TLL Staff WildBrain CPLG has announced a major expansion of its location-based entertainment (LBE) division, promoting Evi Sari to the newly created role of Vice President, Global Location-Based Entertainment, and appointing Danielle Tanton as Director, LBE, EMEA, Experiential Strategy & Partnerships. The move reflects the company’s growing focus on experiential licensing … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Expands Global LBE Business with Promotions and New Hire
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WildBrain CPLG Brings Sesame Street Licensing to the Nordics
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief WildBrain CPLG is extending its partnership with Sesame Workshop to bring Sesame Street licensing to the Nordics, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The move builds on a successful collaboration in Iberia, where Big Bird and friends have already strutted their stuff across fashion, homewares, and accessories. The timing … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Brings Sesame Street Licensing to the Nordics
WildBrain CPLG Expands Hasbro Licensing Partnership to France
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief WildBrain CPLG has expanded its long-standing licensing partnership with Hasbro to include representation in France, the companies announced today. The agreement covers Hasbro’s wide portfolio of entertainment and toy brands, including Peppa Pig, My Little Pony, Transformers, Nerf, Play-Doh, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Expands Hasbro Licensing Partnership to France
Penguin Ventures Names WildBrain CPLG as Peter Rabbit’s North American Representative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Ventures has appointed WildBrain CPLG as The World of Peter Rabbit's North American licensing representative. Under the terms of the agreement, WildBrain CPLG will manage the rights to the literary franchise's licensing program across merchandise, promotions, digital media and live experiences. Launching ahead of two … [Read more...] about Penguin Ventures Names WildBrain CPLG as Peter Rabbit’s North American Representative
Who’s News: Benjamin Bao Named VP of Wildbrain China
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has promoted Benjamin Bao to general manager at WildBrain China to support the company's expansion across the APAC region. "Both China and APAC are rapidly growing and exciting areas of opportunity for us, and we have always taken a bespoke approach to strategy and execution that works hand-in-hand with cultural nuance and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Benjamin Bao Named VP of Wildbrain China
Wildbrain CPLG and Spin Master Expand Unicorn Academy Agreement
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master and WildBrain CPLG have expanded their representation partnership for Unicorn Academy and Rubik’s to include the UK and Eire (Ireland). The UK and Eire representation agreement for Unicorn Academy adds to Wildbrain CPLG's existing partnership with Spin Master, which includes numerous regions across Europe, Asia, Africa and … [Read more...] about Wildbrain CPLG and Spin Master Expand Unicorn Academy Agreement
Spin Master Selects WildBrain CPLG to Represent Vida the Vet
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Spin Master has named WildBrain CPLG as the new licensing representative for its Vida the Vet, Rubik’s and Tech Deck brands. Vida the Vet is an animated preschool franchise that follows a young girl named Vida as she helps treat the injuries and illnesses of cute woodland creatures like foxes, tigers and turtles. "Vida the Vet is a fantastic … [Read more...] about Spin Master Selects WildBrain CPLG to Represent Vida the Vet
WildBrain CPLG Restructures Senior Leadership Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG is restructuring its senior leadership team to focus the licensing agency's management expertise across key global territories, partnerships, finance and operations. The newly restructured senior leadership team includes four promotions and appointments across the company's international operations and licensing business. … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG Restructures Senior Leadership Team
Peanuts’ Licensing Program Sees Global Growth
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and Peanuts Worldwide are expanding the licensing program for the Peanuts brand with new cross-category partners in the UK, EMEA and India. “The much-loved Peanuts brand is a firm favourite with licensees in UK, Europe and India," said WildBrain CPLG VP, Meike de Vaere. "Apparel continues to thrive, and we’re also seeing some … [Read more...] about Peanuts’ Licensing Program Sees Global Growth
Heathside Trading Selected for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake Collectables
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Heathside Trading has signed an agreement with WildBrain CPLG to produce a range of toys and collectables for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake. Heathside Trading is a UK-based company that specializes in the manufacturing and wholesale of pop culture-inspired consumer products. ‘’We are very focused on bringing some of the best heritage … [Read more...] about Heathside Trading Selected for Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake Collectables