ShopTalk Episode 19: Adam Riemer Marketing CEO Adam Riemer
Award-Winning Affiliate Manager and SEO Expert Adam Riemer provides valuable information on the importance of E-Commerce in DTC marketing on this month’s episode of ShopTalk!
ShopTalk Episode 18: Super Impulse President Alan Dorfman
On this episode of ShopTalk, we sat down with President of Super Impulse, Alan Dorfman, to discuss all things miniature! Known as the “King of Mini Toys” Alan has created some mini classics like the Mini Etch-A-Sketch, the ‘Worlds Smallest’ toy line, Garbage Pail Kids, Mini Super-Soaker and more! Hear all about Super Impulse’s upcoming plans for 2022, their NEW Pop Taters in partnership with Hasbro, Alan’s thoughts on e-commerce + supply chain in the toy industry, and his love of collectible toys!
All in the Family: The Pressman Family
Lynn Pressman was one of the first people I heard about when I entered the toy industry. She absolutely fascinated me. People talked about her business acumen, flair, hats, stunts like bringing an elephant to NY Toy Fair and much more. I met Jim for the first time at the UK Inventor Dinner and he seemed quiet, thoughtful and reserved. Although their styles were different, both were exceedingly successful in growing Pressman Toy during their time at the helm, as was Jack Pressman obviously. Theirs is a great story!
ShopTalk Episode 17: EastPoint Sports CEO Jonathan Berkowitz
On this episode of ShopTalk, we sat down with CEO of EastPoint Sports, Jonathan Berkowitz, to discuss the most exciting innovations and upcoming projects EastPoint Sports has in store! Hear all about their partnership with NERF to create NERF Laser Tag, their licensing with the MLB, NFL, and Skee-Ball, and their plans for their many brands/products such as Kan Jam, Foosball, Table Tennis, Billiards, Air Hockey & More!
ShopTalk Episode 16: Taste Beauty President Alex Fogelson
President of Taste Beauty, Alex Fogelson, joins us for this episode of ShopTalk! Taste Beauty is a leading beauty brand for teens, tweens, and beyond creating innovative beauty products based on everyone’s favorite brands.
ShopTalk Episode 15: Mattel COO Richard Dickson
On this episode of ShopTalk, we sat down with COO of Mattel, Richard Dickson, to discuss some of Mattel’s biggest brands — including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Monster High, and Mattel Creations — as well as the company’s newest plans for the near future.
Think You Have A Great STEAM Toy?
Think you have a great STEAM toy? Now toy makers can earn an official ‘Stamp of Approval’ for their product from the Toy Association.
The Toy Association Promotes the Latest Trends in Toys, Play, & Youth Entertainment
Kristin Morency Goldman highlights the Toy Association’s efforts to to track and report on the hottest trends in toys, play, and youth entertainment.
Design Edge: Avoid These Common Packaging Mistakes
Matt Nuccio on the reasons why packaging may fail in the toy aisle — and how to avoid making the same mistakes.