By Karina Masolova Last week, licensing agency Beanstalk officially announced the appointment of Allison Ames as its CEO, expanding her current responsibilities as President. She succeeds Michael Stone, who will actively serve as Chairman, advising and promoting the company. Ames spoke with TLL to discuss Beanstalk's plans for the future and the latest trends hitting the … [Read more...] about The New Face of Beanstalk
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Viacom International Media Networks’ VP Intl. Brand Management Charlotte Castillo has been promoted to SVP Brand Management & Creative for Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP). Seth Marks, former SVP Merchandising & Strategic Sourcing for Overstock.com, has joined Kmart as Head Strategic Merchandising. Jarrod Weber has been promoted to EVP Fashion at … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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By Karina Masolova Viacom promotes international brand management VP Charlotte Castillo to SVP of brand management and creative for Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. Mark Caplan is promoted to SVP Global Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Consumer Products. Elias Hofman steps down as President of Exim Group, the company that he helped found. The IP and … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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By Karina Masolova Viacom promotes international brand management VP Charlotte Castillo to SVP of brand management and creative for Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. Mark Caplan is promoted to SVP Global Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Consumer Products. Elias Hofman steps down as President of Exim Group, the company that he helped found. The IP and … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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Fashion Ralph Lauren appoints Stefan Larsson as CEO, establishing a line of succession for his iconic fashion company. Lauren will stay on as Executive Chairman & CCO once Larsson assumes his new role in November. Larsson was formerly Global President of Old Navy, where he led the troubled division to three years of solid growth and an added $1 billion in sales. He also … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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Two months after the death of longtime CEO Satoru Iwata, Nintendo names Managing Director Tatsumi Kimishima as his successor. Licensing veteran Simon Kay launches a new brand extension and marketing consulting firm SNK Consulting. Sears Holdings names former Disney and Belkin Intl. executive Tom Park as President of its brands business units Kenmore, Craftsman and … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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Brad Globe steps down as President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products this spring with current DC Entertainment President & CCO Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Diane Nelson to oversee the division until a successor is named. Ian Rogers, the Senior Director Apple Music who created the online radio station Beats 1, moves to LVMH as Chief Digital Officer where he will … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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By Glenn S. Demby, Esq. Michael Francis is stepping down as Chief Global Brand Officer of DreamWorksAnimation in December and current Head of Global Consumer Products Jim Fielding will oversee licensing going forward. After a 6-month search, Snapchat hires former Mattel executive Drew Vollero as VP of finance and acting CFO. Jeff Baker steps down as EVP of Warner Bros. … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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Neil Cole steps down as Chairman & CEO of Iconix Brand Group and is succeeded by board member Peter Cuneo on an interim basis. Cole is staying on with Iconix as a special advisor through Sept. 30. Andy Comer is named VP Creative Services for Tommy Bahama and will develop brand strategies across all channels including licensing, wholesale, retail, e-commerce and … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Iconix’s Cole Resigns from the Company He Founded
By Glenn Demby Neil Cole is stepping down as chairman, president and CEO of Iconix Brand Group Inc., the company he founded 10 years ago. He will remain on as a special adviser through September 30. Meanwhile, board member Peter Cuneo will succeed Cole as chairman and CEO on an interim basis. The announcement of Cole's departure added to what has already been a hectic … [Read more...] about Iconix’s Cole Resigns from the Company He Founded