Watch: A Universal Approach to Toy Invention
This panel session looks at Universal’s approach to inventor engagement with TinkerTini; delving into why inventors are important to Universal, what’s key to inventing for Universal IP and what opportunities are there to explore within the firm’s portfolio of brands, spanning Jurassic World to Universal Monsters.
Chairing the session is Mojo Nation’s Billy Langsworthy, and on the panel is PJ Palijo (VP of Product Design & Development at NBCUniversal) and Trina McFarland (Owner and General Manager at TinkerTini).
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