Toy and Media Maker Spin Master Hires Warner Bros. Veteran Maryellen Zarakas as Head of Franchise, Consumer Products (EXCLUSIVE)

Spin Master, the toy company and media operation behind brands like Unicorn Academy and the iconic Rubik’s Cube, has named a new franchise and products lead.

Maryellen Zarakas, a veteran in the space at Warner Bros. and several of its parent owners over the years, joins Spin Master as senior vice president, global consumer products and franchise development. Zarakas will report to Spin Master Entertainment president Jennifer Dodge.

“Maryellen is a dynamic, results-driven senior leader with deep expertise in global business development, franchise and brand building, marketing strategy and retail merchandising for iconic companies and brands,” said Dodge. “With a passion for leveraging the convergence of content, community

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