Yoto Partners with AMEET for LEGO DUPLO Range
Yoto audio player announced a partnership with AMEET Publishing to co-create six new audio card packs to complement the LEGO DUPLO range.
Zigazoo, ‘TikTok for Kids,’ Secures $4MM in Funding
Kids-oriented social streaming app Zigazoo announced the completion of a $4MM seed funding round, led by MaC Venture Capital, and attracting investors including Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures, Jimmy Kimmel, Jazwares’ Jeremy Padawer, and pocket.watch’s Chris Williams.
Skydance Animation Appoints IMG for Licensing
Skydance Animation has appointed IMG as its worldwide licensing representative for all animated releases, including its first two features Luck and Spellbound.
Morning Bird Debuts Line of Licensed Character Bedding
The new Morning Bird collections feature characters and properties including Batman, Hot Wheels, L.O.L. Surprise!, PAW Patrol, and Ryan’s World, among others.
ZAG Invests in Children’s Letter-Writing Platform Epopia
ZAG animation studio has acquired a stake in Epopia, a French company whose epistolary letter format encourages children to read and write through interactive storytelling.
ZURU Bunch O Balloons Remove 1,200+ Tons of Plastic
ZURU has also introduced recyclable frustration-free packaging and announced a commitment to plastic-free packaging for multiple lines by 2025.
Chizick to Lead Genius Brands Content Sales, Marketing, Consumer Products
Genius Brands International has appointed Harold Chizick to President of Content Sales, Marketing, and Consumer Products. Chizick is the co-founder of ChizComm Ltd. and ChizComm Beacon Media, an independent subsidiary of Genius Brands.
TheToyAuthority Launches 23 Days of Play Giveaway
TTPM’s recently launched TikTok channel TheToyAuthority announces a 23 Days of Play giveaway. Between April 22 and May 14, participants can enter the sweepstakes for a different prize each day.
TTPM Releases Coveted Spring 2021 Most Wanted List
TTPM, the leader in video product reviews for toys, baby, and pet gear, announced their Spring 2021 Most Wanted List, featuring the hottest toys in three categories: outdoor, entertainment and imaginative play. TTPM has also announced a 23-day giveaway to celebrate their newly launched TikTok Channel TheToy Authority.