January 2024 - Page 8 of 10

2023 VETTY Awards Recognizes Marketing Excellence in Animal Health Care Worldwide

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has announced the winners of the 2023 VETTY Awards, an international awards program dedicated to recognizing marketing excellence in the animal health care industry. This year’s award winners demonstrated the best in advertising, public relations, digital, social, design, events, promotions, educational materials and other projects developed to promote animal health care industry contributions to keep animals everywhere healthy. Veterinary industry nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies around the globe were invited to submit their projects for consideration during the 2023 awards program.

Toy Monster International Hires Michael Ciminera as President of North America

Toy Monster International (TMI) have hired former Bandai exec Michael Ciminera to take on the Leadership position of President of North America (USA & Canada). Working between NJ and TMI’s recently set up Bentonville hub, Michael Ciminera will oversee Sales, Business Development, Operations and Retail Marketing for the US and Canadian markets across the Toy, Licensing and Homewares divisions of The Monster Group. He reports into the Founder Nir Pizmony.

Amuse Animation Inks Broadcast Deals in LATAM, Canaries and MENA

Amuse Animation, a pioneering digital-first animation studio, has sold a slew of its animation series to TV Azteca and Guest Choice for Latin America, RTVC in the Canaries, and MBC for the Middle East and North Africa. The deals signal Amuse’s definitive move into distributing content starring the studio’s animated preschool heroes to mainstream broadcast channels.

PAWS Chicago and Piece Pizza Help Longer-Term Shelter Pets

PAWS Chicago, the largest No Kill humane organization in the Midwest, is again partnering with Piece Pizza and a team of celebrity chefs to raise funds and help find homes for dogs who have been at the shelter the longest. The three-month “Slice to Meet You” campaign will feature one exclusive pizza per month from Jan. 9 through April 9. Ten dollars from each pizza will be donated to PAWS Chicago and all Piece pizzas delivered during that span will feature flyers of adoptable dogs on pizza boxes delivered across Chicagoland.

2024 Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Fairs Are Now Open

The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, (the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair), jointly organized by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, have launched at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The three physical fairs will run concurrently until 11 January and bring together more than 2,600 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of inspiring toys, quality baby products and creative stationery.

Furby and Cakeworthy Launch 90s-Inspired Fashion and Apparel Collection

Canadian Fashion Fandom experts, Cakeworthy, and leading toy and game company, Hasbro, are excited to announce the release of their classic Furby collection! As a leading lifestyle brand in the fandom space, this collection fits Cakeworthy seamlessly with a perfect blend of style and nostalgia. Now, you can Free Your Inner Furb with this fun and fantastical Cakeworthy x Furby collection! These items will be available January 19th both online and at Cakeworthy’s brick and mortar store location at CF Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton, Ontario. For all 90’s and y2k babies, this collection will truly bring you back to your childhood with outrageously fun designs inspired by earlier versions of the iconic toy. This 13-piece fashion line includes an array of accessories dawning the hard-to-forget Furby face, as well as several clothing items including a sweater, t-shirt dress, and a sherpa jacket!

Toikido Expands Commercial Team with Appointment of Sabrina Segalov as New Licensing Director

Fast-growing creative studio, Toikido, has expanded its commercial team with the appointment of experienced Licensing Director, Sabrina Segalov, who will be working alongside Chief Commercial Officer Will Ochoa, and US Managing Director Darryl Lai. Established in 2020, Toikido boasts a global ecosystem across licensing, gaming, music, marketing, and entertainment and is dedicated to developing its own exceptional intellectual properties [IP] across all entertainment genres.

Falcon’s Beyond Partners with Hershey to Create New Hershey-Themed Destinations

Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s” or the “Company”), a global entertainment powerhouse and visionary innovator in immersive storytelling, has announced a licensing agreement with The Hershey Company (“Hershey”). Through this expansive contract, Falcon’s will conceive and develop Hershey-branded Location Based Entertainment (LBE) experiences featuring the industry-leading confectionary and snack company’s iconic IP, such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Jolly Rancher, and Twizzlers, in both the United States and international markets.

Exploding Kittens Announces Biggest Spring Release Ever With Four Hilarious Card Games

Exploding Kittens, a leading gaming and entertainment company, has announced the launch of four new card games, That Escalated Quickly, Power Hungry Pets, Danger Danger, and Hoppy Salmon. All four games feature fast-paced, easy-to-play experiences in compact packages perfect for gifting, parties, and on-the-go fun. “For our new Spring lineup of games, we wanted to offer customers highly engaging, interactive experiences that are also uncomplicated,” said Elan Lee, CEO & Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens. “In true Exploding Kittens style, we’re giving you the canvas to have an amazing time with your family and friends of all ages – whether you’re playing That Escalated Quickly or Danger Danger. These games are approachable for anyone to jump in and play at a party or family gathering.”