By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain has appointed Emma Witkowski to the company's newly-created role of vice president of media solutions. In her new position at the company, Witkowski will be responsible for developing brand licensing integrations on gaming platforms, managing Wildbrain's media solutions team and expanding its digital advertising … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Appoints New VP of Media Solutions
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Sesame Workshop Names Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer
TLL Staff Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization best known for the groundbreaking show Sesame Street, has appointed Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Giraldi will lead the organization’s operational strategy to continue delivering innovative educational media and impactful initiatives to children and families worldwide. He will … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Names Joseph Giraldi as Chief Operating Officer
Who’s News: People of Play Welcomes Shannon Swindle as New Director
TLL Staff People of Play (POP), a division of The Toy Association, has named Shannon Swindle as its new Director. POP says Swindle brings deep experience and a passion for the toy and game industry to the role. Previously, Swindle served as Inventor Relations Manager for Games at Moose Toys. There, she successfully licensed 18 games over the past two years, including … [Read more...] about Who’s News: People of Play Welcomes Shannon Swindle as New Director
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Bolsters Licensing Leadership with Strategic Promotions
TLL Staff Dr. Seuss Enterprises has announced the promotions of Jimeka Broussard to Director of Licensing, North America and Jenna Marson to Director of Licensing, International Markets. The company says these leadership appointments reflect the company’s commitment to accelerating its licensing efforts both domestically and internationally as it seeks to expand its … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Bolsters Licensing Leadership with Strategic Promotions
Who’s News: Miraculous Expands Global Leadership Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Miraculous Corp has expanded its global leadership team with two new executive appointments. The two leadership appointments include Ashley Depp as the company's new SVP of marketing & franchise and Heath Kenny as Miraculous Corp's new CCO (chief content officer). “Heath and Ashley bring a wealth of expertise, visionary … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Miraculous Expands Global Leadership Team
Who’s News: Miraculous Appoints Global Head of Consumer Products
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Miraculous Corp has appointed Roz Nowicki as the company's global head of consumer products for the Miraculous franchise. In her new position at Miraculous Corp, Nowicki will be responsible for spearheading the company's expansion initiatives for the Miraculous IP across consumer products, gaming, promotions and live … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Miraculous Appoints Global Head of Consumer Products
Who’s News: CHITAG Appoints New Members to Advisory Board
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter People of Play (POP) has announced that three new industry professionals have joined the Chicago Toy and Game group’s advisory board. The three new members of the CHITAG group’s advisory board are Tara McGrath, Amy Friedland and Mike Bisogno. “Tara, Mike, and Amy bring inventor relations, marketing, PR, and even more visionary and ideation … [Read more...] about Who’s News: CHITAG Appoints New Members to Advisory Board
Live Entertainment Company TEG Appoints Shane Harmon as MD-Experiences
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Shane Harmon has been named Managing Director of Experiences for TEG, a global leader in Live Entertainment, Ticketing and Technology. Harmon is an experienced executive in the sports and entertainment sectors, and joins TEG with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Harmon most recently worked as the Chief Executive at … [Read more...] about Live Entertainment Company TEG Appoints Shane Harmon as MD-Experiences
Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Promotes Hallie Ruvin and Aaron Bisman
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has promoted Hallie Ruvin to SVP of communications & public affairs and named Aaron Bisman as the new SVP of Marketing. In her new position at Sesame Workshop, Hallie Ruvin will be responsible for managing the organization's global communications initiatives. This includes providing leadership and oversight for Sesame … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Promotes Hallie Ruvin and Aaron Bisman
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Ellie Terveen to VP of Operations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has promoted Ellie Terveen to serve as the company's new VP of operations. In her new role at Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Terveen will be responsible for leading the company's licensing, publishing, retail and digital business operations around the world."Stepping into this new role as vice president of operations is both an … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Promotes Ellie Terveen to VP of Operations