North America Market Entry & Growth

We open
the right doors.

30+ years of relationships across retail, media, and consumer products — put to work for brands entering or growing in North America.

The reality

Most brands don't struggle
from lack of opportunity.

They struggle because the right connections, strategy, and timing never quite align.

We help bring those pieces together — with the experience to know which doors are worth opening, and the relationships to open them.

Brands we've worked with

The Wiggles PBS Kids The Octonauts Super Mario Bros. The Cat in the Hat Moose Toys Google Barney The Wiggles PBS Kids The Octonauts Super Mario Bros. The Cat in the Hat Nickelodeon Barney

What we do

The support to make
things actually happen.

01

Connections

The right introduction changes everything. We connect you to decision-makers across retail, broadcast, licensing, and promotional partnerships.

02

Strategy

Know where you're going — and how to get there. We help define the path forward and keep you focused on what will actually move the business.

03

Evaluations

Clarity on what's working — and what's not. We assess your current position, identify gaps, and highlight the opportunities worth pursuing.

04

Creative

Show up ready for the room you're entering. From brand identity to retail and digital assets — including Amazon Merch, Seller Central, and Brand Store setup — we help brands show up with clarity and confidence.

How we work

We stay in it
with you.

We don't hand off decks and disappear. Every engagement is shaped around your situation — and we stay involved to help make things happen.

01

Start with a conversation

No intake forms. Just a real conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

02

Build the right plan

Every engagement is shaped around your situation — whether you need a single introduction or a full market strategy.

03

Stay involved

We remain part of the process, keeping momentum and helping navigate the moments that matter most.

DAPR didn't just open doors — they knew exactly which ones to knock on.

About

Led by people who've
built the brands you know.

DAPR Group combines decades of experience across entertainment, licensing, retail, and brand development — brought directly to the companies we partner with.

Co-Founder

Debbie Ries

Debbie has spent her career at the center of some of the most successful children's brands in the world. She played a key role in launching and expanding global franchises including Barney and The Wiggles, helping build the licensing, retail, and marketing strategies that turned them into enduring, multi-platform brands.

With deep experience across entertainment, consumer products, and partnerships, she brings a rare understanding of how brands grow — not just creatively, but commercially. Known for connecting the right people, shaping the right opportunities, and guiding brands through critical moments of expansion.

Co-Founder, Creative

Trish Ries

Trish brings a distinct creative perspective shaped by years of work across brand development, design, and storytelling. Her work focuses on helping brands clarify who they are, how they show up, and how they connect — visually and emotionally — with the audiences they're trying to reach.

At DAPR, she leads creative and strategic development, ensuring every brand is not only positioned correctly, but ready to meet the moment when the right opportunities arrive. She believes the strongest brands aren't just seen — they're understood.

Let's talk

Let's talk
about your
brand.

Whether you're exploring the North American market or ready to move forward, we'll tell you honestly if we can help.

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