointment of Jon Horn as its new Vice President of Brand Management. In this role, Horn will contribute his strategic vision to develop impactful marketing campaigns and strengthen the company’s partnerships with retailers and distributors. With his wealth of expertise across mid to large-scale Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, Horn is poised to propel the company’s brand visions forward, reinforcing their standing as pioneers in educational toys.
New LEGO DUPLO Peppa Pig Sets Revealed
The LEGO Group is thrilled to reveal the brand-new LEGO DUPLO Peppa Pig sets in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro. Inspired by everyone’s favorite pig, toddlers can immerse themselves into the colorful world of Peppa Pig through LEGO DUPLO sets coming this summer. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Peppa Pig and it’s the perfect occasion for the new LEGO DUPLO Peppa Pig sets to spark imagination and inspire fun play opportunities where toddlers can develop their fine motor skills. The new sets combine the building adventure of LEGO DUPLO play with colourful settings, iconic characters, and storytelling from the popular preschool animated series.
WiT Wonder Women Awards Moves to Los Angeles in 2024 on Friday, September 13th
Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) is thrilled to announce that the prestigious 2024 Wonder Women Awards Gala will be hosted in Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world. Timed to coincide with LA Fall Toy Previews, the Wonder Women Awards celebrates the remarkable achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are propelling the toy, consumer products, licensing, and entertainment industries forward.
Carla Silva Promoted to Senior VP, GM, and Head of Global Licensing at King Features
King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, has promoted Carla Silva to Senior Vice President, General Manager, and Head of Global Licensing. Silva, a seasoned veteran in the consumer products licensing industry and an expert in brand development, brings over two decades of invaluable experience and expertise into her expanded role.