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Spin Master Names Marc De Vellis as Senior VP, Digital Operations & Strategy Within Their Digital Games Creative Centre

Spin Master, a global leader in children’s entertainment has announced the appointment of former Electronic Arts executive Marc De Vellis as Senior Vice President, Digital Operations & Strategy for the company’s growing Digital Games creative center. Anchored by Toca Boca and Sago Mini brands, Spin Master Digital Games develops and offers open-ended, creative game and educational play in digital environments.

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Jay Foreman Joins Singing Machine Board of Directors

The Singing Machine Company, Incorporated, the North American leader in consumer karaoke products – has announced that Jay Foreman, Founder and CEO of Basic Fun!, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors as part of its successful uplisting to Nasdaq on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Mr. Foreman brings a deep range of industry experience in toys, product development, retail distribution, marketing, and capital markets. Mr. Foreman has…

WildBrain CPLG Adds Consumer Products Agency Rights for Peanuts Gang Across Asia Pacific, Ben Peace to Join Executive Team

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand-licensing agencies, has been appointed by Peanuts Worldwide as the exclusive licensing agent for the Peanuts brand in Asia-Pacific (APAC), bolstering the agency’s already growing business in the region.

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Licensing International Announces Carla Silva and Rebecca Tatlock as New Foundation Board Members

Licensing International has announced that two executives, Carla Silva and Rebecca Tatlock, joined its Foundation Board, effective July 1st, 2022. “We are so happy to welcome Carla and Rebecca to our Foundation Board. Their diverse experiences and invaluable knowledge will support the Licensing International Foundation’s charitable initiatives and the brand licensing community at large,” said Maura Regan, president of Licensing International. “I want to thank outgoing Foundation Board member Marc Schneider, who moved to Licensing International’s Board of Directors, for his time and dedication to our community.”

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Yeti Farm Creative Partner Jay Surridge Now CCO, Stephanie Marcott Named International Recruiter

Yeti Farm Creative, an artist-driven studio and one of Canada’s most robust animation pipelines, is making strategic moves to facilitate the company’s continued expansion and development of its own intellectual properties (IP) as well as its work as a sought-after service studio. The company has restructured its management team, with partner Jay Surridge as Chief Creative Officer, responsible for shepherding in a new production and development slate, and tapping Stephanie Marcott (formerly of Method Studios, Framestore, DNEG) as international recruiter to manage talent acquisition. Known for its proprietary 2D Sweet Tweets series along with its production of 2D animation hits Hotel Transylvania and Pete the Cat, Yeti Farm Creative has also recently moved its operations to a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology to better support its growing production needs.

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PlayMonster Appoints Amy Graczyk as Chief People Officer

PlayMonster is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Graczyk to the new role of Chief People Officer. A cross-functionally talented leader with global expertise across multiple industries, Graczyk brings a specialized focus on supporting organizations and high performance teams amidst transformational growth.

Rightsline Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with New Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer Hires

Rightsline, the industry’s leading IP commerce management platform, has announced the appointment of Melanie Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer and Jason Cheverton as Chief Strategy Officer to its senior leadership team. Ms. Nelson, a former VP at Samsung Electronics and Sony Corporation, will lead the company’s global marketing strategy and communication programs. Mr. Cheverton, having previous leadership roles at software firms Lone Wolf Technologies and Mi9 Retail, will oversee company-wide strategic and corporate development efforts. Nelson and Cheverton will report directly to CEO Patrick Arkeveld.

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Toy Association’s Kimberly Carcone Promoted to Executive VP, Global Market Events

The Toy Association, the not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, has announced that Kimberly Carcone has been promoted to executive vice president of global market events.

Rainbow Loom Announces Ryan Rzeznik as VP of Sales

Rainbow Loom has announced the appointment of Ryan Rzeznik as Vice President of Sales. This addition, along with the recent appointment of Chris Tidwell as CEO, will continue the rejuvenation of the Rainbow Loom brand that took the industry by storm in 2014. Rzeznik will focus on Rainbow Loom brand and assortment expansion across North America and the globe.