SPRING POP WEEK WAS A SUCCESS!
MARCH 1-5, 2021
Master Classes, Insider Workshops
Trends & Insights, Live Q&A, Networking
Pitching Opportunities
Thank You to our Esteemed Spring Sponsors!
IT'S FREE, FREE, FREE WITH YOUR PEOPLE OF PLAY (POP) PROFILE!
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Inventors Product Acquisition Execs Media PR Agencies Marketers Suppliers Consultants Retailers Distributors Sales Reps . . . ALL WELCOME!
Spring POP Week GIVES YOU:
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Contact information and POPPro profile of attendees for each industry category to set up your own appointments
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Enjoy breakfast, lunch and evening networking via our one-click 24/7 Zoom Rooms at the POPPub
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Q&A sessions with industry experts and the opportunity to submit questions in advance
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Trends and insight panels and access to premium content in our POP Wiki
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Live Zoom Help Room from 8am to 6pmCT
A POP MEMBERSHIP GIVES YOU:
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A profile where you can display your entire portfolio, adding unlimited products, videos, photos, media, and more
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Ability to easily set up a profile and speak to live assistance if necessary
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Advanced Search for industry contacts by roles, skills, location, and more
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Free POP Pub networking – just one connection can change your life!
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FULL access to information on products, people, and companies
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Exclusive discounts and events
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Find people to hire and collaborate with based on skills (company membership)
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Opportunity to launch advertisement campaigns, targeting members of the industry (company membership)
All Q&A Sessions with Speakers are at 12 & 4pmCT are in this room . . .
just click on this square!
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Magformers's Build A Ball Room
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)
Inventors: Pro, New and Student
Co-Founder, Roo Games; Founder, The Playmakers
Director Global Product Acquisition & Inventor Relations for Gaming, Hasbro
David Winter
Head of New Product Acquisition & Inventor Relations, Jazwares
Recorded Panels on Demand:
Pitch like a Pro to Manufacturers and Retailers - Tim Walsh (Roo Games) moderates with panelists Tanya Thompson (Hasbro), Adam Hockerman (PlayMonster), Leila Nosrati (Master Toy Advisors), David Winter (Jazwares) and Gillian Ruan (Mattel)
This is a top November POP Week Panel Re-Release
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Adam Hocherman (PlayMonster) at 12pm, Leila Nosrati(Master Toy Advisors) at 12pm and 4pm, Tim Walsh (Roo Games, The Playmakers) at 12pm and 4pm, David Winter (Jazwares) and Tanya Thompson (Hasbro) at 4pm.
New Inventors Also Receive: Elevator pitch to acquisition executives, 30-minute individual mentor session, Pitch Perfect Guide
For Professional Inventors
4pm Live Zoom Just for Pro Inventors: Rebecca Bleau & Nicholas Cravotta, Co-Founders, Bluematter Games: Professional Inventors Share Tips, Tools and Studios - everyone on the zoom call is welcome to share tours of their studios, their tools and their tricks!
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)
PR, Marketers, Influencers and Media
Erin O’Connor
Co-Founder at Rigor by Scientific Mommy
Professor of Early Childhood Edu, NYU
Robin Neuhaus
Co-Founder at Rigor by Scientific Mommy
Professor of Early Childhood Edu, NYU
Executive Coach
(Formerly a Mattel and Spin Master Exec and Successful Independent Inventor
Recorded Panels on Demand and all Q&A sessions at 12 and 4pm are in this room . . .
Building a PR & Marketing Plan - New RELEASE
Tracy Dudkiewicz, TAP Marketing
LIVE Q&A with Tracy in the Magformers Zoom Room at 12pmCT
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Magformers's
Build A Ball Room
COVID-19 and Play: Trending Topics in Child Development Research - NEW RELEASE!
Moderator Kimberly Chapman (Editor, Play in Education & Product Designer (EdTech) with panelists Erin O'Connor and Robin Neuhaus (Co-Founders of Scientific Mommy)
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Erin and Robin. Click on this box!
Public Relations Has Changed! - Sponsored by Litzky PR - Lisa Guili (Educational Insights) moderates with panelists Clark Nesselrodt (Brilliant PR), Josslynne Welch (Litzy PR), Rachel Griffin (Playwise), Amy Friedland (Freeman PR), David Barkoe (Carve Communications) - Top November POP Week Panel Re-Release
Bring a Marketing Mindset to your Pitch
Nancy Zwiers has been on both sides of the table over 30 years in the industry—as a marketing executive and as an inventor. Now as an executive coach and mentor, she is focused on helping people bring their best.
Join Nancy to learn how to leverage a consumer marketing mindset for your pitch. Nancy will cover key marketing principles every inventor should know, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. Bring your questions to the robust Q&A session. Boost your confidence as you mentally prepare for the big day.
LIVE Presentation and Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 1pm CT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)
Retailers, Distributors and Reps
President, Learning Express Lake Zurich
Steve Starobinsky
Founder, Kid@Heart
Recorded Panels on Demand and Q&A's at 12 and 4pm CT in this room . . .
Specialty Retail in 2021 - NEW RELEASE!
