Extensive Enterprises: Ex-Hasbro VP Michael Kelly Opens IP, Publishing, Brand Licensing Firm
Because Hope Isn't a Strategy
Former Hasbro VP launches Extensive Enterprises
Michael Kelly will leverage his experience working on Hasbro's iconic franchises to provide IP development, publishing and brand licensing strategies to clients.
Hasbro's former G.I. Joe and Transformers publishing boss launches his own creative development company
Popverse has said Michael Kelly is the hottest free agent in the comics business - and now he's going into business for himself
The comics industry's hottest free agent executive isn't who you think
If comic book publishers are looking for someone to transform their business, this could be the dark horse candidate
Inside the surprise revival of the Transformers & GI Joe shared universe with Hasbro, Skybound, & Image Comics
A conversation with Hasbro's Michael Kelly about Transformers, G.I. Joe, working with Skybound...and Squirrel Girl?
G.I. JOE' #7 TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH DURING NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH
IDW Publishing and Hasbro revealed that G.I. Joe #7, for release in September, will feature a special story to raise awareness for the mental health of veterans.
Hasbro launches IP with book-first approach
The toyco is experimenting with a new franchise launch strategy, turning to picture books for its new Cubby Hill brand, says VP of global publishing Michael Kelly.
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Best Licensed Written, Listening or Learning Range
Learn with Peppa, License Global - September 2023
2021 National Media Award
G.I. JOE Comics SAVE.ORG For Suicide Prevention - March 2022
IGN People's Choice Award Best Comic Series
TRANSFORMERS Lost Light Comics IGN.com - December 2018
Glyph Fan Award for Best Comic
M.A.S.K. Comics East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, Inc. - May 2017
LIMA Best Character or Toy Brand Program
MY LITTLE PONY Publishing International Licensing Industry Merchandising Association - June 2015
GEM Award: Best All-Ages Series of the Year
MY LITTLE PONY Comics Diamond Comic Distribution Inc. - April 2014.
GEM Award: Licensed Trade Paperback of the Year
MY LITTLE PONY Comics Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. - April 2013