Dale Dougherty, “Father” of the Maker Movement, to Present at PlayCon
How can the Maker Movement inspire toy companies to be more innovative with their products and brands? The “father of Maker Movement” will share how.
Trend Hunter’s Armida Ascano and Courtney Scharf to Present at PlayCon
Trend Hunter executives to offer insight into today’s youth and consumer brand engagement at PlayCon.
Fighting Back on China Tariffs that Could Impact Toys
Toy Association President & CEO Steve Pasierb shares how the Toy Association is fighting back on China Tariffs.
Toy Veteran Tim Kilpin to Speak at PlayCon
- Activision Blizzard’s head of consumer products to speak at PlayCon
Google Design Lead Victoria Fang to be Session Presenter at PlayCon ’18
From motivational speakers to brand experts to tech designers, the new PlayCon adds to its line-up of speakers.
Don’t Miss the Next Playcon…Here’s Why
The Toy Industry Association’s annual Spring event was held this year for the first time in Miami, and, while the weather was Miami-like (scorching sun, gusty ocean winds, drenching monsoon), the accommodations arranged by the TIA were delightful.
Catching Up With Lisa Materazzo, Vice-President of Marketing and Business Development for Ridemakerz
What started as an interactive retail store experience in 2007 with the first Ridemakerz build-a-car workshop in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has successfully crossed over into the mass-market with the introduction of the Xtreme Customz product line this past holiday season. Now Ridemakerz is set to expand its line of Xtreme Customz further in 2013 with distribution at Target beginning this spring as well as the addition of new bodystyles plus stand-alone accessory kits.
Catching Up With Chris Bergstresser, Vice-President and Commercial Director, Miniclip
Earlier this month, Miniclip.com, an online and mobile games company, entered into an exclusive agreement with Albie Hecht, CEO of Worldwide Biggies, to bring Miniclip’s top gaming properties to TV and the web. The partnership with Worldwide Biggies is part of a long-term global brand extension campaign that will leverage Miniclip’s online brand with consumers in a variety of ways. Hecht was responsible for the development and launch of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Kids’ Choice Awards, and Dora the Explorer. aNb Media spoke with Bergstresser about the company’s growth and future strategy.
Catching Up With Paul Solomon, Co-CEO, Moose Toys
For many years, Moose Toys’ product lines were distributed in the U.S. by other toy companies. Now Moose Toys is ready to make its own statement in the U.S. with the continued expansion of The Trash Pack product line and the introduction of Gelarti and The Fortune Cookie Maker as well as other brands.