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Barbie Unboxed: Behind the Scenes of Mattel’s First Foray into Feature Films with EVP of Corp Comms, Catherine Frymark

Barbie Unboxed: Behind the Scenes of Mattel’s First Foray into Feature Films with EVP of Corp Comms, Catherine Frymark

Update: 2024-10-23

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Following our interview with the 2024 Page and IPR Case Study Competition winners, we bring you an extended conversation between the students and Katherine Frymark, EVP of Corporate Communications at Mattel, getting an insider perspective on the success behind Barbie’s brand transformation. The insightful conversation, led by IPR President Tina McCorkindale, covered brand authenticity, risk-taking and how it takes bold decisions for iconic brands to reinvent themselves.

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Barbie Unboxed: Behind the Scenes of Mattel’s First Foray into Feature Films with EVP of Corp Comms, Catherine Frymark

Barbie Unboxed: Behind the Scenes of Mattel’s First Foray into Feature Films with EVP of Corp Comms, Catherine Frymark

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