ASTRA Announces Toy Fair Programs
ASTRA announced a package of programs and services it is sponsoring at Toy Fair to help members maximize their time in New York for product sourcing, learning, and networking.
Toy Fair Creative Factor Session To Address Sustainability
At the Toy Fair Creative Factor session “Is Sustainable Attainable?” a panel of experts will discuss how to design toys with sustainable practices in mind.
Spin Master Announces Strategic Agreements With International Licensing Agents
Spin Master has entered into strategic agreements with three international licensing agents to represent Spin Master’s core portfolio of brands including Hatchimals, Bakugan, Toca Life, Zo Zo Zombie, Etch A Sketch, and Tech Deck.
BiOBUDDi Partners With Animal Planet
BiOBUDDi and television network Animal Planet have joined forces for a new line of toy products designed to teach kids about animals.
ZAG Promotes Ian Lambur to Executive Vice President, Production, Distribution, and Co-Productions
Lambur joined ZAG in 2018 as SVP, Global Distribution & Co-Productions. With this new promotion, he also has oversight of the company’s TV productions.
Kabillion Promotes Stevan Levy to President, Programming and Operations
Kabillion has upped Stevan Levy to President, Programming and Operations. Levy most recently served as Kabillion’s Vice President of Programming.
New Daisy Dew Drop Product Lines to Launch in 2020
Dreamdust Studios’ Daisy Dew Drop and the Rainbow Garden has secured licensing deals with plush manufacturer, Dan Dee International, and children’s publishing company, Bendon, Inc.
Toy Association To Host Toy Fair Seminars, ‘March of the Working Robots’ and ‘March of the STEM Robots’
Combining educational content with a robot runway show, the sessions will examine the ways in which robots are helping to revolutionize the retail experience as well as play.
The Jim Henson Company Taps Anna Moorefield to Lead Worldwide Content Sales
The Jim Henson Company has expanded the role of executive Anna Moorefield, to head content distribution strategies for the company across platforms.