Good Company with Michael Kassan

Ynon Kreiz: “The opportunity for us is to capture value outside of the toy aisles.”

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is riding high coming off the best quarter in 25 years. Three years in to taking the top post at the storied toy company, he discusses transforming the organization through a focus on its instantly recognizable IP, encompassing beloved brands like American Girl, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price. Plus, he fills us in on Mattel’s film pursuits, like Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, starring Vin Diesel; and we get an update on Barbie, who just celebrated her 62nd birthday – and her huge influence on the company’s success as a symbol of social progress.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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