TIA Press Releases

Latest Press Releases

The Toy Industry Association (TIA), the not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and bringing toys and youth entertainment products to kids of all ages, has announced that Kenneth Ebeling will join TIA as vice president of strategic development and member services. Effective May 1, 2013, Mr. Ebeling will have overall responsibility for developing and executing strategies that will create and deliver enhanced value propositions to all TIA members.
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Nearly 3,000 children living with their families on military base Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas were treated to a special toy giveaway on April 17th hosted by the Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) and national partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Military Services.
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National CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Association and the Toy Industry Foundation partnered on April 5th at the Play Your Part volunteer event to provide 50,000 brand new toys to children in the Southern California foster care system.
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The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) held its most successful one-day toy collection in the ten-year history of The Toy Bank this past February, gathering more than 42,000 toys and games worth over $400,000 for children in need.
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The 110th American International Toy Fair opened its doors to a surge in international attendees last week, as tens of thousands of visitors from 92 countries descended upon New York City to preview 150,000 innovative toys, games and youth entertainment products at the largest toy tradeshow in the Western hemisphere.
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From toys that are “So Retro!” … to arts and crafts inspired by “DIY Design” television shows … and playthings for sociable teens and tweens, the hottest toy trends of 2013 were unveiled by the Toy Industry Association (TIA) today at its 110th American International Toy Fair.
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An estimated 33,000 toy industry insiders from 100 countries gathered in anticipation at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center this morning, where the 110th annual American International Toy Fair (Feb. 10-13) opened its doors for four, fun-filled days of business-building, networking, trend-spotting, and more.
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Hundreds of toy executives and guests from around the world gathered in New York City this evening to honor the year’s top toys and industry icons at the 13th annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards and Toy Industry Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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More than 3,000 boys and girls living with their parents on Hawaii’s Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter U.S. Army bases were treated to two exciting days of toy giveaways on December 4th and 6th, respectively. The events were hosted by the Toy Industry Foundation in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Military Services, who brought the spirit of the season to military families complete with gifts, holiday carolers, and the lighting of two of the largest Christmas trees in the country.
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The Toy Industry Association (TIA) announced today that the 110th American International Toy Fair will host Content Connection, an educational program to serve the growing number of licensors, brand owners and entertainment executives that annually flock to the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere.
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The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) has announced a new national partner, CASA for Children (CASA), for 2013. In communities across the country, CASA’s highly trained volunteers provide one-on-one advocacy for children in the foster care and family court systems.
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The Toy Industry Association (TIA) kicked off the holiday shopping season today by announcing the 84 finalists for the prestigious 2013 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY). Between now and January 13, 2013, toy lovers of all ages can visit ToyAwards.org to vote for their favorite playthings in 12 categories – from e-Connected and Innovative to Educational and Outdoor toys – and sign up to win exclusive prize packages!
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The Toy Industry Association (TIA) announced today that Judith (Judy) Ellis, founder and chair of the nation’s first baccalaureate program in Toy Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the late Russ Berrie, former chief executive and chairman of Russ Berrie & Company, have been selected as the next inductees into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
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The Toy Industry Association and media company Engage Digital announced today that the 7th Annual Digital Kids® Conference will co-locate once again with the American International Toy Fair in February 2013 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
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Nearly 1,000 boys and girls stationed with their parents on Kadena U.S. Air Force Base in Japan were treated to an extraordinary day of gifts and play on November 1st by the Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) and partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Military Services. Joined by Marine families stationed in nearby in Okinawa, the children experienced a fun-filled toy giveaway event, providing relief and a reminder of home to kids living with their parents so far away from what is familiar.
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