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title: "The Little Gym International Appoints Jamie Eslinger as new SVP of Marketing and Integration"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ef9de4e4-b335-451f-a431-a8bb70ea845e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220310_the_little_gym_international_appoints_jamie_eslinger_as_new_svp_of_marketin.html
category: "Education & Childcare"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
topics: ["Marketing","People"]
published: 2022-03-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:10:43.841Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/littlegym.jpg
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# The Little Gym International Appoints Jamie Eslinger as new SVP of Marketing and Integration

**TL;DR:** The Little Gym International has appointed Jamie Eslinger as its new SVP of Marketing and Integration, bringing over 20 years of experience in product development and digital programs. Eslinger has previously worked with The Little Gym CEO and President Nancy Bigley at Bottle & Bottega and held marketing roles at Bertucci's and Dunkin' Brands.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-03-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220310_the_little_gym_international_appoints_jamie_eslinger_as_new_svp_of_marketin.html).*

## Story

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 10, 2022 // PRNewswire // - The Little Gym International, an enrichment and physical development center for children ages four months through 12, has named Jamie Eslinger as the next marketing leader for the brand. Part of the Unleashed Brands family, The Little Gym focuses on giving more opportunities to families for their kids to learn, play and grow.

Eslinger brings more than 20 years of experience overcoming challenges through product development, digital programs, branding, marketing and communications. She most recently led the North American market at PartyLite, overseeing eCommerce, marketing and customer service teams. During her years with the brand, she increased North American profitability 300% through a modernized approach that bolstered the ecommerce business.

Prior to this role, Eslinger worked alongside The Little Gym CEO and President Nancy Bigley at Bottle & Bottega, where she served as head of marketing for the franchised brand. Eslinger has also held marketing roles at Bertucci's, an Italian restaurant chain with nearly 100 locations, as well as Dunkin' Brands in brand management roles for Baskin-Robbins.

"At Bottle & Bottega Jamie was instrumental in creating and executing a winning marketing strategy and ongoing innovation enabling success and profitability for our franchisees," said Bigley. "I look forward to working alongside her during this exciting time for The Little Gym as we move towards a more modernized guest experience both digitally and in our gyms."

"I'm excited to be once again, joining forces with Nancy through this new venture with The Little Gym," said Eslinger. "I look forward to integrating the marketing, product and technology initiatives as we continue to promote the brand and implement exciting new ideas with our growth through Unleashed Brands."

The Little Gym teaches kids social and physical skills appropriate to each stage of childhood by creating opportunities to experience achievement and build self-confidence. At the core of the international franchise's mission is becoming the foundation of a child's development that will set them up for success. Through three-dimensional learning including physical activities, cognitive skills and social and emotional learning, the core teaching methods create opportunities for children to experience achievement and build self-confidence.

Own a rewarding business and help children develop skills for life with The Little Gym, the world's largest children's motor skill development franchise.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise development (topic)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- executive appointment (topic)
- Baskin-Robbins (company)
- Unleashed Brands (company)
- marketing leadership (topic)
- The Little Gym (company)
- Jamie Eslinger (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220310_the_little_gym_international_appoints_jamie_eslinger_as_new_svp_of_marketin.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ef9de4e4-b335-451f-a431-a8bb70ea845e).