Maxx Group’s YuMe Toys is eyeing growth in the near future.

The company tapped Ryan Kravontka to serve as its Global Marketing Director with plans to leverage his entertainment expertise to power the company’s evolution in the years ahead.

Kravontka previously served as Senior Director of Business Development and Strategy at XX Artists (now part of Media.Monks) building marketing strategies and solutions rooted in storytelling.

“We recognize the paramount role that social media plays in expanding our business and captivating audiences globally,” says Michael Kwan, CEO of Maxx Group. “Ryan’s gift for storytelling and staying ahead of the digital communications curve will fortify our business as we expand our consumer products division. Our cross-category, omni-channel strategy hinges on continual innovation. Ryan boasts a proven track record that will help us continue capturing the hearts and minds of children and collectors worldwide.”

Earlier in his career, Kravontka served as Head of Creative Services at Faculty Management & Productions and as Director of Marketing at Career Artist Management. At those companies, Kravontka’s clients included Mattel (Barbie & Hot Wheels), Maroon 5, Megadeth, Brie Larson, All-American Rejects, New Kids on the Block, Maroon 5, and more. He is now anticipating a big future as part of the YuMe team.

“With a global reach, exciting licenses, unparalleled creative and sales teams, and outstanding leadership in the toy industry, we are perfectly positioned to continue delighting consumers with our innovative lineup of products in the years to come,” Kravontka says.

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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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