By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Senior Mattel executive Roz Nowicki is stepping down from her role as Head of Global Consumer Products and Franchise Marketing. Mattel says Nowicki’s departure was announced internally in April, and… . . . read more
Who’s News: Paramount Consumer Products Taps Dan Cook As New Executive Hire
May 18, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Consumer Products has announced Dan Cook is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Global E-Commerce. Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount. Paramount is… . . . read more
Who’s News: Licensing Veteran Elisa Gangl Joins Brand Liaison
May 17, 2022
The Brand Liaison says veteran executive Elisa Gangl is joining the team, just in time for Licensing Expo. The company says Gangl will be assigned to handle manufacturer representation and special projects for Brand Liaison clients,… . . . read more
Crayola Draws New Org Chart For Future Growth
May 16, 2022
The creativity company Crayola is restructuring to support its focus on children’s entertainment content and location-based experiences. These areas are seen as key growth vectors for Crayola, a company founded in 1903, but with its… . . . read more
Who’s News: New Faces at Peanuts and Magic Light
May 9, 2022
Former Nickelodeon and Viacom exec Lisa Silverman Meyers (pictured above) has been appointed SVP of International Peanuts Worldwide. Tasked with expanding the brand internationally, she will oversee all business outside of North America, identifying growth… . . . read more
Who’s News: Insight Editions Chooses Licensing Veteran as Editorial Director
April 20, 2022
Insight Editions has promoted Vicki Jaeger to Vice President, Editorial Director, at Insight Editions and Insight Kids. “In her 16-month tenure at Insight Editions, Vicki has tackled a variety of challenges while growing our editorial… . . . read more
Dr. Seuss Expands Its Marketing and Licensing Teams
April 12, 2022
The children’s entertainment company Dr. Seuss Enterprises has promoted Shannon Spisak to Vice President of Marketing and Communications. As well, Dr. Seuss is further expanding their management team with the new appointments of Vienna Downes,… . . . read more
Who’s News: Cyber Group Promotes Raphaelle Mathieu to EVP
March 29, 2022
Cyber Group Studios has promoted Raphaelle Mathieu from SVP sales to a newly created role as Executive Vice President. Mathieu will now be in charge of all commercial activities worldwide for the French studio. She… . . . read more
Who’s News: Former Disney VP Rafael Baltodano Joins ZAG
March 22, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The fast-growing animation studio ZAG has appointed Rafael Baltodano, formerly with The Walt Disney Company, as Vice President of North America Retail Development. The announcement was made by Julian Zag,… . . . read more
Who’s News: Global Licensing Group Appoints New Head of Retail & Licensing
March 9, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Global Licensing Group has appointed former events manager Laura Freedman-Dagg to the newly created role of Head of Retail, Licensing. In her new role, Freedman-Dagg will work across the… . . . read more