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You’re Invited: Discover Best Practices for Creating STEM/STEAM Toys that Inspire Learning (Webinar)
September 20, 2019
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In The Toy Association’s upcoming webinar, toymakers can develop best practices for creating and delivering toys that better prepare kids for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Coming Up: Learn the Tools to Identify Troubled Retailers (Webinar)
September 19, 2019
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Are you a toy company looking to better protect your business? Learn which risk assessment tools are right for you and how to identify troubled retailers in The Toy Association’s upcoming webinar
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Toy Safety & Sustainability: Free Tools for Members
September 17, 2019
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The Toy Association offers members a range of free toy safety and sustainability resources. Keep reading for all the details.
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REMINDER: Upcoming Webinar on Building an Impactful Media Campaign
September 16, 2019
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There's still time to register for The Toy Association’s "Stacking the Deck for a Successful Media Campaign: Principles for 2019 & Beyond" webinar, taking place Thursday, September 19.
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REMINDER: Voting for the Toy Industry Hall of Fame Closes September 20
September 16, 2019
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Don’t forget to cast your vote for the 2020 inductees for the Toy Industry Hall of Fame. Responses are due Friday, September 20, 2019.
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TOTY 2020 Nominations Due Thursday
September 16, 2019
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The deadline for 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards submissions is Thursday, September 19 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern).
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Free Promotion for Your Toys This Holiday Season
September 13, 2019
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There’s still time to submit images for Genius Play Pix, an initiative that features Toy Association member products on The Genius of Play’s social media channels.
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Save the Date: Key Learnings from Shifting Marketplace Offer Strategies for Future Growth
September 13, 2019
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Toy professionals looking to gain more insights into how shifts in consumer values, viewing habits, and technology usage continue to transform play are invited to join The Toy Association’s upcoming webinar, “From Digital Play to Traditional Toys: Key Learnings from the Latest Marketplace Dynamic and Strategies for Future Growth.”
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The Strong's National Toy Hall of Fame Reveals 2019 Finalists
September 12, 2019
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The Strong National Museum of Play unveiled the 12 finalists for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame for 2019, which includes the smartphone.
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RSVP for the Young Professionals Mixer at Toy Fair Dallas
September 10, 2019
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Young professionals and those new to the toy industry are invited to The Toy Association’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) mixer, to be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2 at d.e.c. on Dragon St. in Dallas, TX.
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Reminder: Book an Appointment with the Trends Team at Toy Fair Dallas
September 9, 2019
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Exhibitors at Toy Fair Dallas are encouraged to book a 15-minute appointment with a member of The Toy Association’s trends team to showcase what they’ve got for 2020.
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September Spotlight on Toy Association Members
September 9, 2019
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The latest Toy Association member spotlight features Alex Brands, LeapFrog, MGA Entertainment, Sphero, Spin Master, Sunny Days Entertainment, and TOMY.
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Tariffs: How to Apply for an Exclusion Request
September 9, 2019
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As The Toy Association continues its aggressive advocacy and media campaign about the harmful impacts of tariffs on toys, members are encouraged to participate in an upcoming webinar that will detail how companies can apply for product-specific exclusions from the tariffs. “Tariffs on Toys: How to Apply for an Exclusion Request” will take place Wednesday, September 25 from 12 to 1 p.m. (Eastern).
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Reminder: TOTY Nominations Accepted Through Sept. 19
September 5, 2019
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The Toy Association is reminding companies to submit their nominations for the 2020 Toy of the Year Awards by midnight (Eastern) on Thursday, September 19.
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Mojo Nation Announces Winners of Play Creators Awards in London, UK
September 4, 2019
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Mojo Nation announced the winners of the Play Creators Awards at an evening ceremony held Monday, September 2 during the Play Creators Festival in London, UK. The awards program celebrates “those in the toy and game design community that have excelled over the last 12 months.” Prizes were handed out in 10 categories.
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