TLL Staff Bulldog Licensing has announced the appointment of Freddie Lindsell as its new Licensing Coordinator. Freddie’s responsibilities will include supporting the team as a whole across the contract process and product approvals. This post has been created to help manage portfolio growth along with the ongoing evolution of service demands for the award-winning … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Freddie Lindsell Pursues Science of Licensing at Bulldog
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Who’s News: Benjamin Bao Named VP of Wildbrain China
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has promoted Benjamin Bao to general manager at WildBrain China to support the company's expansion across the APAC region. "Both China and APAC are rapidly growing and exciting areas of opportunity for us, and we have always taken a bespoke approach to strategy and execution that works hand-in-hand with cultural nuance and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Benjamin Bao Named VP of Wildbrain China
Who’s News: Pipeline Studios Appoints New Director of Sales & Business Development
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pipeline Studios has appointed Rebecca Lugo as its new director of sales and business development. Previously serving as head of global sales at Jetpack Distribution, Rebecca Lugo is an experienced executive in the entertainment, licensing and sales industries. Before joining Jetpack, Lugo worked as sales manager of international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Pipeline Studios Appoints New Director of Sales & Business Development
Who’s News: Former Head of Nelvana to Lead Brand Partnerships at Boat Rocker
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mellany Welsh, the former VP and head of Canadian kids’ studio Nelvana, has joined Boat Rocker as its senior VP of brand partnerships and content marketing. Welsh has been tapped to lead the rival Canadian studio's brand strategy, partnerships, licensing and content marketing initiatives across scripted, unscripted and kids and family … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Head of Nelvana to Lead Brand Partnerships at Boat Rocker
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Adds Five New Executives to Its Global Roster
TLL Staff The global music agency Wasserman Music hired five key executives this month to further expand its client service offerings worldwide. Vince Amoroso joins Wasserman Music as SVP, Artist Services, Sharmaine Akhigbe joins as VP, Brand Partnerships, Karina Gonzalez joins as VP, Festivals, Georgia McGurk joins as VP, Event Strategy & Hospitality, and Yasi Agahnia … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Adds Five New Executives to Its Global Roster
Who’s News: Wildbrain Appoints New VP of Media Solutions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has appointed Emma Witkowski to the company's newly-created role of vice president of media solutions. In her new position at the company, Witkowski will be responsible for developing brand licensing integrations on gaming platforms, managing Wildbrain's media solutions team and expanding its digital advertising … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Appoints New VP of Media Solutions
Sesame Workshop Names Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer
TLL Staff Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization best known for the groundbreaking show Sesame Street, has appointed Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Giraldi will lead the organization’s operational strategy to continue delivering innovative educational media and impactful initiatives to children and families worldwide. He will … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Names Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer
Who’s News: People of Play Welcomes Shannon Swindle as New Director
TLL Staff People of Play (POP), a division of The Toy Association, has named Shannon Swindle as its new Director. POP says Swindle brings deep experience and a passion for the toy and game industry to the role. Previously, Swindle served as Inventor Relations Manager for Games at Moose Toys. There, she successfully licensed 18 games over the past two years, including … [Read more...] about Who’s News: People of Play Welcomes Shannon Swindle as New Director
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Bolsters Licensing Leadership with Strategic Promotions
TLL Staff Dr. Seuss Enterprises has announced the promotions of Jimeka Broussard to Director of Licensing, North America and Jenna Marson to Director of Licensing, International Markets. The company says these leadership appointments reflect the company’s commitment to accelerating its licensing efforts both domestically and internationally as it seeks to expand its … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Bolsters Licensing Leadership with Strategic Promotions
Who’s News: Miraculous Expands Global Leadership Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Miraculous Corp has expanded its global leadership team with two new executive appointments. The two leadership appointments include Ashley Depp as the company's new SVP of marketing & franchise and Heath Kenny as Miraculous Corp's new CCO (chief content officer). “Heath and Ashley bring a wealth of expertise, visionary … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Miraculous Expands Global Leadership Team