Sanrio

JAZWARES NAMED MASTER TOY LICENSEE FOR SANRIO GLOBAL SENSATION HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS IN NORTH AMERICA

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

SUNRISE, Fla., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazwares, a leading global toy company, today announced that it has entered into a multiyear North America master toy licensing agreement with Sanrio to create a toy line inspired by Hello Kitty® and Friends. One of the world's most famous icons, Hello Kitty debuted nearly 50 years ago and remains a pop culture mainstay beloved by fans across generations. Capturing the brand's core values of friendship, kindness, and inclusivity, Jazwares' Hello Kitty and Friends toy line will embrace Sanrio's signature kawaii style and the playful, colorful nature in a wide range of toy products across multiple categories. This agreement also includes Netflix sensations Aggretsuko and Gudetama brands as well as hundreds of beloved Sanrio characters.

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  • SUNRISE, Fla., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazwares, a leading global toy company, today announced that it has entered into a multiyear North America master toy licensing agreement with Sanrio to create a toy line inspired by Hello Kitty® and Friends.
  • One of the world's most famous icons, Hello Kitty debuted nearly 50 years ago and remains a pop culture mainstay beloved by fans across generations.
  • Capturing the brand's core values of friendship, kindness, and inclusivity, Jazwares' Hello Kitty and Friends toy line will embrace Sanrio's signature kawaii style and the playful, colorful nature in a wide range of toy products across multiple categories.
  • The products will be available across North America and South America, with select categories rolling out in territories across Asia and Europe.

TAIWAN BUSINESSES TO PARTNER WITH CANADA

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Taiwanese delegation aims to connect with Canadian business and showcase Taiwan as a strong and reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific region for Canada.

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  • The Taiwanese delegation aims to connect with Canadian business and showcase Taiwan as a strong and reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific region for Canada.
  • Taiwan food companies are constantly striving for technological advancement and aim to be reliable partners in the global supply chain.
  • Taiwan Pavilion at SIAL Canada is hosting the following companies:
    Red Sakura has a quality factory with managerial skills, and their Hello Kitty products are authorized by Sanrio and sold worldwide.
  • Yi Fu Jian is the biggest marshmallow manufacturer in Taiwan, offering creative custom products such as wedding gifts and various souvenirs.

Skateboarders Momiji Nishiya and Yumeka Oda Sign Sponsorship Agreement with Sanrio

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

TOKYO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanrio Company, Ltd. (hereinafter "Sanrio"), headquartered in Tokyo, is pleased to announce that it has signed sponsorship agreements with Japanese female skateboarders Momiji Nishiya and Yumeka Oda, effective April 21, 2023.

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  • TOKYO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanrio Company, Ltd. (hereinafter "Sanrio"), headquartered in Tokyo, is pleased to announce that it has signed sponsorship agreements with Japanese female skateboarders Momiji Nishiya and Yumeka Oda, effective April 21, 2023.
  • Through these agreements, Sanrio hopes to support young athletes in their challenges and strengthen its corporate brand in North America and other global markets.
  • Photo: From left, Yumeka Oda and Momiji Nishiya; taken at Sanrio headquarters in March 2023.
  • At the same time, she became the youngest Japanese skater ever to win a gold medal at the age of 13 years and 10 months.

MINISO #MysteryDiamondHunt: Real Diamonds to be Won in MINISO's Blind Boxes

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

All of the precious stones are set on MINISO limited edition MINI Family figurines, bringing the brand's unique spirit of fun to global consumers.

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  • All of the precious stones are set on MINISO limited edition MINI Family figurines, bringing the brand's unique spirit of fun to global consumers.
  • Blind boxes have gained immense popularity globally, especially among the younger generation, with Millennials and Gen Z consumers showing a keen interest in collecting them.
  • MINISO has capitalized on this trend with their exclusive blind box offerings, resulting in an impressive 110% YoY increase in overseas sales of the brand's blind boxes in 2022.
  • Embracing the thrill of unboxing real diamonds and crystals is sure to bring unforgettable MINISO memories to users all around the world!

YOSHIKITTY SELECTED TO COMPETE AGAINST HELLO KITTY IN GLOBAL SANRIO CHARACTER RANKING FOR NINTH STRAIGHT YEAR

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- yoshikitty has been selected to compete against Hello Kitty in Sanrio's global voting competition for the ninth straight year.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- yoshikitty has been selected to compete against Hello Kitty in Sanrio's global voting competition for the ninth straight year.
  • yoshikitty is the first Sanrio character to be modeled after a real person, YOSHIKI – leader of the rock bands X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS.
  • Fans can support their favorite character by voting every day from all their devices and through purchases at Sanrio stores in Japan.
  • yoshikitty has been nominated in the Sanrio Character Ranking every year since 2015 and was voted more popular worldwide than Hello Kitty in 2018 among over 450 different characters.

