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Learn about the Port of Savannah’s Expanding Capacity during June 2 Webinar
May 19, 2022
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As cargo shipments continue to be diverted from congested West Coast ports, businesses are looking to other ports for opportunity—such as the Port of Savannah, Georgia, which now handles nearly one out of every nine loaded containers crossing the nation’s docks.
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WiT Elects Nine Members to its Board of Directors
May 18, 2022
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Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has announced the election of nine members to its Board of Directors.
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Sustainability Spotlight: hand2mind
May 17, 2022
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This week’s Sustainability Spotlight is on hand2mind, best known for its educational toys tackling everything from math to science, literacy, and social-emotional development.
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TOY ASSOCIATION & CLAMOUR UNVEIL INFLUENCERS' TOP TOY PICKS FOR SPRING & SUMMER '22
May 17, 2022
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As kids and families gear up for a fun-filled summer of play, the “Best of Spring & Summer 2022 Influencer Choice List,” presented by The Toy Association and powered by Clamour, today unveiled the hottest toys and games as voted on by top-tier toy and family content creators.
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Toy Association Chair Aaron Muderick Talks New Toy Fair NY Timeline on ‘The Playground Podcast”
May 17, 2022
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Aaron Muderick, chair of The Toy Association and founder & president of Crazy Aaron’s, appeared on “The Playground Podcast” this week, chatting with Christopher Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, and Richard Gottlieb, president of Global Toy Experts, about the new fall timeline for Toy Fair New York and what’s in store for the 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday Market this fall.
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What to Know about ICTI Ethical Toy Program's New Environmental Assessment Tool
May 17, 2022
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ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) announced the launch of a new Environmental Assessment Module to enable climate action for the global toy supply chain. Toy News Tuesday (TNT) editors spoke with IETP’s Head of Business Development, Todd Merton, about the new program and how members of the global play community can take advantage of the tool.
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The Toy Association Calls on Congress to Adopt Supply Chain Provisions in Final USICA-COMPETES Bill
May 16, 2022
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With the bill that combines the Senate’s United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) with the U.S. House of Representatives’ America COMPETES Act continuing to be finalized, The Toy Association joined 133 industry groups on May 10 in calling on Congress to ensure the inclusion of critical supply chain provisions from the America COMPETES Act.
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Ukraine Relief Campaign Partner Spotlight: Convoy of Hope
May 16, 2022
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The Toy Foundation is supporting Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit humanitarian organization with a passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreach, and disaster response.
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The Toy Association Applauds Next Step Forward for Battery Safety Law Safeguarding Children
May 11, 2022
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The Toy Association lauds the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s decision to advance key battery safety legislation to the Senate floor for a final vote.
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Be Seen by Top Buyers at The Toy Association’s Preview & Holiday Market
May 10, 2022
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The Toy Association’s 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday Market this fall will commence what is anticipated to be a critical stop for buyers and sellers for both 2022 and 2023 business.
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Toy Fair Everywhere Toy Buying Events to Kickstart Back-to-School Season & More
May 10, 2022
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Toy and children’s product manufacturers looking for new ways to put their products in front of buyers this summer are invited to participate in Toy Fair Everywhere’s upcoming targeted product category events.
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Feature Your Toys in The Genius of Play’s Summer Giveaway (May 20 Deadline)
May 9, 2022
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As many U.S. families prepare to take their first big getaways after two years of travel limitations, The Genius of Play is launching its “The Great Play Escape” giveaway to feature travel-ready and travel-themed toys and games families can escape with all summer long.
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New U.S. & UK Tax Regulations Impacting Toymakers
May 9, 2022
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The Toy Association is alerting members to new tax updates that will impact companies conducting business in the U.S. and the UK.
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Advocating for Your Business - New Webinar
May 6, 2022
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Do you want to learn how you can advocate for your business at the state, federal, and international level? Registration has opened for a new Toy Association webinar that invites members to learn about the Association’s advocacy efforts to protect the business of play
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Regulatory Updates: EPA Rulings on PVC Designation and Talc/Asbestos & Other Substance Reporting
May 5, 2022
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The Toy Association’s external affairs team is continuing to keep members updated on the latest regulatory updates from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) impacting the toy and play community.
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