HTI promoted Alison Downie Global Licensing & Brand Director. Rocket Licensing appointed Megan Wain as the new Licensing Coordinator. Penguin Ventures appointed Thomas Merrington to the newly created role of Peter Rabbit Brand Manager & Head Product Development for the Penguin Ventures portfolio. Meanwhile, Penguin Random House Children's U.K. promoted Richard Haines … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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Art licensing agency MHS Licensing has hired Cathy Anderson as an Account Executive. Iconix Brand Group has promoted Carolann Dunn to the newly created role of VP Sales for Peanuts Worldwide and Iconix Brand Group’s entertainment division Estée Lauder expands John Demsey's responsibilities to become Executive Group President. Jane Hertzmark Hudis is also promoted to Group … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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MHS Licensing has brought on Cathy Anderson as an Account Executive. Licensing veteran Ivan Marco and business partner Conchita Romero have launched a new licensing agency in Spain. Marcrom Licensing's portfolio of brands includes Belen Esteban, Terelu Campos, Boris Izaguirre, Kiko Matamoros, Ylenia, La Liga, Munich, Keith Kimberlin and Kokonuzz. Beanstalk has appointed … [Read more...] about Who’s News
The New Face of Beanstalk
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