Time to Play Holiday Showcase to Spotlight More Than 35 Toy & Family Entertainment Leaders
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Recognized as the "official" industry kick-off to the holiday family entertainment editorial season, TimetoPlayMag.com will host the Time to Play Holiday Showcase on Thursday, October 1st at the Altman Building in New York City.
The Time to Play Holiday Showcase was created by industry experts Jim Silver, editor in chief TimetoPlayMag.com, and Chris Byrne, content director TimetoPlayMag.com aka The Toy Guy®, for industry players to showcase the latest and the best in holiday family entertainment - including toys, videogames and properties - all under one roof. The event provides a unique opportunity for members of the press to "shop" for toys and entertainment products for holiday and gift editorial. Exhibitors will include major toy manufacturers, entertainment companies, and retailers.
The exciting day-long event will begin with a 10 AM press conference providing insight on the current state of the toy industry and the announcement of the Time to Play Most Wanted - sixteen products predicted to be the most in demand by consumers and the toughest to find once the buying season gets underway.
"Since our launch one year ago, TimetoPlayMag.com has quickly become the online destination for families in search of information on toys and family entertainment," said Jim Silver, editor in chief TimetoPlayMag.com. "This year our industry has shown tremendous creativity-based innovation and we're excited to have all of the key players under one roof to highlight this year's new product introductions as we head into holiday season."
“Despite a challenging economy, parents and gift givers still want to make holiday magic for the children in their lives. Hot toys - guaranteed kid pleasers - will be more in demand than ever. We see shoppers returning to stores in Q4 and looking for great play, great value, and making holiday wishes come true,” says Chris Byrne, content director TimetoPlayMag.com aka The Toy Guy®.
At this year’s Holiday Showcase event, more than 35 major family entertainment companies will exhibit a wide range of new toys and entertainment products that will hit store shelves in time for the holiday crunch. In addition to Silver and Byrne, many of the exhibiting companies will have key executives on hand for interviews including Disney Consumer Products, Hasbro, Inc., JAKKS Pacific, LEGO Systems, Inc., Mattel Brands, MEGA Brands, Spin Master, Ltd., Target Corporation, Toys"R"Us, Inc., and more.
The Time to Play Holiday Showcase will be held on Thursday, October 1st at the Altman Building in New York City. The press conference announcing the Time to Play Most Wanted will be held at 10 AM sharp. Exhibitor displays will be open from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. For more information, to RSVP, or to schedule an interview with Jim Silver or Chris Byrne, please contact Josslynne Welch at Litzky Public Relations (201/222-9118, ext. 13 or jwelch@litzkypr.com).
About TimetoPlayMag.com
www.TimetoPlayMag.com is a playful destination website which provides information, entertainment, and services on what's fun for children and their families.
One of the most highly trafficked family-friendly websites, www.TimetoPlayMag.com offers parents and gift givers comprehensive content including hundreds of toy reviews and recommendations; hot toy lists and editors' picks; a product/gift finder; informative and amusing blog entries from leading toy, family entertainment and parenting experts; seasonal stories; safety tips and recall information; daily giveaways of in demand toys and more. The site is fully COPPA compliant.
Over the past fifteen years, Silver, Byrne and their seasoned editorial team have accurately predicted each season’s hottest, best-selling toys and correctly identified the industry's most prevalent product and financial trends.
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