Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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We’ll kick things off with a state of toy report from NPD and then look at the trends and opportunities that will shape 2022. From supply chain issues to inflation, from new distribution channels like DTC and in-game purchases to new experiential retail, the toy industry is undergoing a digital transformation.

Moderator:
Christopher Byrne
Author, Speaker, Consultant at Byrne Communications, Inc.
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Speakers:
Juli Lennett
SVP, Toys Industry Advisor at The NPD Group
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Richard Gottlieb
Founder and CEO, Global Toy Experts
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Sue Warfield
President at American Specialty Toy Retailing Association
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Joshua Loerzel
Co-Founder and President at Sky Castle Toys
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