Douglas is ready to take you on a safari hunt for cuteness. The plush toy company and lifestyle gift creator is introducing four new Jungle friends to its collection. Jessie the Giraffe is a member of Douglas’ Softs’ Collection. Jessie stands 10” tall, she’s extra floppy and cuddly soft. She looks very much like a true to life giraffe with all the proper marking of golden brown and cream. She will make the best addition to your child’s jungle themed nursery.

The Insights Family – the global leader in kids, teens, parents, and family market intelligence – has been named as the number one most innovative marketing technology creator in the UK in the coveted and competitive 2023 MarTech 50 awards. The Manchester based MarTech company, which works with more than 120 clients and operates in 22 markets across 6 continents working with clients such as Amazon, BBC, Hasbro, LEGO, and Warner Media was voted as the MarTech company of the year for 2023. This is a much-improved ranking after receiving 4th place and number one outside of London in 2022 but has risen impressively to top spot in 2023. Judges are impressed by the companies’ continued growth, and how their new mission and strategy is providing actionable insight to a broad range of marketing functions across a wide range of markets.

WonderFold, the leader in the luxury stroller wagon category, has announced their partnership with Baby Central and Coolkidz Australia, two exclusive juvenile products importers and distributors, for their first and only authorized expansion into the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia (AU)/New Zealand (NZ).  The UK and AU/NZ join France, Canada, Spain and Korea as authorized distributors. “WonderFold’s expansion into the UK and AU/NZ marks a milestone in the company’s growth and we are eager to make this investment in our customers worldwide,” said WonderFold Co-Founder, Sabrina Ng. “We are grateful to have found partners that can help us further extend our reach globally and we look forward to achieving this next stage of growth.”

Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT), a global nonprofit organization and the industry’s preeminent voice for the advancement of women, is pleased to announce…

YuMe Toys, a division of the Maxx Group, is launching a new series of DZNR collectibles of premium quality designer plush for 2023. The 7” collectible features the heritage and artistry of an iconic character condensed into a stylized art plush that consumers can identify and enjoy with appeals to kids, kidults, fans and collectors alike. Marketed to consumers as limited-edition collections, new lines will be unveiled throughout the year to ensure excitement. The DZNR series for 2023 features characters from Stranger Things, Jujutsu Kaisen, Marvel, Spider-man, and other IPs that are yet to be announced.