October 2023 - Page 5 of 13

Spotlight on Excellence: AAHA Names Veterinary Technician of the Year

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is delighted to announce the winner of their Veterinary Technician of the Year award, a tribute to the remarkable contributions veterinary technicians make to the world of pet health. The honor goes to Susan Herbert, RVT, who serves with dedication and brilliance at Chestermere Veterinary Clinic in Chestermere, Alberta, Canada. Herbert has been praised for her gentle handling skills and for applying her vast knowledge toward building the most peaceful environment possible for patients. Beyond top-tier pet care, she has emerged as a talented mentor and teacher.

Global Streeetwear Meets Tiny Houses with Squadz Place by Far Out Toys

Streetwear from Tokyo is always on trend, and this year is no exception. Tokyo Fashion Week recently highlighted the urban style you find on the street. Far Out Toys is capitalizing on this trend by launching the Squadz Place Tokyo Trends doll line today at Target. Designed with attention to detail, the series one doll line includes a cool collection of six trendy small dolls, each with its own adorable tiny home. The dolls come in blind packaging, so it is always a surprise which unique doll you’ll get in the box. Each doll comes with a stylish global streetwear outfit, two surprise collectible fashion accessories, and a home decor accessory, and the best part is that the homes can be connected, allowing you to build your very own Squadz Place community of your own design.

IMC Toys’ Kitoons Transforms as Distributor of Educational Content

IMC Toys, the leading company in toys and entertainment, announces an exciting shift in its content strategy. Kitoons, the umbrella brand that encompasses all of IMC Toys’ entertainment, is launching as a distributor of third-party content, transforming its platforms and channels, including YouTube, OTT, and social media, into powerful outlets for recently acquired high-quality educational series. The first distribution agreement has been made with Millimages, a prominent producer and distributor of children’s content, covering over 8 series for current and future Kitoons users. The first external series that Kitoons will feature is “Molang,” an exciting addition to its growing content library.

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Step2 Products Recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Awards

Step2, a category leader in toys and home products, including play kitchens, push cars, water tables, mailboxes, planters, and pool seating, announced that four Step2 products have been recognized in various Good Housekeeping awards. The Step2 Flip Seat was named as a winner for the Good Housekeeping 2023 Best Parenting Awards, the Step2 Space Capsule Swing and the Step2 Scout & Slide Climber were both named as winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Toy Awards and the Step2 Lakewood Package Delivery Box was named as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Renovation Awards.

NAVC HiVE Wraps Up Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE Event in Austin, TX

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) celebrates the success of its first NAVC HiVE event this week with the Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE in Austin, TX. Veterinary professionals from across the country were at the Palmer Events Center for this three day event designed to elevate and advance the careers of veterinary nurses and technicians. Many of the registrants and attendees were first-time participants in any event, anywhere, fulfilling the NAVC’s goal of providing accessible learning and networking opportunities to all members of the community.

Collegiate Lifestyle Brand LegacyHistoryPride Partners with Paramount Consumer Products for New Apparel Collections

Collegiate lifestyle brand LegacyHistoryPride is partnering with Paramount Consumer Products to celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with a variety of apparel collections, the first of which features iconic Nickelodeon characters from Hey Arnold and Rugrats. LegacyHistoryPride, also known as LHP, is best known for their fashion forward, high quality HBCU apparel. As a licensed vendor for various HBCUs, LHP has shown their dedication to infusing the spirit of HBCU culture into stylish and versatile apparel since their start in 2019.

Mattel Announces Monster High Publishing Program

Mattel, Inc, leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world, announced two new publishing partnerships with ABRAMS and IDW to launch a publishing program augmenting Mattel’s commitment to expanding the Monster High universe. The Mattel Monster High publishing program will launch with two novels and a comic book series by ABRAMS and IDW, respectively, and follows years of demand from the brand’s dedicated fan base. The program will feature new artwork and stories to bring the Monster High brand to audiences through new formats.

Epic Story Media and CBC Kids Jump Into New Deal for Marc Brown’s Preschool Series ‘Hop’

Independent content creation, distribution and licensing company Epic Story Media Inc (ESM) and CBC Kids, the children’s programming division of Canada’s national public broadcaster, have confirmed a deal for “Hop”, the forthcoming new preschool comedy series from the creator of “Arthur”, Marc Brown. The series, produced by Epic Story Media and animated by Loomi Animation, was greenlit earlier this year by MAX with CBC Kids now joining as a commissioning broadcaster. Epic Story Media will be presenting the series and screening the first episode at MIPJUNIOR and MIPCOM.

MGA & CAKE Sign Multi-Year Distribution Agreement for MGA Studios’ ‘Armorsaurs’ Series

MGA Entertainment (MGA), one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, its subsidiary MGA Studios, and CAKE, a leading independent entertainment company specialising in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids’ and family properties based in London, announced that they have signed a multi-year agreement for distribution of a new video series from MGA Studios, Armorsaurs. The series is a remake of the hit 2021 South Korean television show Armored Saurus originally developed by Daewon Media that mixes visual effects (VFX) and live action. CAKE will handle all media distribution rights globally outside of South Korea, Japan, China, and France. MGA Entertainment and Daewon Media announced a multi-year agreement for the development, production, and distribution of their content in August 2022.