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NOV 29

Toy Fair 2023 to Host “World of Toys” Pavilion by Spielwarenmesse eG

NOV29

The Toy Association has announced a new partnership with Spielwarenmesse eG to bring the Nuremberg exhibition provider’s World of Toys Pavilion to Toy Fair 2023, taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

NOV 28

Webinar Reminder: Plan Your Media Strategy for a Reimagined Toy Fair

NOV28

Toy Fair 2023 exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for “Toy Fair: PR & Marketing Strategies for a Reimagined Show,” a Toy Association webinar taking place Wednesday, December 14.

NOV 22

Get 2023 Product in Front of Top-Tier Media at ‘The Play Date’

NOV22

With Toy Fair’s new fall timeline, The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events are giving toy manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their 2023 lineups to the press and select influencers in Q1 at “The Play Date.”

NOV 21

Squishmallows by Jazwares Wins Distinguished “Toy of the Year” Award

NOV21

In time for the most critical shopping days of the year, The Toy Foundation (TTF) announced Squishmallows from Jazwares has been named the winner of both the “Toy of the Year” and the “People’s Choice” awards, as part of the 23rd edition of the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration.

NOV 17

Toy Fair 2023 to Host First-Ever Exhibit Design Awards

NOV17

Toy Fair will feature the inaugural exhibit awards next fall at the show, taking place September 30 to October 3.

NOV 10

Learn How to Boost Your PR Strategy with Toy Fair 2023’s New Timing

NOV10

An upcoming Toy Association webinar will offer Toy Fair 2023 exhibitors an overview of how to maximize PR and marketing efforts given the event’s shift in timing from February to September.

NOV 04

Toy Fair 2023 Exhibitors Invited to ‘The Basics and Beyond’ Educational Session

NOV04

The Toy Association will host an Exhibitor Academy webinar on December 7 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that will provide Toy Fair 2023 exhibitors with insight into the essential information they need to know as they make their plans for the show, taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

NOV 01

Eighty Percent of Exhibitor Space Sold for Toy Fair 2023

NOV01

Toy manufacturers have already committed to 80 percent of available booth space at Toy Fair 2023, taking place next September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, reinforcing the event’s impact on the play community.

OCT 25

Seize the Play at Toy Fair: Q&A with The Toy Association’s Kimberly Carcone

OCT25

Toy News Tuesday editors caught up with Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association, to learn about all the news and buzz building up for the show, taking place next September 30 to October 3 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

OCT 18

Top 5 Can’t-Miss Opportunities at Toy Fair 2023

OCT18

Following a successful return to live events at The Toy Association’s 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday market last month, the global play community is already making plans for the toy industry’s most influential event: Toy Fair 2023. Here’s a roundup of the top five elements of the reimagined event that all play professionals can leverage:

OCT 10

Join the Ultimate Destination in Play: Secure Your Booth Space for Toy Fair ’23

OCT10

As the countdown to Toy Fair 2023 begins, The Toy Association has announced that general exhibitor applications are now open for the iconic event, taking place September 30 to October 3, 2023 in New York City.

SEP 30

Applications Are Now Open to Present at “Toy Fair University”

SEP30

The Toy Association is now accepting presentation applications for “Toy Fair University,” taking place throughout Toy Fair, next September 30 to October 3 in New York City.

SEP 27

Industry Reunites in Dallas & Looks Ahead to Toy Fair

SEP27

Following the close of The Toy Association’s successful three-day 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday Market last week, which reunited hundreds of play professionals in Dallas, all eyes are now turned to 2023 in anticipation of the return of Toy Fair, taking place September 30 to October 3 in New York City.

SEP 27

Toy Foundation’s Dallas Events Raise More Than $850,000 to Deliver Play to Children in Need

SEP27

Last week, the toy industry gathered in Dallas at The Toy Association’s 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday Market with hundreds attending The Toy Foundation (TTF)’s onsite events in support of its mission to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need. The events highlighted the philanthropy of the toy industry while raising more than $850,000 in cash, in-kind, and product donations to help TTF deliver the benefits of play to children in need.

SEP 26

Opportunities Await at Toy Fair ‘23: Round 1 of Exhibitor Applications Closes Sept. 30

SEP26

Next year marks the return of Toy Fair, evolving to offer businesses more ways to connect across the play ecosystem and more of the targeted business intelligence that attendees are seeking.

SEP 20

Top 5 Things at This Week’s Preview & Holiday Market

SEP20

The Toy Association’s 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday Market kicks off today, bringing global toy professionals together to do business, network, and celebrate innovation across the industry. Check out a roundup of five not-to-miss, business-building show experiences happening this week.

SEP 20

The Toy Foundation Hosts DEI Program Tomorrow at Preview & Holiday Market

SEP20

The Toy Foundation invites all 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday Market attendees, young professionals, and students to attend its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program, sponsored by Jazwares, tomorrow on September 21.

SEP 20

The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards Celebrate Top Toys & Games

SEP20

After two years of celebrating virtually, hundreds from the toy community reunited in Dallas, TX tonight for the much-anticipated Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration, where the top toys and games of the year were named.

SEP 19

Dallas Exhibitors: The Toy Foundation Is Accepting Donations for The Toy Bank

SEP19

The Toy Foundation (TTF) invites companies exhibiting at The Toy Association’s 2023 Preview & 2022 Holiday Market to donate their toys and games to The Toy Bank at the show’s close on September 22.

SEP 19

Power of Play: Amazon Supports Toy Foundation’s Toy Bank Collection to Aid Dallas Children in Need

SEP19

All Preview & Holiday Market exhibitors are invited to donate to The Toy Foundation’s Toy Bank collection, sponsored by Amazon, and gift toys to local Dallas children in time for the holidays.