Early Publisher, Marvel Direct Sales Manager, Agent
August 18, 2023
Friedrich was a publisher, a Direct Sales Manager for Marvel Comics, an advocate for creators' rights, and an agent.
End of an Era as Employee #1 Departs
August 18, 2023
Desmond's departure marks the end of an era; she was employee #1 and provided uninterrupted continuity from the early years of the convention.
Toy Fair and Spiel Essen
August 18, 2023
After a record Gen Con, two Fall conventions serving the games business, Spiel Essen and New York Toy Fair, are reporting big early numbers.
How a Growing Direct Market Expanded to Suburbia
August 16, 2023
If "follow the money" is a good business axiom, well, then that's just what Direct Market comic stores did, following both populations and money from cities to suburbs.
From Convention Dealer to Distributor, the Early Days
August 14, 2023
Geppi started as a convention dealer, reluctantly set up a store, saw it expand to eight stores, and reluctantly became a distributor.
To Overall Positive Effect for Spring Sales
August 9, 2023
Wizards of the Coast unintentionally shook up the RPG business early this year, with an overall positive effect on Spring sales.
To Overall Positive Effect
August 9, 2023
Wizards of the Coast unintentionally shook up the RPG business early this year, with an overall positive effect on Spring sales.
On Changes Under New Management, Retailer Relationships, and Key Initiatives
August 8, 2023
We checked in on changes since the recent management changes, progress on improving retailer relationships, and key titles for the rest of 2023.
In Post-Covid Market
August 8, 2023
Board and card game sales were on a downward slope in the Spring 2023 (January-April) season, as the pandemic-driven demand dissipated.
In Post-Covid Market
August 8, 2023
Board and card game sales were on a downward slope in the Spring 2023 (January-April) season, as the pandemic-driven demand dissipated.
