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.

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

Click the topic headings below to see the list of available recorded webinars.

Harnessing the Growing Trend of Collectibles: From Toys to Trading Cards and NFTs
Date Presented: 9/14/2023 

How to Tell a Coherent Brand Story When the Customer Controls The Journey
Date Presented: 7/20/2023 

The Growth of Direct-to-Consumer Brands and Strategies Part 2: Developing an Effective DTC Strategy
Date Presented: 5/25/2023 

The Growth of Direct-to-Consumer Brands and Strategies Part 1: Embracing the Shift to DTC Brands
Date Presented: 5/18/2023 

Getting to the Heart of Kids: How Age, Gender, and This Cultural Moment Shape Kids’ Attitudes and Behaviors
Date Presented: 5/11/2023 

Canadian Toy Industry: Key Trends to Watch
Date Presented: 3/30/2023 

The American Kid Consumer: What Companies Should Know About U.S. Toy Consumers and Kids’ Routines
Date Presented: 3/16/2023 

The Extended Holiday: An Early Start & a Budgetary Squeeze
Date Presented: 11/3/2022 

The Evolution of Attention: Kids, Screens, and the Great Unplugging
Date Presented: 7/28/2022 

Paramount Presents: A Study of Diversity and Dolls
Date Presented: 6/29/2022 

Industry Predictions from Three Toy Executives
Date Presented: 6/16/2022 

A Future Forecast 2022 Presented by The Insights Family
Date Presented: 12/8/2021 

China E-Commerce: Opportunities for Toy Brands in 2022 and Beyond Presented by WPIC
Date Presented: 11/4/2021 

“The Next Generation of Families”: Presented by The Insights Family
Date Presented: 8/5/2021 

SVOD + Toy Merchandising: The NPD Group Shares New Opportunities to Grow Your Audience
Date Presented: 3/11/2021 

Not Just for Kids! Bringing Play, Joy and Fun to Older Adults
Date Presented: 3/4/2021 

Canadian Toy Industry Webinar Data and Trends: 2020 Was a Year Like No Other!
Date Presented: 3/3/2021 

China E-Commerce in 2021: Launching Toys in the World’s Largest Market
Date Presented: 2/18/2021 

Presenting the New STEAM Toy Assessment Framework
Date Presented: 2/4/2021 

2021 Future Forecast: Presented by The Insights People
Date Presented: 12/10/2020 

Growing Your Business Through Play in Afterschool Programs
Date Presented: 11/5/2020 

What’s Next for Retail from The NPD Group
Date Presented: 5/14/2020 

Children & Influencer Platforms: New Research from The NPD Group
Date Presented: 11/21/2019 

Best Practices for Creating STEM/STEAM Toys that Motivate Kids to Learn
Date Presented: 10/17/2019 

Balanced Play and the Role of Toys in Supporting Child Development
Date Presented: 5/9/2019 

What Makes a Toy a STEM/STEAM Toy?
Date Presented: 2/17/2019 

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

Subchapter V Bankruptcy: How Small Retailer Reorgs Impact Manufacturers
Date Presented: 4/20/2023 

Mercado Libre: Learn about Its E-Comm Policies & Brand Protection Initiatives in Latin America
Date Presented: 2/23/2023 

Retailer Bankruptcies are Looming: Best Practices for Doing Business with a Financially Troubled Retailer
Date Presented: 1/19/2023 

Amazon Toy Protection 2.0
Date Presented: 12/1/2022 

Manage Your Compliance at Amazon
Date Presented: 10/20/2022 

A Look at the 2022 Holiday Shipping Season: A Report from the Port of LA
Date Presented: 9/7/2022 

Port Updates: A Report on Port Houston
Date Presented: 8/4/2022 

The Canadian Toy Association's State of the Industry Discussion with Retailers and Virtual Annual General Meeting
Date Presented: 6/22/2022 

Protecting and Promoting Your Company: Why Advocacy is Critical
Date Presented: 6/9/2022 

Port Update: A Report on the Port of Savannah
Date Presented: 6/2/2022 

Things That Matter: E-Commerce
Date Presented: 4/7/2022 

Ways to Protect Your Company Through the Ongoing Supply Chain Crisis
Date Presented: 3/31/2022 

How to Improve Accounts Receivables Operations: Learn 3 Automation Strategies to Fast-Track the Deductions Process
Date Presented: 3/24/2022 

Ensure Your Website is Digitally Accessible and ADA Compliant
Date Presented: 2/24/2022 

Port Status: An Update from L.A. Port Executive Director Gene Seroka
Date Presented: 9/30/2021 

Holiday 2021: How Toymakers Can Protect Their Brands on Ecommerce
Date Presented: 9/21/2021 

Digital Accessibility and Website ADA Compliance 2021
Date Presented: 8/30/2021 

The Role of Diversity & Inclusion in Toys & Content
Date Presented: 9/17/2020 

The Canadian Toy Association's Virtual Annual General Meeting 'State of the Industry'
Date Presented: 7/20/2021 

Shipping Crisis Facing Toy Industry Examined
Date Presented: 7/8/2021 

Recent Changes to the Bankruptcy Code That Impact Your Business as a Supplier
Date Presented: 5/20/2021 

Port Updates: Looking Ahead to the 2021 Holiday Shipping Season
Date Presented: 5/12/2021 

How U.S. Customs Can Help Protect Your IP Rights at U.S. Borders
Date Presented: 4/22/2021 

Retaking Retail’s Temperature
Date Presented: 9/24/2020 

Trade Credit Insurance in the Current Pandemic and Economic Downturn
Date Presented: 8/27/2020 

How To Do Business with a Bankrupt Customer During a Pandemic
Date Presented: 7/30/2020 

Insurance Coverage In The COVID-19 Era: Insurance In The Current Pandemic (And The Next One)
Date Presented: 7/23/2020 

Manufacturing Location Strategy Amidst Turbulent Times
Date Presented: 7/16/2020 

Best Supply Chain Practices When Dealing with Distressed Customers Amid COVID-19
Date Presented: 7/2/2020 

Blockchain Fundamentals: From Tech to Business Application
Date Presented: 6/11/2020 

Workforce/Hiring and Unconscious Bias: Navigating Best Practices After COVID-19
Date Presented: 5/28/2020