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The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards Celebrate Top Toys & Games

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years of celebrating virtually, hundreds from the toy community reunited in Dallas, TX tonight for the much-anticipated Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration, where the top toys and games of the year were named. Hosted by The Toy Foundation (TTF), the awards program recognizes the industry's creativity and collective philanthropy, with more than $500,000 raised in support of TTF's mission to bring the benefits of play to children in need.

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  • The prestigious awards spotlighted the finalists across 17 categories of play, including collectibles, grown-up, plush, specialty, and the newly created ride-on category.
  • Category winners were determined by votes from Toy Association members, toy retailers (mass and specialty), media, and consumers.
  • The TOTY Awards, now taking place annually in the fall, highlight the industry's support for TTF's programs.
  • The next TOTY Awards will take place September 29, 2023, kicking off Toy Fair week (taking place September 30 to October 3) in New York City.

Jack & June Launches All-New Playhouse, Porch Swing, & Cedar Adirondack Chair

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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The all-new Playhouse, Porch Swing, and Cedar Adirondack Chair provide more opportunities for families to enjoy the outdoors.

Key Points: 
  • The all-new Playhouse, Porch Swing, and Cedar Adirondack Chair provide more opportunities for families to enjoy the outdoors.
  • Since 2018, Jack & June has quickly become the backyard favorite, thanks to its wide range of easy-to-use, do-it-yourself play solutions that can be installed in any backyard.
  • Its newest launch of the Playhouse, Porch Swing, and the cedar Adirondack Chair is another example of the company's dedication to promoting active, outdoor play that is critical for young children enhancing their development of motor skills as well as social and problem-solving abilities.
  • With the Jack & June Adirondack Chair , you'll be able to relax in style.

Voi raises $115m series D financing taking total capital raised in 2021 to $160m

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Voi achieved 140% year on year revenue growth in 2021, as the company hit 90M+ rides since inception, while increasing margins and profitability.

Key Points: 
  • Voi achieved 140% year on year revenue growth in 2021, as the company hit 90M+ rides since inception, while increasing margins and profitability.
  • Voi also won more city tenders than any other operator in Europe, cementing its position as the most trusted micromobility partner across the continent.
  • Voi beat peers to reach operational profitability company-wide during summer 2020 and continued to improve gross margins and rides per scooter as it extended into new markets in 2021.
  • Vois achievements in 2021 have taken place against a backdrop where demand for micromobility is higher than ever.

Crate & Kids Launches Kid Activist Program to Spotlight Youth Who are Changing the World

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Curiosity and creativity are important values to Gen Z -- more than any other generation.* With homes taking on greater importance as a place for work, play, school and sanctuary over the last year and a half, kids' spaces need to inspire curiosity and creativity more than ever before.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Crate & Kids launched a new program, called Kid Activist, designed to highlight young activists making a difference.
  • "Crate & Kids is about empowering the self-expression of youth and their families through environments that spark creativity and encourage individuality," said Alicia Waters, CMO of Crate & Barrel Holdings.
  • Follow Crate & Kids on Instagram for more details on the Kid Activist program and how you can support these amazing charities.
  • Known for high-quality products, exclusive designs and timeless style since 1962, Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. includes lifestyle brands Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace.

Lingnan study finds one quarter of Hong Kong parents expect to provide financial assistance for their adult children to live independently

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Accommodation for young people in Hong Kong has long been at the top of the policy agenda. Recent research conducted by Lingnan University in Hong Kong (LU) and the City University of Hong Kong on the younger generation's housing opportunities finds that 26 per cent of parents who responded expect to subsidise their adult children when they buy a property. Findings also suggest reliance on the family is now increasingly frequent, and important to young adults who wish to live independently and have a choice.

Key Points: 
  • Recent research conducted by Lingnan University in Hong Kong (LU) and the City University of Hong Kong on the younger generation's housing opportunities finds that 26 per cent of parents who responded expect to subsidise their adult children when they buy a property.
  • This research explores plans and parents' attitudes towards providing financial and non-financial intergenerational housing support to adult children in Hong Kong.
  • Of the 1,012 parents surveyed, the majority (66%) said that they have no plans to provide financial housing support for their adult children in the next five years, but a quarter (26%) do intend to subsidise grown-up children.
  • The main three reasons given by parents without financial support plans are "family financial incapacity"(47%),"not parents' responsibility"(37%),and "children are financially capable of moving out without family help" (33%).

