By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter People of Play has celebrated the winners and honorees of this year's TAGIE awards during a live award ceremony on November 8, 2024. The winners and honorees of the 2024 Toy & Game International Excellence awards includes design teams, companies and professionals across several distinct award categories related to the global toy and … [Read more...] about People of Play Name Winners of the TAGIE Awards
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WiT Announces 2024 Wonder Women Award Winners
Also Honored was Trailblazer Award Honoree: Kitty Black Perkins TLL Staff Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has named the winners of the 2024 Wonder Women Awards. The nominees and eventual winners were celebrated at the 19th annual Wonder Women Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. WiT, the leading global organization focused on advancing and … [Read more...] about WiT Announces 2024 Wonder Women Award Winners
People of Play Names Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mary Danby and Dan Romanelli have been honored by People of Play with Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Alan Dorfman was named as the Industry Game Changer. The awards are part of the annual TAGIEs (Toy and Game International Excellence Awards) ceremony, taking place on November 8 this year, with the theme 'Toys Through … [Read more...] about People of Play Names Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Women In Toys Unveils Finalists for Wonder Women Awards
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has just presented the list of finalists for this year's Wonder Women Awards. WiT is the industry's leading organization for the advancement of women in our industry. The Wonder Women Awards are an important part of that work, as they recognize and celebrate the exceptional female … [Read more...] about Women In Toys Unveils Finalists for Wonder Women Awards
Licensing Awards and Licensing Expo Wrap
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief I just got back from Licensing Expo after a cancelled flight and a 24-hour nightmare marathon flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver (Thanks Air Canada!), but my head is still buzzing from all the excitement of the world's largest licensing show. Licensing Expo appeared to be smaller this year, but the deal flow was going hot and heavy, … [Read more...] about Licensing Awards and Licensing Expo Wrap
Licensing International Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLicensing International has officially announced the inductees to the 2023 Hall of Fame awards. The Licensing International Hall of Fame honors the legacies and accomplishments of long-term executives in the licensing industry. This year’s inductees are Pam Kaufman, Cindy Levitt, and Carole Postal. Pam Kaufman currently holds the position of CEO … [Read more...] about Licensing International Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Licensing International has officially announced its full list of finalists for the upcoming 2023 Excellence Awards. This year’s Excellence Awards features 201 finalists in 30 categories. The finalists were chosen from more than 850 submissions which were reviewed by a panel of 200 judges from 20 countries across the globe. Several … [Read more...] about Expo: Finalists Announced for Licensing Excellence Awards
Women in Toys: Nominations Open for 2023 Wonder Women Awards
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) has announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 Wonder Women Awards. The Wonder Women Awards are intended to celebrate women who are catalysts for positive change and growth in their respective industries. “This year’s theme is Thrive Together: Celebrating Boldness, Impact … [Read more...] about Women in Toys: Nominations Open for 2023 Wonder Women Awards
Winners Announced for Licensing Awards in the UK
The winners of this year's Licensing Awards were announced in London, after a tribute to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II. The event at the Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel fell silent at the beginning of the award show, as the assembled guests observed a minute of silence for the Queen, who passed away at the age of 96. “While the news about The Queen was not … [Read more...] about Winners Announced for Licensing Awards in the UK
Licensing Awards: Toy Of The Year Finalists Named
The Toy Industry has announced the finalists for the coveted Toy of the Year Awards for 2022. From creative construction toys and innovative collectibles to lovable plush and toys for grown-ups, the finalists announced this week will certainly be topping wish lists this holiday season. Known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes the top … [Read more...] about Licensing Awards: Toy Of The Year Finalists Named