aNb Media News, July 6, 2010
- Sesame Workshop Launches Original Programming in Nigeria
- Chorion Expands Flower Fairies
- Target Set to Open in New York City
Toys & Family Entertainment, July 2010
- Spin Master Set to Launch Zoobles by Chris Adams
- Mattel Scares Up New Property: Monster High by Nancy Lombardi
- An Action-Packed Category by Paul Narula
- Action Figures: Product Presentation by Paul Narula
- Water Toys: Product Presentation by Chris Adams
- Pool Toys Make a Splash with Families by Laurie Leahey
- Pool Toys: Product Presentation by Laurie Leahey
- Specialty Emporium: Discovery Bay Games by Paul Narula
Catching Up With Susan Meek
Precious Moments has begun to expand its brand into a variety of categories looking beyond its roots as a figurine and gift company. It has recently signed a number of deals that bring Precious Moments’ art and characters to the baby care category. Susan Meek, vice-president of licensing for Precious Moments, discusses why the characters can be licensed successfully and looks at the company’s future plans.
aNb Media News, July 1, 2010
- TOMY Introduces TOMICA to North America
- Update on The Toy Building
- ASTRA’s New Board of Directors
Real Deal
- IMC Licensing Signs Agreement to Represent Emergen-C
- Paul Frank Inks Licensing Agreement with Fashion Depot
- Big Idea Entertainment Releases New VeggieTales DVD for the Holiday Season
- THQ Announces Darksiders Licensed Merchandise
aNb Media News, June 29, 2010
- Store Brands Up in 2009
- Behind the Scenes with Osmond, Dance Star Mickey
- Maple Landmark in Aussie Distribution Deal
- Care Bears Launch in Korea
Catching Up With Maura Regan
Abby Cadabby has been part of the Sesame Street character lineup since 2006. The character continues to grow in popularity and even has her own CGI-animated segment on Sesame Street called “Abby’s Flying Fairy School.” Maura Regan, senior vice-president and general manager, global consumer products, Sesame Workshop, updated aNb Media on this fairy friend.
aNb Media News, June 24, 2010
- Rumors of Hasbro’s Buyout Continue
- DreamWorks to Create Trolls Movie
- Let SpongeBob Be Your Guide
- Toy Story Hits High Fashion
Real Deal
- Noodle Head Retains Bennet Branding for Pawparazzi
- Chorion Signs Dream Theatre for Licensing in Indian Subcontinent
- NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group Secures Multiple Licensees for Minute to Win It
- Nickelodeon and 2K Play Announce Nickelodeon Fit
- Paul Frank and 26 Bars & a Band Debut a New Line of Pet Accessories
- Chorion Expands The World of Beatrix Potter with International Licensees
- Homer Laughlin China Company and The Jay Companies
- The Harry Fox Agency and Zed Enter into Ringtone Licensing Agreement