Miss Meeting People? Looking for Industry Connections & Information?
SPRING POP WEEK!
MARCH 1-5, 2021
Join us for . . .
Master Classes
Insider Workshops
Trends & Insights
POP Pub Networking
Pitching Opportunities
Thank You to our Esteemed Sponsors!

IT'S FREE, FREE, FREE WITH YOUR PEOPLE OF PLAY (POP) PROFILE!
Inventors Product Acquisition Execs Media PR Agencies Marketers Suppliers Consultants Retailers Distributors Sales Reps . . . ALL WELCOME!
Don't be left out of this innovative event (and more to come)!
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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)
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:
Legal Trends: TBA!
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), Gillian Ruan (Mattel) - Top November Panel Re-Release
Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):
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 Inventor Also Receive: Elevator pitch to acquisition executives, 30-minute individual mentor session, Pitch Perfect Guide

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
Recorded Panels on Demand:
Building a PR & Marketing Plan: Tracy Dudkiewicz, TAP Marketing - NEW!
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 Panel Re-Release
COVID-19 and Play: Trending Topics in Child Development Research - Erin O'Connor and Robin Neuhaus (Co-Founders of Scientific Mommy)
Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):
Tracy Dudkiewicz, TAP Marketing
More TBA
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:
Specialty Retail in 2021: Richard Derr, President, Learning Express Lake Zurich - NEW!
Retail & Distribution Trends: Steve Starobinsky, Founder, Kid@Heart - NEW!
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) - Top November Panel; Re-Release
More TBA
Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):
Richard Derr, President, Learning Express Lake Zurich
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:
Packaging Design Basics and Trends: Matt Nuccio (Design Edge) - NEW!
Counterfeits, Copycats and Infringers - Christopher Tidwell and Fred Jordan from Magformers - NEW!
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) - Top November Panel; Re-Release
The Basics! Insurance, Warehousing, Logistics & Fulfillment and More! Gene Murtha (Mattel, Gund, SCORE), Bob Witkin (York-Jersey Underwriters, Gary Ruddell (Total Biz Fulfillment), Joe Ferrara (Aries Global Logistics) - NEW!
Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):
Matt Nuccio, President, Design Edge
More TBA
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 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:
Toy Trend Perspectives from Wall Street: Steph Wissink, Managing Director, Consumer Research, Jefferies and Gerrick Johnson, Director, BMO Capital Markets - NEW!
State of the Worldwide Toy Industry Q1: Reyne Rice (ToyTrends). John Baulch (Toy World). Jacqueline Vong (Playology), Rebecca Ash (Total Licensing), Armando Carreteros (Nación Juguetes)
More TBA!
Q&A Sessions in Zoom Rooms (12pm and 4pm):
Steph Wissink, Managing Director, Consumer Research, Jefferies and Gerrick Johnson, Director, BMO Capital Markets
More TBA!
Meet Someone New! Just One Connection Can Change Your Business...
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