Mattel and Warner Music Group Announce Exclusive Global Distribution Partnership
01 Maio 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
- WMG’s Arts Music division is now the exclusive distributor of
Mattel’s catalog of more than 1,000 songs from brands including
Barbie®, Thomas & Friends®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and
Fisher-Price®
- Companies to make hundreds of never-before-released songs
available and collaborate on the creation and distribution of new
music
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it has entered
into an exclusive, multi-year global music licensing agreement with
Warner Music Group (“WMG”)’s Arts Music division as the sole
distributor of Mattel’s current catalog of more than 1,000 songs
from brands including Barbie®, Thomas & Friends®, Hot Wheels®,
American Girl®, and Fisher-Price®. In addition, Arts Music and
Mattel will make hundreds of never-before-released songs from
Mattel’s catalog available for the first time and will collaborate
on the creation and distribution of new music including the
upcoming Thomas & Friends’ birthday album, which will launch on
digital streaming services starting May 8.
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WMG’s Arts Music division and Mattel will
make hundreds of never-before-released songs from its catalog
available for the first time and will collaborate on the creation
and distribution of new music including the upcoming Thomas &
Friends’ birthday album, which will launch on digital streaming
services starting May 8. (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Music is an important part of Mattel’s DNA, and has been
integral to our brands’ ability to connect with children of all
ages to help them learn and grow,” said Fred Soulie, Senior Vice
President, Content Distribution and Business Development, Mattel.
“WMG’s Arts Music division will unlock our substantial library of
music to help us broaden our reach across digital and streaming
platforms. Additionally, their significant expertise in nurturing
music creation across genres will enable us to significantly expand
our catalog with new music for generations of children to
come.”
“Arts Music has been steadily building a powerful repertoire of
family-friendly material over the last few years and adding Mattel
to our offering absolutely takes it to a new level,” said Kevin
Gore, President, Arts Music at WMG. “Mattel’s iconic brands have
been bringing joy to children around the world since its founding
75 years ago, and we are honored that they’ve trusted our team as
the exclusive stewards of their musical enterprises. We very much
look forward to releasing new music full of positive messages, fun
adventures and educational themes to delight kids and families for
generations to come.”
Arts Music will partner with WMG’s ADA Worldwide for global
distribution.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that
specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer
products. We create innovative products and experiences that
inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage
consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including
Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas &
Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or
license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our
offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and
live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more
than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail
and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is
proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood
and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online
at www.mattel.com.
About Warner Music Group
With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner
Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels
in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat,
Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen,
Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’,
Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as
well as Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music
publishers, with a catalog of more than 1.4 million copyrights
worldwide.
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Mattel: Danit Marquardt danit.marquardt@mattel.com
Warner Music Group: Majeda Hussein majeda.hussein@wmg.com
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