Tag: Ynon Kreiz

Mattel has unified its film and television operations, elevating Robbie Brenner to president and chief content officer of Mattel Studios.

While revenues were up for Mattel in the first quarter, rising by 4 percent on a constant currency basis to $827 million, the toy giant reported a wider net loss of $40 million and has paused its full-year guidance, citing the "macro-economic environment and evolving U.S. tariff situation."

Mattel has tapped Activision Blizzard alum Ken Wee as executive VP and chief strategy officer to oversee all aspects of strategic planning and corporate development.

Mattel has named Disney 20th Television Studios alum Michelle Mendelovitz as head of Mattel Television Studios.

Boosted by the global success of the Barbie theatrical, Mattel saw its third-quarter revenues rise by 9 percent to $1.9 billion.

Robbie Brenner has been promoted to president of Mattel Films after serving as executive producer since 2018.

Ynon Kreiz, chairman and CEO of Mattel, weighs in on the fruits of the strategy, trends in retail, the endurance of brands like Barbie and Thomas and more.

Delivering the opening keynote address of the TV Kids Summer Festival today, Ynon Kreiz outlined the transformation strategy put in place to “unlock the true value of Mattel.”

Ynon Kreiz, the chairman and CEO of Mattel, will take part in a keynote conversation during the TV Kids Summer Festival, which is being held from June 7 to 10.

Mattel reported third-quarter revenues of $1.6 billion, a 10 percent gain on the year-ago period, with a net profit of $316 million.