Prominent U.S. Distributor for Japanese Toy and Collectibles Enhances Executive Team with New Director of Marketing
(IRVINE, CA) – December 9, 2014 – Bluefin Distribution announces the immediate appointment of Candice Uyloan as Director of Marketing, overseeing all of Marketing, Public Relations and Events.
In her role, Uyloan will report directly to the company president, John Parker. As Director, her top priority will be to spearhead the brand management program for Bluefin's growing roster of properties.
Uyloan brings over 15 years of marketing experience with her; most notably in the pop culture industry. She directed innovative campaigns for high profile properties such as Naruto, Bleach and One Piece while working as Director of Marketing at VIZ MEDIA. During her time at manga pioneer, TOKYOPOP, she successfully developed and executed marketing plans for popular titles such as Fruits Basket, Kingdom Hearts and Mobile Suit Gundam.
“We are very excited to bring Candice onboard our team here at Bluefin,” said President, John Parker. “Her skills and background in both marketing and Japanese pop culture fit perfectly into our vision of bringing the finest collector's products into the market. We are at a pivotal phase in our company's growth and we are thrilled to have her at our side during these next stages of game-changing development.”
About Bluefin Distribution - Founded in 2002 to bring the best of the hobby industry from the Japanese market to the US at the most competitive prices, Bluefin has developed a rapidly growing and leadership position as the official and exclusive distributor of Bandai Collectors aka “Tamashii Nations,” Bandai Candy Toy, Bandai Gashapon, GSI Creos, CAPCOM, and Sentinel Toy for North America. Bluefin is also an official U.S. distributor for Bandai Hobby, Square Enix, and Kotobukiya. For more information, visit Bluefin on the web at http://www.bluefincorp.com
In her role, Uyloan will report directly to the company president, John Parker. As Director, her top priority will be to spearhead the brand management program for Bluefin's growing roster of properties.
Uyloan brings over 15 years of marketing experience with her; most notably in the pop culture industry. She directed innovative campaigns for high profile properties such as Naruto, Bleach and One Piece while working as Director of Marketing at VIZ MEDIA. During her time at manga pioneer, TOKYOPOP, she successfully developed and executed marketing plans for popular titles such as Fruits Basket, Kingdom Hearts and Mobile Suit Gundam.
“We are very excited to bring Candice onboard our team here at Bluefin,” said President, John Parker. “Her skills and background in both marketing and Japanese pop culture fit perfectly into our vision of bringing the finest collector's products into the market. We are at a pivotal phase in our company's growth and we are thrilled to have her at our side during these next stages of game-changing development.”
About Bluefin Distribution - Founded in 2002 to bring the best of the hobby industry from the Japanese market to the US at the most competitive prices, Bluefin has developed a rapidly growing and leadership position as the official and exclusive distributor of Bandai Collectors aka “Tamashii Nations,” Bandai Candy Toy, Bandai Gashapon, GSI Creos, CAPCOM, and Sentinel Toy for North America. Bluefin is also an official U.S. distributor for Bandai Hobby, Square Enix, and Kotobukiya. For more information, visit Bluefin on the web at http://www.bluefincorp.com
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