4K Media Names Michelle Zamora Dean as Senior Manager, Licensing and Marketing

NEW YORK – March 15, 2016 – 4K Media, Inc., the New York-based brand management and production subsidiary of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., has named Michelle Zamora Dean as its Senior Manager, Licensing and Marketing effective immediately.

Based in the company's New York offices, Ms. Zamora Dean will report to Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Jennifer Coleman, and will assist in the development and implement ion of global products and content licensing strategies for the iconic Japanese manga and anime brand, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and the girls' fashion brand, Rebecca Bonbon.

“We're delighted to bring Michelle on board to further develop and broaden our licensing and marketing programs for both Yu-Gi-Oh! and Rebecca Bonbon,” said Ms. Coleman. “Michelle has gained invaluable experience in working on unique brands, and she has assisted in developing international licensing programs for a number of key properties. We look forward to her contributions as we expand our consumer products business and grow 4K Media.”

Ms. Zamora Dean added: “It's a privilege to join the 4K Media organization with its portfolio of pop culture brands. I look forward to the opportunity of working with this talented team of brand management professionals.”

Most recently, Ms. Zamora Dean served as Licensing Manager at COPCorp/Knockout Licensing, where she assisted in developing international licensing programs for such properties as Downtown Abbey® and Jim Benton's It's Happy Bunny™. In her role, Ms. Zamora Dean managed both domestic and international clients and licensees. Prior to CopCorp, Ms. Zamora Dean worked for the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association (LIMA), where she developed her passion for the business at the leading licensing trade organization.

Ms. Zamora Dean is an honors graduate of Siena College with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Management. As a member of the 21st Leader Society, she continues to be involved in numerous volunteer programs and was recognized by the Museum of Modern Art for her fine art.


About 4K Media
New York City-based 4K Media Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.) is a brand management and production company best known for its management of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise outside of Asia. This year, the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime brand celebrates its 15th anniversary of entertaining and engaging young audiences in the United States and Europe, and 2017 marks its next exciting theatrical release. Beyond Yu-Gi-Oh!, 4K Media is also actively expanding both its licensing and production slate to incorporate other brands including the girls fashion brand Rebecca Bonbon.