Toy giant Mattel is getting a new voice, naming communications guru Catherine Frymark as their Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications. In this role, Frymark will oversee external and internal corporate communications globally as well as the Company’s philanthropic efforts, including the Mattel Children’s Foundation. Frymark will join Mattel next month, reporting … [Read more...] about Mattel Names Catherine Frymark EVP Corporate Communications
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Licensing Veteran Nowicki Chosen for Key Role at Mattel
Mattel has new leadership in the critical role of global consumer products and franchise marketing, bringing on accomplished veteran Rosalind 'Roz' Nowicki. Nowicki has more than three decades prior experience working with kids' products and entertainment brands, and is known for her deep experience in the world of brand licensing. She comes to Mattel from her most recent gig … [Read more...] about Licensing Veteran Nowicki Chosen for Key Role at Mattel
Bill Patterson Hired On As Chief Business Officer at SFIA
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has hired on Bill Patterson as its chief business officer, effective immediately. Patterson previously served as vice president of corporate marketing and strategic accounts at OpSec Security, a company well known to those working in the branding and licensing industry. Among other things, OpSec produces an impressive … [Read more...] about Bill Patterson Hired On As Chief Business Officer at SFIA
Laura Kelly Joins Online Retailer Vanilla Underground
Former Fashion UK licensing manager Laura Kelly has joined the young, ambitious online retailer Vanilla Underground as the company's new brand marketing and licensing manager. Vanilla Underground says the licensing veteran will be focused on marketing the collections already available on the ecommerce portal, and building out new and immersive marketing strategies for the … [Read more...] about Laura Kelly Joins Online Retailer Vanilla Underground
Jarrod Villani Named Co-lead Down Under for ViacomCBS
Jarrod Villani is joining newly promoted Beverley McGarvey to lead content and commercial efforts for the newly combined markets of Australia and New Zealand. ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) named Villani as chief operating and commercial officer for the Australian and New Zealand market. This appointment will see Villani serve as co-lead for combined operations in … [Read more...] about Jarrod Villani Named Co-lead Down Under for ViacomCBS
Pentland Appoints New Speedo Brand Director
Pentland Brands has named Kev McFadyen as global brand director for its Speedo brand. McFadyen joined the firm two years ago as the brand director for Berghaus, and since then Pentland says … “he has successfully led [it] to deliver growth across both financial and brand metrics including the rapid transformation of the brand strategy that has led to the development of new … [Read more...] about Pentland Appoints New Speedo Brand Director
Who’s News: August 2020
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). Update: Aug. 18, 2020 Foot Locker … [Read more...] about Who’s News: August 2020
Who’s News: July 2020
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). Spin Master hires Heather Oster as … [Read more...] about Who’s News: July 2020
Who’s News: December 2019
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). Updated November 21, 2019 Endemol … [Read more...] about Who’s News: December 2019
Who’s News: November 2019
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Direct contact information is made available through TLL's Licensing Sourcebook Online (subscription required). Marianne James joins Hasbro as VP … [Read more...] about Who’s News: November 2019