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Minneapolis Media Invited to Talk China Tariffs with Toy Company Leaders at Biz Conference
June 14, 2019
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As America’s toy community convenes in Minneapolis for the Annual Business Conference, leaders from toy companies, allied businesses, and The Toy Association will be available on-site for media interviews detailing the potential impacts of the looming threat of tariffs on toys imported from China and other topical issues.
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REMINDER: Submit Your Responses to the 2019 Toy Industry Financial & Operating Benchmark Study
June 14, 2019
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Toy Association members are reminded to submit their responses to the confidential 2019 Toy Industry Financial & Operating Benchmark Study.
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The Future of Play: Is Your Company Offering Service & Subscription Opportunities?
June 11, 2019
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Today’s consumers value convenience and personalization – two areas that the toy industry can easily provide through curated subscription boxes and toy rental services, according to an in-depth report by The Toy Association and ProdigyWorks. The report, “Toy Manufacturing and Retail Solutions – the Future,” provides ideas on how the industry can capitalize on the changing marketplace, and appeal to new customers and retain (or increase sales with) existing ones.
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Toy Association Requests to Testify at Hearing on Proposed Tariffs on Toys
June 11, 2019
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President Trump canceled plans to impose a 5 percent tax on all Mexican imports after reaching an agreement on immigration policy with Mexican officials on Friday; however, the threat of 25 percent tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports, including all finished toys, is looming. The Toy Association is actively fighting back against these tariffs and urging toy companies to get involved.
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Annual Business Conference: Last Chance to Discover Key Insights from Target & More
June 10, 2019
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In just one week, hundreds of toy and youth entertainment industry executives will gather in Minneapolis, MN to learn critical insights on the most important issues affecting their businesses at The Toy Association’s Annual Business Conference, co-hosted by Target. Registration is still open for those interested in learning how to grow their businesses and protect their brands in today’s challenging environment.
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June Spotlight on Toy Association Members
June 10, 2019
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The latest Toy Association member spotlight features Basic Fun!, Funrise, Goliath Games, Hasbro, Jazwares, Mattel, Moose Toys, Wicked Cool Toys, and WowWee.
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Licensing Expo 2019: Toyetic Properties Targeting Nostalgic Parents & Preschool Brands Dominate
June 10, 2019
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The global licensing industry descended upon Las Vegas last week for Licensing Expo 2019, where licensees scouted new trends, media properties, and brands with the goal of bringing merchandise to life for fans of all ages. With about a quarter of all children’s products sold in the U.S. featuring a license, Kristin Morency Goldman, member of The Toy Association’s trends team, was at the expo to discover what’s new and trending in the toy and youth space. Here’s what she had to say…
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Positive Feedback Pours in for Safety Education Program
June 10, 2019
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The Toy Association’s Safety Education Program, an online course that walks participants through U.S. and international product safety standards and compliance rules for specific toy types, continues to receive positive feedback from toy professionals who have taken the course.
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“Play All May” Generates National Buzz & Reaches Millions of Parents
June 5, 2019
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Play All May, The Genius of Play’s first-ever month celebrating the importance of play, generated national buzz during the month of May with millions of media impressions and social media engagements.
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The Toy Association and Mojo Nation Kick Off DISTOY with Summer Party
June 5, 2019
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To celebrate the opening night of DISTOY, The Toy Association and Mojo Nation co-hosted a joint “Summer Party” where dozens of toy and game industry professionals gathered for a night of cocktails, networking, and musical trivia.
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Nominations Are Open for 2020 WIT Wonder Woman Awards
June 4, 2019
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Nominations are now open for the Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WIT) 16th Annual Wonder Women Awards, which honor top female executives, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and other changemakers for their extraordinary accomplishments and impact within the toy, licensing, and the entertainment industries.
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Spotlight on Sustainability: A Conversation with MGA Entertainment’s CEO Isaac Larian
June 4, 2019
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MGA Entertainment Inc. recently kicked off a new free recycling program with TerraCycle, a global leader in recycling complex materials, that will make it easy for consumers to recycle L.O.L. Surprise! products, packaging, and accessories. Once collected, the packaging is cleaned and melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled products.
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Toy Association Opposes Administration’s Threat to Impose Tariffs on Goods Imported from Mexico
June 4, 2019
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The Toy Association opposes President Trump’s plan to impose escalating tariffs, starting at 5 percent, on all U.S. imports from Mexico as a retaliation against the country’s immigration enforcement actions.
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Get Involved: Volunteer for a Good Cause at The Toy Foundation’s Annual “Play Your Part” Events
June 3, 2019
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Hundreds of disadvantaged children will get to experience fun-filled days of play this summer at The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) upcoming volunteer events: Play Your Part LA, taking place on Wednesday, June 26, and Play Your Part Chicago, taking place on Wednesday, July 17.
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Space is Limited: Apply Now to Exhibit at Toy Fair 2020
June 3, 2019
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The Toy Association is currently accepting exhibitor applications for Toy Fair New York. Toy companies that did not exhibit at last year’s show or have never exhibited before should contact their assigned account executive for details on how to apply.
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