Hog Wild Toys Names Joshua Loerzel VP of Sales and Marketing North America
Hog Wild Toys, LLC has named industry veteran Joshua Loerzel to the newly-created position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North America.
Franco Manufacturing Partners with 44 Cats for North America
44 Cats, from Rainbow Group, has partnered with Franco Manufacturing for bedding and room decor collections in the U.S. and Canada.
Epic Story Media Develops Transmedia Content Slugterra Series
Independent content creation and distribution company Epic Story Media Inc. (ESM) has signed an agreement to develop transmedia content for DHX Media’s internationally property Slugterra, including new animated ‘Slugisodes’ and a live action competition game show, based on a new location-based VR game which is being launched later this year, as well as launching a new mobile game for the property.
DHX Media announce name change to WildBrain
DHX Media announced that it will change its name to WildBrain and has begun rolling out a new corporate brand identity.
Final Nominees Revealed for 12th Annual Toy & Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs)
The Chicago Toy & Game Group revealed the final nominees for the 12th Annual Toy & Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs). The TAGIEs are voted on by industry experts, retailers and consumers to honor the top toy and game innovators and inventors from around the world. Fans can visit CHITAG.com to vote for nominees in each of the seven categories. Voting is open now through October 30.
Tru Kids Brands Partners with Candytopia to Introduce The Toys“R”Us Adventure Experience
Tru Kids Brands, parent of the Toys“R”Us brand, and Candytopia, the candy-coated experiential adventure that has drawn crowds nationwide, announced today they have joined forces to create an all-new innovative play experience called The Toys“R”Us Adventure.
All in the Family: The Horowitz Family
CHITAG’s Mary Couzin chats with the President of American Classic Toy, Inc. Jay Horowitz and discusses his family’s deep history in the toy business.
MGA Entertainment has appointed Sandrine de Rasped as General Manager, International Sales and Licensing
Sandrine de Rasped has joined MGA Entertainment and will transition from her prior role as Senior Vice President at Level-5 abby Hong Kong to her new role at MGAE immediately.
Hasbro Welcomes The World of Cubby Hill
Say hello to The Welcome Wagon: A Cubby Hill Tale—Hasbro’s latest addition in their vast collection of story lead brands. Partnering with Abram’s Children’s books for the launch on March 3, 2020 Hasbro plans to roll out the release of additional entertainment and product categories in the future.