The Insights Family Appoints Former BBC Executive Rachel Bardill as SVP of Marketing & Partnerships

The Insights Family – the global leader in kids, teens, parents, and family market intelligence – has announced the appointment of former BBC Executive Rachel Bardill to lead their marketing and partnerships team as part of its future growth strategy. The award-winning company which works with clients such as Amazon, BBC, Disney, Hasbro, and Warner Bros has established itself as a global leader in market intelligence on kids, teens, parents, and families as well as receiving a number of awards, and being cited in 2022 as the number one UK mar-tech company outside of London.

Play-Doh, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Consumer Products Partner to Create Iconic Slime Line

Play-Doh, the trusted #1 brand in arts and crafts, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Consumer Products announce their partnership to create the ultimate and iconic Slime for kids and adults. Have the slime of your life with the satisfying sensory experiences of the 2023 product line up including a variety of slime textures, big volume, and customizing kits. Products will be available on January 1, 2023, at most major retailers with prices ranging from $5.99 – $24.99 USD, with the line-up expected to launch in the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Super Impulse Brings Fans the “Mashup” They’ve Been Looking For With Poptaters!

Super Impulse, makers of World’s Smallest and the leader in miniature toys and collectibles, creates the ultimate fan mashup by combining the iconic Potato Head from Hasbro with a series of pop culture classics, to create hilarious, fun collectibles called Poptaters. Fans can get their hands on four “mashed” potatoes: KISS Gene Simmons, Transformers Optimus Prime, Bob Ross, and Garbage Pail Kid (GPK) Adam Bomb! Each Poptater includes an authentic Potato Head featuring interchangeable facial and body parts, including one surprise original piece!

NERF Blasts into 2023 with All-New NERF Elite Junior Blaster Line

NERF has entered the new year with some huge news that will help Unleash the Play in You. For the first-time ever, the brand is introducing a brand-new NERF blaster segment for rookies ages 6 years and up with the NERF Elite Junior line! This collection of easy-play NERF blasters is designed for boys and girls who are blasting into NERF battles for the first time.

The Kidscreen Hot50 Results for 2022 Have Been Announced

Industry votes for the 2022 Kidscreen Hot50 ranking have been cast and counted, and Kidscreen is thrilled to announce the top 50 kids entertainment companies of 2022 in broadcasting, production, distribution, licensing and digital media.

Toys for the North Collects Record-Breaking $470,000 in toys from Canadian Toy Manufacturers

Toys for the North, a national toy collection and distribution charity that distributes toys to some of Canada’s most northern communities, is thrilled to announce that this year’s donated toys value more than $470,000, a 170% increase over 2021, an 840% increase in toys collected since 2019, and a record-breaking amount of toys collected in a single season. 

Licensing International Reveals Panelists for Sports Licensing Summit

Licensing International, the leading trade organization for the global brand licensing industry, and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the top trade association for the sporting goods and fitness industry, have revealed the first wave of expert speakers participating in the brand-new Sports Licensing Summit.

King Features Named Global Agent for Rebel Girls

King Features Syndicate, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, has announced Rebel Girls, the award-winning global girl empowerment brand, is joining its roster of licensing properties. Under the agreement, King Features will represent Rebel Girls worldwide for promotions, collaborations, and merchandise across all categories, including apparel, accessories, collectibles and more.

Own the Hits and Get Rich with Monopoly: Britney Spears Available Now

Usaopoly (The Op), the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations, Blank Slate, and Hues and Cues, along with global branded entertainment leader, Hasbro, take players and fans of the Princess of Pop on a musical journey with Monopoly: Britney Spears, the ultimate collection of her greatest hits, which is available now from The Op Games!