Richard Derr, President, Learning Express Lake Zurich
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Richard Derr, President, Learning Express Lake Zurich. Click on this box!
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Magformers's
Build A Ball Room
President, Revenew Sales
Leading Innovation at Specialty Retail - Willie Wilkov HABA moderates and panelists
Richard Derr (Learning Express), Betty Skoke Burns (Angelina's Toy Boutique),
Amy Saldanha (Kiddywampus), Sarah Jordan (Mastermind)
This is a November POP Week Panel Re-Release
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 4pm CT with Tom Rushton, President, Revenew Sales
Retail & Distribution Trends: Steve Starobinsky, Founder, Kid@Heart - NEW!
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Steve Starobinsky, Founder, Kid@Heart
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)
Suppliers (Logistics, Printers, Toy Testing, etc.)
Gene Murtha
Mattel, Gund
SCORE Association
Bob Witkin
Vice President
York-Jersey Underwriters
Gary Rudell
President
Total Biz Fulfillment
Joe Ferrara
Director International
Aries Global Logistics
Recorded Panels on Demand. Q&A's at 12 and 4pmCT in this room...
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Magformers's
Build A Ball Room
Counterfeits, Copycats and Infringers: Christopher Tidwell and Fred Jordan from Magformers - NEW RELEASE!
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Fred Jordan and
Design Trends – Products and Packaging - Matt Nuccio (Design Edge), Chris Down (Mattel), Jesse Falcon (Marvel), Fred Jordan (Magformers), Dawn Patmon (Hasbro),
Michael Sala (Spin Master)
This is a November POP Week Panel; Re-Release
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Matt Nuccio, President, Design Edge
The Basics! Insurance: Gene Murtha (Mattel, Gund, SCORE) with Bob Witkin (York-Jersey Underwriters - NEW RELEASE!
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Gene Murtha - Mattel, Gund, SCORE Association
The Basics! Logistics: Gene Murtha (Mattel, Gund, SCORE) with Joe Ferrara (Aries Global Logistics) - NEW RELEASE!
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Gene Murtha - Mattel, Gund, SCORE Association
The Basics! Warehousing: Gene Murtha (Mattel, Gund, SCORE) with Gary Ruddell (Total Biz Fulfillment). - NEW RELEASE!
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm and 4pm with Gene Murtha - Mattel, Gund, SCORE Association
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 - Times = CT (Chicago)
Licensors and Industry Overview
Steph Wissink
Managing Director,
Consumer Research, Jefferies
Gerrick Johnson
Director,
BMO Capital Markets
CEO/ Global Trend Hunter, ToyTrends and Co-President ITMA (Int'l Toy Trade Magazine Asso.)
John Baulch
Publisher, Toy World Magazine (UK)
Rebecca Ash
Editorial Director
Total Licensing
Armando Carreteros
Editor
Nación Juguetes
Recorded Panels on Demand (not all uploaded yet!) and Q&As at 12 and 4pm in this room . . .
Survivor Island Podcast Series: Perspectives from Wall Street Q1 2021: Toy Trends
40+ Years of Combined Experience Analyzing the Toy Industry
Steph Wissink, Managing Director, Consumer Research, Jefferies and
Gerrick Johnson, Director, BMO Capital Markets
NEW PODCAST RELEASE!
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pm with Steph Wissink (Jefferies) and Gerrick Johnson (BMO Capital Markets)
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Magformers's
Build A Ball Room
WHAT’S WORKING NOW! State of the Industry Q1 2021 International Panel
BREAKING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC WALL: Success Stories
Reyne Rice (ToyTrends). John Baulch (Toy World). Jacqueline Vong (Playology), Rebecca Ash (Total Licensing), Armando Carreteros (Nación Juguetes) - NEW RELEASE!
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 12pmCT with Reyne Rice (Toy Trends), Jacqueline Vong (Playology), John Baulch (ToyWorld UK) and Rebecca Ash (Total Licensing).
LIVE Q&A in Magformers Zoom Room at 4pmCT with Jacqueline Vong (Playology) and Rebecca Ash (Total Licensing).
State of the Industry Worldwide 2020 Q4 with Moderator: Reyne Rice (Global Trend Hunter/ CEO/ Founder ToyTrends; and Co-President, ITMA, International Toy Trade Magazine Association, and Member Trend Committee, Spielwarenmesse) and panelists: John Baulch (Publisher, Toy World Magazine, UK and the Friday Blog, and Member Trend Committee, Spielwarenmesse), Armando Carreteros ( Editor and Publisher, Nación Juguetes Latin America and Spain), Astrid Specht (Editor: TOYS magazine and First Steps baby and toddler magazine - Germany), Imogen Bailey (Editor: Toy and Hobby Retailer, and Podcast Moderator and Editor: Toy and Hobby Retailer: The Podcast, - Australia), Sujin Lee (CEO/ Ggemtoys, Korean market Trend Research Reporter, and Member Trend Committee, Spielwarenmesse)
This is a November POP Week Panel Re-Release!
Meet Someone New! Just One Connection Can Change Your Business...
One-Click Zoom Rooms (just click on a square) for Networking & Help!
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Magformers's Build A Ball Room
Loopin' Louie Room
Uno Room
POP Help Room!
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