People In The News: The latest moves among executives in the toy, game, collectibles and licensing businesses.
Sesame Street lauded for new media efforts 09/04/2009
Sept. 4, 2009—Sesame Street, which celebrates 40 years this November, was honored with an Emmy Award for New Approaches—Daytime Entertainment, recognizing the use of new media. More
Obituary: Brent Felgner, Playthings contributor By Staff - 10/28/2009
Oct. 28, 2009—Veteran business journalist and frequent Playthings contributor Brent Felgner passed away from cancer on October 26.
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Vorkas joins Foreman's The Bridge By Staff - 10/26/2009
Oct. 26, 2009—The Bridge Direct has named Li & Fung veteran George Vorkas to the post of General Manager of New Business Development.
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TAGIE Award nominations being accepted By Staff - 10/16/2009
Nominations for the second annual TAGIE Awards, which honor toy and game inventors and this year features several celebrity presenters, are now being accepted online. The deadline for submitting nomination if November 1.
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Obituary: Donald Kaufman, KB Toys exec By Staff - 10/16/2009
Oct. 16, 2009—Donald Lewis Kaufman, former KB Toys executive, died on Oct. 12 of natural causes. He was 79.
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Obituary: Barry Herstein, R&D exec and package designer By Staff - 10/02/2009
Oct. 2, 2009—Barry Herstein, a research and development executive for toymakers such as Matchbox, Buddy L and Colorforms, died on October 1 from pulmonary hypertension at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 67.
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Toys R Us ends Boire era By Staff - 09/23/2009
Sept. 23, 2009—Toys R Us executive Ron Boire is out of a job following the retailer’s elimination of his position.
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Jakks' Berman to receive humanitarian award By Staff - 09/22/2009
Sept. 22, 2009—Jakks Pacific’s Stephen Berman is being honored by Operation Smile for his and Jakks' support of the organization’s efforts to provide free surgery to correct children’s facial deformities.
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Shopatron is the world's leading provider of global eCommerce for consumer goods. With Shopatron, orders placed on branded websites are offered to a managed network of global partners for fulfillment, typically for assignment to local retailers...
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Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates September 28, 2007 Rethinking “Made in Mexico”
As U.S. importers continue to rethink their manufacturing options, eyes may once agai... More
Out of the Toy Box Richard Gottlieb, President, Richard Gottlieb & Associates August 31, 2007 Marketing “Made in China”
Companies making their products in China are going to face an interesting challenge i... More
Strong Museum's National Toy Hall of Fame adds more icons of play
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