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ZipString Names Chandler Wilkins as Director of Sales

In an expansion move, ZipString has named Chandler Wilkins to the new post of Director of Sales, it was announced by Co-Founders Austin Hillam and Stephen Fazio. Chandler Wilkins joins the company after most recently serving in sales management positions in the software industry. Prior to that, he earned a degree in Supply Chain Management from Brigham Young University. According to Hillam, who served with Wilkins as Latter-day Saint missionaries in Brazil and, subsequently, as students together at BYU, “no one resembles the phrase – ‘if there’s a will, there’s a way’ – better than Chandler, making him a perfect fit for a company on the way up.”

Minecraft Heads Into Licensing Expo with New Partners, 15th Anniversary, and Feature Film Set for 2025 Release

This year, Minecraft celebrates its 15th anniversary of gripping adventures, mind-blowing creations, and a community that has left its mark on every block! From its debut in 2009 to over 300 million copies worldwide and one trillion views on YouTube, what started as a game and platform for creative expression has evolved into an evergreen entertainment franchise, with each year delivering new products and partners, entertainment content, games, and more.…

Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina Return to American Girl with Original Tribute Collections

American Girl, a cornerstone in the Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) portfolio of purposeful brands, announced the re-release of three classic historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Addy Walker, and Josefina Montoya— with special tribute collections that harken back to the brand’s roots. Kirsten, Addy, and Josefina (originally debuting in 1986, 1993, and 1997 respectively) remain fan-favorite characters that have inspired generations with their timeless stories that celebrate family and friendship, resilience in the face of change, and hope for the future. Now, these enduring characters are set to stir up a wave of nostalgia and inspire a legion of new fans with the debut of these three keepsake collections, featuring their original fashions and accessories, along with updated stories to bring the characters’ worlds to life in a fresh, relevant way.

Toy Foundation Toy of the Year 2023 TOTY Turkey

Your Year-Round Donations to The Toy Bank Allow for a Quick Emergency Response

Last week, the Midwest was ravaged by dozens of tornadoes, leaving communities destroyed. The toy industry’s year-round product donations to The Toy Bank, a key program of The Toy Foundation (TTF), allowed the team to gather warehoused product and send truckloads of toys and emergency response supplies within 48 hours to Omaha, Nebraska and Sulphur, Oklahoma to impact thousands of children and families in each location.

Bluey x CAMP, The Smash Hit Immersive Adventure, Comes to Boston Summer 2024

CAMP, the Family Experience Company, announced that it will bring its hit new immersive adventure, Bluey x CAMP, to Boston this summer as the third stop on its US tour. Starting July 19th, 2024, at the CAMP store in Burlington Mall, Boston families can explore Bluey and Bingo’s house in a funny and heartwarming immersive adventure created in collaboration with BBC Studios. Timed entry tickets for Bluey x CAMP are available today and can be purchased here. Following its fast-selling Los Angeles debut, families are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

Disguise Announces New CoComelon and Blippi Halloween Costumes and Costume Accessories

Disguise, Inc, the global costume division of leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, JAKKS Pacific, Inc (NASDAQ:JAKK) has announced the extension of their licensing agreement in North America for Moonbug Entertainment’s hit children’s shows CoComelon and Blippi. Disguise will continue to design, market, manufacture and distribute Halloween costumes and costume accessories for the U.S. and Canada with the latest line hitting retail fall this year.

Hidden Pigeon Company Signs Retail Monster as Global Licensing Agent

Hidden Pigeon Company (HPC), the dynamic new multiplatform kids and family content company that is extending the reach of award-winning author/illustrator Mo Willems’s beloved character brands, has appointed Retail Monster as its global licensing agent. Retail Monster will develop a full licensing and merchandising program for Willems’s popular character brands such as Elephant & Piggie, The Pigeon, and Knuffle Bunny, among others.

Dallas Market Center – Amy Harper Promoted to SVP, Retail Development and Market Services

Dallas Market Center veteran Amy Harper has been promoted to senior vice president of retail development and market services, the company has announced. Harper is responsible for the strategic buyer delivery initiatives for Dallas Market Center including retail development, major stores and private buys. She is also responsible for market services including registration and Market Travel. She reports to chief operating officer Karen Ryder. Harper has been with the company since 2001, managing an increasing number of responsibilities to drive buyer traffic to Dallas Market Center beginning with apparel and accessories, international, and then assuming leadership for all industries.

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Sesame Workshop Expands Emotional Well-Being Resource Offerings During Mental Health Awareness Month

Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, announced the latest expansion of their multi-year commitment to the emotional well-being of young children, building on a long history of support in this critical area. New resources launched on sesame.org during Mental Health Awareness Month expand on existing emotional well-being resources for children and families, providing both everyday tools and strategies centered in helping children process what is happening around them when serious concerns arise.