Webinars

 

Free for members, our informative webinars tackle a range of key topics such as toy safety, timely trade issues, toy shopping trends, entering new markets, and much more.

Watch the webinar live or download the presentation and watch the recording at your convenience.

On-Demand Webinars

Webinar recordings are available free of charge to Toy Association members. Non-members interested in purchasing webinar recordings may contact webinars@toyassociation.org.

Industry Trends & Market Research

A Future of Interactive Play: Looking at the 2022 Household
Date Presented: 10/18/2018 

The U.S. Toy Collectibles Market: New Research from The NPD Group
Date Presented: 10/11/2018 

Beyond Unboxing: How to Get the Most Out of Influencer Marketing
Date Presented: 8/16/2018 

Decoding STEM/STEAM: An Overview of STEM & STEAM and the Role Toys Play in Teaching the Concepts to Children
Date Presented: 8/9/2018 

Innovation and the Toy Industry: Consumer Shifts and Retail Challenges
Date Presented: 6/7/2018 

Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know about Entering Germany
Date Presented: 5/3/2018 

Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know about Entering France
Date Presented: 5/2/2018 

The Genius of Play Research: Why Linking Toys to Developmental Skills is Beneficial to Toymakers
Date Presented: 4/5/2018 

Deciphering Educational Toys: How Toys Can Be a Conduit for Learning
Date Presented: 10/26/2017 

Analyzing the New Frontier Markets for Toys and Games
Date Presented: 10/19/2017 

Understanding Child Development: How Toy Companies Can Help Kids Achieve Developmental Milestones
Date Presented: 6/24/2017 

Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know About Entering India
Date Presented: 6/22/2017 

Insights into the US Toy Marketplace: What Companies Should Know About American Toy Consumers and Kids’ Routines
Date Presented: 6/8/2017 

The Effect of Globalization on STEM and STEAM Toys
Date Presented: 10/13/2016 

Online Toy Buyers: The E-commerce Toy Story – From Millennial Parents to Successful Licensing
Date Presented: 8/11/2016 

Trending Topics: Toys & More with Toy Industry Association and TrendHunter
Date Presented: 7/14/2016 

Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know About Entering the U.K.
Date Presented: 5/19/2016 

Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know About Entering Canada
Date Presented: 5/18/2016

Specialty Retail: Key Drivers and Consumer Attitudes on Shopping in Toy Specialty Stores
Date Presented: 4/7/2016

The Genius of Play: How to Address Parents’ Perceived Barriers to Play
Date Presented: 10/22/2015

Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know About Entering Mexico
Date Presented: 10/1/2015 

Expanding the Global Toy Marketplace: What U.S. Companies Should Know About Entering Australia
Date Presented: 9/30/2015 

Shifting Channels – Strategies for Growth in the Toy Industry
Date Presented: 8/6/2015 

The Value of Play: A Generational Perspective
Date Presented: 1/29/2015 

Using Retail Sales Data Effectively
Date Presented: 10/17/2014 

 

Consumer Protection: Safety, Privacy & Social Responsibility

Understanding How to Use The Toy Association’s New Smart Packaging Tool
Date Presented: 11/8/2018 

California’s Proposition 65: An Overview of Changes to the Warning Regulations & New Labeling Requirements
Date Presented: 6/28/2018 

COPPA and GDPR Comparison: Tips for Complying with Both Regulations
Date Presented: 4/26/2018 

2018 Toy Safety and Compliance Seminar
Date Presented: 2/19/2018 

2017 Updates to U.S. State Chemical Laws
Date Presented: 12/14/2017 

Understanding Oregon’s Chemical Reporting Law & Compliance
Date Presented: 11/2/2017 

Marketing to Children: Complying with Regulations for Connected Toys
Date Presented: 8/17/2017 

Consumer Product Recalls in a Global Society
Date Presented: 6/15/2017 

2017 Toy Safety Compliance Update
Date Presented: 2/20/2017 

Compliance with Vermont’s Chemical Reporting Law
Date Presented: 11/9/2016

The Revised ASTM F963 Toy Safety Standard: What's Changed and What You Need To Know
Date Presented: 10/26/2016 

Connected Toys: Ensuring Data Collection and Privacy Compliance
Date Presented: 8/18/2016

TSCA Reform’s Impact on Toy Companies
Date Presented: 6/16/2016 

TIA Shares: The ICTI-CARE Webinar, Introduction to Responsible Sourcing in the Toy Industry
Date Presented: 6/9/2016 

Product Recalls: How to Protect your Brand While Effectively Managing a Product Recall
Date Presented: 11/12/2015 

Beyond the Ports: Customs and Border Protection Enforcement 2014
Date Presented: 6/24/2014 

Member Update: What the Toy Industry Needs to Know About Online Privacy
Date Presented: 5/15/2014 

PR & Promotions

Pitch Like a Pro: How to Present to Retail Buyers
Date Presented: 12/13/2018

Toy Fair PR Bootcamp: Kickstart Your TF ’19 Public Relations Strategy
Date Presented: 12/6/2018

Toy Fair 2019 Buyer Webinar
Date Presented: 11/29/2018

Toy Fair 2019 Freshman Class Webinar
Date Presented: 11/1/2018

From Media 101 to Media MBA: An Overview of the U.S. Media Landscape & How Toy Companies Can Build Strong Media Advertising Plans
Date Presented: 5/17/2018

Toy Fair PR Bootcamp: Tips for Developing your TF'18 Public Relations Strategies
Date Presented: 12/13/2017

Ad Spending: How to Build a Winning Media Plan in a Changing World
Date Presented: 3/23/2017

Toy Fair 2017 Online Press Room: Post Show Tips & Tricks
Date Presented: 3/9/2017 

Ad Spending: What Companies Should Know About Competition in the Toy Marketplace
Date Presented: 8/26/2015

Diversity to Dollars: Translating Consumer Segmentation Into Revenue Opportunity
Date Presented: 3/27/2014

 

Brand Protection & Business Issues

Toys"R"Us Status Update & Proposed Settlement Agreement
Date Presented: 7/31/2018 

Toys"R"Us Bankruptcy Call for Toy Association Members on May 30
Date Presented: 5/30/2018 

Toys"R"Us Bankruptcy Call for Toy Association Members on April 26
Date Presented: 4/26/2018 

Follow-Up Toys"R"Us Bankruptcy Call for Toy Association Members
Date Presented: 3/30/2018 

Special Call for Toy Association Members - Toys"R"Us Bankruptcy Case
Date Presented: 3/21/2018 

Creditors’ Rights: Techniques to Minimize Risk and Maximize Recovery
Date Presented: 11/12/2017 

Conference Call for Toy Association Manufacturing Members - Trade Credit Concerns in the Marketplace
Date Presented: 9/19/2017 

Taking Counterfeits Offline: Exploring Technology Options for Toy Companies
Date Presented: 11/3/2016 

Working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Counter Counterfeits
Date Presented: 12/3/2015