Cyber Group Studios has promoted Raphaelle Mathieu from SVP sales to a newly created role as Executive Vice President. Mathieu will now be in charge of all commercial activities worldwide for the French studio. She will work directly with CEO Pierre Sissmann and COO Dominique Bourse to plan strategies for overall growth. “As the company is now developing into an international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Cyber Group Promotes Raphaelle Mathieu to EVP
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Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The fast-growing animation studio ZAG has appointed Rafael Baltodano, formerly with The Walt Disney Company, as Vice President of North America Retail Development. The announcement was made by Julian Zag, EVP Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products. Reporting to ZAG's SVP of Licensing in North America, Lisa K. Foster, Baltodano will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
Who’s News: Wildbrain Creates New Partnerships Team Under Mieke De Vaere
New team aligns capabilities to elevate the agency’s offering as a top strategic partner across its expanding portfolio Wildbrain is creating a new Partnerships Team under Meike De Vaere to maximize its clients opportunities for growth and improve efficiency. De Vaere has been promoted to the new position of VP, Partnerships and Business Development. The new team will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Creates New Partnerships Team Under Mieke De Vaere
Who’s News: Bethan Garton Takes Key Role as CCO of The Point.1888
The rapidly growing licensing agency The Point.1888 has appointed Bethan Garton as its new Chief Commercial Officer. CEO Will Stewart says the company has gone through a leadership restructuring following the launch of two sister companies, Story.1888 and Spotlight.1888, and the signing of 14 new brands. With all that new business activity, Stewart says his own role will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Bethan Garton Takes Key Role as CCO of The Point.1888
Melisa Fuhr To Head ZAG Expansion In New Argentina Office
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio ZAG has established its first office in Argentina to spearhead merchandising and licensing activities in the region. The Buenos Aires office will focus primarily on Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay for the company's portfolio of ZAG Heroez brands. This portfolio includes the worldwide hit "Miraculous - Tales of … [Read more...] about Melisa Fuhr To Head ZAG Expansion In New Argentina Office
Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Chief Wizards For Gaming Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The entertainment and play company Hasbro has appointed new leadership for its critical Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming division. The role was left vacant with the death of Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner late last year, after a lengthy battle with cancer. That resulted in former Wizards of the Coast president and COO Chris Cocks being … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Chief Wizards For Gaming Business
Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East
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
Who’s News: Susan Brandt Promoted to CEO at Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
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
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
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