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Schylling's LAVA® Brand Motion Lamp Shines On As The Iconic Original This National LAVA® Lamp Day!

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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On National LAVA Lamp Day, illuminate your mood with the vibrant history, pop culture impact, and creative stylizations that have made LAVA Lamp glow in more than 60 million homes across the globe!

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  • On National LAVA Lamp Day, illuminate your mood with the vibrant history, pop culture impact, and creative stylizations that have made LAVA Lamp glow in more than 60 million homes across the globe!
  • LAVA Lamp proudly holds registered trademark status for both name and iconic shape, owned by Schylling Inc, world wide.
  • Schylling has expanded the essence of the LAVA brand into new products like LAVA® Instant Slime and Make-Your-Own LAVA® Lamp.
  • We love seeing the affinity for the brand on National LAVA Lamp Day, and all of the distinct ways LAVA Lamp helps people illuminate their mood."

ATI PHYSICAL THERAPY RETURNS AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL McDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Health, ATI Physical Therapy, ESPN, Face, Sport, Therapy, Environment, Chills, Parent, Partnership, McDonald's, Travel, Boy, Athlete, ESPN2, Marketing, American Girl, Atmosphere, Injury, Sports medicine, Toyota Center, Toy

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc., a nationally recognized outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, is proud to announce its continued partnership as one of the official sponsors for the 47th Annual McDonald's All American Games, for the third consecutive year. The event, set to take place on April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, will showcase the nation's top high school basketball talent in a thrilling display of skill and high-level competition.

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  • Four dedicated ATI Sports Medicine athletic trainers will be on-site throughout the entirety of the event, providing 24/7 medical coverage.
  • "We are thrilled to be a part of the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games for the third year in a row," said Rob Manker, Head of Marketing at ATI Physical Therapy.
  • ATI is also sponsoring the College Basketball Parents' Association's McDonald's All American Games Parent Celebration Brunch , with exclusive attendance by the players' parents.
  • ATI Physical Therapy looks forward to another year of excitement and excellence in high school basketball, supporting the athletes and their families every step of the way.

Mattel Promotes Krista Berger to Senior Vice President, Barbie and Head of Dolls

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Retail, Entertainment, Toys, Licensing (Entertainment), Senior, Mega, Multimedia, Krista, Growth, American Girl, Mega Brands, Intellectual property, Executive sponsor, Content development, Woman, Toy

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has promoted Krista Berger to Senior Vice President, Barbie and Head of Dolls.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has promoted Krista Berger to Senior Vice President, Barbie and Head of Dolls.
  • It was announced by Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer at Mattel, to whom Berger reports.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220193083/en/
    Krista Berger, Senior Vice President, Barbie and Head of Dolls, Mattel (Photo: Business Wire)
    "I am delighted to announce Krista Berger's well-deserved promotion to Senior Vice President, Barbie and Head of Dolls,” said McKnight.
  • I look forward to seeing Krista excel in her new role and continue to elevate our Dolls category to new heights."

Mattel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Toys, Entertainment, Retail, Consumer, General Entertainment, Children, Licensing (Entertainment), Nature, EPS, Pandemic, Security (finance), COVID-19, Growth, GAAP, 600 (number), Failure, American Girl, Gross income, Tax, Transport, Regulation, Earnings per share, Food, Disclosure, Public expenditure, Eastern Standard, XV, Investment, Employment, Depreciation, Disease, Appendix, Risk, Accounting, Free cash flow, Sale, Webcast

At 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) today, Mattel will host a conference call with investors and financial analysts to discuss its fourth quarter and full year financial results.

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  • At 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) today, Mattel will host a conference call with investors and financial analysts to discuss its fourth quarter and full year financial results.
  • Mattel analyzes constant currency results to provide additional perspective on changes in underlying trends in Mattel’s operating performance.
  • The disclosure of the percentage change in constant currency enhances investor’s ability to compare financial results from one period to another.
  • Mattel presents changes in gross billings as a metric for comparing its aggregate, categorical, brand, and geographic results to highlight significant trends in Mattel’s business.

BARINGTON CAPITAL CALLS FOR STEPS TO ACCELERATE SHAREHOLDER VALUE CREATION AT MATTEL

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Letter, Lead, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Share repurchase, Nasdaq Composite, Management

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group L.P. and its affiliates ("Barington"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor which is a shareholder of Mattel, Inc. ("Mattel" or the "Company"), sent a letter to Ynon Kreiz, Executive Chairman & CEO of Mattel, calling for immediate actions to create long-term value for shareholders.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group L.P. and its affiliates ("Barington"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor which is a shareholder of Mattel, Inc. ("Mattel" or the "Company"), sent a letter to Ynon Kreiz, Executive Chairman & CEO of Mattel, calling for immediate actions to create long-term value for shareholders.
  • However, the long decline at both Fisher-Price and American suggests that Mattel may not be the right owner of these brands.
  • We believe that these brands are now detracting from the success at Mattel's other segments and hurting shareholder value."
  • We advocate that Mattel immediately authorize $2.0 billion of share repurchases and commence an accelerated share repurchase program equal to the value of free cash flow delivered in 2023."

Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions and Anthony Ramos Break New Ground with Bob the Builder Animated Film

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, Music, Licensing (Entertainment), Universe, Empowerment, Bob the Builder, BoJack Horseman, IP, Problem solving, Life, Multimedia, Partnership, Magic 8 Ball, Warner Bros. Pictures, Friends, Imagination, Magic, ShadowMachine, Guillermo, Love, UNO, Thomas & Friends, LuckyChap Entertainment, Nuyorican Productions, Master, Season, Magnolia, Phillumeny, CAA, View-Master, Builder, Mattel Films, American Girl, Film industry

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), ShadowMachine, Nuyorican Productions, and Anthony Ramos today announced plans to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), ShadowMachine, Nuyorican Productions, and Anthony Ramos today announced plans to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.
  • Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions (The Mother, Shotgun Wedding, Hustlers, Marry Me) have also joined to co-produce.
  • Bob the Builder is overseen by Kevin McKeon, Ivan Sanchez, and Arturo Thur De Koós for Mattel and Natalie Haack Flores for Nuyorican.
  • Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with our brilliant partners Anthony Ramos, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Alex Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, and Felipe Vargas on Bob the Builder, our first animated theatrical film.

1,000 Dreams Fund's MentorHER Initiative Returns for Year 5 with Mentoring and New Microgrant Awards from Ongoing Title Sponsor Colgate-Palmolive

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Dream, Student, Woman, HARMAN, Mentorship, Internet, HomeGoods, Costume, Harman International, Partnership, Female, International, National Mentoring Month, Colgate-Palmolive, Education minister, Initiative, Samsung, Legal defense fund, Workforce, Organization, Education, American Girl, Naming, Pharmaceutical industry

Renewing its multi-year commitment to the program, Colgate-Palmolive Company returns as the Title Sponsor of the program.

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  • Renewing its multi-year commitment to the program, Colgate-Palmolive Company returns as the Title Sponsor of the program.
  • MentorHER was created to easily connect busy professionals with underserved students to create mentoring relationships that lead to success in school and beyond.
  • We are grateful for 1,000 Dreams Fund's efforts to support women around the globe through valuable mentoring that benefits everyone."
  • Individual professionals with an interest in helping the next generation of female leaders are also encouraged to participate as well.

Let's Run it Back! The McDonald's All American Games Will Return to Houston this April

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's official, the McDonald's All American Games will head back to Clutch City this April as the next generation of high school basketball greats get set to square off on April 2 at Toyota Center in Houston. Last March, the 2023 class left it all on the court as fans were treated to the highest scoring girls' game in history and a boys matchup that came down to the wire. Now, it's time to do it all over again with a whole new class of all-stars when the top 48 high school basketball players take the court this April.

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  • The McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee has also announced the 724 girls and boys basketball players nominated for the chance to play in the Games this April.
  • Players were nominated by a high school coach, athletic director, principal or member of the McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee based upon this criteria .
  • Tickets to the 2024 McDonald's All American Games and the Jam Fest will be available beginning Tuesday, Jan. 23 at mcdaag.com .
  • Follow @McDAAG on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news and announcements ahead of the 2024 McDonald's All American Games.

Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment to Develop American Girl Feature Film with Lindsey Anderson Beer

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Film & Motion Pictures, Entertainment, Television, Courage, Pet, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Imagination, Paramount Pictures, Mattel Films, Shelter, Book, History, Multimedia, CAA, Partner, Pleasure, Friends, Beer, The Maze Runner, Maze runner, Temple Hill Entertainment, Parent, American Girl, Twilight, Education, Film industry, Toy, Mattel

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment today announced plans to develop a live-action feature film based on the American Girl doll line.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment today announced plans to develop a live-action feature film based on the American Girl doll line.
  • American Girl will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment (Twilight, The Maze Runner, The Fault in Our Stars).
  • Lindsey Anderson Beer (Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, Sierra Burgess is a Loser) is attached to write the screenplay and produce.
  • We are excited to continue Mattel Films’ momentum and collaborate with Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl to life on the big screen.”
    Daria Cercek, Co-President, Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Mattel Films, our friends at Temple Hill, and the incredibly talented Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl—one of the most iconic doll brands ever—to moviegoers everywhere.”
    Added Anderson Beer: “Growing up, my sister and I were American Girl girls.

RELATABLE TAPS COOKBOOK MEDIA'S ROB BENCAL IN STRATEGIC MOVE TO EXPAND LICENSING & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
SpongeBob SquarePants, Acquisition, IP, Millennials, Television show, Fisher-Price, The Walt Disney Company, HIT Entertainment, DreamWorks, Video, Marketing, Social media, Sympathy, Partnership, Television, Generation Z, Mattel, American Girl, Paramount Consumer Products, Warner, Warner Bros., Video game, Toy, Friends, Nickelodeon, Seinfeld

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Relatable, a Gen Z and Millennial focused entertainment company and leading manufacturer of the viral card game sensation What Do You Meme?, has partnered with Rob Bencal, co-founder of premier global franchise management agency Cookbook Media, as an executive licensing consultant to create new opportunities and relationships with IP owners, studios and brands in the entertainment and consumer packaged goods industry. Building on previous successful licensing partnerships with Paramount Consumer Products (SpongeBob SquarePants), Warner Bros. Consumer Products (Friends The Television Series and Seinfeld), and Jazwares (Squishmallows), Bencal will be instrumental in growing Retable's licensed business and expanding opportunities for the company with new partnerships and collaborations across games and other categories such as wellness and lifestyle products.

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  • Bencal serves as premiere licensing consultant to foster connections for leading entertainment-driven consumer products company.
  • With the acquisition of HiT Entertainment, Bencal also managed the digital content strategy, media partnerships and content distribution for Mattel's portfolio of brands, including Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Fisher-Price and American Girl.
  • "We've had some great successes to date and can't wait to see what's next now that we have Rob on board."
  • For licensing and partnership inquiries, please visit relatable.com or contact Rob Bencal.