In this week’s Bloom Report, Greg Ahearn, president & CEO of The Toy Association, shares how buzz is already building for Toy Fair 2025. Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/etdHjVH2 People of Play #toyindustry #toyfairlife
The Toy Association
Non-profit Organizations
New York, NY 29,952 followers
The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the North American toy industry.
About us
Founded in 1916, The Toy Association™, Inc. is the business trade association representing hundreds of companies including manufacturers, retailers, licensors, and others who are involved in the youth entertainment industry. The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $102.4 billion. Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $40 billion U.S. domestic toy market. The Toy Association serves as the industry’s voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play’s positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, government, consumers, and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play. As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair New York; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America’s widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
- Website
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http://www.toyassociation.org
External link for The Toy Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1916
- Specialties
- Toys, Games and Play, Trade Events, Research and Data about the Toy Industry, Advocacy, and Toy Safety
Locations
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Primary
1375 Broadway
10th floor
New York, NY 10018, US
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1200 G Street
Suite 450
Washington, DC, US
Employees at The Toy Association
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Greg Ahearn
President & CEO of The Toy Association.
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Chip Brown
Storyastic & Proper Media Founder • Producer & Publisher-formerly Disney, HarperCollins, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Gaylord Entertainment
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Charlotte Hickcox
The Toy Association
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Tim Knock
Senior Director, Event Marketing at The Toy Association
Updates
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Toy Association members can now access a complimentary new Trend Hunter report that explores the resurgence of nostalgic elements in contemporary products and experiences: https://lnkd.in/eBPxE8Yv #toyindustry #toynews #toys
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ICYMI, the recording of The Toy Association’s Advocacy 101 webinar is now available. Listen in for an overview of The Toy Association's legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/eJp5KcAd *This webinar is exclusive to Toy Association members. #toyindustry #toynews #toys
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Reminder: Apply by July 12 to present on the Toy Fair® University global stage! Industry thought leaders have until this Friday, July 12 to submit presentation applications for Toy Fair® University, taking place throughout Toy Fair from March 1 to 4, 2025 at the Javits Center in New York City. Experts are invited to submit for a chance to transform their research, ideas, case studies, and best practices into an enriching session for show attendees. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGSdvKSZ #toyfairlife #toyindustry
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As a vocal advocate against counterfeit and illicit goods, The Toy Association™ commends the U.S. Senate for passing S.Res.736, which designates the month of July as “National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.” More info here: https://lnkd.in/d3RFvnmB
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Anne Carrihill, director of toys & entertainment at Amazon, shares how The Toy Association can serve as a resource for companies of all sizes. Learn more about what membership could mean for your toy company: https://lnkd.in/eZ4sSCyG #toyindustry #toynews #toys
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Come one, come all! Join us at Otis College of Art and Design on September 10th for the Toy Association’s Networking Party during the LA Fall Preview. Secure your spot now for a night of networking and play-packed celebrations: https://buff.ly/3L0Otxn #LAFallPreview #toyfairlife #toyindustry #toynews #toys
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In response to numerous requests, The Toy Association has extended the deadline for members to participate in the free 2024 Toy Industry Marketing & Advertising Study. Toy manufacturers, importers, and distributors now have until July 31 to share their valuable insights and contribute to this industry-wide opportunity. Details here: https://lnkd.in/etGCNSfC
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The toy community is invited to submit nominees for induction into the 2024 Canadian Toy Association (CTA) Hall of Fame. The nomination deadline for both honors is Thursday, July 18 at 5 p.m. (Eastern). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHuQfSzG #toyindustry #toynews #toys
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PlayMonster announced a three-year, open-ended agreement for Diverse Marketing and Diverse Brands to represent PlayMonster across the majority of the company’s retail accounts nationwide. Details here: https://lnkd.in/eZXFKhJk #toyindustry #toynews
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