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Toy Association’s Kimberly Carcone Among Outstanding Women Nominated for 2024 Wonder Women Awards
July 1, 2024
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Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association, has been named a finalist for Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment’s (WiT) 2024 Wonder Women Awards in the Unsung Hero category.
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Toy Association Advocacy Leads to Modernized ‘Stuffed Toy’ Law in Pennsylvania
June 28, 2024
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro today signed into law HB 1333, the Toy Association-sponsored legislation that lifts a long-held ban on the use of recycled materials in all stuffed toys manufactured and sold within the state.
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Previewing Your Toys in LA? Take Part in Toy Collection Benefitting Local Children in Need
June 25, 2024
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The Toy Foundation™’s (TTF) Toy Bank is coordinating an industry-wide toy collection for all companies participating in LA previews this fall. The toy donations will bring the power of play to children in need across the Los Angeles Metro area.
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Get a Free Toy Industry Marketing & Advertising Analysis
June 24, 2024
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Is your toy company's marketing strategy as effective as your competitors' strategies? Find out with the 2024 Toy Industry Marketing & Advertising Study, provided at no cost to members.
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The LEGO Group Celebrates International Day of Play with Global Initiatives
June 24, 2024
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The toy and play community celebrated the first-ever International Day of Play on June 11, an initiative spearheaded by The LEGO Group and The LEGO Foundation. To mark the inaugural day, The LEGO Group rolled out a series of engaging initiatives worldwide.
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Thursday Webinar: Get Your Licensing Questions Answered Live
June 24, 2024
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Toy industry professionals are reminded to sign up for “Licensing Explained - The ABCs of Brand Licensing,” an upcoming webinar taking place Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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Maximize Exposure: Submit Your LA Showroom Details for Fall Previews
June 21, 2024
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Any company that has showroom space in Los Angeles and will participate in 2025 preview activity is reminded to share their listing information to be included in The Toy Association’s outreach to its network of buyers and play professionals.
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Toy Association Leads Global Industry Discussions at Annual ICTI Meeting
June 21, 2024
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The Toy Association’s Ed Desmond, executive vice president of global government & regulatory affairs, led the International Council of Toy Industries’ (ICTI) three-day annual general meeting of members in Beijing earlier this month.
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July 16 Exhibitor Academy Session: How to Stand Out at Toy Fair® 2025
June 20, 2024
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Toy Fair® 2025 exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for the upcoming Toy Fair Exhibitor Academy session, “Visual Merchandising Initiative & Reimagination Awards,” taking place Tuesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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Toy Fair® Named to Annual Gold 100 Trade Show List
June 20, 2024
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The Toy Association™’s Toy Fair® earned a place on Trade Show Executive (TSE) magazine’s Gold 100 List for the 2023 show.
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President’s Letter: You Never Really Leave the Toy Business
June 18, 2024
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In his first President’s Letter, Greg Ahearn, president & CEO of The Toy Association, shares his excitement about re-joining the toy industry, his aspirations for the future of toys & play, and the role of The Toy Association in helping members of all sizes reach their potential.
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Don’t Miss “Party with a Purpose” in LA, a Fundraiser to Bring Resources into Children's Hospitals
June 17, 2024
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The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the charitable arm of The Toy Association™, is kicking off LA Fall Preview week with “Party with a Purpose,” the must-attend philanthropy, networking, and entertainment event supporting TTF’s work in children’s hospitals. Taking place Monday, September 9 at TAO Los Angeles, everyone in the industry is invited to come celebrate their love of play and deepen our collective commitment to deliver the power of play to children in need.
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Spotlight on Otis College, Host of the LA Fall Preview Networking Party (Sept. 10)
June 17, 2024
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The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview Networking Party, taking place September 10 during the LA Fall Preview market week, is set to bring together professionals from across the toy, licensing, and entertainment industries for an evening of connection and celebration.
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Toy Association’s Adrienne Appell Elected to NYSAE Board of Directors
June 14, 2024
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Adrienne Appell, executive vice president of marketing communications at The Toy Association™, was elected to the Board of Directors of the New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE). Appell will begin her two-year term starting July 1.
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Innovators Wanted: Deadline Approaching for Toy Fair® University Presentation Applications
June 13, 2024
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The Toy Association™ is reminding toy industry thought leaders of a July 12 deadline to submit presentation applications for Toy Fair® University, taking place throughout the show from March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City.
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