Industry Veteran Joins Larkshead Media

In her new role, Humberstone-Garley will focus on licensing opportunities for a slate of Larkshead properties, with an emphasis on soft line goods.

Larkshead Media is a licensing agency and media service agency that represents work like “Q Pootle 5,” “Ray of Hope,” “Planet Wrong” and “Tales from the Web,” among other properties.

Humberstone-Garley brings more than 20 years of experience to her new role, including her most recent position as director of MHG Licensing, her own consulting group that offers short- and medium-term solutions for licensors, licensees, licensing agents and brand owners.

Prior to MHG, she was a licensing consultant for Misirli U.K. She also served as head of sales, merchandise and licensing, at ITV Studios Global Entertainment Consumer Products and held a variety of positions with companies like Chorion, Those Characters from Cleveland, DRi, Entertainments

“As a respected industry figure with a strong record in all aspects of licensing as well as a deep understanding of children’s properties, Melanie is an invaluable addition to our team,” says Clare Piggot, director of licensing and merchandising, Larkshead Media. “We’re delighted to be able to call on her experience and insight.”