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Playmonster’s CEO, Bob Wann has joined a line-up of esteemed toy industry names – including Jim Pressman, the former president of Pressman Toy Corporation, and the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy, the late Johnny Gruelle – to be inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame. This year’s list …
Read More »PlayMonster grows global presence with Interplay UK rebrand
US toy maker, PlayMonster has put its stamp on its UK enterprise, Interplay, rebranding the outfit as PlayMonster UK some three years after it completed its takeover of the company. The move is part of PlayMonster’s plans to strengthen its global position in the toy industry. PlayMonster UK will remain …
Read More »PlayMonster appoints Jeff Freeman to VP of global operations at a “very exciting growth period” for the firm
PlayMonster has appointed Jeff Freeman to the role of vice president of global operations effective immediately. The latest move comes hot on the heels of the recent appointment of Tim Kilpin to the position of president at the US toy firm. Freeman is a veteran senior level business management and …
Read More »PlayMonster names industry heavyweight Tim Kilpin as its new president
The US toy firm, PlayMonster has appointed the industry heavyweight, Tim Kilpin as its new president with immediate effect. Kilpin is recognised as a leader within the toy and children’s entertainment industry for over 35 years, for having set brand strategies and creative direction for many of the world’s most …
Read More »Adrian Whyles named MD of Interplay UK as PlayMonster details global growth plans
Bob Wann, chief PlayMonster, said: “We have ambitions plans for PlayMonster and are continuing on our path to be one of the top and most innovative companies in the toy industry."
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