Article: Playmates Toys Appointed Master Toy Licensee for Billion Dollar Strawberry Shortcake Franchise for 2006.

Launch to Be Supported With Massive Advertising and Promotional Campaigns

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Joining a phenomenal lineup of more than 350 licensees worldwide, Playmates Toys announced today that it will launch an extensive array of brand new Strawberry Shortcake dolls and toys in 2006 as the brand's master toy licensee. First introduced in 1980 by the brand's owner/creator, American Greetings Corporation, Strawberry Shortcake became one of the biggest licensing programs of its time, generating more than $1 billion in retail sales between 1980 and 1985. American Greetings and exclusive worldwide licensing agent, DIC Entertainment, ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!