The rapidly growing entertainment company ZAG has made two new key hires as it grows the product and IP side of its business. Christophe Vallade, the former head of e-commerce and digital marketing at The Walt Disney Company in France, is taking on the role of VP of global e-commerce, making him responsible for the animation studio's brand marketing and online sales … [Read more...] about ZAG Grows Its Product And IP Business With New Hires
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Wind Sun Sky Builds Out ‘Super Squad’ Executive Team
The upstart Canadian multimedia company Wind Sun Sky Entertainment has announced two new hires to build out its already impressive executive suite. The Vancouver-based company says it has hired on Jay Bennett as Vice President of Franchise and Creative Strategy, and Romney Grant as Senior Vice President. "These new hires, along with a veteran super squad, hold over 190 years of … [Read more...] about Wind Sun Sky Builds Out ‘Super Squad’ Executive Team
LCMA Tags Ciarán Coyle as New COO/President
Ciarán Coyle is bringing his deep experience in the brand licensing industry to a new and critical role at LMCA, as President and COO of one of the world's top licensing firms. “Ciarán is exceptionally well suited to build upon and grow LMCA’s leadership role in corporate brand extension licensing, and we are excited to have him aboard,” said Allan Feldman, founder and CEO at … [Read more...] about LCMA Tags Ciarán Coyle as New COO/President
Who’s News: Spin Master, LEGO and Skydance
Spin Master Announces Two Nominations to its Board of Directors Spin Master, the Canadian-based global children's entertainment company, has announced the nomination of Ed Clark and Max Rangel (pictured) to the company's Board of Directors. Clark will join the Board as Deputy Chair while Rangel will serve as a Director. Both will stand for election at Spin Master's annual … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Spin Master, LEGO and Skydance
ZAG Appoints New VP As Part of LatAm Expansion
The award-winning independent animation studio ZAG continues to grow its global consumer products team, appointing its first VP for the Latin America region, former Viacom executive Angela Cortez, to the position of VP, Consumer Products, Latin America, according to Julian Zag, Executive Vice President, Global Operations. Zag says Cortez will be based in Brazil but will also … [Read more...] about ZAG Appoints New VP As Part of LatAm Expansion
Hasbro’s Finn Arnesen Joins Games Workshop
The Games Workshop Group is diving even deeper into the entertainment business, announcing the appointment of former Hasbro Studios SVP Finn Arnesen as the company's first Head of Entertainment Development. Games Workshop is best known for its Warhammer gaming franchise, and the company also has its own library of novels and short stories based on the game. Arnesen's first … [Read more...] about Hasbro’s Finn Arnesen Joins Games Workshop
Bradford Promoted to New Role at Poetic Brands
Licensing veteran Anne Bradford has been promoted to the position of Commercial Director at Poetic Brands, after building out the company's children's and baby wear division. Bradford joined the company in September of 2019 with a brief to build out the new division, and saw notable success over the ensuing 18 months, despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic. By the … [Read more...] about Bradford Promoted to New Role at Poetic Brands
ViacomCBS Appoints Licensing Head for China
ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) has appointed Jennifer Pang to lead its business in Greater China. Pang will be based in Hong Kong, reporting to Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President of International Licensing. Claire O’Connor, the company's previous Vice President, Consumer Products & Retail Marketing for the Asia Pacific region, will exit the business. As Vice … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Appoints Licensing Head for China
Big Bad Boo Hires VP as ‘Head Do-Gooder’
Big Bad Boo Studios, despite its name, is an animation company that wants to do good in the world, and how better to do that than to hire a Vice President in charge of doing good things? With that in mind, BBB has hired a new Vice President, Nikki Whaites, to head its international development team from her base in Toronto, Canada. Whaites was formerly the head of international … [Read more...] about Big Bad Boo Hires VP as ‘Head Do-Gooder’
VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
VIZ Media announced it's made a major addition to its licensing team, hiring Laura Takaragawa, the Head of Consumer Licensing at Netflix, as its new VP of Consumer Products Licensing & Promotions. Viz says the newly created position will allow for the integration of all of VIZ Media's licensed merchandise, collaborations, interactive and digital games, LBE, and promotions … [Read more...] about VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa