January 2018 - aNb Media, Inc.

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January

aNb Media News, January 31, 2018

Toysmith Named an Exclusive Distributor for Spin Master
KidSource Named North American Distributor for Viking, Quercetti, and Mojo
LEGO Gaming Publisher TT Games Opens New Mobile Games Studio
Chinese Company Meisheng Seeks to Acquire Majority Shares in Jakks Pacific
ASTRA Announces Toy Fair Programs for Independent Retailers
LIMA to Induct Elias Fasja-Cohen, Brian Goldner into Licensing Hall of Fame

Real Deal

Tucker Toys Enters Distribution Agreement with Swimways
Funko Gives Summoners War the Pop! Treatment
Wildbrain Named Exclusive Brand Manager for BRB’s Kids YouTube Catalog
LEGO Expands Jurassic World Partnership
Disney, ‘Her Universe’ Reach New Deal
Mattel, Nickelodeon Form Expanded Partnership for ‘Thomas & Friends’

aNb Media News, January 26, 2018

K’NEX Goes Up for Public Auction

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Disney Promotes Jennifer Rogers Doyle

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Basic Fun! Taps Ashley Mady as Head of Brand Development
Kingston Upped to SVP, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products

Real Deal

Angry Birds, NFL Team for SuperBowl
New Rachel Zoe x Quinny and Maxi-Cosi Collection Strolls into Nordstrom
Funko, PEZ Unveil New Miraculous Ladybug Merch
Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder Ink New Distribution Deals
Lazy Oaf Launches Betty Boop Collection
Deer Little Forest Names U.S. Licensing Agent

aNb Media News, January 24, 2018

Toys “R” Us To Close 180 U.S. Stores
Minnie Earns Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Bestselling Children’s Book Wonder Expands Product Line
TOMY to Rollout Incredibles Lamaze Toy Line
Nintendo Labo Readies for Launch

aNb Media News, January 17, 2018

LEGO, Teams Up with Chinese Internet Giant Tencent
9 Story Acquires Out of the Blue Enterprises
Worldwise Buys PetEgo
Steiff Gets Back to Roots, Relaunches in the U.S.
New Study Finds Young Moms Reach for Toys with Developmental Messaging

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Nelvana Strengthens Management Team with New Appointments, Promotions
Shout! Studios Names Industry Vet Brent Haynes as Head of TV Development
LIMA Taps Industry Vets for Global Initiatives