The Toy Association Promotes the Latest Trends in Toys, Play, & Youth Entertainment
Kristin Morency Goldman highlights the Toy Association’s efforts to to track and report on the hottest trends in toys, play, and youth entertainment.
Design Edge: Avoid These Common Packaging Mistakes
Matt Nuccio on the reasons why packaging may fail in the toy aisle — and how to avoid making the same mistakes.
Sales Reps: Help Us Help You
Alan and Christine Blumberg, principals at RBG Sales, on the role that sales representatives play in the toys and games industry today.
WiT’s Young Professionals Network: Helping You Start (or Restart!) Your Career
Amanda Marschall and Megan Gardner, co-chairs of the Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment Young Professionals Network, explain how the WiT YPN can support anyone early in their career, looking for a career change, or re-entering the workforce — regardless of their age.
The Secret to Achieving Responsible Sourcing & A Larger Supplier Base
ICTI Ethical Toy Program’s Sarah Ng on the importance of responsible sourcing.
Licensing International: The Licensing Industry Charts its Post-Pandemic Course
When will consumers start returning to movie theaters and live events — and what does it mean for the toy and licensing industries?
Design Edge: Tips for Networking Success
Matt Nuccio, president of Design Edge, with five pieces of advice on building connections in the toy industry.
The Toy Association Supports Members Amid Global Shipping Crisis
The Toy Association has spent the past several months talking with government agencies and corporate entities about the ongoing shipping crisis affecting the industry.
Disguised Play: Like Parent, Like Child
With the “Genius of Play Hacks” campaign running through March and April, aNb Media/TTPM media production manager and Genuis of Play Ambassador Jack Placidi highlights some toys that offer little ones “disguised play,” so they can feel just like Mom or Dad.