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Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East

February 1, 2022

The award-winning animation studio ZAG has appointed Carlotta Caracciolo as its first consumer products VP for the Middle East and Africa. Caracciolo will oversee the company’s consumer products strategy in the region. The appointment was announced today by Julian Zag, SVP of Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products, to whom Caracciolo reports. In her new role at ZAG, … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East

Sustainable Licensing: Popeye and Angry Birds Partner to Clean Up The Oceans

January 31, 2022

Polluters better watch out, as Popeye the Sailorman has partnered with the Angry Birds for a tournament supporting ocean cleanup efforts. The partnership between Popeye rights holder King Features and Angry Birds developer Rovio Entertainment will see a tournament hosted to support The SeaCleaners, an ocean cleanup organization. Created in 2016 by Franco-Swiss skipper Yvan … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Popeye and Angry Birds Partner to Clean Up The Oceans

Licensing Expo Says Live Trade Show Will Return to Vegas In May

January 28, 2022

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In what may be a sign that COVID's grip is loosening, Licensing Expo has announced the world's largest licensing trade show is returning to Las Vegas on May 24. The upcoming event will mark the first time the show has been held in person since 2019. Licensing Expo is organized by Informa Markets in partnership with industry trade … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Says Live Trade Show Will Return to Vegas In May

Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

January 27, 2022

Promotion Comes as the Company Wraps Up Its Highest Revenue Year Ever By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Anyone following stories in TLL about Dr. Seuss Enterprises will know the company has been on a tear of lucrative licensing deals. And as revenues have soared, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that its president Susan Brandt is also taking on the role of CEO. Brandt is an … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

Who’s News: Kerry Phelan Promoted to Chief Brand Officer at Genius Brands

January 26, 2022

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Kerry Phelan continues her meteoric rise within Genius Brands, being named Chief Brand Officer of the growing company this week. The appointment follows Genius Brands' acquisitions of Canada’s WOW! Unlimited Media, Inc. (WOW!) and Ameba TV, and a major investment in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment (YFE). Genius Brands says it promoted … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Kerry Phelan Promoted to Chief Brand Officer at Genius Brands

Who’s News: Hasbro Names New Senior Director of CP in the UK

January 24, 2022

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro kicked off Toy Fair 2022 by announcing the promotion of Sally Carnota to Senior Director of UK Licensed Consumer Products. Carnota will be based out of the Warren Street office in the U.K. and report to Marianne James, Vice President of EMEA & Asia Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro. “Sally has been integral in expanding … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Names New Senior Director of CP in the UK

Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair

January 19, 2022

The world's largest toy trade show has unveiled detail of its online platform, following cancellation of the live Spielwarenmesse event. The world’s largest toy fair was cancelled last week, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days … and the resultant increasing number of … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair

Take Two Acquires Zynga for $12.7B To Create Video Gaming Giant

January 19, 2022

Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Almost buried under the flurry of news about Microsoft's landmark acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Take Two's merger with Zynga is also a key moment for the video gaming industry. Take-Two Interactive, the producer of Grand Theft Auto, has acquired Farmville creator Zynga for $12.7 billion, creating a new behemoth in the industry. “We are … [Read more...] about Take Two Acquires Zynga for $12.7B To Create Video Gaming Giant

Metaverse Licensing: Microsoft Makes a Big Move With Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

January 18, 2022

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Microsoft says building the metaverse is a big reason it acquired gaming company Activision Blizzard this week for $68.7 billion. While Microsoft says gaming is also very important to the company, which also produces the Xbox and runs the DirectX gaming platform, the company says the long-term vision is on becoming a major player in the … [Read more...] about Metaverse Licensing: Microsoft Makes a Big Move With Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Licensed Fashion Giant Erve Group Sets Up UK Subsidiary

January 17, 2022

The global fashion powerhouse Erve Group has expanded in the UK with the launch of a new, locally based company. Called Erve UK & Ireland, the new subsidiary brings more than 35 years of licensing and brand experience directly to the UK and Ireland markets. “We have been servicing the UK & Ireland apparel markets for many years through our pan-European retail … [Read more...] about Licensed Fashion Giant Erve Group Sets Up UK Subsidiary

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