Brand Central LLC, a global licensing consultancy headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Louisville and New Jersey, has announced the promotion of Jodi Bogdanoff to the position of Senior Vice President of Licensing. Bogdanoff, who has been promoted from Vice President to Senior Vice President, will be reporting directly to Brand Central CEO Ross Misher. In her expanded … [Read more...] about Jodi Bogdanoff Tagged for Key Role at Brand Central
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Highlights Names M-Zone As North American Agent
The educational toy and literature company Highlights is kicking off its 75th year with the appointment of The-M-Zone as its North American licensing agent. The-M-Zone will pursue licensees and partnerships that will deliver content, product and experiences that engage, delight and foster joyful learning. “Partnering with The-M-Zone comes at an opportune time when children’s … [Read more...] about Highlights Names M-Zone As North American Agent
Who’s News: Round-up of Licensing Appointments
Georgina Heatley Joins ARTiSTORY The artsy licensing firm ARTiSTORY has hired Georgina Heatley (pictured) as its new licensing and editorial assistant, joining company founders Yizan He and Natasha Dyson in their quest ‘transform artefacts to merchandise.’ ARTiSTORY was founded to help create well designed merchandise that is inspired by art and cultural works, and getting … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Round-up of Licensing Appointments
More Management Changes at The Point.1888
Licensing company The Point.1888 has announced another three new appointments this week, just weeks after a major restructuring to deal with rapid growth at the firm over the past year. The company says it is promoting three of its senior team in preparation for the busy year ahead. The senior changes include: Sarah Crimes has been promoted to Director of Marketing, to … [Read more...] about More Management Changes at The Point.1888
Former Mattel Exec Helena Perheentupa Joins Rapidly Expanding ZAG Team
The ZAG Company continues the expansion of its senior executive team with the appointment this week of licensing veteran Helena Perheentupa to the newly created role of vice president of licensing for Central, Eastern, Northern Europe and Russia. Perheentupa formerly worked with Mattel's operation in Germany as head of licensing, overseeing brands such as Hot Wheels, Barbie, … [Read more...] about Former Mattel Exec Helena Perheentupa Joins Rapidly Expanding ZAG Team
Key Former Disney Exec Nancy Kanter Joins Rival Netflix
The streaming wars are heating up, as Netflix snapped up former Disney Executive Vice President Nancy Kantor just one day after she left her position with Disney Channels Worldwide. Kantor played a critical role at Disney, having launched and operated Disney Junior, a channel for preschool children, and acting as the EVP of Content and Creative Strategy for Disney Channels … [Read more...] about Key Former Disney Exec Nancy Kanter Joins Rival Netflix
Sarah Weisinger Takes Key Role at Disney Publishing
Sarah Weisinger, a veteran at The House of Mouse, has taken on a new role as Senior VP and Group Publisher of Disney Publishing Worldwide. Weisinger has been with Disney since 2000, and most recently worked as the Senior VP of Operations in the Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing Division. In this new role Weisinger will report to Stephanie Young, the president of Consumer … [Read more...] about Sarah Weisinger Takes Key Role at Disney Publishing
Authentic Brands Announces Slate of Executive Promotions
Authentic Brands Group has announced several executive promotions as it continues to position itself for sustainable and scalable growth around the world. The company says ABG has experienced consistent growth over the last year. The addition of new brands including Forever 21, Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand have boosted the value of its global brand portfolio, which now … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Announces Slate of Executive Promotions
Who’s News: The Point.1888 Continues to Expand
Licensing and branding firm The Point.1888 has successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic so successfully that it's now in the fifth phase of corporate expansion, with five new key hires. The Point.1888 says the expansion, which will involve new roles in the Commercial, Product Development, Marketing and Legal divisions, is an exciting new stage but also very much a necessity … [Read more...] about Who’s News: The Point.1888 Continues to Expand
Boat Rocker Hires New Director of Licensing
Boat Rocker Media has appointed Denise Gomez to the newly created role of director of licensing for its Boat Rocker Studios division in the Americas. Gomez formerly worked with WarnerMedia, where she spent 14 years at Cartoon Network in a variety of roles, most recently as senior director of licensing. In her new position with Boat Rocker, Gomez will manage licensing & … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker Hires New Director of Licensing