Helena Perheentupa Joins ZAG Licensing Team
ZAG appointed Helena Perheentupa to the newly created role of VP, Licensing, Central, Eastern, Northern Europe and Russia.
Sonic Prime New Series to Premiere on Netflix
Netflix, SEGA, and WildBrain announced a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog series, Sonic Prime, will debut in 2022.
Donkey Hodie Earns Funding Grant from CPB
Fred Rogers Productions secured a $3 million, multi-year funding grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for upcoming series Donkey Hodie.
Brainbase Tapped for Bluey Global Licensing Operation
BBC Studios will begin using IP licensing platform, Brainbase Assist to streamline and manage their global licensing business Bluey.
Semaphore Licensing Creators Expand Toy Lines
Semaphore Licensing influencers Trinity and Beyond and Braille Skateboarding continue their retail offering at Target, with each creator launching a second series of their respective toy lines.
One Fun Appoints East Coast Sales Rep for Splatz
One Fun Company announced the appointment of Enchanted Moments as its independent sales representative on the east coast, focusing on the company’s Splatz Naturally Fun Hand Soap.
Teddy Fresh Unveils Collaboration with Care Bears
LA-based luxury streetwear brand Teddy Fresh unveiled the release of their Teddy Fresh x Care Bears collection inspired by the 1980s animated series.
Planeta Junior Extends IMPS Partnership for The Smurfs
Planeta Junior has signed an agreement with IMPS, global license holder of The Smurfs, to coordinate the brand’s licensing program in Spain, Portugal, and Central and Eastern Europe.
LaRose Industries Acquires AST Business from Mattel
LaRose Industries, LLC, d/b/a Cra-Z-Art, announced the acquisition of the Arts, Crafts, Stationery (AST) business from Mattel, including the RoseArt and Rose Moon brands.