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Who’s News: Tommy Bahama Appoints New Head of Retail and Licensing

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Chrisann Furciato has been promoted to EVP of retail, e-commerce, and licensing at the casual fashion giant Tommy Bahama. In her newly-created role, Furciato is responsible for the company's direct-to-guest retail channels, ecommerce channels, merchandising and licensing initiatives. “Chrisann and I have worked together since she … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Tommy Bahama Appoints New Head of Retail and Licensing

Who’s News: Hasbro Shuffling the Deck With Key Executive Hires

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro has appointed Gina Goetter and Tim Kilpin to key positions in the company’s executive leadership team. “We are excited to welcome Tim and Gina to Hasbro,” said Hasbro CEO, Chris Cocks. “I am confident that their skills and qualifications will complement Hasbro’s existing leadership team as we execute against our Blueprint 2.0 … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Shuffling the Deck With Key Executive Hires

Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Mark Kingston As First SVP of Global Consumer Products

By Allison Watkinson  TLL Reporter ZAG has appointed Mark Kingston to the new position of SVP of global consumer products to support the studio's increased growth. Kingston will lead the expansion of ZAG’s consumer products and licensing initiatives from the company's London office. He will also be responsible for managing the gaming and location-based experiences … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Mark Kingston As First SVP of Global Consumer Products

Who’s News: The Point.1888 Parent Company Appoints New Board

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter True Purpose Enterprises has created a Group Board to represent the interests of its subsidiary agencies The Point.1888, Spotlight.1888 and Story.1888. The new Group Board will consist of True Purpose Enterprises' CEO and CCO alongside members of each agency's senior staff. The Group Board's newly promoted senior staff include Hannah … [Read more...] about Who’s News: The Point.1888 Parent Company Appoints New Board

Who’s News: Insights Family Announces Appointment of New Chief Growth Officer

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Markets intelligence company The Insights Family has appointed sales specialist Tom Williams as its new chief growth officer. The Insights Family is a global market intelligence company that provides real-time data on the attitudes, behaviors, and consumption patterns of kids, parents, and families. “I met Tom in April 2021, and have … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Insights Family Announces Appointment of New Chief Growth Officer

Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Former Target Exec As VP of Retail Development

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG has appointed veteran retail expert Gaye Dean as the company's new VP of North America retail development. In her new position at Zag, Dean will manage strategic relationships across all tiers of retail throughout North America for the ZAG Heroez brand franchise. Her initial focus will be to work with retailers on this year’s product … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ZAG Appoints Former Target Exec As VP of Retail Development

Who’s News: Former Disney Exec Tapped to Lead UP&E’s Global Strategy

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Universal Products & Experiences has appointed Rafael 'Rafa' Macias to lead the company's global commercial strategies. Macias' newly created position at UP&E is officially titled EVP and global commercial officer of consumer products. In his new position, he will oversee not only strategy, but also consumer products development, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Disney Exec Tapped to Lead UP&E’s Global Strategy

Who’s News: Former BBC Exec To Lead Partnerships At Insights Family

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Insights Family has appointed former BBC executive Rachel Bardill to lead their marketing and partnerships team. The Insights Family is a marketing intelligence company that specializes in providing information on kids and families. The company uses data science, machine-learning algorithms, and proprietary technology to provide … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former BBC Exec To Lead Partnerships At Insights Family

Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Children's entertainment brand Studio 100 Media has appointed Alexandros Visentin as the company's new business development manager. Visentin will be responsible for leading Studio 100 Media's apparel division and expanding the reach of the company's core brands and third-party licensing rights. ”With Alexandros, we are gaining a … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Studio 100 Appoints New Licensing Business Manager

Who’s News: Wasserman Music Continues Expansion With Six New Hires

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wasserman Music continues to expand, appointing six new agents to its global licensing team. The new hires include Jake Bernstein, Ollie Seaman, Juan Toro, Natalka Dudynsky, Jesse Fayne, and Matt Malcolm. “Wasserman continues to be thoughtful about ways to grow our footprint in the music industry and expand our ability to service our … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Continues Expansion With Six New Hires