PikaBoom Announces Expansion Plans in the Middle East Region to Bring Japanese IPs to Audiences

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2023) - PikaBoom Ltd, a company specializing in the commercialization and management is excited to announce its expansion plans in the Middle East region.

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  • Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 8, 2023) - PikaBoom Ltd, a company specializing in the commercialization and management is excited to announce its expansion plans in the Middle East region.
  • To accelerate their growth in the Middle East, PikaBoom is proud to welcome Abdulrahman Jandali to their team as the new Middle East Director.
  • Sandrine de Raspide, PikaBoom's CEO, expressed her excitement about the company's expansion plans, stating, "We are thrilled to bring our unique blend of experience and resources to the Middle East region.
  • With Abdulrahman's leadership, we are confident that we can bring the best Japanese IPs to audiences of all ages, capturing their attention and excitement."

THE FIREWORKS MUSICAL SPECTACULAR, STAR ISLAND, RETURNS TO SINGAPORE TO USHER IN THE NEXT YEAR

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The fireworks will start a little earlier this New Year's Eve. One of the world's leading fireworks entertainment, STAR ISLAND, returns, after a two-year hiatus, with an estimated 80-minute array of sound and colours this 31 December 2022.

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  • SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The fireworks will start a little earlier this New Year's Eve.
  • One of the world's leading fireworks entertainment, STAR ISLAND, returns, after a two-year hiatus, with an estimated 80-minute array of sound and colours this 31 December 2022.
  • In conjunction with Marina Bay Singapore Countdown (MBSC), the show will be hosted at The Float at Marina Bay.
  • For its show in Singapore, STAR ISLAND will be choreographed to an immersive soundtrack.

Advantage Marketing Adds Real Estate and Tourism to Umbrella for Record-Breaking Year

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the addition of over 50 new clients, including continued expansion in the real estate and tourism industries, Advantage Marketing is capping a successful year with 120% client growth. Over the course of 2022, the agency has also broadened its umbrella of destination golf courses and resorts, becoming the leading boutique agency in golf property and destination marketing.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the addition of over 50 new clients, including continued expansion in the real estate and tourism industries, Advantage Marketing is capping a successful year with 120% client growth.
  • Over the course of 2022, the agency has also broadened its umbrella of destination golf courses and resorts, becoming the leading boutique agency in golf property and destination marketing.
  • "2022 was another year of tremendous growth," says Spencer Hadelman, CEO and Founder of Advantage Marketing.
  • Advantage Marketing is a Chicago-based marketing and media agency that values the importance of client relationships, building longstanding and genuine partnerships that provide customized, personal service and care to achieve their client's marketing goals.

New Hello Kitty: Super Style! Series Debuts Exclusively on Amazon Kids+ on December 7

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Monday, December 5, 2022

SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, the world is getting a little cuter and kinder with the arrival of Hello Kitty: Super Style!, coming exclusively to Amazon Kids+ on December 7.  Along with a cast of beloved Sanrio characters and a few new friends, global pop culture icon Hello Kitty makes her 3D debut in this new Amazon Kids+ Original animated series, created for viewers ages 5-8. The series is a continuation of Sanrio's commitment to build emotional connections with existing and new generations of fans through digital content that encourages a community of kindness and inclusivity.

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  • The series begins with six new episodes, with the remainder of the 52-episode series arriving throughout 2023.
  • Hello Kitty: Super Style!is a show about how anyone can be a great friend by being courageously kind.
  • "This series has lots of fun playing up Hello Kitty's super style, but at the end of the day, it's really about her being a super friend.
  • Hello Kitty: Super Style debuts on Amazon Kids+ in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Japan on December 7, and comes to Germany in 2023.

MINISO Launches Sanrio Blind Box Collection, Creating Buzz at US Stores

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) has launched an exclusive collection of blind box offerings of Sanrio characters at its US stores.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) has launched an exclusive collection of blind box offerings of Sanrio characters at its US stores.
  • Footfall at MINISO's store at the Irvine Spectrum Center in the Los Angeles metropolitan area has surged since the launch of new exclusive blind box offerings and exciting in-store appearances from Sanrio characters.
  • The Sanrio Collection series is currently the most popular product in MINISO USA's blind box category.
  • Other highly coveted products include the Disney Villains Collection, which sold out quickly since they first went on sale at MINISO USA stores.