Category: Events

Dr. Seuss Enterprises, which has been a leading global children’s entertainment company since 1993, is focused on promoting literacy, education, self-confidence, and the wonderful possibilities of a child’s imagination through the works of Dr. Seuss. The creative, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss and its characters have inspired generations of readers and continues to be a true pop culture and entertainment phenomenon, with major successes both on the page and on the screen. For Brand Licensing Europe (BLE,) Dr. Seuss Enterprises will be represented on the WildBrain CPLG stand B161. 

The Toy Association held a Summer Party for toy industry figures and influencers alike, and attendance was packed! Please enjoy some snapshots and highlights of the evening:

At the high-profile Kidscreen Awards ceremony, hosted by actor/comedian Grey Griffin and exclusively sponsored by the Canada Media Fund, the year’s best work in children’s television and digital media was announced and celebrated by the global kids entertainment community.

Heading into its 14th year of celebrating excellence in children’s television and digital entertainment, Kidscreen Awards 2023 is officially open for entries. New this year is a Best Podcast Award, which is open to series, both scripted and unscripted. Podcast entries will be evaluated by a select group of industry execs based on quality of writing, directing, sound production, music and voice and talent.

The Children’s Media Conference (CMC), now in its 19th year, will see its creative keynote delivered by award-winning performance poet, playwright and children’s author Joseph Coelho, who has been crowned the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022 – 2024. CMC runs in-person and online this week from 5-7 July and is themed ‘What Next 2.2’.

The Baby Independent Innovation Awards, an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive baby care industry, has announced the winners of their 2022 Awards Program. These outstanding innovators and leaders within the global baby care market drive innovation and exemplify the best in the baby care industry around the world.

Throughout last week, Mattel held its annual Play it Forward Global Volunteer Week. From toy donations to beautification projects and even the construction of homes, Play it Forward provides Mattel employees around the world with opportunities to support the communities in which they live, work, and play. Mattel’s purpose is to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential, and the Play It Forward initiative gives the team a chance to further immerse ourselves in that purpose by directly engaging with local communities to serve children and families alongside colleagues.