Features
From the Recession to Technology to Kids’ Wish Lists: A Peek Inside the American Family

aNb Media is working with Kiddie-i-Oh!, a market research and consulting firm specializing in kids and moms. Four times this year, we will visit with three families from three different parts of the country and document the findings in upcoming issues of Toys & Family Entertainment. In the first article, in the March issue, we’ll explore how the recession, along with the rise of technology, has impacted their lives. The March issue is now on our website. Visit page 24 for the full story.

Catching Up With...
Catching Up With David Luner, Executive Vice-President of Consumer Products, Interactive and Mobile, FremantleMedia Enterprises North Americas

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has undergone numerous changes as of late. The company is in acquisition mode. It has made management changes to support FME’s focus on the expansion of third-party brand representation, children’s programming and brand development, live events, digital content creation, and gaming initiatives. David Luner, the newly appointed executive vice-president of consumer products, interactive and mobile, FremantleMedia Enterprises North Americas, spoke with Royaltie$ about the company’s evolution.