Items tagged “Toy Stores”

ABC Expo Partners with Production Transport

ABC Kids Expo® has partnered with Production Transport, an industry leader in event transportation services, to provide complimentary shuttle service for ABC attendees during the 9th annual ABC Kids Expo on September 23-26.

Five shuttle routes will run between the Kentucky Expo Center and the ABC block hotels beginning on Thursday afternoon, September 22 for the New Product Showcase Reception, then daily through Monday, September 26. A complimentary airport shuttle from the Expo Center to the Louisville airport will be available on Monday afternoon.

Contact: All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC Kids Expo) / (210) 691-4848

I often hear business owners say, “I would love to take advantage of social media, but I just don’t know where to start!” Most people understand that social media is a force to be reckoned with and that it is influencing the way consumers make decisions concerning what they buy and where. However, getting why social media is useful and knowing how to take advantage of it are quite different. With traditional media, some might dip their toes in the water with an ad or two. However, social media demands a head first dive right in.

Santa Barbara, CA (May 19, 2011) – Noodle Head, Inc. has announced that their line of
Pawparazzi collectible toys will now be entering the mass market, starting with Toys R Us at the
end of this summer.

Pawparazzi pets are a cast of miniature plush dogs & cats with celebrity personalities mimicking
the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Launched in 2006, Pawparazzi has a loyal following among
girls ages 4-11, engaging them in a glamorous, imaginative world of fashion and fun. The well
developed character personalities and back-stories, collectibility and fashion-forward

Contact: Chris Ryan / (866) 892-7311

When Noodle Head, Inc., launched Pawparazzi Pets in 2006, the toy line was playing off the trend of celebrities carrying their pets in purses. Since then, Pawparazzi Pets has evolved into an interactive website and a soon-to-be licensing program. Sharon Bennett, president of Bennett Branding, the licensing agency for Pawparazzi Pets, explains the strategy behind the licensing program and Pawparazzi Pets’ entrance into mass market.

Laurie Leahey: What is Pawparazzi Pets?

Contact: Chris Ryan / (866) 892-7311
See you in NYC!

Attention all Attendees!
Playtime NY 2011 has partnered with Quikbook.com to provide you with discounted rates at some of our favorite NYC hotels.
Don’t let your Playtime NY to-do list get any longer! Reserve your hotel room today to take advantage of the lowest rates available!
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Quikbook.com excels in providing the unique housing experience that our Conference requires, but the key to our choosing Quikbook.com was their excellent record of top-notch customer service and flexible booking options. Here’s what you can expect:

Contact: Playtime New York / (212) 947-3443

~ Donates Over $700,000 of New Product to Southeast Tornado Victims
~ Children’s Charity Calls for Additional Support to Help Thousands Still in Need

Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
Media Inquiry: Melissa Jaffin / (212) 994-4660

MMPI Veteran Staff Take Lead Creating New Look + Vision for July 2011

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 6, 2011) – MMPI announces exciting new additions to the California Gift Show (CGS) sales and marketing teams, fueling a fresh perspective and enhanced experience for the West Coast’s largest Gift & Home Market.

Contact: LA Mart / (213) 763-5817
~ Fashion Journalist Teri Agins to Provide Keynote ~ WNBC’s Melissa Russo to Emcee Event on June 1st at Pierre NY Hotel

New York, NY – April 25, 2011 – Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, today announced that it will honor five women at its 5th Annual Women in Industry Awards Luncheon, for their outstanding contributions to children in need.

Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
Media Inquiry: Melissa Jaffin / (212) 994-4660

Unique and handmade rattles feature lovable characters with soft, huggable bodies that are perfect for tiny hands. Brightly colored pesticide-free bamboo fibers are used to weave these adorable crocheted rattles. Created by women in Shanghai, China and rigorously tested for safety. Machine washable. Display them at the counter for a excellent cash register grabber.

Dandelion is about using more eco-conscience materials, less packaging and greener office practices…about taking small steps to do more! You can make a difference

Contact: Dandelion / (407) 671-6000
Children’s Charity to Launch Year-Long Initiative with a Community Baby Shower Event on April 9th

For Immediate Release

Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
Media Inquiry: Melissa Jaffin / (212) 994-4660
All Baby & Child Spring Educational Conference - Fort Worth, Texas (5/2/11 - 5/4/11)

ABC is excited to announce the keynote speaker for the 2011 Spring Conference buffet luncheon, Richard Turner, whose amazing card tricks and gambling techniques have been featured on television shows ranging from That’s Incredible, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, The 700 Club. The Paul Daniels Show on the BBC, and World Geniuses in Japan.

Toy Fair - New York City, New York (2/13/11 - 2/16/11)

Step right up, don’t be shy! Take your pick from all these fabulous toys and prizes! The Giggle Guide® had a blast taking in all the sights and sounds at recent trade shows in NYC, and we discovered plenty of goodies to cheer about at Toy Fair 2011. We grinned with childhood delight at Nowstalgictoys’ Squirmles. Creative products from Center Enterprises won our stamp of approval, and we felt like kids again as we “test drove” ride-alongs from Playsam’s. Our Geeky nature was fed too, with ThinkGeek’s joystick for iPad and interactive guitar t-shirts. Want to play? Add these exciting knickknacks, games and action-packed products to your store’s toy aisle and let the good times roll!

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