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August/September 2010
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Commentary
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Executive Digest
Trade Show News
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Index of Advertisers
Editorial
Showcase Product News
SGN Career Center
Toy Museum Stores Reach
Across the Generations
t is no accident that many of the visitors
to toy museums are multi-generational
groups – parents, grandparents and children
arriving together to gaze at doll houses,
dolls, miniatures and other toys. These
museums remind adults and seniors of carefree
moments spent playing, or of that special
toy their parents may have passed down through
the generations. And with the help of museum
stores, today’s children get to play with the toys of
the past through the purchase of replicas and kits
or to enjoy modern items that could become collectibles
in the future. More...
Management
Salary Survey Shows Wide Range of Incomes
According to a new survey from Mercer Human Resource Consulting, 2004 median total cash compensation for a top operations executive is $246,800. Read about the median total cash compensation for other executive positions.
Marketing
For Many Consumers, Cell Phones Are The Main Means Of Communications
Having a difficult time reaching customers by phone? It could be you’re calling them on their landline number. It’s time to change your marketing tactics.
Shoppers Turning To Online Stores For Top Service
Whether they shop at retail stores or on the web, customer service is important to nearly all consumers, according to a comprehensive national survey on customer service conducted by the NRF Foundation.
New Book Focuses On Baby Boomers’ Business
Successful marketing and advertising to today's Boomer generation requires new strategies and creative tactics. Marketing to Leading-Edge Baby Boomers reveals what works and what doesn't.
Digital Music has Industry Searching for the Right Note
Based on the latest data from The NPD Group, digital music continues to represent a prime opportunity for the music industry; however challenges remain in both attracting and maintaining customers.
Survey Finds Consumers Willing to Try E-Commerce With Small, Mid-Sized Businesses
Based on the latest data from The NPD Group, digital music continues to represent a prime opportunity for the music industry; however challenges remain in both attracting and maintaining customers.
Survey Finds Consumers Willing to Try E-Commerce With Small, Mid-Sized Businesses
According to a national survey sponsored by Web-hosting company Hostway Corp., online shopping has become an accepted facet of everyday life.
Wildlife Merchandise Report
Call of the Wild - Wildlife Merchandise is on the Prowl in State Park Gift Shops
Wildlife and nature-themed goods are a main focus for state park gift shops.
Wildlife Plush at State Park Stores
Plush, which can both inspire an interest in animals and entertain children, is a good bet for state park stores.
Toys! Toys! Toys! Toys!
A Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties Magazine Special Section
All Here for American International Toy Fair!
TOY FAIR is the largest international toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere where the newest products in the children's entertainment marketplace are exhibited.
Girls (and Women) Account for Majority of Kids Toy Site Visits
A deep look at toys and games online with top sites, advertisers, user demographics and ad sizes and delivery styles.
Fisher-Price Sails Into New Territory with Royal Carribean Cruises
Royal Caribbean International and Fisher-Price, Inc. have a new partnership to develop a series of programs and services for the line's youngest cruisers and their parents.
Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. Acquires Kids Line, LLC
Russ Berrie and Company, Inc has acquired 100% of the membership interests of Kids Line, LLC, a leading designer and distributor of infant bedding products based in South Gate, Calif.
There Will Be Plenty to Learn at Toy Fair
The 2005 American International TOY FAIR™ will deliver one of the most ambitious education programs in the event’s 102-year history.
55 Products Nominated Toy Of The Year Awards, Presentations On Feb. 19
Toy Industry Association, Inc. (TIA) has announced the nominees for the Fifth Annual T.O.T.Y. (Toy Of The Year) Awards.
Barbie Beats Bratz for Girls, Video Games Rule for Boys
A holiday survey has found that Barbie was the most popular toy purchased for girls and video games was most sought-after for boys.
2005 Toy Industry Shows Calendar
The Toy Industry Is Full Of Fun Facts
NPD Funworld® is the premier source of market information
for the toys, PC games and video games industries.
Keeping Toy Safety Top-Of-Mind: A Benefit For Consumers, Your Customers and The Toy Industry
Toy safety – it’s all of our jobs. Whether you’re a toy manufacturer, toy importer, toy factory owner or toy testing lab, or a retailer of toys - no matter what size - you’re a part of the business of providing fun, age-appropriate playthings and ensuring that the safety of these products is a top priority.
Classic Toys Are Loved Forever
Here is a list of classic toys that are still on the market, along with their first year of introduction and current manufacturer.
Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Show Going To Orlando
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) has announced that the JPMA Board of Directors has approved moving the International Juvenile Products Show to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando , Florida.
Halloween Show, March 4-8 Will Be Huge!
The Halloween Show will be held at the Stephens Convention Center, in Rosemont Ill., March 5 to 8.
Talking About ‘Tweens & Teens
A Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties Magazine Special Section
Malls Seriously Setting Up Clubs For Kid Customers
When it comes to courting kid customers, the major mall owners are expanding their kids' clubs and looking for new partners, raising opportunities for brands to reach young families.
Kids 2-12 Are Fastest Growth Group In Viewing Web Pages
Kids 2-11 increased their average number of web page views last October by 36% year-over-year, compared to average growth of 15% for all web users, Nielsen/NetRatings reports.
Despite Electronics Buzz, Teens Prefer Old Standbys For The Holidays
If they were still sitting on Santa’s knee, teens would have told Santa that cash, clothes and gift cards topped their holiday wish lists.
Teens Have Multicultural Friends and Interests
Diversity isn’t simply a buzzword to today’s teens: fully 79% of teens count among their friends someone of a different race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Teens Are Truly “Born To Be Wired”
New findings about media consumption by teens and young adults (ages 13-24) indicate that the Internet has surpassed television in overall time spent to become the primary medium of choice among the young.
Teens Are Concerned about Credit Cards
Most teens seem to understand that credit cards are a big responsibility, and a surprising number claim that responsibility is best left to adults.
Teens Say Gift Cards Are Great
Two-thirds of American teenagers have purchased one or more gift cards during the last 12 months, with the majority reporting year-round gift card purchasing; not just during winter holidays, according to a survey.
“Echo Boomers”: 80 Million Customers, $170 Billion Of Business
Listen for the echo. “Echo Boomers,” that is. The term refers to the children of the Baby Boomers.
Hispanic Teens: A Generation Of New Customers with Special Concerns And Conditions
A special report from Cheskin Company, shows that in recent years, a number of companies have tried to understand, segment and target the Hispanic teen market.
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