Program-at-a-Glance
PlayCon educational sessions include two retail-focused presentations — one each day, consumer insights including specific case studies presented by toy industry giants, research findings from TIA including a financial benchmarking study and the results of a proprietary study conducted in partnership with The Family Room on Toy and Game Decision Making in the U.S., an extended session presented by the NPD Group, a session focused on understanding the global market, a major licensing program and the opportunity to learn the next wave of digital “must have’s” to expand your social media presence.
All sessions and networking events will be held at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch.
Speakers, sessions and session times are all subject to change.
Monday, May 6
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12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Registration
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6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Welcome Reception & Dinner
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Tuesday, May 7
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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Networking Breakfast
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8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Bob Wann, Soren Torp Laursen & Carter Keithley
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8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
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What’s Now, What’s New, What’s Next
Scott McCall, Senior Vice President for Toys, Seasonal Merchandise and Celebrations, Walmart
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9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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NPD Domestic & International Industry Update
Russ Crupnick & Frederique Tutt, The NPD Group
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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
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Refreshment Break
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| 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
The Story Behind the Numbers
Sean McGowan, Needham & Company, LLC
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10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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A Frog's Life Part 1: From Egg through Tadpole to Froglet
John Barbour, LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
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| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Disney Consumer Products 2.0
Bob Chapek, Disney Consumer Products
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| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch
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1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Toy Industry Financial and Operating Benchmark Study
Michael Becher, CPA, Industry Insights
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| 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
The Ugly Truth: The Story Behind the Phenomenal Rise, Multi-Channel Success and Diverse Category Licensing of UGLYDOLL™
David Horvath, Pretty Ugly LLC
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| 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Refreshment Break
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| 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Social, Mobile, Digital - Global Trends to Know and Grow
Anna van Slee, otherdoor entertainment
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| 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Understanding Chinese Families and Market Opportunity for Toys
Katy Giffault, Hasbro, Inc.
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| 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Additional Networking/Free Time
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6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Cocktail Reception and FUN Networking Event
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Wednesday, May 8
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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Networking Breakfast
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8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
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Toy & Game Decision Making in the U.S.
George Carey & Hillary Newton of The Family Room
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9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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Licensing Landscape 2013-2015: A Guide to Identifying Winning Opportunities from the World of TV, Movies, Publishing and the Internet
Tom McGrath, TMG Consulting
A major licensing session designed to help give you insight into current and upcoming licensed properties, how to leverage your brand further, and what the next hot trend just might be. This session alone is worth the price of admission so grab your coffee and a seat and get ready to look into the future.
APPsolute Opportunities? Why Some Apps Succeed While Others Fade: A Panel Discussion
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10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Retail: The Extending Playground - A Visual Journey
Vanessa Hartnoll
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| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Grow Your Business with Toys”R”Us – 2013 & Beyond
Jerry Storch & Richard Barry, Toys”R”Us, Inc.
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11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
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Closing Remarks and Conference Adjournment
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
