Category: Events

The 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair concluded successfully at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The four-day physical fairs attracted some 83,000 buyers from 135 countries and regions and saw international buyers return, a promising start for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) trade shows this year.

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has announced the winners of the 2023 VETTY Awards, an international awards program dedicated to recognizing marketing excellence in the animal health care industry. This year’s award winners demonstrated the best in advertising, public relations, digital, social, design, events, promotions, educational materials and other projects developed to promote animal health care industry contributions to keep animals everywhere healthy. Veterinary industry nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies around the globe were invited to submit their projects for consideration during the 2023 awards program.

PAWS Chicago, the largest No Kill humane organization in the Midwest, is again partnering with Piece Pizza and a team of celebrity chefs to raise funds and help find homes for dogs who have been at the shelter the longest. The three-month “Slice to Meet You” campaign will feature one exclusive pizza per month from Jan. 9 through April 9. Ten dollars from each pizza will be donated to PAWS Chicago and all Piece pizzas delivered during that span will feature flyers of adoptable dogs on pizza boxes delivered across Chicagoland.

The first round of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) 2024 trade shows, (the 50th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, 15th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 22nd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair), jointly organized by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, have launched at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The three physical fairs will run concurrently until 11 January and bring together more than 2,600 exhibitors to showcase a wide range of inspiring toys, quality baby products and creative stationery.

Winsing is thrilled to announce the establishment of a dedicated showroom, offering an intimate and immersive space to explore the original new toy lines at the Regal Kowloon Hotel (71 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui) during the Hong Kong Toy Fair on Jan 8th-11th. Visitors to the showroom will be treated to an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated toy collection regarding Winsing’s flagship IP GOGOBUS and GG Bond. From innovative designs to engaging play concepts, the showcase aims to provide a sneak peek into the creativity and quality that define Winsing.

On December 16th, The Mattel Children’s Foundation partnered with the Los Angeles Football Club, Ford Motors, and LAFC part-owner Will Ferrell to provide an unforgettable holiday shopping event for deserving L.A. families.

Buyer registration and hotel reservations are trending up and demand for exhibit space is strong for the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market taking place January 10-16. The first trade event of the new year will welcome retail decision makers from around the world to experience hundreds of new brands and collections, one-of-a-kind and artisan items, and inspiring special exhibits and events. “Buyers are eager to be first in line to discover new products and place orders in Dallas,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “We are anticipating a strong show, with retailers and designers seeking a single location for new products, connection, and inspiration. We will welcome buyers from all 50 states plus Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and other regions.”

Entries for the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2024 are now officially open – with the event returning to the Royal Lancaster London on Thursday 25 April 2024. Now in its ninth year, the 2024 B&LLAs gives the brand and lifestyle licensing and retail sector an opportunity to be recognized and rewarded separately to the massive character and entertainment licensing sector covered by The Licensing Awards.

This Christmas, Langham Place, in partnership with the iconic toy platform kkplus, is delighted to announce the launch of a groundbreaking festive experience with Cloudco Entertainment’s Care Bears property. Known for its vibrant and heartwarming message of sharing, caring, and friendship, the Care Bears will be boarding the “Care Bears Express” for their inaugural voyage in Hong Kong, creating an enchanting holiday spectacle. “Care Bears have always been about spreading joy and love, and what better time to amplify this message than during the Christmas season,” says Charlotte Payne, Director of International Licensing at Cloudco Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to see the ‘Care Bears Express’ come to life in Hong Kong, inviting fans to immerse themselves in the world of Care-a-Lot at Langham Place.”