aNb Media News, May 12, 2011

  • Saban Signs MEGA for Power Rangers Construction Toys
  • Smart/Tangoes USA Partnership Formed
  • TRU’s Solar Power Initiative
  • Innovation First Continues to Defend Hexbugs in Court
  • It’s Happy Bunny Gets New Team

Real Deal

  • Homer Simpson Debuts on the TomTom App For iPhone
  • Brand Sense to Expand Oneida Brand
  • Kellytoy Appointed Partner for ‘Strange’ Plush Toys
  • A2 and Build-A-Bear to Bring New Products to Market
  • Toy State Named Exclusive Licensing Partner for DUB Vehicles

You’re Hired

  • TIA Names Kaufman SVP of Technical Affairs
  • Ginsey Home Solutions Makes Sales & Development Appointments

aNb Media News, May 3, 2011

  • LIMA Announces Nominees for 2011 International Licensing Excellence Awards
  • Imperial Toy Hires Genna Rosenberg
  • First California Toy Day Set for June 7–8
  • Iconix Acquires Ed Hardy Rights
  • HIP Brands Acquires Global Licensing Rights to Psyclops

Catching Up With Suzanne Mills-Winkler, President of Dynamic Designworks

Dynamic Designworks (DDW) launched in 2001 as a design firm for the toy and consumer products industries. The company has evolved and added a division called Dynamic MarketingWorks to provide clients with a range of services for promoting their brands. Suzanne Mills-Winkler, president, uses Blip Toys’ Squinkies as an example of how DDW is mixing product development with social media for its clients.

You’re Hired

  • aNb Media Hires Social Media Marketer
  • Schleich North America Announces New U.S. Sales Manager
  • Rachel McGreevy Promoted to VP at ICSC
  • CEA Mourns Loss of Industry Leader Norio Ohga

aNb Media News, April 26, 2011

  • Nintendo to Launch New Console
  • Jakks Reports Q1
  • Verdict in Bratz Case; $88 Million Awarded to MGA
  • Marvel Partners with NYC & Co.
  • Hunter Product Signed for Monsuno in Australia
  • Marvel vs. Capcom Licensing Program Launches

aNb Media News, April 21, 2011

  • Verdict in Bratz Case; $88 Million Awarded to MGA
  • TRU Opens E-Commerce Center in Nevada
  • Darling’s L&F to Deliver Licensing Show Keynote
  • Banks Signs on as Head Writer for The Governator
  • TÜV Rheinland’s Bentonville Lab Receives Accreditation