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Tax Strategist Brian Charbonnier Joins Andersen's Commercial Practice in Los Angeles

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Andersen is pleased to welcome Brian Charbonnier to its Commercial Practice in Los Angeles.

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  • Andersen is pleased to welcome Brian Charbonnier to its Commercial Practice in Los Angeles.
  • Brian has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to tax strategy, showcasing his ability to align intricate tax planning with broader business objectives.
  • His visionary mindset and adeptness at identifying groundbreaking solutions have set him apart as a leading strategist in the tax industry.
  • With Brian Charbonnier on board, Andersen's Commercial Practice is poised to continue delivering innovative tax solutions that drive success for its diverse clientele.

Mattel Promotes Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the promotion of Robbie Brenner to President of Mattel Films.

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  • 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.

Mattel’s All-New Animated Series Barbie: A Touch of Magic Debuts September 14

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie is returning to Malibu with all new adventures – and a bit of magic – with the brand new animated series, Barbie: A Touch of Magic, premiering September 14 on Netflix.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie is returning to Malibu with all new adventures – and a bit of magic – with the brand new animated series, Barbie: A Touch of Magic, premiering September 14 on Netflix.
  • As Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts forge new friendships and embark on mystical adventures at the shore, they soon discover that magic and fantasy fill every corner of their world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230824836127/en/
    Barbie: A Touch of Magic debuts on Netflix on September 14.
  • Featuring all-new original music, Barbie and Barbie find the magic in the world around them in Barbie: A Touch of Magic.

Barbie® Celebrates International Women’s Day by Encouraging More Girls to See Themselves in STEM

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005774/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005774/en/
    Barbie® Celebrates International Women’s Day by Encouraging More Girls to See Themselves in STEM (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Women make up less than one-third of the STEM workforce,* and it’s proven that girls are systemically tracked away from STEM throughout their education.
  • My sisters were some of my strongest role models growing up and we all built careers based on our interest in STEM.
  • “I’m honored to celebrate International Women’s Day this year with Barbie alongside my family and these other powerful women in STEM leadership roles.
  • I hope Barbie’s International Women’s Day celebration will remind girls around the world that they can do anything.”
    Barbie worked with Susan Wojcicki on a YouTube-produced custom “Short” content.

Mattel to Launch Owned Publishing Imprint

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its plans to launch a Mattel publishing imprint, the company’s own publishing platform centered on its extensive catalog of children’s and family entertainment franchises.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today its plans to launch a Mattel publishing imprint, the company’s own publishing platform centered on its extensive catalog of children’s and family entertainment franchises.
  • With its new imprint, Mattel will expand this success across its catalog of globally beloved IP.
  • “In launching our own publishing imprint, we simultaneously unlock limitless exploration for kids while continuing to realize the full value of our IP.”
    With Mattel print publications set to begin releasing in 2024, new Mattel and American Girl content has already launched on Caribu.
  • Stay up to date on news related to the Mattel publishing imprint by following @Mattel on Facebook and Instagram.

Mattel Renews Licensing Agreement with The Pokémon Company International

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that it has renewed its licensing partnership with The Pokmon Company International in the building sets category.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that it has renewed its licensing partnership with The Pokmon Company International in the building sets category.
  • Following a strong response from consumers, the continued partnership between Mattel and The Pokmon Company International means they can create new MEGA products for Pokmon fans for years to come.
  • The Pokmon Company International has built an incredible franchise for more than 25 years, said Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel.
  • The Pokmon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokmon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokmon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokmon website.

H.B. Fuller Announces the REVEAL of a Custom GorillaPro® Ultimate Service Truck Built by Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage® at the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 5 - 14, 2022, in Sturgis, South Dakota

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Fuller (NYSE: FUL) today announces the schedule for the REVEAL of the new GorillaPro Ultimate Service Truck built by Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage.

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  • Fuller (NYSE: FUL) today announces the schedule for the REVEAL of the new GorillaPro Ultimate Service Truck built by Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage.
  • For six consecutive weeks, which started on Monday, July 11th, Richard Rawlings, and his team have released weekly individual episodes of the GorillaPro Ultimate Service Truck Build on the Gas Monkey Garage YouTube Channel.
  • Richard Rawlings, owner and founder of Gas Monkey Garage, is the star of the international hit series Fast N Loud & Garage Rehab.
  • Gas Monkey and Gas Monkey Garage are registered trademarks of Gas Monkey Holdings LLC.

A $19.1 Billion Global Opportunity for Smart Home Speakers by 2026 - New Research from StrategyR

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Monday, July 4, 2022
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Ltd.; Fabriq; Invoxia; Lenovo Group Limited; LG Electronics, Inc.; Mattel, Inc.; Pan Ocean Technology; Sony Mobile Communications AB and Others.

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  • Ltd.; Fabriq; Invoxia; Lenovo Group Limited; LG Electronics, Inc.; Mattel, Inc.; Pan Ocean Technology; Sony Mobile Communications AB and Others.
  • Geographies:World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
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    Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Smart Home Speakers estimated at US$3.6 Billion, is projected to reach a revised size of US$19.1 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 31.9% over the analysis period.
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Flagship Pioneering Announces Appointment of Margo Georgiadis as CEO-Partner

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, announced today that former Ancestry.com CEO Margo Georgiadis is joining Flagship as CEO-Partner.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, announced today that former Ancestry.com CEO Margo Georgiadis is joining Flagship as CEO-Partner.
  • said Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering.
  • "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join Flagship Pioneering and contribute to building new models for preemptive health.
  • With an unrivaled team of world-class scientists and technologists, Flagship is bringing to market transformational technology platforms that are reshaping the future of health and sustainability," said Margo Georgiadis, Flagship Pioneering CEO-Partner.

WWE® and Mattel Extend Global Partnership

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced a multi-year extension of their global master toy licensing agreement.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced a multi-year extension of their global master toy licensing agreement.
  • Since 2009, Mattel and WWE have developed a wildly popular and diverse portfolio of innovative toys currently available in more than 50 global markets around the world.
  • Over the years, WWE and Mattel have launched multiple collaborations such as WWE and Ghostbusters and WWE and Masters of the Universe.
  • WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.