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Ken Pierce Media Is Now On Bluesky

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the Internet, a brand-new social media network arrives and must be investigated a little more deeply. Ladies and gentlemen may I introduce you to “Bluesky”, an app that seems to be created as an answer to all of the numerous changes found over on X (formerly known as Twitter). Below is our very first post on this network and sadly you cannot seem to embed it into WordPress like we had done numerous times with specialized Tweets and Instagram posts.

Another day and another network to keep the Media Empire in play. Welcome to my first ever post on the @bsky.app – I'll be using it to broadcast the awesome that the KPM, #piercingmetal and #piercingken sites are up to. We appreciate any interest.

— Ken Pierce Media (@kenpiercemedia.bsky.social) October 18, 2023 at 12:29 AM


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Updated Toy Fair Scheduling News To Members From The Toy Association

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The Open Letter:

Dear Toy Friends and Colleagues,

I’m writing to you today not just as the chairperson of The Toy Association’s Board of Directors, but as someone deeply embedded in this industry, just like you. Our board is a mosaic of twenty voices from all facets of the toy world: manufacturers of various sizes, retailers, licensors, sales representatives, and more. Though our perspectives may differ on specifics, our common goal is unwavering: the prosperity of the toy industry and the growth of our businesses through healthy play.

Feedback received is that last week’s Toy Fair® was a resounding success, testament to the strength and unity of our community. Beyond the bustling trade show floor, it was a hub for learning, networking, and celebrating the vibrant creativity that propels our industry forward. If you haven’t already, please share your feedback by completing the email survey.
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Today: New York Comic Con 2023 Begins @ Javits Center

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The New York Comic Con for 2023 begins today and some thoughts about it can be gleaned over on PiercingMetal by clicking HERE.

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Ken Pierce Media Posts 350th Clip on TikTok

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Greetings my friends, I hope this latest post finds you well. It’s once again time to share another of those TikTok milestones with you all as I’ve reached another “50” posts on the Official Ken Pierce Media profile. As some of you know, I’ve been doing these kinds of posts whenever I hit another fifty clips and its been a lot of fun keeping you all informed about what we are doing with the TikTok medium. Historically speaking, while having the profile for a few years I only really began using it in September of 2022 where I did the “reveal” post about our New York Comic Con badge. The interesting thing about reaching clip #350 is that it happened a little faster than I expected it to but that was all based on my recently attending the return of Toy Fair. During the four day event I recorded a whole bunch of short clips from assorted vendor booths and in this latest milestone I was in the booth of McFarlane Toys and offered up a quick glimpse of what they had coming down the pike. Most of our short clips from Toy Fair have longer videos on YouTube to compliment them but I digress, this post is about the TikTok.

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Quick glimpse of the DC Universe collectibles coming from McFarlane Toys as seen in their booth at Toy Fair 2023; #fyp #foryoupage #mcfarlanetoys #batman #spawn #toyfair #toyfair2023 #toyfairlife #javitscenter

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Breaking News: Toy Association Announces Dates and Locations for Iconic Show

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The Press Release:
In response to a comprehensive evaluation of marketplace shifts and thoughtful consideration of the many constituents served, The Toy Association® Board of Directors announced today that the next Toy Fair® (aka the North American International Toy Fair) will take place in the first quarter of 2025, with March 1 to March 4 secured with the Javits Center in New York City. Following the 2025 event, Toy Fair will move to January at the award-winning New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The confirmed dates are: January 17-20, 2026; January 9-12, 2027; and January 15-18, 2028. The Toy Association and its board conducted an extensive national search to determine these dates and locations as the best available fit for the toy community in the upcoming years.

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“Prior to the pandemic, we heard repeated calls that changing manufacturing lead times and retailer buying patterns demanded a shift of the iconic tradeshow’s timing from February into an earlier fall timeline. These factors and similar research findings were accelerated by the pandemic and as a board we were responsive,” said Aaron Muderick, chairman of The Toy Association and founder of Crazy Aaron’s. “Now, behaviors and inputs have returned to more traditional views that Toy Fair’s key audiences find the most value in a North American trade event taking place in the first quarter of the year, ideally mid-January. We have again listened and responded by crafting an optimal pattern based on the needs of those we serve.”
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