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Give the Gift of Play on Giving Tuesday
November 28, 2023
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The Toy Foundation’s Pamela Mastrota, executive director, and Andrew Quartin, chairperson, call on the toy industry to support its work to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.
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In the News: The Toy Association™ Ties Member Product to Key Holiday Shopping & Toy Trends
November 28, 2023
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The Toy Association's trends team has been in the media over the past couple of weeks, promoting the must-have toys of the holidays and discussing consumer toy shopping trends with leading outlets.
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NRF: Record Number of Consumers Shopped During Thanksgiving Weekend
November 28, 2023
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A record 200.4 million consumers shopped between Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, surpassing last year’s record of 196.7 million, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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The Toy Association™ Pushes Back on False Claims in NGO “Toy Safety” Lists
November 28, 2023
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One of the Toy Association's fourth quarter toy safety initiatives involves protecting member companies and the industry from misleading and unfounded narratives present in NGO reports that raise questions about toy safety.
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Nominations Now Open for Toy Association Board of Directors (2024-2026)
November 27, 2023
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Toy Association members are invited to submit candidates for March 2024-March 2026 seats on the Association’s Board of Directors by no later than Friday, January 12, 2024.
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Webinar: How to Protect Your Business this Holiday Season
November 27, 2023
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An upcoming Toy Association webinar will explore proactive strategies toy brands can put into place to protect their revenue streams ahead of the holiday season.
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Toy Safety Education Program Helps Professionals Navigate State Rules & Regulations
November 21, 2023
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Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Erin Raden, The Toy Association’s senior director of state government affairs, about key insights participants will take away from the state portion of the education program.
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Squishmallows from Jazwares Takes Home Prestigious “Toy of the Year®” Award for 2023
November 20, 2023
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Squishmallows by Jazwares and Monster High Skullector Line by Mattel, Inc. received top honors today, taking home the Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards’ coveted overall “Toy of the Year” award and “People’s Choice” honor, respectively. A representation of the most creative, imaginative, and fun products perfect for gifting this holiday season, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) previously announced the product category winners at the 2023 TOTY Awards celebration in September.
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The Toy Foundation™’s DEI Pipeline Program Introduces First Hires into the Toy Industry
November 20, 2023
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Two University of Maryland student participants of The Toy Foundation™’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Pipeline Program secured job placements during the program’s capstone event at Toy Fair®, a five-day program that offered networking, recruitment, and educational opportunities for talented and diverse students.
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Toy Association Speaks about Safety of Toys at U.S. PIRG Press Conference
November 20, 2023
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The Toy Association was invited to speak at U.S. PIRG’s annual “Trouble in Toyland” virtual press conference last week.
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Canadian Toy Association Inducts 2023 Hall of Fame Members
November 17, 2023
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The toy community gathered last night at the Canadian Toy Association’s (CTA) Hall of Fame Event at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ontario to celebrate the industry’s top leaders and trailblazers.
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NRF Predicts Record-High Shopping Turnout During Thanksgiving Weekend
November 16, 2023
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An estimated 182 million consumers are planning to shop in-store and online between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday this year, an increase of 15.7 million people compared to 2022, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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Toy Fair® Media Impressions Reach 3.22 Billion: Read the Recap Report
November 15, 2023
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The Toy Association™’s Toy Fair® 2023 Media Recap is now available online. The report provides insight into Toy Fair’s top-tier media coverage, which combined with the showcase of tens of thousands of innovative toys and games, contributed to the event’s success in generating 3.22 billion impressions to date and helping build excitement for the upcoming holiday season.
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Playing it Safe: Q&A with The Toy Safety Mom, Joan Lawrence
November 14, 2023
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As part of Toy Safety Awareness Month this November, Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Joan Lawrence, The Toy Association™’s “Toy Safety Mom” and senior vice president of standards and regulatory affairs, about the Association’s proactive approach to toy safety and how members can help spread awareness.
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Creative Factor Inventor Day Returns in 2024
November 13, 2023
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Following a successful Creative Factor Inventor Day at Toy Fair® 2023, where 24 selected inventors pitched their playthings to companies including Jazwares, Melissa & Doug, Spin Master, Crayola, Basic Fun!, Fat Brain Toys, and more, The Toy Association™ has announced that the event will return virtually on Monday, March 4, 2024.
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