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LA Fall Preview: Circana to Present Update on U.S. Toy Industry Performance

Circana will deliver a “State of the U.S. Toy Industry — Fall Update” presentation on Tuesday, September 10 at 10 a.m. (Pacific), during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview market week.

 

The Importance of Play at Children’s Hospitals

Kathleen Campisano, global chief marketing officer at Beacon Media Group and vice chair of The Toy Foundation, discussed how play improves pediatric care with representatives from Maimonides Health and Hope for Henry.

 

In LA During Market Week? Don’t Miss “Party with a Purpose” Fundraiser for Children’s Hospitals

Mark your calendars to make a difference: Attend The Toy Foundation’s “Party with a Purpose” and be a part of an industry-wide movement to bring the joy of play to hospitalized children across the country.

 

Prep for the Preview: How to Make the Most of Your Time at LA Fall Preview

With just weeks left to go until The Toy Association’s sold-out, inaugural LA Fall Preview, industry professionals are encouraged to make the most out of their time in Los Angeles with helpful information to navigate the marketplace.

 

Learn to Master Your Company’s Toy Fair® Online Show Profile

Toy Fair® 2025 exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for the upcoming Toy Fair Exhibitor Academy session, “Your Map Your Show Profile,” taking place Tuesday, August 20 at 2 p.m. (Eastern).

 

President’s Letter: The LA Fall Preview is Officially Sold Out!

Greg Ahearn, president & CEO of The Toy Association™, announces that the Association’s first-ever LA fall marketplace is officially sold out, with 78 toy companies securing space at 2250 East Imperial Highway in El Segundo, the heart of LA’s “toy district.”

 

Nominations are Now Open for the 2025 Toy of the Year® Awards

Nominations are officially open for the 25th Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place February 28, 2025 at Cipriani’s 42nd Street in New York City. Toy companies, inventors, and other industry representatives are invited to submit their top products and entertainment brands by August 23, 2024 for consideration across 16 categories.

 

Legendary Rock Band Blues Traveler to Headline “Party with a Purpose”

Blues Traveler will play a can’t-miss performance at The Toy Foundation’s “Party with a Purpose,” taking place September 9 at TAO Los Angeles.

 

Meet with 75+ Manufacturers in September at The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview

The countdown is officially on for The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview, taking place in September at 2250 East Imperial Highway in El Segundo, CA. Retailers and industry professionals can now register to connect with more than 75 manufacturers all under one roof throughout the entire month, with a dedicated market week (including not-to-miss industry networking events) taking place September 9 to 13.

 

Apply by July 12 to Present on the Toy Fair® University Global Stage

Industry thought leaders have until this Friday, July 12 to submit presentation applications for Toy Fair® University, taking place throughout Toy Fair from March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City.