Mattel

Wrangler® and Barbie® Launch Collection of Coordinating Denim, Jackets, Tops, Tees, and Dresses for Women and Girls

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C. and GENEVA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global denim brand and the leading authority in western fashion, Wrangler® today announced its collaboration with Mattel, Inc.'s Barbie, the #1 fashion doll brand inspiring a cultural phenomenon. The Wrangler x Barbie collection celebrates two brands with similar heritage, united in the desire to encourage women and girls to be strong, confident, free and fearlessly chase their dreams.

Key Points: 
  • The Wrangler x Barbie collection celebrates two brands with similar heritage, united in the desire to encourage women and girls to be strong, confident, free and fearlessly chase their dreams.
  • The collection contains the denim brand's perfected bootcut jean and first Wrancher® Dress Jean for women in a vibrant Barbie pink.
  • Barbie herself has been depicted as a farmer and an equestrian, so the Wrangler x Barbie collection fittingly incorporates western-inspired Barbie illustrations, patterns, textures and aesthetics for those who have always dared to dream.
  • To learn more about the collection, upcoming collaborations between Mattel and Wrangler, and the groundbreaking brands leading women to pursue their passions, follow @ wrangler , @barbie and @barbiestyle .

Wrangler® and Barbie® Launch Collection of Coordinating Denim, Jackets, Tops, Tees, and Dresses for Women and Girls

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C. and GENEVA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global denim brand and the leading authority in western fashion, Wrangler® today announced its collaboration with Mattel, Inc.'s Barbie, the #1 fashion doll brand inspiring a cultural phenomenon. The Wrangler x Barbie collection celebrates two brands with similar heritage, united in the desire to encourage women and girls to be strong, confident, free and fearlessly chase their dreams.

Key Points: 
  • The Wrangler x Barbie collection celebrates two brands with similar heritage, united in the desire to encourage women and girls to be strong, confident, free and fearlessly chase their dreams.
  • The collection contains the denim brand's perfected bootcut jean and first Wrancher® Dress Jean for women in a vibrant Barbie pink.
  • Barbie herself has been depicted as a farmer and an equestrian, so the Wrangler x Barbie collection fittingly incorporates western-inspired Barbie illustrations, patterns, textures and aesthetics for those who have always dared to dream.
  • To learn more about the collection, upcoming collaborations between Mattel and Wrangler, and the groundbreaking brands leading women to pursue their passions, follow @ wrangler , @barbie and @barbiestyle .

New Findings: Multi-Year Scientific Study Reveals Playing With Dolls Allows Children to Develop and Practice Social Skills, Regardless of Their Neurodevelopmental Profile

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

The results from the third year reinforce this finding across children with and without high levels of autistic traits, albeit through their different approaches to play.

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  • The results from the third year reinforce this finding across children with and without high levels of autistic traits, albeit through their different approaches to play.
  • “Our study shows that doll play can encourage social processing in children, regardless of their neurodevelopmental profile.
  • The study's results suggest that doll play could support social processing, regardless of a child’s neurodevelopmental profile, but through different pathways.
  • The Year 3 findings from Cardiff University indicate that children, regardless of their neurodevelopmental profile, can play with and potentially benefit from play with dolls in terms of their social development.

Mattel Promotes Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the promotion of Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the promotion of Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films.
  • She was previously Executive Producer of Mattel Films since 2018.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927993899/en/
    Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Robbie joined the company five years ago to bring the vision of Mattel Films to life, collaborating with leading filmmakers to make standout quality movies based on our iconic brands that will resonate in culture and appeal to global audiences.
  • Mattel Films is also developing Christmas Balloon, a holiday family drama based on all-new IP.

Care.com Builds out Executive Team With CMO, CPO and CXO Appointments

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Joining the Company in newly created roles are John Buchanan, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO); Elizabeth Sartin, Chief Product Officer (CPO); and Naaz Nichols, Chief Customer Experience Officer (CXO).

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  • Joining the Company in newly created roles are John Buchanan, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO); Elizabeth Sartin, Chief Product Officer (CPO); and Naaz Nichols, Chief Customer Experience Officer (CXO).
  • In announcing the appointments, Mr. Wilson said, “I am thrilled to welcome John, Liz and Naaz to our team.
  • Previously, Ms. Sartin was Senior Director of Product at Slack and Director of Product on the Search team at Google.
  • In addition, she will lead the Company’s Provider Product team, working to enhance the user experience for caregivers using the Care platform.

