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The Toy Foundation Selects ChizSix Marketing & Media as its Agency of Record
March 29, 2023
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The Toy Foundation (TTF), a 501(c)(3) children’s charity and the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association, announced it has proudly selected ChizSix Marketing & Media as its Agency of Record.
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20 Years of Delivering Joy: The Toy Bank is the Leading Solution for CSR & Inventory Management
March 28, 2023
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For 20 years, The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Toy Bank program has served as a resource for the toy industry to donate toys, clothing, accessories, and more to millions of children in need. As the industry continues to evolve, The Toy Bank is changing alongside it to be your turnkey solution to manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and excess inventory issues all year long.
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Toy Association Monitors Revision Process for F963 Toy Standard
March 28, 2023
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The ASTM International F15.22 Subcommittee on Toy Safety is finalizing an update to the F963 Standard for Toy Safety as part of the standard’s required five-year revision process.
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Creative Factor Inventor Day Returns to Toy Fair™ 2023
March 27, 2023
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Toy inventors and designers are invited to apply for a chance to pitch their ideas to top toy and youth entertainment professionals and manufacturing partners at Toy Fair™ this fall.
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Nominations are Open for 2023 WiT Wonder Women Awards
March 27, 2023
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Nominations are now open for the Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) 2023 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 entertainment industries.
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Save the Date: Toy Association Invites Members to Annual Credit Meeting on May 18
March 24, 2023
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The Toy Association’s Credit Program will hold its first in-person Annual Credit Meeting in three years on May 18, open exclusively to qualified finance, credit, and operations professionals of manufacturer member companies.
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The Toy Association Promotes STEAM Accredited Toys to Educators Nationwide
March 23, 2023
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The Toy Association’s Anna Yudina, senior director of marketing initiatives, led a presentation during the National Afterschool Association Convention this week on how educators can leverage play and toys to foster STEAM learning in the classroom. During the presentation, Yudina showcased the importance of incorporating STEAM toys into educational programs, highlighting several Toy Association-accredited products.
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Webinar Reminder: Latest Canadian Toy Industry Trends
March 23, 2023
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Members of the Canadian Toy Association (CTA) and Toy Association are invited to sign up for “Canadian Toy Industry: Key Trends to Watch,” an exclusive webinar taking place Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).
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Letter from Toy Foundation Chair: We’re Here to Help Deliver the Joy of Play to Children
March 21, 2023
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Newly appointed Toy Foundation Chair, Andy Quartin, CEO of Thames & Kosmos, discusses TTF’s recently refined mission to be the uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry and how it plans to deliver on this promise.
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The Toy Association Updates Governing Bylaws
March 21, 2023
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The Toy Association has published updated governing bylaws following the review and approval of its membership during the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held March 9.
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Genius of Play Hosts First Ambassador Networking Hour
March 20, 2023
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Nearly 30 play professionals from North America, Europe, and Asia participated in The Genius of Play's first-ever networking hour last Thursday, March 16, successfully bringing together the initiative’s Play Ambassadors to share their knowledge and expertise from their respective fields related to play.
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Nominations Open for Mojo Nation’s Play Creators Awards 2023
March 17, 2023
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Nominations have opened for Mojo Nation’s annual Play Creators Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the global toy and game designer community. The deadline to submit nominations is April 28, 2023.
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Now Available: Member-Exclusive Market Research on the American Kid Consumer
March 16, 2023
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Toy Association members are encouraged to take advantage of new market research from Kidz Global/BrandTrends to help confidently expand their businesses in the U.S.
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Remembering Schylling’s Bryan Bendavid
March 16, 2023
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The Toy Association and its members mourn the recent passing of Bryan J. Bendavid, senior vice president of sales for Schylling Inc. He died on March 13 at the age of 56.
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Single-Line Railroad Connecting North America Could Offer New Supply Chain Opportunities
March 15, 2023
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The Toy Association is alerting members of a newly approved single-line rail service connecting Mexico, the U.S. and Canada and the opportunities this could present to companies considering Mexico as a manufacturing hub or import point.
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