John@ThomasGlobalMedia.com

For over two decade, John Edward Thomas owned and operated one of the most successful boutique entertainment licensing agencies in the USA, with over $3 billion in revenue. His company represented major corporate brands, Broadway properties, celebrities, and some of the most iconic entertainment brands in the industry.

At age 21, John conceived and authored the international best-selling Kid Concoctions book series. He founded his own publishing company which quickly climbed to the #2 ranked small press in the USA, selling over 6 million books and grossing over $100 million in sales the first few years. The success of the Kid Concoctions brand and book series is attributed to John’s unique brand-building strategy that combined Licensing, Direct Response (infomercial), Electronic Shopping (QVC - including a single day record of 96,000 books sold in 24 hours), Direct to Retail, and PBS national pledge specials together with award-winning PR and marketing campaigns. John also established the Kid Concoctions brand as a major force in the toy/arts & crafts industry by creating over 100 Kid Concoctions products that were manufactured and sold at more than 25,000 major retailers around the globe. In addition, the Kid Concoctions brand spun off into a Time-Life DVD series, 2 major theme park attractions at Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN and Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO, as well as over 5 million Chick-fil-A kid’s meals and 50 million Kellogg’s Froot Loops boxes.

As the face of the Kid Concoctions brand, John Thomas produced and created his own national television series of “Kid Concoctions” pledge specials on PBS grossing over $12.5 million dollars in the first year of release becoming the one of the most successful pledge specials in public television history. In addition to PBS, John has made over 300 national television appearances, including: The CBS Early Show, HGTV (6 years), Discovery Channel (4 years), The Today Show, The Howie Mandel Show, Rosie, The Tony Danza Show, Donny & Marie, CNN, TNN, and The View. John also co-hosted "Great Day America," a one-hour live national daily program on PAX TV, broadcast live from Universal Studios in Hollywood.

In 1989, John launched a theatrical production company, producing a series of touring shows including Side by Side by Sondheim, directed and choreographed by Academy Award-nominated film director Rob Marshall. John then made his Broadway debut in 2005 by producing the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical Little Women the Musical, starring Sutton Foster and Maureen McGovern. Since that time, John has been involved with over two dozen Broadway productions and Broadway tours as producer, investor, and/or licensing agent.

Apart from John’s business record, he is best known as a toy inventor and the man who created the homemade recipe of slime (Gooey Gunk) in 1997, spawning an international phenomenon that continues to this day. Further highlights include John’s multiple Telly Awards, Parents’ Choice Awards, Dr. Toy Awards, Oppenheim Toy Awards, and the Amazon.com Best Seller Award, reaching #6 of all books sold on Amazon.com.

Alex@ThomasGlobalMedia.com

Alex Boyd is a passionate and visionary leader in the arts, committed to creating transformative theatrical experiences and empowering the next generation of artists. With over a decade of experience, Alex is known for seamlessly blending creative vision with operational excellence, ensuring that every production he oversees meets the highest standards.

As Director of Operations at Thomas Global Media (TGM), Alex manages all aspects of the company’s operations, including overseeing complex licensing deals and coordinating live performances and digital content, such as TEN "The Enrichment Network." TGM, a family-owned licensing agency with over 30 years of success, represents major corporate brands, celebrities, and iconic entertainment properties, generating over $3 billion in revenue.

Alex’s career is rooted in arts leadership, with pivotal roles at renowned institutions. As Managing Director of Heights Youth Theatre, America’s oldest children’s theater, he led the organization through growth during the COVID-19 pandemic while championing arts education. He also founded Your ACT Theatrical Co in northern Virginia, producing numerous high-quality productions and nurturing emerging artists. At Pittsburgh CLO, Alex focused on enhancing patron engagement and customer service.

Other major credits include working on the off-Broadway show Kris Kringle the Musical, starring Cathy Rigby, and the pre-Broadway production of The Secret Garden which has played acclaimed runs at Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC, Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars and Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre. In Pittsburgh, Boyd has worked across nearly every major venue in Pittsburgh including Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra-Heinz Hall, Benedum Center, Byham Theatre, and Greer Cabaret Theatre. His passion for innovative works continues to drive his contributions to the arts.

At Westinghouse Arts Academy in Pittsburgh PA, Alex served as both School Operations Manager and Production Manager, generating over $250,000 in ticket revenue, securing grants, and producing the school’s most successful events. His mentorship and strategic marketing efforts assisted in securing over $100,000 in student scholarship funds.

His philanthropy work has provided young professionals with the mentorship and support they need to succeed in the arts. By offering guidance and opportunities, Alex has helped create life-changing paths for the next generation of theater artists, ensuring they have the foundation to thrive in the industry.