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Catching Up With Maria Doolan, Managing Director of Global Brand and Business Development for Zinkia Entertainment

Zinkia Entertainment, based in Spain, is the creator of Pocoyo. The company’s goal is to create and develop brands with a global entertainment vision. Pocoyo, a hit across Europe for many years, is now gaining traction in the U.S. Based in Madrid, Maria Doolan, managing director of global brand and business development for Zinkia, explains how Pocoyo will compete in the U.S. marketplace for both English- and Spanish-speaking fans.

Magazine Toys & Family Entertainment

Toys & Family Entertainment, April 2011

Plush Category Keeps on Huggin’ by Laurie Leahey
Plush: Product Presentation by Laurie Leahey
Happily Ever After: Roleplay Builds Imagination by Nancy Lombardi
Roleplay: Product Presentation by Nancy Lombardi
Specialty Emporium: innovativeKids by Chris Adams
Specialty Emporium: Product Presentation by Jennifer Lynch

Magazine Royaltie$

Royaltie$, April 2011

The Pendulum Swings Back to Brands by Laurie Leahey
Brand Licensing: Licensor Roundup by Laurie Leahey
Sweet Treats Offer Steady Sales by Chris Adams
Candy Licensing: Licensor Roundup by Chris Adams
Infant & Preschool Licensing Isn’t Child’s Play by Chris Adams
Infant & Preschool Licensing: Licensor Roundup by Chris Adams

News

aNb Media News, April 7, 2011

4Kids Entertainment Files for Chapter 11
Zinkia Acquires Stake in Cake
FremantleMedia Announces Rebecca Bonbon Spokesperson
Kmart Reveals its ‘Hot 8’ Toys for Summer

Licensing

Real Deal

Traveler’s Choice Signed for Beverly Hills Country Club
ToyQuest Revs Up Partnership with Hot Wheels
Dairy4Fun Signs with Gormiti
Two New Apps on the way from Discovery Kids
IDW Announces New Comic Series Based on the Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Konami Announces Metal Gear Clothing Line
Kurt Adler to Launch New Line of Yellow Submarine Ornaments

You're Hired

You’re Hired

Infinity Lifestyle Brands Announces Baker Hire

News

aNb Media News, April 5, 2011

Joester Loria Group Signs on Two New Brands
TIA and HMA Collaborate to Broaden Market Opportunities
Nick Signs Distribution Deals for Power Rangers Samurai
Industry Vet Tamra Knepfer Launches TK Brand Group
Z.Cavaricci Appoints Stone America

Catching Up With...

Catching Up With Neil Ross Russell, Managing Director, Children’s and Licensing for BBC Worldwide

The preschool TV series In the Night Garden debuted in the UK in 2007 and has been seen in 38 countries, including Canada, Australia, Spain, Poland, and China. In February, U.S. audiences finally got to see what the show is all about. Airing weekdays at 9:30 a.m. EST on The Hub, In the Night Garden offers children a world of engaging characters, playful language, songs, rhymes, and music. The television series is a prelude to a range of licensed products due to launch in the U.S. this year and throughout 2012. Neil Ross Russell, managing director, children’s and licensing for BBC Worldwide, talked more about the new U.S. licensing program.

News

Breaking News: Toys “R” Us Names Neil Friedman President of U.S. Business

Toys “R” Us, Inc., today announced the appointment of Neil Friedman as president, Toys “R” Us, U.S. In his new position at Toys “R ”Us, Friedman will oversee all merchandising, marketing, store operations, merchandise presentation, global sourcing, and product development, as well as merchandise planning and allocation for the company’s 866 stores and online business in the United States. Friedman will report to Gerald L. Storch, chairman and CEO, Toys “R” Us, Inc.