DHX Expands Licensing Department

LOS ANGELES: DHX Media has named Angeles Blanco the director of licensing to oversee consumer products development in all territories, excluding North America.

Blanco will be based out of DHX Media’s London office and will focus on developing new international consumer product offerings across multiple categories and platforms for properties such as Rastamouse and Animal Mechanicals. She previously served as head of international licensing at Zodiak Rights, where she led international licensing initiatives for Yo Gabba Gabba! and other family entertainment properties. With more than 17 years of experience in international licensing, Blanco managed and implemented consumer products programs on behalf of high-profile brands across the entertainment and sports spectrum.

“As our television properties continue to gain momentum in domestic and international markets and the demand for consumer products for these properties continues to grow, we are adding Angeles to our licensing and consumer products team,” said Michael Polis, the president of W!LDBRAIN Entertainment and the executive VP of branded entertainment and consumer products at DHX. “Angeles has a great track record in the family entertainment content business and is the right choice to drive our licensing and consumer products business forward internationally.”