Clockwise from top left: Colleen Lindsay, Jan Neal, John Foster, Justin Eisinger, Karyn Gerhard, Rachel Barry | Source: Insight Editions/The Toy Book

Insight Editions is growing.

The independent publisher of pop culture, lifestyle, kid’s books, and more added 14 members to its staff in key positions across editorial, marketing, a public relations over the past few months. The roles were filled through a mix of new hires and promotions.

“With the addition of these talented and innovative professionals, Insight Editions is positioned for success in 2021 and beyond,” says Raoul Goff, founder, CEO, and publisher, Insight Editions. “We’ve assembled a team with the talent, experience, creativity, and tenacity to face the challenges of growing our dynamic business and expanding our list into new formats, categories, sales channels, and marketing platforms and activations.”

Marketing & Publicity Department:

  • Rachel Kempster Barry — Vice president of marketing, publicity, and e-commerce
  • Colleen Lindsay — Senior publicity and marketing strategist with an emphasis on pop culture, gaming, and entertainment
  • Kayla Kohlmeister— Associate publicist and marketing strategist with an emphasis on lifestyle and stationery
  • Marysol Olvera — Marketing and publicity associate
  • Yasuaki Daito — Marketing and publicity assistant

Related: Insight Kids Is Launching Officially Blinged-Out L.O.L. Surprise! Books

Editorial Department:

  • Justin Eisinger— Senior editor
  • Karyn Gerhard — Senior editor at Weldon Owen
  • John Foster — Senior editor at Weldon Owen
  • Jan Neal — Senior production editor
  • Samantha Holland — Editor
  • Scott Nybakken — Senior editor
  • Grace Orriss — Editorial assistant
  • Claire Yee — Editor at Weldon Owen
  • Chelsea Lobey — Group publishing coordinator

About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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