By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Riot Games says it has appointed Ashley Maidy as its new Head of Global Consumer Products. Riot is the gaming developer and publisher known for global hit PC games such as League of Legends and VALORANT, both of which have become major vehicles for licensing deals and consumer products. With CP becoming such a big part of the company's … [Read more...] about Ashley Maidy Appointed Head of CP At Riot Games
Licensing Jobs
ARTiSTORY Grows UK Licensing Team
The art and culture licensing firm ARTiSTORY has appointed museum licensing expert Liz Bowers as the Head of Business Development in the UK. Co-founder and licensing director Natasha Dyson says Bowers brings a wealth of experience in building commercial growth for the cultural heritage sector. “I’m very happy to welcome Liz to the team," Dyson added. "From the outset I was … [Read more...] about ARTiSTORY Grows UK Licensing Team
Asmodee Appoints New Licensing Manager
Asmodee Entertainment is building on the success of its licensing efforts last year by appointing Etienne Bonnin as the company's new senior manager of media development and licensing. Bonnin comes to the position after spending 15 years at Glénat Editions SA, the largest independent book publisher in France, where he was the Rights and Licensing Director. In that position, … [Read more...] about Asmodee Appoints New Licensing Manager
Who’s News: BBC Studios Reshuffles Its Licensing Leadership
Big news from the UK as BBC Studios reshuffles its licensing leadership team following the departure of Rikesh Desai, licensing director for the UK and EMEA. Desai had a huge impact on the licensing activities for BBC Studios, according to Stephen Davies, BBC Studios’ managing director of consumer products and licensing. “Rikesh has been a driving force behind our merchandise … [Read more...] about Who’s News: BBC Studios Reshuffles Its Licensing Leadership
Who’s News: New VP Comms At Jazwares
The global toy and licensing company Jazwares has this week named Sara Rosales, an accomplished communications executive, as Senior Vice President of Communications. In her new role, Rosales' greater focus will be on corporate communications, brand public relations, the company’s philanthropic efforts, collaborating closely with digital marketing on earned media, and the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New VP Comms At Jazwares
LCMA Tags Ciarán Coyle as New COO/President
Ciarán Coyle is bringing his deep experience in the brand licensing industry to a new and critical role at LMCA, as President and COO of one of the world's top licensing firms. “Ciarán is exceptionally well suited to build upon and grow LMCA’s leadership role in corporate brand extension licensing, and we are excited to have him aboard,” said Allan Feldman, founder and CEO at … [Read more...] about LCMA Tags Ciarán Coyle as New COO/President