I attended Toy Insider’s Sweet Suite in NYC on a scorching Wednesday afternoon last month. I look forward to Sweet Suite every year because the newest and hottest toys are unveiled for the first time! It is so awesome to ooh and ahh over the latest toys that these creative masterminds come up with. This year did not disappoint! Read More
Tradeshow Spotlight: MCA Celebrates Innovation at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy 2024
Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) had the pleasure of participating in the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy 2024, held in the dynamic city of St. Louis, Missouri, from June 2 to June 5. This annual event, organized by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), serves as a central hub for the latest trends, innovations, and educational resources in the children’s products industry. Read More
Tradeshow Spotlight: MCA Visits ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas – A Joint 20th Anniversary Celebration
Las Vegas, NV – May 15-17, 2024 – The ABC Kids Expo and Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) both celebrated their 20th anniversaries this year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The MCA team eagerly joined the expo, a premier event in the juvenile products industry, to connect with over 80 honorees recognized for their excellence in family-friendly products. Read More
Mom’s Choice Awards Shines Light on Toy Fest 2024: Celebrating Innovation in Play
From March 3rd to 5th, 2024, the vibrant city of Las Vegas played host to one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the world of toys: Toy Fest 2024. Nestled within the expansive halls of the World Market Center Las Vegas, this annual extravaganza brought together industry leaders, toy enthusiasts, and families eager to explore the latest innovations in play. Read More
Tradeshow Spotlight: Winter NY NOW Does It Again!
Earlier this month, I spent some time at NY NOW in New York City. Held at the Javits Center, NY NOW is a trade-only wholesale marketplace for retail buyers seeking design-driven innovation and on-trend style. Read More
Tradeshow Spotlight: The Toy Insider’s Holiday of Play 2022
Last Friday, September 16, was 80 degrees and sunny in New York City. Not exactly holiday weather in the northeast! But I spent the afternoon at The Toy Insider’s Holiday of Play at Chelsea Piers. What a fun time! I got a chance to sample some amazing food and drinks, get into the holiday spirit AND see the top toys for the 2022 holiday season. Read More
Tradeshow Spotlight: Toy Fair NY
Toy Fair New York is one amazing four-day party. MCA’s Doreen DiCrecchio shared her experience at Toy Fair NY 2020! Read More