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Get Insider Media Tips for Toy Fair at Dec. 12 ‘Exhibitor Academy’ Session

The Toy Association will host an "Exhibitor Academy" webinar on December 12 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that will help Toy Fair exhibitors plan for the global media presence at the show, taking place March 1 to 4 at the Javits Center in New York City. Registration for the webinar is now open.

 

Young Inventors Shine Bright at 19th Annual Young Inventor Challenge® International Championship

The Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) International Championship celebrated its 19th annual awards ceremony on November 9th at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, showcasing aspiring young inventors ages 6-18 from five countries. Dedicated to fostering creativity and entrepreneurship, this event recognized exceptional young inventors who brought forward original toy and game inventions reviewed by toy industry professionals.

 

Be a Philanthropic Leader at the 2025 TOTY® Awards — Sponsorships Now Open

The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, the kick-off party to Toy Fair®, is a highly anticipated night for play professionals to celebrate the very best products in the toy industry and fundraise to deliver play to children in need. Companies of all sizes and sectors are invited to be a leader in the night’s philanthropy by serving as a sponsor for the event, taking place Friday, February 28 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

 

People of Play Announces Winners of the 2024 TAGIE Awards

Almost 350 attendees from 20 countries celebrated the finalists, winners, and honorees of People of Play’s (POP) Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs), held on November 8, 2024.

 

The Toy Foundation™ Announces 2025 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Award Finalists

From a doll hidden behind a magic mirror to a sound-sensing robot, to dozens of toys that innovate beloved play patterns, the 2025 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Award finalists, announced today by The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), represent the most sought-out toys just in time for the holiday season. Known as the “Oscars of the toy industry,” the TOTY Awards celebrate the creativity of the global toy community and serves as a key fundraiser for TTF’s year-round philanthropic work supporting children in need.

 

People of Play Unveils Official Event Line-Up for POP Week

People of Play (POP) is officially revealing the full event line-up for the 22nd annual POP Week, set to kick off next Wednesday, November 6, in Rosemont, Illinois.

 

From AI to TikTok: Toy Fair® University Unveils First Sessions for Upcoming Show

Calling all toy professionals: class will be back in session as Toy Fair® University returns to Toy Fair, taking place March 1 to 4 at the Javits Center in New York City, with its most extensive education programming yet.

 

Vote Today for the 2024 TAGIE Awards

The deadline is approaching for toy professionals to cast their vote for People of Play’s (POP) 17th Annual Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards.

 

Toy Fair® Exhibitors Invited to ‘Freshman Class’ Educational Session

The Toy Association will host an "Exhibitor Academy" webinar on December 3 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that will provide first-time Toy Fair® exhibiting companies and staff all the information they need to prepare for the show, taking place March 1 to 4 at the Javits Center in New York City.

 

People of Play Announces New Advisory Board Members

People of Play (POP) announced that Mattel’s Tara McGrath, Spin Master’s Mike Bisogno, and Freeman PR’s Amy Friedland have joined Chicago Toy and Game (CHITAG) Group’s Advisory Board.