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Kicking off Week 3 here Mattel, Inc. with a bang in our Mobile Gaming Division! In agreement with its joint venture partner NetEase Games, it's now announced that we'll acquire full ownership of the Mattel163 mobile games studio. Founded in 2018, Mattel163, a global game studio, has developed gam

Play is always evolving, and I’m excited to head to New York Toy Fair next week to join a panel on how Mattel is shaping the next generation of play across toys, digital games and experiences, and emerging platforms.     Moderated by Robin Raskin, I'll share the stage with Darin Barri, Joshua Garret

The Mattel Digital Studios team is growing! Check out the exciting roles we've recently posted and hit up Josh Jacobs if you have any referrals or have applied to one of them. Keep an eye out for more roles soon!

I’m honored to have joined Nic Hill and Albane Prioux on Brands In Play this week to talk about how Mattel Future Lab is rethinking what the intersection of “brand” and “play” mean in the digital age. Nic’s and Albane’s insightful questions dove into how we’re translating iconic Mattel, Inc. IP int

I'm proud to share our expanded collaboration with Roblox to bring a new slate of games inspired by Mattel's iconic brands to the platform, starting with Monster High. But that's not all, we're also bringing a Monster High co-op ghost hunting adventure to Fortnite — our second entry into the Fortnit

By the power of Grayskull! ⚡️ Proud to share He-Man Heroes, Mattel, Inc.’s first official #Fortnite island — now in Early Access —  built with UEFN 3D alongside our partners at Loot Foundry, it’s a fast, collectible RPG: build your squad, level up, and explore Eternia together. Play now: Search “H

Mattel has always been at the forefront of innovation in play, which is why today we're announcing a strategic partnership with OpenAI to bring Mattel’s and OpenAI’s respective expertise to design, develop, and launch groundbreaking products and experiences for fans worldwide! By using OpenAI’s tec

Big news today: we’re partnering with OpenAI! This collaboration marks a major step forward in how we imagine the future of play — combining Mattel’s incredible brands and the astonishing creativity of our people with the power of AI to create new kinds of experiences for fans around the world. We

What a week. 😮‍💨 Coming back from SXSW I caught a nasty bug that knocked me out for days. I was sick all week leading up to the Los Angeles Marathon, not being able to train at all, and questioning how I’d even get to the start line — let alone finish 13.7 miles of the Charity Half Marathon. But

Grateful to Adobe for the opportunity to share thoughts on the future of creativity, AI, and innovation at Adobe MAX. At Mattel, Inc. and Future Lab, we’re exploring how AI can enhance storytelling, empower creators, and push the boundaries of play — while ensuring we innovate responsibly, balancing