After developing the world’s first graphical emoticons used online in 1998, SmileyWorld has gone on to become a globally recognised brand. Here the firm’s CEO Nicolas Loufrani talks about how apparel is one of the firm’s best performing categories and why SmileyWorld can’t be beaten by its competitors.
Read More »eOne partners with Cancer Research to kick-start Ben & Holly’s Little Explorer fundraising challenge
Nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools are invited to sign up to the campaign, which runs from April to July 2016.
Read More »Egmont to release new slate of Minecraft books this year
Minecraft: The Survivors' Book of Secrets will be the first fictional title based on the hit video game franchise and will land this June.
Read More »Egmont’s Disney Frozen magazine holds number one position in kids’ market
With an 8.8 per cent increase on the last period, the title’s latest ABC count takes it to 99,005 as the Frozen story continues to engage with youngsters.
Read More »The Lightfund reveals date for annual Golf Day
The Golf Day will take place on May 12th, where prizes for the longest drive, nearest the pin and beat the pro will be given away.
Read More »DC Thomson launches Twirlywoos magazine
There are no right or wrong answers in Twirlywoos magazine, 'just the space for children to read, understand and respond on their own terms'.
Read More »Bing to take starring role in Egmont’s Showcase magazine
The issue will also come with a doctor’s play set including a stethoscope, plaster stickers, handwash, cream and clipboard.
Read More »‘2016 will be the biggest year yet for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie franchise’ says Nickelodeon
Here Marianne James, VP consumer products UK and Ireland and European retail sales and marketing at Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products, reveals why the Turtle brand is an evergreen property and how Turtle domination is set to continue until 2018 and beyond.
Read More »Our most read stories of January 2016
News of our People Awards finalists was our most read story of the month.
Read More »SuperAwesome appoints former Nickelodeon and Outfit7 execs
Jeff Imberman (above, left) joins as chief revenue officer while Paul Nunn (above, right) has been appointed chief commercial officer.
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