Wrangler® and Barbie® Launch Collection of Coordinating Denim, Jackets, Tops, Tees, and Dresses for Women and Girls

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Wrangler x Barbie collection celebrates two brands with similar heritage, united in the desire to encourage women and girls to be strong, confident, free and fearlessly chase their dreams.

Key Points: 
  • The Wrangler x Barbie collection celebrates two brands with similar heritage, united in the desire to encourage women and girls to be strong, confident, free and fearlessly chase their dreams.
  • The collection contains the denim brand’s perfected bootcut jean and first Wrancher® Dress Jean for women in a vibrant Barbie pink.
  • Wrangler x Barbie is available on Wrangler.com and at key retailers, including Dillard’s, Buckle, Boot Barn and Cavender’s.
  • To learn more about the collection, upcoming collaborations between Mattel and Wrangler, and the groundbreaking brands leading women to pursue their passions, follow @wrangler , @barbie and @barbiestyle .

Alliance Entertainment Exhibiting at ‘Toy Fair’ in New York City September 30 - October 3

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT) (“Alliance Entertainment”, “Company”), a distributor and wholesaler of the world’s largest in stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, and collectibles, will be exhibiting at Toy Fair® in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Center September 30 - October 3.

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  • PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT) (“Alliance Entertainment”, “Company”), a distributor and wholesaler of the world’s largest in stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, and collectibles, will be exhibiting at Toy Fair® in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Center September 30 - October 3.
  • Prominently displayed in the Alliance booth 5879 will be products from Funko, Arcade1UP, Super7, Mattel, Bandai, McFarlane Toys, Mezco and other vendors representing the best in entertainment licenses from Disney, Netflix, Anime, DC, Marvel, Star Wars and others.
  • Alliance is known for having the largest in stock selection of Toys and Collectibles in North America with more than 9,500 unique SKUs currently in stock.
  • “The New York Toy Fair gives us great opportunities to advance our vendor and customer relationships within our rapidly growing Toy and Collectible division,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment.

NextUp Launches "You Are NextUp" Campaign Celebrating Women in Business

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NextUp, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing all women in business, is launching its first national campaign, "You Are NextUp." This groundbreaking initiative will spotlight 100 remarkable women, and their allies, who are making significant strides in business at every level. The campaign will officially kick off at the NextUp Leadership Summit in Chicago on September 26, 2023. This year's Summit has garnered unprecedented interest, with more than 1,600 attendees, marking the highest in-person attendance in the organization's 22-year history and representing more than 17,000 NextUp members.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NextUp, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing all women in business, is launching its first national campaign, "You Are NextUp."
  • This groundbreaking initiative will spotlight 100 remarkable women, and their allies, who are making significant strides in business at every level.
  • The campaign will officially kick off at the NextUp Leadership Summit in Chicago on September 26, 2023.
  • For more information about the "You Are NextUp" campaign or to learn more about NextUp, visit nextupisnow.org .

#paid Hosts New York’s Largest Creator Marketing Event

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

#paid, the leading creator marketplace, announces its 7th Meet The Creator event happening on September 28th, 2023 in the heart of New York City.

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  • #paid, the leading creator marketplace, announces its 7th Meet The Creator event happening on September 28th, 2023 in the heart of New York City.
  • This one-of-a-kind creator event brings together the city’s most loved creators and marketers from well-known household brands like Netflix, Nike, Disney, Unilever, Mattel, Lululemon, and Sephora.
  • Meet The Creator is a social gathering that gives creators and marketers the opportunity to connect, learn from one another, and establish long-term partnerships.
  • The event is renowned for its exciting brand activations, a key aspect that sets Meet The Creator apart.

Mattel Announces Pictionary® Vs. AI, the First Physical Board Game to Integrate AI into Gameplay

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today a new version of Pictionary – the original quickdraw game – with Pictionary® Vs. AI, the first-ever board game to integrate AI technology into its classic gameplay.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today a new version of Pictionary – the original quickdraw game – with Pictionary® Vs. AI, the first-ever board game to integrate AI technology into its classic gameplay.
  • In this version, all players draw and the AI guesses, taking the drawing game that fans know and love to new heights.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926512624/en/
    Mattel announces Pictionary® Vs. AI, the first physical board game to integrate AI into gameplay.
  • Visit Mattel Shop to pre-order Pictionary® Vs. AI for $24.99 starting September 27, and available on retail shelves beginning October 2.