Mattel: Creating Play with Purpose
TFE chatted with Mattel President and COO Richard Dickson about how the 73-year-old company by getting back to its roots.
Decoding STEM/STEAM: The Role of Toys and Play in Building STEM/STEAM Skills
The Toy Association has put together an in-depth report, Decoding STEM/STEAM, to explore the history and evolution of public perception about STEM/STEAM, tackle common misconceptions, address how to encourage kids to take more interest in science- and math-related subjects and careers, and suggest how toys and play can further STEM/STEAM learning.
Real Deal
- Jakks Pacific Named Master Toy for Becca’s Bunch
- Headstart, Turner Team for New Best Furry Friends Animated Series
- Corus/Nelvana Enters Licensing/Merchandising Deal for Thomas & Friends
- Alita’s Brand Bar to Help Launch Inktober Brand Program
- APC Kids Secures First European Partner for KID-E-CATS
- Xilam Animation Onboards Broadcast Partner in Germany
- Spin Master Teams with Alibaba to Strengthen Growth in China
aNb Media News, October 1, 2018
- Basic Fun! Acquires Playhut
- Channel Frederator Network Creates $1 Million Creative Fund
- Scholastic to Launch All-New Clifford with Television Series, Publishing Program
TTPM Most Wanted 2018 Holiday List, Pet Product Awards Revealed
- TTPM Announces 2018 Most Wanted Toy List, Pet Product Awards
aNb Media News, September 28, 2018
- Amazon’s New Physical Store is Selling Only Four-Star Rated Product
- Michaels Launches New Kids Microsite
- New Global Partners Ready for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Release
aNb Media News, September 27, 2018
- Barnes & Nobles to Host Hatchimals Day Event
- Grandparents are the Fastest Growing Segment of Online Toy Consumers
You’re Hired
- Hasbro Reorganizes European Leadership Team
New Product News
- WowWee Releases Fingerlings UNTAMED AR App