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Crazy Aaron's Toy Foundation Ukraine Thinking Putty

Toy Foundation Partners with Crazy Aaron’s for Exclusive Thinking Putty to Support Children in Ukraine

Crazy Aaron’s, the creators of innovative products that inspire curiosity, has launched a limited-edition Play it Forward Thinking Putty in partnership with The Toy Foundation (TTF) where all proceeds will directly support the millions of children and families impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Available in TTF’s signature orange with playful purple sparkles, it will be sold exclusively on CrazyAarons.com through April 22, 2022.

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Mattel Promotes Steve Totzke to President and Chief Commercial Officer

Mattel, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MAT) has promoted Steve Totzke to President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Company. The news was announced by Mattel Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ynon Kreiz, to whom Totzke reports.

Entertainment News

APC Kids Lands International Deals for Live Action and Animated Slate

APC Kids, the children’s entertainment division of leading co-production and distribution group APC Studios, has secured a raft of key international deals for live action family series Go Green with the Grimwades and brand-new 2D animated series Zoe & Milo. These deals mark the first global sales for both series, with APC Kids debuting Zoe & Milo at MIPTV this week.

Spin Master Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Spin Master Issues Third Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Spin Master Corporation (TSX:TOY) a leading global children’s entertainment company, issued its third annual Corporate Social Responsibility report (2021 CSR Report), articulating the environmental, social and governance goals and performance of Spin Master for 2021.

Global Kids Star Blippi Joins with Easterseals SoCal for Autism Awareness Month in April

As part of an ongoing effort by children’s programs to help families open a dialog with kids to tackle issues that matter, Easterseals has worked with the globally popular Blippi to create an episode which explores about how all children learn differently. With more than one billion views monthly and 36 million dedicated followers worldwide, Blippi’s show—available on 27+ global services and linear channels, including Netflix, HBO Max, Cartoon…

Licensing News

Beacon Media Group Becomes the New Branding of ChizComm

Beacon Media Group, North America’s largest children’s and toy marketing and media agency is the newly branded name of Chizcomm Ltd. and Chizcomm Beacon Media. Under the leadership of Donna MacNeil in Toronto and Kathleen Campisano in New York, the rebrand is an exciting next step in the company’s growth as an integrated, omni-channel marketing and media agency in the lifestyle, entertainment, toy and gaming spaces. Beacon Media Group will umbrella the media and communications arms of the company, which include Beacon Media in New York, and Beacon Communications in Toronto.

Mattel Incorporates Certified Renewable Polymers from SABIC in Products Globally

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced a collaboration with Mattel, a leading global toy company, to incorporate certified renewable polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE program across Mattel’s product offering. The first Mattel toy products to enter the market in 2022 using certified renewable SABIC PP (polypropylene) polymers will be from MEGA and Matchbox, with more to follow.

Events News

ToyFest Announces dates for the 2023 Show! February 27 – March 3 at World Market Center Las Vegas

The Western Toy and Hobby Representatives Association (WTHRA) has announced the return of ToyFest to The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, February 27 – March 3, 2023. This newly opened, purpose-built tradeshow facility in downtown Las Vegas served quite well for the 2022 show. As an added benefit, ToyFest attendees have access to cross-over gift and accessory lines presented at the World Market Center’s permanent showrooms. Sandy Lepire, ToyFest President said, “ToyFest 2022 was filled with lots of excitement, buyers from all over the country, and manufacturers showing amazing new products! With the dates of ToyFest now set for 2023, We can’t wait to start planning. Our goal is to make this a great show for all to come play and learn.”

Licensing News

VOXX Electronics Corporation Joins the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)

VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), has partnered with the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), a national trade association that provides advocacy, critical education and resources, networking opportunities, and purchasing programs to bring VOXX’s newest business segment – golf car and course accessories to market.