HONG KONG – Turner Asia Pacific has appointed Vikram Sharma Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), its regional licensing and merchandising division. Joining Turner in March, Mr Sharma is tasked with driving sales across the whole region for its branded toys, apparel, home entertainment, publishing and lifestyle products, as well as live events and themed entertainment. Major franchises and IP under CNE’s management from the Cartoon Network portfolio of shows including … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network hires new head for licensing & consumer products business in APAC
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WBCP and Turner Team Up
Mumbai – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. announced their agreement under which Turner’s Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE, licensing and merchandising division) is appointed as the consumer products licensing representative for WBCP in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In these markets, WBCP’s rich portfolio will be represented by CNE, consisting of films, television series, animated programmes, and more. … [Read more...] about WBCP and Turner Team Up
Turner drives “Mr Bean” in Asia
Mr Bean Hong Kong – Tiger Aspect Productions (an Endemol Shine Company) has appointed Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific as its exclusive licensing agent in Asia for Mr Bean, effective immediately. Turner Asia-Pacific’s dedicated licensing division – Cartoon Network Enterprises – is tasked with driving licensing activity for Mr Bean for the next three years and will represent the brand in key markets in Southeast Asia, as well as India. The next 12 months will be a … [Read more...] about Turner drives “Mr Bean” in Asia
Turner appoints Melissa Tinker as VP for CNE
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. has named Melissa Tinker as vice president of its licensing and merchandise division, Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE). Reporting to Sunny Saha, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Entertainment Networks, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Tinker will lead CNE’s regional licensing and merchandise strategies, planning and network collaboration for Turner’s hit franchises such as Ben 10, Adventure Time, The … [Read more...] about Turner appoints Melissa Tinker as VP for CNE
Cartoon Network builds on licensing success in 2011
Hong Kong - Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) announced at the Hong Kong International Licensing Fair, plans to further expand its business in Asia, after the licensing and merchandising arm of the kids channel saw a 56 percent year-on-year growth in 2010. CNE's key areas of focus in 2011 will include more innovative products and event roll-outs with existing franchise portfolios such as Ben 10, and new business developments in priority markets with key partners. Cartoon Network's new property, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network builds on licensing success in 2011
Industry veteran Ilissa Howard appointed Director for Cartoon Network Enterprises
Hong Kong - Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the merchandising and licensing arm of Cartoon Network, has appointed Ilissa Howard as director, North and South Asia CNE and Asia Pacific Product Development. In the newly created position based in Hong Kong and reporting directly to Dulce Lim-Chen, vice president of CNE Asia Pacific, Howard will be responsible for the overall CNE business in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, South Asia and Taiwan. In addition to the management of local teams in her … [Read more...] about Industry veteran Ilissa Howard appointed Director for Cartoon Network Enterprises
