Leading our Who's News section, Disney has promoted Jane Gould to EVP of content research, insights and scheduling at Disney General Entertainment (DGE) Content. Gould's position is now expanding at the House of Mouse to provide consumer insights to more of Disney’s brands. Reporting to the DGE EVP of strategy and business operations Trisha Husson, Gould will now work across … [Read more...] about Who’s News: New Faces and Places at Disney, Wildbrain, Brainbase
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TLL Editor To Speak On NFTs At RAVE ArtExpo New York
The Licensing Letter's Editor in Chief Gary Symons will join a panel at the RAVE ArtExpo New York, as the art world tries to unravel the mysteries of Non-Fungible Tokens, better known as NFTs. Appropriately entitled 'WTF are NFTs', the panel will do its best to explain what NFTs are, why they have driven digital art sales worth millions of dollars for previously unknown works, … [Read more...] about TLL Editor To Speak On NFTs At RAVE ArtExpo New York
Harold Chizick To Head Sales at Genius Brands
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The synergies from the recent acquisition of ChizComm by Genius Brands continue to show themselves, as the company has chosen ChizComm CEO and founder Harold Chizick as its president of global content sales, marketing and consumer products. The company says Chizick started in the new role this week and is responsible for steering the … [Read more...] about Harold Chizick To Head Sales at Genius Brands
ZAG Grows Its Product And IP Business With New Hires
The rapidly growing entertainment company ZAG has made two new key hires as it grows the product and IP side of its business. Christophe Vallade, the former head of e-commerce and digital marketing at The Walt Disney Company in France, is taking on the role of VP of global e-commerce, making him responsible for the animation studio's brand marketing and online sales … [Read more...] about ZAG Grows Its Product And IP Business With New Hires
Wind Sun Sky Builds Out ‘Super Squad’ Executive Team
The upstart Canadian multimedia company Wind Sun Sky Entertainment has announced two new hires to build out its already impressive executive suite. The Vancouver-based company says it has hired on Jay Bennett as Vice President of Franchise and Creative Strategy, and Romney Grant as Senior Vice President. "These new hires, along with a veteran super squad, hold over 190 years of … [Read more...] about Wind Sun Sky Builds Out ‘Super Squad’ Executive Team
LCMA Tags Ciarán Coyle as New COO/President
Ciarán Coyle is bringing his deep experience in the brand licensing industry to a new and critical role at LMCA, as President and COO of one of the world's top licensing firms. “Ciarán is exceptionally well suited to build upon and grow LMCA’s leadership role in corporate brand extension licensing, and we are excited to have him aboard,” said Allan Feldman, founder and CEO at … [Read more...] about LCMA Tags Ciarán Coyle as New COO/President
Who’s News: Spin Master, LEGO and Skydance
Spin Master Announces Two Nominations to its Board of Directors Spin Master, the Canadian-based global children's entertainment company, has announced the nomination of Ed Clark and Max Rangel (pictured) to the company's Board of Directors. Clark will join the Board as Deputy Chair while Rangel will serve as a Director. Both will stand for election at Spin Master's annual … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Spin Master, LEGO and Skydance
ZAG Appoints New VP As Part of LatAm Expansion
The award-winning independent animation studio ZAG continues to grow its global consumer products team, appointing its first VP for the Latin America region, former Viacom executive Angela Cortez, to the position of VP, Consumer Products, Latin America, according to Julian Zag, Executive Vice President, Global Operations. Zag says Cortez will be based in Brazil but will also … [Read more...] about ZAG Appoints New VP As Part of LatAm Expansion
Hasbro’s Finn Arnesen Joins Games Workshop
The Games Workshop Group is diving even deeper into the entertainment business, announcing the appointment of former Hasbro Studios SVP Finn Arnesen as the company's first Head of Entertainment Development. Games Workshop is best known for its Warhammer gaming franchise, and the company also has its own library of novels and short stories based on the game. Arnesen's first … [Read more...] about Hasbro’s Finn Arnesen Joins Games Workshop
Bradford Promoted to New Role at Poetic Brands
Licensing veteran Anne Bradford has been promoted to the position of Commercial Director at Poetic Brands, after building out the company's children's and baby wear division. Bradford joined the company in September of 2019 with a brief to build out the new division, and saw notable success over the ensuing 18 months, despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic. By the … [Read more...] about Bradford Promoted to New Role at Poetic Brands