March 2022 - Page 9 of 13 - aNb Media, Inc.

Simon Philips Joins Board of Entertainment at Falcon’s Beyond

Simon Philips, one of the licensing industry’s most accomplished executives whose visionary approach to brand building has helped shape the strategic direction of some of the world’s most iconic franchises— from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, to CoComelon, Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Yu-Gi-Oh—has joined the board of Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC. His unparalleled expertise will help drive the unique entertainment and consumer product synergies at the vertically-integrated experiential entertainment powerhouse—now deploying its 360° IP Expander model around the globe.

Smart Teddy Announces New and Engaging Content Updates for 2022

Smart Teddy, the fun, customized, connected bear that helps parents engage their little ones with a furry companion while simultaneously helping kids set up good habits, is announcing the company’s 2022 seasonal content updates. As a part of an emerging generation of educational, smart toys Smart Teddy is programmed with more than 25 daily activities and playful interactions aimed to educate, engage and entertain.

Unity Unlimited and Ms. Opal Lee Kick Off Juneteenth Celebration with Apparel Licensee

The non-profit organization, Unity Unlimited, Inc., and the 94-year-old Social Impact Leader, Ms. Opal Lee, are pleased to announce that the WCN Group has been appointed the official licensee for apparel, headwear, and accessories. This deal was brokered by the organization’s licensing agent FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Women in Toys!

Women in Toys (WiT) celebrates International Women’s Day with helpful suggestions on how to show your support! Engage with their original post on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook and tag them (@womenintoys)!

MAPP Trap Launches Podcast Legal Briefs

MAPP Trap, a price monitoring tech company using a proprietary search engine, is applying its experience and relevant learnings, while transforming the tech- and legal-focused podcast landscape, with its newly released podcast series, Legal Briefs. Created for e-commerce decision-makers who want to explore specific strategies to protect their brands, pricing, distribution and intellectual property, Legal Briefs provides listeners with accessible strategies and tactics surrounding policies to protect their online brand landscape and to minimize potential legal risks.

Kangaru Toys Launches Reese’s Scented Gifts

Toy manufacturer Kangaru Toys, whose wide array of licensed brands continues to expand, welcomes Reese’s into the fold with their line of scented stationary and writing utensils.

King Features Teams Up with Lady Luck Games

King Features Syndicate, home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, is partnering with Swedish slots specialist Lady Luck Games to create branded digital game content featuring iconic comic characters Popeye, Olive Oyl, Beetle Bailey and Flash Gordon.

MGA’s L.O.L. Surprise! Queens Have Arrived

MGA Entertainment is thrilled to share that they have launched a ground-breaking new series in celebration of Confidence, Inclusivity, and of course – FIERCENESS! – L.O.L. Surprise! Queens. The collection celebrates the spirit of inclusivity by encouraging kids to straighten each other’s crowns, embrace who they are, and always support their friends. The range includes L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Queens Fashion dolls and the L.O.L. Surprise! Queens dolls assortment.

Children's Media Conference Sheffield 2022 Keynote

The Children’s Media Conference Returns to Sheffield for Hybrid Event

CMC’s first hybrid event follows the success of its virtual conferences in 2020 and 2021, and will see a packed agenda of keynotes, masterclasses and panels tackling the urgent issues facing the children’s media industry and young audiences. This year’s event will be themed ‘What Next 2.2’ and will play host to a wide range of broadcasters, co-producers, funders and investors from across the world.