Real Deal

  • Ceaco Signs Lalaloopsy
  • Zinkia Signs Additional Latin American Deals
  • Shirts for Larry the Cable Guy
  • MHS Licensing Signs Carey
  • Marvel Signs Blip Toys for Squinkies
  • TK Brand Group Announces Numerous Signings

You’re Hired

  • Brand Central Hires Lelchuk
  • Promotions at Safari
  • IPI Hires Bendavid

aNb Media News, June 7, 2011

  • Toy Veteran Sydney Rosen, former chairman of Rose Art Industries, Passed Away
  • Joester Loria Group Signs Dew Tour
  • Bigjigs Comes to the U.S., Exhibits at ASTRA
  • Licensing Works Signs Playmates Toys’ Hearts for Hearts
  • Fremantle Signs Loteria

Catching Up With Ken Malouf, Senior Director of Marketing, Jakks Pacific

Earlier this year Jakks Pacific launched a Games & Puzzles division. Developed in conjunction with game developer, Forrest-Pruzan, Jakks is launching licensed games in 2011 based on top brands starting mostly with Disney properties such as Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Phineas & Ferb. Many games in the line will retail for less than $20 and are designed for approximately ages 7 and up.

aNb Media News, June 2, 2011

  • Blue Sky Int’l Launches to Help Companies License into Japan
  • Joester Loria Signs Annoying Orange
  • Valiant Reintroduces Print and Digital Comics for 2012
  • Walmart Approved to Enter South Africa

Real Deal

  • Strawberry Shortcake Expands in Latin America
  • CBS Enters Latin American Market
  • P/K Lifestyles and Dena Designs Partner for Fabric Collection
  • Maya the Bee Toys from Feber

aNb Media News, May 31, 2011

  • Time to Play’s Facebook Photo Contest; Get Involved FREE of Charge
  • Team Hot Wheels Sets Record at Indy 500
  • Uglydoll Goes to the Movies
  • The Passing of Ned Strongin

aNb Media News, May 26, 2011

  • Hasbro to Reorganize Games Division with Move to Rhode Island, Cuts in Jobs
  • Bravado, MESH Partner for Music, Fashion Branding Venture
  • Joester Loria Group Signs New Clients
  • Callaway Develops Kids’ iPad Book

Real Deal

  • Bruce Lee Enterprises Signs Round 5 as Master Toy Licensee
  • IDW Brings TMNT Back to Comic Roots
  • Power Rangers to Air in Brazil
  • Kids Preferred, University Games Sign on for The Gruffalo
  • Jakks Pets Signs Kong