By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The brand management agency Lisa Marks Associates has appointed Maureen Taxter as SVP of licensing and Donna Moore as director of product development. Maureen Taxter brings over 20 years of experience in senior executive positions in the licensing industry. Prior to joining LMA, she held leadership roles at companies such as Nickelodeon … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Lisa Marks Associates Expands With Two Key Hires
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Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Mark Kingston As First SVP of Global Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has appointed Mark Kingston to the new position of SVP of global consumer products to support the studio's increased growth. Kingston will lead the expansion of ZAG’s consumer products and licensing initiatives from the company's London office. He will also be responsible for managing the gaming and location-based experiences … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Mark Kingston As First SVP of Global Consumer Products
Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints Exec Producers For European Expansion
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Studio 100 Media has appointed Manuela Lumb and Richard Rowe as executive producers for the company's European business expansion. Studio 100 Media is an international production and distribution company that specializes in children’s and family entertainment. The company is a subsidiary of the Studio 100 Group. “We are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints Exec Producers For European Expansion
Who’s News: Mattel Appoints Professor Noreena Hertz to Board Position
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has appointed the global economist and bestselling author Professor Noreena Hertz to the company’s Board of Directors. Hertz will also serve on Mattel's Governance and Social Responsibility Committee. Hertz brings 25 years of experience advising companies and governments on policy decisions, mergers and acquisitions, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Mattel Appoints Professor Noreena Hertz to Board Position
Who’s News: The Point.1888 Parent Company Appoints New Board
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter True Purpose Enterprises has created a Group Board to represent the interests of its subsidiary agencies The Point.1888, Spotlight.1888 and Story.1888. The new Group Board will consist of True Purpose Enterprises' CEO and CCO alongside members of each agency's senior staff. The Group Board's newly promoted senior staff include Hannah Redler … [Read more...] about Who’s News: The Point.1888 Parent Company Appoints New Board
Licensing Partnerships: Poetic Brands and Brand Collective Join Forces
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Poetic Brands and Brand Collective have formed a partnership to extend their licensing business to additional product categories. “Together we intend to work on different products and licenses to give a full-360-degree approach for our clients," said Brand Collective director, Charlie Rudge. "This collaboration will see us working … [Read more...] about Licensing Partnerships: Poetic Brands and Brand Collective Join Forces
Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Promotes Simon Philips To Company President
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFalcon’s Beyond has promoted senior advisor Simon Philips to the newly-created position of company president. As the new company president, Philips has relocated to Falcon’s Beyond's headquarters in Orlando and now reports directly to the company's CEO, Cecil D. Magpuri.“When I became senior advisor to the board last year, I commented that … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Promotes Simon Philips To Company President
In Memoriam: Tribute to Licensing Pioneer Elliot Steinberg
(Article Submitted) It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of longtime friend and licensing industry pioneer Elliot Steinberg, 82, who passed away peacefully in Marin County, California. A successful entrepreneur and world traveler, Elliot started numerous businesses in the product and licensing space. In San Francisco in the late 1960s, Elliot worked for an … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Tribute to Licensing Pioneer Elliot Steinberg
Who’s News: Insights Family Continues Growth With 8 New Hires
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Insights Family market intelligence agency has continued to expand with the addition of eight new employees. The eight new hires have been appointed to the company’s technology, research, customer success and support functions. The new employees include John Osemeke as a tech developer, Nina Nowak as research manager, Matthew … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Insights Family Continues Growth With 8 New Hires
Who’s News: Insights Family Announces Appointment of New Chief Growth Officer
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Markets intelligence company The Insights Family has appointed sales specialist Tom Williams as its new chief growth officer. The Insights Family is a global market intelligence company that provides real-time data on the attitudes, behaviors, and consumption patterns of kids, parents, and families. “I met Tom in April 2021, and have … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Insights Family Announces Appointment of New Chief Growth Officer