By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Research shows that women make 70% of the buying decisions when it comes to toys and games, but only 30% of toy executives and 7% of toy inventors are women. Kim Boyd, a veteran of the toy industry and a top decision-maker at the toy giant Hasbro, says that's something that has to change in order to see more innovation. Boyd was … [Read more...] about Feature: Hasbro Wants to See More Women in Decision-Making Roles
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CNN Report Says Companies Are Radically Trimming Their Product Lines
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A CNN report argues companies are reducing the numbers of products they sell, in a trend with important ramifications for the licensing industry. The report, which you can read AT THIS LINK, notes that companies like Hormel, Levi’s, Starbucks, Under Armour, Dollar General, Five Below, Hasbro, and Hain Celestial have begun a large scale … [Read more...] about CNN Report Says Companies Are Radically Trimming Their Product Lines
Hasbro Targets Older Customers With Age-Inclusive Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro says older people need to have fun just as much as kids, and is working on a range of age-inclusive games for the young at heart. The fourth of those games, TABOO Charades, has been redesigned by Hasbro's partner Ageless Innovation, a global company devoted to reimagining how we positively live and age together through the … [Read more...] about Hasbro Targets Older Customers With Age-Inclusive Games
Who’s News: Casey Collins Steps Down As Head of Hasbro Licensing
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Casey Collins resigned suddenly as the head of Hasbro's sprawling global licensing division, according to a report from Kidscreen. Hasbro has not issued a statement on the sudden departure of its top licensing exec, but has confirmed that Tim Kilpin, the president of toys, licensing and entertainment, will step in to manage Collins' … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Casey Collins Steps Down As Head of Hasbro Licensing
Licensing Roundup: New Video Games for Cobra Kai and Talking Tom, and More
TLL Staff Jazwares Game Studio is releasing a new Cobra Kai gaming experience on Roblox, under license from Sony Pictures Consumer Products. The new game is scheduled for release this summer in conjunction with the release of Cobra Kai's sixth season on Netflix. The game Cobra Kai: Karate Legends features martial arts action, allowing players to train their sensei, and level … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: New Video Games for Cobra Kai and Talking Tom, and More
Transformers Race Into Battle in New Offering From Outright Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Outright Games will release a new video game in October that combines both the racing and combat attributes of Hasbro's Transformers franchise. The gigantic battle bots that morph into cars, trucks and aircraft will be featured in the game TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials. Developed by 3DClouds, the game focuses more on the vehicular aspect … [Read more...] about Transformers Race Into Battle in New Offering From Outright Games
Merchantwise To Rep Hasbro in the Pacific Region
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toyco giant Hasbro has announced Merchantwise will be its new licensing agency for its brands in Australia and New Zealand. Merchantwise is a leading gaming and entertainment brand licensing agency headquartered in Melbourne with offices in Australia, the UK, Europe and China. The company has now been 'onboarded' as Hasbro’s agency to … [Read more...] about Merchantwise To Rep Hasbro in the Pacific Region
Hasbro Brings the Fun To American Dream With The GameRoom
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and American Dream will hold the grand opening in New Jersey of a new concept in fun, called THE GAMEROOM, set for June 26. THE GAMEROOM is a 41,500 square foot entertainment centre that is fully dedicated to the toy and game culture embodied by Hasbro. It features arcade games, attractions, retail outlets and full-service … [Read more...] about Hasbro Brings the Fun To American Dream With The GameRoom
Hasbro and Kingsmen Xperience Team Up for Planet Playskool
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kingsmen Xperience, Hasbro and Brite Management are opening a new Planet Playskool family entertainment center at Westfield Garden State Plaza. Based on well-known brands from Hasbro's extensive IP portfolio, the Planet Playskool entertainment center will feature a diverse range of interactive play areas and immersive activity zones for … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Kingsmen Xperience Team Up for Planet Playskool
Casey Collins to Head Global Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toyco giant Hasbro has promoted Casey Collins to head its sprawling licensed consumer products program worldwide. Collins was named as the new President of Global Licensed Consumer Products and Partnership/Alliances. Hasbro says that in this new position Collins will be focused on managing Hasbro’s key, high-level strategic partnerships, … [Read more...] about Casey Collins to Head Global Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro