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.
Back Open for Business: Independent Toy Retailers Reflect on 2020
Independent toy store owners reflect on how COVID-19 changed retail and the toy industry, and what the future holds.
Toy Family Series: The Nathanson Family
In this installment of the Toy Family Series Mary Couzin interviews Rena Nathanson, whose family created the game Bananagrams.
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.
The New World of Play is Among Us
“After 37 years in the ‘toy’ business, I am officially declaring it’s no longer just the ‘toy’ business anymore,” writes Jim Silver.
Toy Family Series: Q&A with Dieter Strehl of Piatnik
In this installment of the Toy Family Series, Mary Couzin interviews Dieter Strehl of playing card and board came manufacturer Piatnik.
Toy Companies Weigh In: 1P or 3P?
Now more than ever, toy companies need to have their online selling strategies figured out. But is it better to sell through retailers and marketplaces as a first-party or third-party merchant?