aNb Media News, December 22, 2011
- Jakks Signs Bandai to Distribute Monsuno in Japan
- NY Ink Gets Licensing Program
- Richie Rich Gets an App
- Kidz Bop Teams with Hot Chelle Rae
- A Smurfy Celebration at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Real Deal
- TCG to Create Build-A-Bear Puzzles, Activities
- WB Signs LEGO for Lord of the Rings Sets
- Spider-Man Sunglasses Deal
- Hasbro in Nerf Apparel Deal
- Mission Athletecare in Deal with NBA
- American Greetings to Air Series in Turkey
MEGA Brands Is Hiring
Brand Director Preschool located in Montreal, Canada.
aNb Media News, December 20, 2011
- LEGO Targets Girls with LEGO Friends Line
- Jakks Updates its 2011 Guidance Based on Disappointing Holiday Season
- ABC Kids Expo Heads to Vegas in 2013; Louisville Upgrades for 2012
aNb Media News, December 15, 2011
- Retail’s Big Push for Final Christmas Shopping Weekend
- Zinkia Signs Random House for Pocoyo Book Line
- Fremantle Signs Techno Source for Loteria
- Int’l Playthings Charges ToyTeck with Copyright Infringement, Additional Charges
- LeapFrog in Deals with Kidz Bop, Discovery
- Int’l Playthings to Distribute Early Learning Centre Line
Breaking News: Nickelodeon Reorganizes Consumer Products Group
Nickelodeon says it has “strategically redesigned” its consumer products business, according to a statement released this afternoon. The new structure puts the toy and apparel business at the forefront and retail marketing becomes integral to Nickelodeon’s overall marketing organization.
Real Deal
- Sony Signs Licensees
- Schoolies Explores Licensing
- Life Is Country Licensed Line Debuts
- Act III Licensing for Themed Slots
aNb Media News, December 13, 2011
- Disney Announces New Princess Targeting Preschoolers: Sofia the First
- TRU Reports Q3
- Brand-Xpand Creates Toot & Puddle; Mama Mirabelle Online Stores
- A Squared and Tata Enter Partnership
- Genius Brands Hires IRTH
Catching Up With Caren Calabrese, Vice-President, MIKE Licensing
Pet gear is a big business—a $50 billion business. There is no doubt that consumers love their pets and they are proving their love—and expressing their style—by spending money. The I ♥ Pet Head brand was created to focus on the pet grooming, fashion, and accessories categories. As we move into 2012, the brand will expand into Walmart and Target.