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Creativity to become even more important to the growth of jobs between now and 2030, states PEC report
The Creativity and the Future of Skills report is the first piece of research from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre.
Play Creators Festival 2019 dated
Mojo Nation has dated its Play Creators Festival 2019, a three-day event boasting conferences, pitching opportunities and educational sessions for those in the world of toy and game design.
Revenue up 2.3% for Spin Master in Q3 results
Gross product sales for activities, games and puzzles was up 29.9%, fuelled by Gund sales and a strong showing for Spin Master’s games portfolio.
Nine year old Emma Turner wins Fat Brain Toys’ Kidventor contest with Buggy Light
Turner scoops a $2,500 scholarship plus the opportunity to have her invention manufactured and sold worldwide.
The Marketing Store backs Design Champions category of Mojo Nation 100
“As the world’s largest toy manufacturer, we are delighted to partner with 2019’s Mojo Nation 100 to celebrate talent and acknowledge individuals in the industry,” said Andrew Kingham, Managing Director of the TMS Global Happy Meal Business.
Dolls fuel growth as global toy sales hit $27.4bn in 2018 to date
LOL Surprise cited as a key driver by The NPD Group.
Connected play firms to broaden their reach via Valerie Vacante and Peter Jenkinson’s new TechUp service
TechUp will give connected play firms an affordable means of showing off their products at shows including Wired Live, CES and SXSW.
MGA Entertainment on track to become fourth largest toy manufacturer globally for the very first time, states NPD
Stats from the NPD Group stated that in the dolls category this year, MGA’s LOL Surprise brand has continued to drive the majority of the international growth.
Toyi, a creative play kit that transforms ordinary items into toys, hits Kickstarter
Toyi, a creative play kit that transforms ordinary items into toys, hits Kickstarter.
Wild & Wolf’s first D2C site set to grow Ridley’s Games fanbase
“Our new website facilitates a direct route to the end consumer, meaning for the first time, we can fulfil every step of the consumer journey,” said Wild & Wolf’s Joelle Engolia.