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
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Who’s News: Wildbrain Names Josh Scherba as New CEO
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The family entertainment leader Wildbrain Ltd. has promoted Josh Scherba (pictured at right) to the position of CEO, replacing Eric Ellenbogen. As well, Jim Fielding, Chief Marketing and Brands Officer, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors. Scherba will take on the role of President and CEO, and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wildbrain Names Josh Scherba as New CEO
Who’s News: Bethan Garton Takes Key Role as CCO of The Point.1888
The rapidly growing licensing agency The Point.1888 has appointed Bethan Garton as its new Chief Commercial Officer. CEO Will Stewart says the company has gone through a leadership restructuring following the launch of two sister companies, Story.1888 and Spotlight.1888, and the signing of 14 new brands. With all that new business activity, Stewart says his own role will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Bethan Garton Takes Key Role as CCO of The Point.1888
Who’s News: Fanatics Names Primack SVP of International Biz Dev
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fanatics has recruited ex-IMG executive Matthew Primack as its new Senior Vice President of International Business Development. Primack is now responsible for building on Fanatics’ strong international growth through the acquisition of new rights and commercial routes to market. “This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Fanatics and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Fanatics Names Primack SVP of International Biz Dev
Who’s News: Exile Studio Tags Stephen Davis to Head Kids Programming
Exile Content Studio has created a new children's programming division, to be headed by former Hasbro Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis. The LA-based studio is better known for its adult dramas, like the Netflix hit El Chapo, but is now creating a kid's division. The company says Davis will lead a major expansion through the acquisition and development of new IP, and will … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Exile Studio Tags Stephen Davis to Head Kids Programming
Who’s News: Vandamme To Head New Jazwares Sales Office in Paris
Jazwares is opening a new office in Paris; a reflection of its strategy for rapid growth in the European market. The company says the sales office will be headed by veteran Vincent Vandamme, who most recently was the Head of Field Sales for LEGO in France. “We have meaningful direct to retail businesses in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Benelux region, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Vandamme To Head New Jazwares Sales Office in Paris
Genius Continues Expansion With Hire Of New CFO
GENIUS BRANDS APPOINTS FINANCIAL MARKETS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE ZRINKA DEKIC AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER After acquiring WOW! Unlimited Media and Your Family Entertainment AG over the past month, Genius Brands International has now appointed industry veteran Zrinka Dekic as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dekic will also take on the role of Head of Strategy and … [Read more...] about Genius Continues Expansion With Hire Of New CFO
Three New Faces In Wildbrain’s C-Suite
WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO FUEL NEW BUSINESS, CREATIVITY AND INTEGRATION WildBrain Ltd. a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has announced three new appointments for C-level positions in the company. One of those brings a new face to the Wildbrain management team, as Damon Berger has joined the company in the newly created position of Chief … [Read more...] about Three New Faces In Wildbrain’s C-Suite