By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ViacomCBS Consumer Products has promoted Joann Acevedo to Senior Vice President of Softlines Licensing in North America. As Senior Vice President, Acevedo will lead across multiple categories of business including… . . . read more
Who’s News: Fanatics Names Primack SVP of International Biz Dev
January 12, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics has recruited ex-IMG executive Matthew Primack as its new Senior Vice President of International Business Development. Primack is now responsible for building on Fanatics’ strong international growth… . . . read more
Who’s News: Veteran Licensing Consultant Caroline High Joins ARTiSTORY
January 7, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Art and cultural IP licensee specialist ARTiSTORY is growing its UK team with the appointment of Caroline High. “Having worked with Caroline previously I’m thrilled to have the opportunity… . . . read more
Who’s News: Jewel Expands With Three New Management Hires
January 6, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Jewel Branding & Licensing has announced the hiring of three new employees to support its continued growth in licensing and creative services. Jewel is known for developing and managing strategic… . . . read more
Who’s News: Jazwares Appoints Its First Chief Brand Officer
January 6, 2022
The toy and licensing company Jazwares announced that Jeremy Padawer joins the C-suite as the company’s first Chief Brand Officer, effective immediately. As well, Jazwares revealed three other key promotions in the fast-growing company, elevating Herb… . . . read more
Toy Licensing: Fun In Motion Toys Brings Andy Moberg On Board
January 4, 2022
Licensing veteran Andy Moberg has been hired to lead sales at award-winning company Fun In Motion Toys. Fun In Motion Toys is the creator of Shashibo and other fidget toys such as Spinballs, Mozi, and… . . . read more
Who’s News: Exile Studio Tags Stephen Davis to Head Kids Programming
December 17, 2021
Exile Content Studio has created a new children’s programming division, to be headed by former Hasbro Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis. The LA-based studio is better known for its adult dramas, like the Netflix hit… . . . read more
Who’s News: Vandamme To Head New Jazwares Sales Office in Paris
December 16, 2021
Jazwares is opening a new office in Paris; a reflection of its strategy for rapid growth in the European market. The company says the sales office will be headed by veteran Vincent Vandamme, who most… . . . read more
Genius Continues Expansion With Hire Of New CFO
December 13, 2021
GENIUS BRANDS APPOINTS FINANCIAL MARKETS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE ZRINKA DEKIC AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER After acquiring WOW! Unlimited Media and Your Family Entertainment AG over the past month, Genius Brands International has now appointed… . . . read more
Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints Maria Doolan As VP of TV Content
November 8, 2021
As award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG continues to build its executive leadership team, the Company has appointed former Zinkia executive Maria Doolan, who drove the global growth for the hit Pocoyo brand, to the newly… . . . read more