Think of it as one more challenge for your New Year's Resolution to lose weight, as you pack on some more pounds with Diageo's new Baileys Extra Thick Salted Caramel Cream. The new product hitting shelves in the UK this winter is part of a continuing and so far very successful relationship brokered by Beanstalk between Diageo and the global dairy co-op Arla Foods. The Baileys … [Read more...] about Diageo Goes Big on Dairy Deal With Bailey’s Collaboration
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IT’SUGAR NoHo: Pink, Sweet & Raunchy
Every once in a while, we like to get out of the office and do some window shopping. Have requests for a future store check? Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com with the stores you'd like to see in the New York City area. This month, we checked out a confectionery retailer that seeks to indulge pop culture trends as well as a sweeth tooth. Founded in 2006 by … [Read more...] about IT’SUGAR NoHo: Pink, Sweet & Raunchy
Who’s News—November 2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. 10/19/2018 Rovio appoints Alexandre Pelletier-Normand as EVP of its Entertainment's Games Business Unit and a member of leadership team, beginning … [Read more...] about Who’s News—November 2018
Streaming & Experiential Power Up
DreamWorksTV, a division of Awesomeness that creates family-friendly digital content distributed via YouTube, partners with Amazon to launch its first subscription offering. The individual OTT network will offer exclusive programming including Schneck & Eck Crack The Case, Action Figures In Action, Secret Agent Challenge, and Neighborhood Super Watch. Global streaming … [Read more...] about Streaming & Experiential Power Up
Who’s News — 12/18/2017
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Email Jen at jen@plainlanguagemedia.com and we'll announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. CJ Kettler is the new President of King Features Syndicate. Kettler is charged with bringing King properties—including Popeye, Betty Boop, Prince … [Read more...] about Who’s News — 12/18/2017
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Rob McMenemy leaves Egmont Publishing in his role as CEO Intl. In the U.K., Sarah Bates is promoted to Commercial Director, Ali Dougal moves up to Fiction Publishing Director and John Packard to Brands & Licensing Publishing Director. Henna Riaz launches HRR Entertainment. The music and business management company will manage individuals in the music and entertainment … [Read more...] about Who’s News
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Beanstalk launches its Icon Representation service for the representation of personality rights of legendary icons to be led by Martin Cribbs, who joins as VP Brand Management. Rosalind Nowicki steps down as EVP Global Sales & Retail at 20th Century Fox to lead Iconix's entertainment division and Peanuts Worldwide. Zodiak Kids promotes Gwen Hughes to COO Zodiak Kids … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Mergers & Acquisitions
Beanstalk will now represent the personality rights of legendary icons. The service, formally called Icon Representation, will be led by Martin Cribbs, who has joined the agency as VP Brand Management. Orchard Street Ventures is a new agency specializing in lifestyle licensing. OSV currently represents Lionsgate, Time Inc. (Food & Wine and Southern Living magazines), and … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions
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MHS Licensing has brought on Cathy Anderson as an Account Executive. Licensing veteran Ivan Marco and business partner Conchita Romero have launched a new licensing agency in Spain. Marcrom Licensing's portfolio of brands includes Belen Esteban, Terelu Campos, Boris Izaguirre, Kiko Matamoros, Ylenia, La Liga, Munich, Keith Kimberlin and Kokonuzz. Beanstalk has appointed … [Read more...] about Who’s News
The New Face of Beanstalk
By Karina Masolova Last week, licensing agency Beanstalk officially announced the appointment of Allison Ames as its CEO, expanding her current responsibilities as President. She succeeds Michael Stone, who will actively serve as Chairman, advising and promoting the company. Ames spoke with TLL to discuss Beanstalk's plans for the future and the latest trends hitting the … [Read more...] about The New Face of Beanstalk