ZAG Entertainment Enters the Toy Industry With Playmates Partnership
ZAG has teamed up with Playmates Toys to develop toy lines for ZAG’s portfolio of brands including Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
Splash Entertainment Names Pete Young Director of Development
Splash Entertainment has named Pete Young Director of Development. In his new role, Young will oversee the company’s growing slate of entertainment offerings to appeal to an even wider audience and further position the company for long-term growth.
Wildbrain CPLG Taps Rebecca Morris to Lead Client Services, Promotes Sophie Bloomfield to Head of Creative Services
WildBrain is welcoming back Rebecca Morris to the newly created role of Client Services Director and has promoted Sophie Bloomfield to Head of Creative Services.
Brain Power Studio Ups Two Execs to Help Manage Growth
Brain Power Studio has promoted Stan Hum to EVP, Business Development and Distribution and Nancy Yeaman to EVP, Kids and Original Content.
Licensing Industry Professionals Form New Company, BG&VR
Licensing industry professionals C. Woodrow “Woody” Browne, Alan Gordon, and Peter Van Raalte have formed Browne, Gordon, and Van Raalte (BG&VR)
PJ Masks Season Five Enters Production, eOne Announces
Entertainment One has announced a fifth series of its global preschool superhero show, PJ Masks, with a new batch of episodes slated for delivery in 2021.
ASTRA Names Opening and Closing Speakers for 2020 Marketplace & Academy
Jeff Civillico will open ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy 2020. The closing keynoter will be former business executive Kevin Brown, author of The HERO Effect.
Spin Master Kicks Off New Licensing Partnership With Line of Batman Toys
Spin Master launched a new line of DC toys featuring Batman, beginning its licensing partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC.
ShopTalk Episode 12: Kathleen Tomes, Josslynne Welch, and Bruce Maguire
Brilliant PR President Kathleen Tomes, Litzky PR President Josslynne Welch, and Freeman PR President Bruce Maguire join this episode of ShopTalk to discuss best practices in public relations, social media, and influencers for today’s businesses.