Bhopal, May 2013: It’s time for another achievement for Purple Turtle. This kid’s luxury brand had already crossed the boundaries of the country and is a known name around the world. Now a new feather to its cap is the association of Purple Turtle with the world known brand The Licensing Group. Danny Simon of The Licensing Group ltd. will represent Purple Turtle as an agent in North America.
Danny Simon, President and CEO of The Licensing Group Ltd. is one of the industry’s premier innovator and foreign licensing experts. He possesses a rich experience of 35 years & headed up licensing departments at Lorimar Studios, 20th Century Fox etc. and since 1992, Danny has operated his own independent licensing agency, “The Licensing Group Ltd (TLG)”. He is a founding member and past president of LIMA, the licensing industry’s international trade association.
Mr Danny Simon, President & CEO, The Licensing Group Ltd, says “In my opinion Purple Turtle is an outstanding work that not only entertains children, but also helps in learning in a fun way. I sincerely hope that this property will soon become one, which is enjoyed by children all over the world.”
N. K. Krishnanand, National Sales Manager, Purple Turtle, said, “Being coupled with “The Licensing Group Ltd (TLG)”, is one of the biggest accomplishments for us. Danny Simon possesses a rich experience of 35 years in the field of licensing and this will be very beneficial for us. He will represent our brand in North America as an agent thus helping us in expanding our reach.”
Established in 1992, The Licensing Group ltd. is a full service, international licensing and merchandising agency specializing in the licensing representation of entertainment, lifestyle and corporate properties. The company develops comprehensive licensing programs for the properties it represents worldwide, in addition to representing manufacturers for the acquisition of licenses. It also provides licensing consulting services to companies worldwide.
Purple Turtle is a cute character to help children learn in a fun way. Their Books & apps have been licensed to USA, UK, South Africa, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Estonia, & Latvia. The 100 books of Purple Turtle make everyone smiles. Stories are written by Ms Gail Skroback Hennessy who has been a teacher & use to write for National Geographic channel, Walt Disney Educational Media magazine, Scholastic Science world. As a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Purple Turtle is on a “Use Less” mission to spread the awareness of consuming less.