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Multilingual Children’s Podcast DISO Launches Outside France on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

The holiday car ride over the river and through the woods just got a little more exciting for kids ages 3 to 9 thanks to DISO (pronounced dee-ZOH), the first multilingual children’s podcast offering brought to you by France’s award-winning Paradiso Media. On December 14, three versions of the service (DISO in English, DISO en français and DISO en español) will be available to Apple Podcasts and Spotify listeners in ten markets: US, UK, Canada, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, France, Argentina, Mexico. For just $3.99/month or $39.90/year, DISO is the perfect holiday gift as youngsters begin their winter school break.

Adventerra Games Encourage Kids to Talk Trash for a Good Reason with Launch of ‘Recycle Rally’ Game

Is it ever okay for kids to talk trash at the kitchen table? Absolutely, touts Adventerra Games, maker of Recycle Rally. The fun board game is full of essential life skills as kids as young as 6-years-old “drive” recycling trucks around town collecting high-value materials like plastic, glass and metal goods. Parents like the game for family night as it teaches kids the importance of recycling and how to do it. Teachers are impressed with its Mensa “Mind Games Recommended For Play” status.

Warner Bros Discovery Global Brands and Experiences Announces New Global Consumer Products Leadership Team

Warner Bros Discovery Global Brands and Experiences (GBE), the division of Warner Bros Discovery that encompasses the Global Consumer Products and Themed Entertainment businesses, the Company’s Franchise Development and Brand management, including Harry Potter and DC, announced a new global leadership team for its Consumer Products business, formalizing the integration between two legacy divisions, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Discovery Consumer Products.

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Licensing International Reveals Panelists for Sports Licensing Summit

Licensing International, the leading trade organization for the global brand licensing industry, and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the top trade association for the sporting goods and fitness industry, have revealed the first wave of expert speakers participating in the brand-new Sports Licensing Summit.

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Arcade1Up Expands Sales Team to Support Growing Business

Arcade1Up, has announced three new additions to the company’s sales team to support its growth and expanding U.S. and international business. Eric Van Kannel, Michael Fisher and Kuntha Kith have been hired as Director of Digital Sales, Sales Manager and Director of Business Planning respectively for the leader in at-home retro arcade game entertainment.  All three will report to Vice President of Sales Chris Cardenas. Additionally, long-time employee David McIntosh has been promoted to Vice President, Retailer Marketing.

Inuru to Debut First-of-its-Kind Packaging Technology at CES

Inuru, a pioneer in practical and transformative light technology, is presenting its new line of paper-thin organic LEDs (OLED) at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Booth 9274. Located in the Enterprise section of the North Hall near “Smart Cities,” Inuru’s 10’ X 20’ exhibit will feature an immersive cyber-punk experience, showcasing the company’s latest breakthroughs in whole electronic circuitry, condensed into thin waterproof and shockproof labels with an ultra-efficient free form light that is powered by a stamp-sized battery producing 3V and 0.5mA at 500CD. Executives are making appointments.

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2023 WTHRA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for ToyFest

2023 will see the induction of three members of the WTHRA Hall of Fame including Lorraine Bozeman, Carol Knight and Mark Parsons. A Retailer of the Year award will be given to a small west coast based toy store chain, Piccolo Mondo located in Oregon. The ToyFest Gala will take place at Resorts World’s nightclub Zouk, Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023, at 7:00 PM. While ToyFest has evolved from a local toy show for specialty retailers, based in Pomona, CA to a national show, utilizing both permanent showrooms and temporary booths at the World Market Center Las Vegas, the basics have remained the same. The core value, toy industry community, camaraderie and celebration are at its pinnacle during the ToyFest Gala at which awards are given to respected industry leaders.

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Omens Studios Launches NFT, Virtual Reality and Interactive Initiative ‘Omens Multiverse’

Award-winning animation company Omens Studios is further expanding its creative offering to global audiences launching its new program, the ‘Omens Multiverse’ to take animation and movie-based IPs into virtual reality and interactive experiences. The studio has two projects currently in development – Circle Line and Oasis – which will both be available as VR experiences and have NFT collections. Omens Studios is also creating a Roblox experience based on hit series Leo the Wildlife Ranger, coming Q2 2023.

Falke and Haribo Announce a Collaboration for the Whole Family

Premium sock brand Falke has collaborated with popular confectionary brand Haribo to launch a sustainable sock collection, in a deal facilitated by Haribo’s global licencing partner IMG. Family is very important to both Falke and Haribo. This is seen in the Falke claim “With you every step” and the Haribo slogan “Kids and grown-ups love it so, the happy world of Haribo!”. Both traditional companies are committed to accompanying their customers throughout their entire lives and to offer the right product for every age and every taste. Both brands are united not only by their wide range of products, but also by their use of color. In addition, more than 100 years of history and the highest quality standards unite the German, internationally renowned, family-owned companies.