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
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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
ViacomCBS Appoints Licensing Head for China
ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) has appointed Jennifer Pang to lead its business in Greater China. Pang will be based in Hong Kong, reporting to Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President of International Licensing. Claire O’Connor, the company's previous Vice President, Consumer Products & Retail Marketing for the Asia Pacific region, will exit the business. As Vice … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Appoints Licensing Head for China
Big Bad Boo Hires VP as ‘Head Do-Gooder’
Big Bad Boo Studios, despite its name, is an animation company that wants to do good in the world, and how better to do that than to hire a Vice President in charge of doing good things? With that in mind, BBB has hired a new Vice President, Nikki Whaites, to head its international development team from her base in Toronto, Canada. Whaites was formerly the head of international … [Read more...] about Big Bad Boo Hires VP as ‘Head Do-Gooder’
VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
VIZ Media announced it's made a major addition to its licensing team, hiring Laura Takaragawa, the Head of Consumer Licensing at Netflix, as its new VP of Consumer Products Licensing & Promotions. Viz says the newly created position will allow for the integration of all of VIZ Media's licensed merchandise, collaborations, interactive and digital games, LBE, and promotions … [Read more...] about VIZ Media Hires Former Netflix Licensing Chief Laurie Takaragawa
New CEO at Sambro International
The popular toy manufacturer and distributor, Sambro International Ltd., has appointed Paul Blackaby as its new chief executive officer, as he looks to “lead the team through its next stage of development.” Blackaby joined the Sambro business in February 2020 as chief financial officer, bringing with him many years of experience in both the manufacturing and consumer goods … [Read more...] about New CEO at Sambro International
Carley Leads Global Licensing at BBC Studios
BBC Studios is getting serious about licensing, and has promoted veteran exec Andrew Carley to the newly created role of Director of Global Licensing. The move will see Carley empowered to create and manage a long-term strategy which, among other projects, will include opportunities for the BBC's highly successful pre-school show Bluey. “The BBC has long been synonymous with … [Read more...] about Carley Leads Global Licensing at BBC Studios