News Briefs

MARVEL ENTERPRISES:

has appointed Timothy Rothwell as president of its worldwide consumer products group. He will report to New York City-based Marvel's CEO Allen Lipson and will be responsible for developing Marvel's international licensing business and strengthening retailer relationships. Rothwell was formerly senior VP of Universal Studios Consumer Products Group.

DVC eXperiential Marketing: the event-marketing arm of DVC Worldwide, is opening an office in London to serve international clients. Claire Ferguson becomes U.K. operations director; she had been director of promotions at Launch! Brand Marketing, Toronto. DVC headquarters are in Morristown, NJ.