ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:RVNM) announced today that it's wholly owned subsidiary JB Toys, LLC has signed an agreement to license Dino Bugs products to any and all worldwide manufacturers. In addition, the agreement also gives Raven Animation, Inc. a ten-year exclusive license to produce the animated Dino Bugs television program and the Dino Bugs movie under the supervision of Executive Producers Joey and Bernadette DiFrancesco and Director Mike Gibilisco.
The Dino Bugs caught the attention of toy manufacturers and retailers at a special preview showing of the Gina D's Kids Club episode "Journey to the Land of Dinosaurs" at the New York Toy Fair in February. The episode was produced by Raven Moon Entertainment in association with Chicago's prestigious Field Museum and features "Sue" the world's largest and most complete T-rex ever found.
With an emphasis to boost sales and revenues for Raven Moon's bottom line this year, JB Toys, LLC signed a marketing agreement with the Hamlin Marketing Group to represent the Gina D's Kids Club brand to potential licensees in the manufacturing and retail industries. Raven Moon Entertainment will be joining an impressive client list, which includes Kmart, Sears, Starbucks, the WB, Mattel, Viacom, Zenith, and Wrangler Jeans, amongst others.
Hamlin Marketing Group was founded in 2000 as the "alternative" to the traditional agencies of today. For 20 years, Janice Hamlin has been building brands and helping companies achieve their sales goals. With experience that includes media and print advertising, marketing, research, promotions, licensing, franchising, creative development and public relations, Janice's list of accomplishments are impressive. She planned and negotiated Bassett's national print media 63% below rate card and National TV and local TV at 33% below rate base. At Mattel Toys, she created never-out-of-stock conditions through innovative position of business segment with buyers and consumers. She increased sales from $70MM to $240MM at wholesale in three years while increasing profits by 1.5 points on the Barbie brand.
"We are excited to be joining such a talented group at Raven Moon. The licensing potential for Gina D's Kids Club is enormous and now we can officially represent the Dino Bugs," stated Janice Hamlin, President of the Hamlin Group.
"Dino Bugs is a hot property and The Hamlin Group is the perfect company to implement our strategy for the upcoming year, but time is of the essence. Companies interested in licensing opportunities with Raven Moon Entertainment, Gina D's Kids Club and Dino Bugs should contact Janice Hamlin at 1-276-632-1772 or www.hamlinmarketinggroup.com," stated Joey DiFrancesco, CEO of Raven Moon Entertainment.
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