Award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG, creators of the globally popular animated series Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, is expanding its executive roster in Brazil with the appointment of its first retail and trade marketing director, former Warner Bros., Viacom, and Mattel executive, Thienne Manzoni Ribeiro. The announcement was made today by Jeremy Zag, Founder and CEO, ZAG.
Lisa Marks Associates (LMA), a leading licensing and branding agency, is pleased to announce the expansion of their management team with the addition of Maureen Taxter as Senior Vice President of Licensing and Donna Moore as Director of Product Development.
Incredible Group has signed a Canadian distribution deal with leading gaming-sector toy manufacturer, PMI, for its Piñata Smashlings line. Looking to break through the Canadian market with its new brand, PMI engages Incredible Group to lead the charge on retail distribution and mass-market awareness. Piñata Smashlings is entertainment company Toikido’s first internally developed IP and is home to hundreds of playful characters called, “Smashlings” – cheeky little creatures and playful Piñatas – who love to have fun and are always on the lookout for the Rainbow Whale who drops new Rainbow pods.
During this year’s summer edition of Colombo’s Fashion Week held at the Shangri-La Venue in Colombo, a collaboration has been showcased between designer Sharmila Ruberu of Meraki and Chupa Chups of Perfetti Van Melle, a first of its kind in Sri Lanka. Inspired by the vibrance and playfulness of the ‘Forever Fun’ confectionery brand ‘Chupa Chups’, the collection showcased the brand’s signature personality fused together with the unique design aesthetic that Meraki is known for. The collection is titled ‘Sensurreal’ with a wink to Salvador Dalí, the famous designer of the Chupa Chups logo. Eight female and four male outfits were presented with a whirl of color that mesmerized the audience at the catwalk held on March 31st at the Colombo Fashion Week 2023.
After initially debuting in Japan, a Nintendo Live event is coming to the U.S.! Nintendo Live 2023 is a new way to experience the games and worlds of Nintendo, with fun gameplay, live stage performances, exciting gaming tournaments, memorable photo ops and more. Held in Seattle in September, the in-person event will celebrate Nintendo’s unique entertainment on the Nintendo Switch system, inviting all members of the family to come together, play and have fun.
joovy, a leading manufacturer of baby gear, is excited to announce the launch of rejoovynated.com, a new platform that promotes sustainability, social responsibility, and affordability in the baby gear industry. The website, powered by Nok Recommerce, will provide consumers with a unique shopping experience while reducing waste and environmental impact. According to industry estimates, online product purchases have a return rate of up to 30%. These returns are often due to duplication of items, wrong size or color, or change of mind. rejoovynated.com aims to prevent these products from ending up in landfills by thoroughly inspecting, refurbishing, and remarketing returned joovy baby gear. By providing sustainable options, joovy is supporting the planet and enabling families to purchase high-quality baby gear while making environmentally conscious choices.
Hasbro has revealed a ton of new products inspired by the upcoming preschool series Young Jedi Adventures streaming on Disney+ May the 4th. The reveals include a playset of the Tenoo Temple where the young Jedi’s are based and train out of, as well as their ship – the Crimson Firehawk! In addition to these, Hasbro also announced several figures and figures & speeder bike toys featuring characters such as Kai Brightstar, Nubs, Lys Solay and Yoda. All toys are for Ages 3 years & up, and will be available Summer 2023.
Chronicle Books, one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages, has selected The Moss-Tucker Group (MTG) as their Agency of Record, representing recently acquired brands Petit Collage and Ridley’s Games. Both Ridley’s Games, makers of original, trend‐led games for all ages including bestsellers Avocado Smash and Selfish, and Petit Collage, creators of sustainable, design-led toys for young children, will be featured in various promotional initiatives, social media campaigns and influencer partnerships throughout the year under MTG’s representation.
The Singing Machine Company, Inc, the worldwide leader in consumer karaoke products, announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind the iconic Sesame Street franchise. The Singing Machine Company will develop, manufacture and market sing-along and youth karaoke products featuring beloved Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Abby Cadabby for North America, Australia, the United Kingdom. The Company expects to launch the new products this Fall 2023.