“National, popular, young and accessible. That’s how Patrizio di Marco described the new strategic partnership between Gucci and Fiat, and its first product: the Fiat 500 by Gucci. The three-year collaboration stems from a lunch conversation between the house’s creative director, Frida Giannini, and Fiat heir Lapo Elkann, who was instrumental in the worldwide relaunch [...]
The need to consistently contemporise the practice of attracting and retaining key senior level personnel, where there is an extremely high level of expectation from both employer and employee, has never been more critical.
Archive for February, 2011
Fiat 500 & Gucci - Bravissimo! Wednesday, February 23rd 2011
Disney blasts forward Monday, February 14th 2011
Disney Consumer Products revenues for the quarter increased 24% to $922 million and segment operating income increased 28% to $312 million.The increase in segment operating income was primarily due to higher licensing revenue, driven by the strength of Toy Story and the inclusion of Marvel, and comparable store sales growth and improved margins at the [...]
Job of the Month
- Product Licensing Director
Location: Central London or Paris
Salary: Circa £80k / 96k Euros
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We are seeking an exceptional individual who is capable of forming a licensing programme, effectively from scratch across all categories and multi-territories. The brand is globally known and needs re-designing along with a strategic plan and execution to fulfil its consumer product potential.
Hot Topics
- A tough Retail Climate
For the last few years we have experienced a very tough retail climate with consumers being cautious with their spending and retailers being cautious with their listings and stock levels. This is a challenging time but we should all remain positive and start talking the market up and focus on the positives which will surely benefit us all.
Executive Moves
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Edward Catchpole
joins Mattel as Senior Vice President, HIT Brands
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Charlotte Hargreaves
joins DRG (Digital Rights Group) as SVP of Marketing and Business Development