By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toyco giant Hasbro has promoted Casey Collins to head its sprawling licensed consumer products program worldwide. Collins was named as the new President of Global Licensed Consumer Products and Partnership/Alliances. Hasbro says that in this new position Collins will be focused on managing Hasbro’s key, high-level strategic partnerships, … [Read more...] about Casey Collins to Head Global Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro
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Who’s News: Hidden Pigeon Company Announces Two New Executive Appointments
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hidden Pigeon Company (HPC) has appointed Tori Cook as its new SVP of franchise management and Paula Allen as its new publishing consultant. Founded in early 2023 by children’s author Mo Willems, Stampede Ventures and RedBird Capital Partners, HPC is an entertainment media company that focuses on expanding Willems IP to reach new platforms and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hidden Pigeon Company Announces Two New Executive Appointments
Who’s News: Funko Names Cynthia Williams as New CEO and Board Member
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Funko brand has appointed experienced industry professional, Cynthia Williams, as its new CEO and executive board member. Funko is a pop culture lifestyle company that designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories such as vinyl figures, toys, plush, apparel, home goods, accessories and more. … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Funko Names Cynthia Williams as New CEO and Board Member
Who’s News: Hidden Pigeon Company Appoints New SVP of Creative Development
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hidden Pigeon Company (HPC) has named Kristofer Updike as its new senior vice president of creative development and production. HPC is a multi-platform entertainment company that was co-founded by children’s book author Mo Willems, Stampede Ventures and RedBird Capital Partners in 2023. The company was formed to extend Willems’ extensive … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hidden Pigeon Company Appoints New SVP of Creative Development
Who’s News: RWS Global Appoints Two Executives to Support Licensing Initiatives
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter RWS Global has appointed Veronica Hart as the newest member of its board of directors and Danielle Tanton as the company's director of business development. RWS Global is a live entertainment company that offers end-to-end services for a wide range of live events, exhibits and themed attractions. The company provides its event … [Read more...] about Who’s News: RWS Global Appoints Two Executives to Support Licensing Initiatives
Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Chloé Menier to Brand Manager
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter French entertainment studio Xilam Animation has promoted Chloé Menier to the newly-created position of brand manager. As the new brand manager, Chloé Menier will be taking on many of the duties that Xilam’s previous licensing director, Capucine Humblot, was responsible for before she departed the company last week to pursue a new … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Xilam Animation Promotes Chloé Menier to Brand Manager
Who’s News: BBC Studios Promotes Murilo Hinojosa to Consumer Products VP for Latin America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BBC Studios has promoted Murilo Hinojosa to the position of VP for consumer products and commercial partnerships across Latin America. Since he first joined BBC Studios in 2021, Hinojosa has been responsible for growing the Bluey childrens' brand throughout Mexico and Latin America. This included securing new territorial agents and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: BBC Studios Promotes Murilo Hinojosa to Consumer Products VP for Latin America
Who’s News: Movado Group Selects New President for North American Sales Division
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Movado Group has appointed Debbie Forman-Pavan as its new president of sales for North America. In her new role, Forman-Pavan will be responsible for leading all of the Movado Group's avenues of sales across North America. She will also be responsible for supporting the company's existing business endeavors throughout the region, as well as … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Movado Group Selects New President for North American Sales Division
Who’s News: Fred Rogers Productions Names New Licensing Director
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Katie Huber has joined Fred Rogers Productions as the company's new Senior Director of Licensing. “I have fond memories of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from my childhood and am delighted and honored to now be a part of Fred Rogers Productions,” said Huber. “I am thrilled to help extend Fred’s legacy to new generations of children and their … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Fred Rogers Productions Names New Licensing Director
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Beefs Up Its Corporate Legal Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has promoted Nicole Gates to Vice President, Legal, and hired Mike Lancaster as Corporate Counsel. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Nicole for over five years now, and I cannot overstate what an incredible asset she is to Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ executive team as well as to the company as a whole," said … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Beefs Up Its Corporate Legal Team