You’re Hired

  • ChiTAG Names Dave Harris, Matt Nuccio to Advisory Board
  • Griddly Games Taps New Head of Ops, Marketing
  • Josslynne Welch Named President, Litzky PR

aNb Media News, May 30, 2018

  • Jazwares Acquires Russ Berrie, Applause
  • PlayMonster Buys Interplay in First International Acquisition
  • University Games Acquires The Haywire Group
  • Sesame Launches New Vewd Streaming App
  • Mattel Greenlights Thomas & Friends Series 23 for 2019

Licensing Show News, May 24, 2018

  • Comcast Mulls Superior All-Cash Bid to Acquire 21st Century Fox
  • Here’s Who Won the 2018 LIMA International Licensing Awards
  • Angry Birds Movie 2 Kicks Off Rovio’s Multi-Year Content Plan
  • Shark Week Fetes 30th Anniversary with Its Most Ambitious Merchandising Program Yet
  • Atari Supports New LGBT Media Crowdfunding Campaign

Real Deal

  • My Little Pony, Transformers Seal Deal for Benetton Fall/Winter 2018 Collections
  • Firefly Brokers Party Goods Deal for Geronimo Stilton
  • Beyblade Burst to Launch Mobile Game for Fall 2018
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces New Licensees
  • New Partners Swoop in for PJ Masks

Licensing Show News, May 23, 2018

  • Sony Unveils 360 Program for Men in Black, is Tapped to Spearhead Goosebumps Licensing
  • Activision Blizzard Taps Hasbro as Overwatch Master Toy, Digs into Merchandise Programs
  • Nickelodeon’s New ‘Double Dare’ to Premiere This June
  • Peeko Named Global Agent for ZooMoo Network
  • Beanstalk, Tinderbox Onboard New Clients
  • King Features Announces Expanded Retail Program for Cuphead

aNb Media News, May 23, 2018

  • The Toy Association’s “Decoding STEM / STEAM” Report Now Available
  • Electronic Arts Acquires Assets of GameFly Israel

Real Deal

  • pocket.watch Names New Partners for YouTube Creators
  • Wild Kratts, Old Navy Team for Apparel Range
  • Shout! Studios Dances into North American Distribution Deal for ‘ALL STYLES’
  • Cartoon Network Powers Up Power Puff Girls for Anniversary

TFE/TFE Licensing, May/June 2018

Licensing Show News, May 22, 2018

  • Teddy Ruxpin Animated Series in the Works
  • Guru Studios Unveils True and the Rainbow Kingdom Licensing Program
  • Kung Fu Pork Choppers Names Wicked Cool Master Toy Partner
  • Xtreme Play Partners with Ubisoft to Create Collectibles Based on Top Games
  • Cartoon Network Amps Up with New and Expanding Licensing Partners Across Various Brands
  • Fox Marks Return to Kids Licensing with Spies in Disguise CP Program
  • King Features, Wildbrain Reimagine Popeye for YouTube