Lingnan study finds one quarter of Hong Kong parents expect to provide financial assistance for their adult children to live independently

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Accommodation for young people in Hong Kong has long been at the top of the policy agenda. Recent research conducted by Lingnan University in Hong Kong (LU) and the City University of Hong Kong on the younger generation's housing opportunities finds that 26 per cent of parents who responded expect to subsidise their adult children when they buy a property. Findings also suggest reliance on the family is now increasingly frequent, and important to young adults who wish to live independently and have a choice.

Key Points: 
  • Recent research conducted by Lingnan University in Hong Kong (LU) and the City University of Hong Kong on the younger generation's housing opportunities finds that 26 per cent of parents who responded expect to subsidise their adult children when they buy a property.
  • This research explores plans and parents' attitudes towards providing financial and non-financial intergenerational housing support to adult children in Hong Kong.
  • It included a telephone surveyof1,012 parentswhose grown-up children live at home with them, and pre- / post-survey, in-depth interviews.
  • The main three reasons given by parents without financial support plans are "family financial incapacity"(47%),"not parents' responsibility"(37%),and "children are financially capable of moving out without family help" (33%).

AARP The Magazine Announces Nominees for the Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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For two decades, AARP's Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism and encouraging films that resonate with older viewers.AARP's Movies for Grownups continues its commitment to celebrate quality content by expanding to honor standout TV programs in new categories.

Key Points: 
  • For two decades, AARP's Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism and encouraging films that resonate with older viewers.AARP's Movies for Grownups continues its commitment to celebrate quality content by expanding to honor standout TV programs in new categories.
  • "Each year at Movies for Grownups, we spotlight films that feature today's crucial issues and top grownup talents.
  • In the inaugural year, Movies for Grownups Awards has added categories in Television/Streaming, the nominees for Best Series are Perry Mason, Succession, Ted Lasso, The Crown, and This Is Us.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Peanuts Worldwide and GoNoodle Inspire Millions of Children, Teachers, and Parents to "Take Care" of Themselves, Each Other, and the Planet in New Partnership

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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The partnership is the latest activation of the global Take Care With Peanuts initiative.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership is the latest activation of the global Take Care With Peanuts initiative.
  • The initiative includes philanthropic outreach, social messaging, and educational activities, with children and communities at the heart of each activation.
  • "We're working with organizations who speak to the audiences we want to reach: children and the grown-ups in their lives.
  • GoNoodle will also promote social-emotional and educational activities, created specifically for this age group, by Peanuts on the Good Energy for Grownups site.

AARP The Magazine Celebrates 18th Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine's 18th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards were held Monday night at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, celebrating 2018's standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grownup state of mind and recognizing the inspiring artists who make them.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine's 18th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards were held Monday night at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, celebrating 2018's standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grownup state of mind and recognizing the inspiring artists who make them.
  • Hosted by actor and comedian Martin Short, the star-studded awards ceremony included a touching tribute to Career Achievement Award honoree Shirley MacLaine.
  • Consumer Cellular is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Movies for Grownups Awards.Event proceeds benefit AARP Foundation, which works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable older adults in Los Angeles and across the country build economic opportunity and social connectedness.
  • With weekly news and reviews, nationwide screenings, and an annual awards event, AARP's Movies for Grownupsmultimedia franchise continues to champion movies for grown-ups, by grown-ups.For more information about AARP's Movies for GrownupsAwards, go online to www.aarp.org/moviesforgrownups .

AARP TV for Grownups® Honors to Take Place July 24 Recognizing Industry Pioneer Norman Lear

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Thursday, July 19, 2018
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The program will celebrate the career achievement of iconic television pioneer Norman Lear.

Key Points: 
  • The program will celebrate the career achievement of iconic television pioneer Norman Lear.
  • "Our new initiative, AARP TV for Grownups, connects the 50-plus viewer with the best in programming and also celebrates the work of older actors and industry leaders."
  • Modeled after AARP's highly successful Movies for Grownups franchise, TV for Grownups celebrates the 50-plus audience and their television viewing habits.
  • TV for Grownups will help filter and inform the choices for more than 38 million AARP members and other 50-plus viewers.