Posts Tagged ‘Hasbro’
Hasbro. Now everyone is an expert – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Since Christmas week, it seems every Rhode Island politician has a suggestion for Hasbro management as to where the company should be headquartered, everywhere but Boston, that is. The cries are well intended but unlikely not to produce positive results, and demonstrates a Rhode Island problem in political…
Read MoreBrown University Health administrative offices will move to “where Hasbro used to be”, 15 LaSalle Sq.
Photo, top, Ann Clanton for RINewsToday Brown University Health will consolidate its administrative offices to downtown Providence’s 15 LaSalle Square effective June 1, 2025. The Brown Health Administrative Office at 15 LaSalle Square, which is the former Hasbro headquarters, will support as many as 600 employees on any given day, and is designed to accommodate…
Read MoreMONOPOLY: The Newport edition unveiled
Mr. Monopoly, and local dignitaries premiere the board inspired by the City of Newport Local officials and business leaders, along with Mr. Monopoly, unveiled MONOPOLY: Newport Edition at a media held in May, hosted at Audrain Auto Museum, in Newport. The game is the only licensed version in the state, introduced by Top Trumps USA,…
Read MoreWordle: The Party Game. Hasbro & NYT Games phenom now taking pre-orders
Hasbro, Inc., global play and entertainment leader, based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and New York Times Games are working together to bring Wordle to life in a new board game. Inspired by the popular digital version from New York Times Games, Wordle: The Party Game is a brand-new product that delivers classic Wordle gameplay, but…
Read MoreHasbro CEO Brian Goldner, dies at 58, 2 days after stepping down for health reasons
Statement from Hasbro It is with deep and profound sadness that Hasbro announces the passing of beloved leader and longtime Chairman and CEO Brian D. Goldner. Rich Stoddart, Interim CEO, said “Since joining the Company more than two decades ago, Brian has been the heart and soul of Hasbro. As a charismatic and passionate leader…
Read MoreHasbro gets a head-ache. Mr. & Mrs is out. But Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head will remain.
Hasbro is officially renaming the MR. POTATO HEAD brand to POTATO HEAD to better reflect the full line. But rest assured, the iconic MR. and MRS. POTATO HEAD characters aren’t going anywhere and will remain MR. and MRS. POTATO HEAD. Launching this Fall, the CREATE YOUR POTATO HEAD FAMILY is a celebration of the many…
Read MoreIn The Arena – with Joe Paolino, Jr. and Alan Hassenfeld
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. Paolino interviews Alan Hassenfeld, former CEO and Chairman of Hasbro. Here is “In The Arena” – remotely – for July 5, 2020:
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