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.
Sales Reps: Help Us Help You
Alan and Christine Blumberg, principals at RBG Sales, on the role that sales representatives play in the toys and games industry today.
WiT’s Young Professionals Network: Helping You Start (or Restart!) Your Career
Amanda Marschall and Megan Gardner, co-chairs of the Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment Young Professionals Network, explain how the WiT YPN can support anyone early in their career, looking for a career change, or re-entering the workforce — regardless of their age.
Q&A: Adam Woods, ZURU Creative Director
Adam Woods, creative director at ZURU, discusses the biggest trends in the toy industry, the social media success of Mini Brands, the creative process behind the latest Rainbocorns extensions — and more.
State of the Toy Industry 2021
In TFE’s 2021 State of the Toy Industry, multiple toy manufacturers share their thoughts and experiences on the shipping crisis, trending products, and evolving beyond toys.
The Secret to Achieving Responsible Sourcing & A Larger Supplier Base
ICTI Ethical Toy Program’s Sarah Ng on the importance of responsible sourcing.
Partners in Play: Q&A with Richard Gill & Catherine McMillen Gill
In the new ‘Partners in Play’ feature, Mary Couzin interviews Richard Gill and Catherine McMillen Gill.
ShopTalk Episode 14: Sloomoo Founders Karen Robinovitz & Sara Schiller
Founders of Sloomoo Slime Institute in NYC, Karen Robinovitz and Sara Schiller, join this episode of aNb Media’s ShopTalk to discuss how Sloomoo came to be, slime and mental health, types of slimes, and future plans for Sloomoo. PLUS, an EXCLUSIVE tour of Sloomoo Institute!