Hasbro saw significant revenue increases in the categories of entertainment and Wizards of the Coast/digital gaming, with a slight decline in consumer products amid supply chain disruptions.
Hasbro announced the passing of its longtime chairman and CEO Brian D. Goldner at 58. Since joining in 2000, Goldner worked to expand Hasbro beyond toys and games into television, movies, digital gaming and beyond.
“The Game Room powered by Hasbro” is an immersive concept that will incorporate the company’s brands including Monopoly, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Clue, Connect Four, and Candyland.
One Animation hired two new executives to its digital team — Kelly Joeman, who joins from Hasbro’s eOne, and Tuan Nguyen, who joins from Amazon.
PlayMonster announced a new deal with Playskool, extending its partnership with Hasbro, kickstarting growth of its preschool category starting in 2022.
The virtual Hasbro Pulse Con fan event returns for 2021 on October 22-23 and will be live-streamed via the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel.
Hasbro, Inc. announced that Jess Richardson was promoted to vice president, global licensed consumer products — toys and games.
George R. Ditomassi, former Milton Bradley and Hasbro executive for more than 40 years, died on May 31 at the age of 86.
Hasbro reported its Q1 2021 financial results, which showed growth in the Consumer Product segment as well as Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment.