The Joester Loria Group (JLG) has announced Katie Cosgrove and Jackie DeMaio have been promoted to senior licensing directors. 

In her tenure with JLG, Jackie DeMaio (who has been with JLG since 2005) has operated the agency’s children and entertainment brands. For the past decade, Jackie has managed JLG’s literary and kids’ portfolio, spearheading the award-winning, global success of The World of Eric Carle and managing the North American strategy for Miffy. 

For over a decade, Cosgrove, who joined JLG in 2004, has led the agency’s collaboration and DTR initiatives, delivering marketing partnerships for JLG’s client roster of world-class CPG brands. Cosgrove has managed the PepsiCo and Frito-Lay client portfolio for the past four years and is a senior member of the McDonald’s team. 

Both DeMaio and Cosgrove serve on JLG’s executive committee. 

“We are thrilled to elevate Jackie DeMaio and Katie Cosgrove and recognize their contribution to JLG,” says Debra Joester, president, JLG. “JLG is prioritizing expansion as we add leading global brands to our client portfolio, and our exceptional senior team will drive the success of our clients.”