LeapFrog Enterprises

Toluna Appoints Scott Axcell as Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Toluna , the leading global insights technology and panel provider, today announced the appointment of Scott Axcell as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • Toluna , the leading global insights technology and panel provider, today announced the appointment of Scott Axcell as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • As part of his role, Scott will be responsible for the strategy, execution, and overall success of Toluna’s global marketing efforts, overseeing product marketing, brand, creative, growth marketing, and marketing operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116969563/en/
    As Chief Marketing Officer, Scott Axcell will lead the strategy and execution of global marketing efforts to fuel brand growth.
  • “I’m thrilled to take on this role as Chief Marketing Officer and I look forward to collaborating with our talented leaders and marketing team across the globe to build on our momentum while expanding and elevating our brand.”

VTech® and LeapFrog® Toys Top Holiday Lists with Over 60 Industry Awards

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech® and LeapFrog® announced their holiday toys have received more than 60 industry awards from trusted parenting websites, toy industry experts, toy advisory boards and major retailers. Many new products received multiple awards across various toy testing programs and holiday lists, including VTech's Storytime With Sunny™, Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Spiral Construction Tower™ and Switch & Go® 3-in-1 Rescue Rex, and LeapFrog's Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart™, Magic Adventures™ Telescope and Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube™. 

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  • Award-Winning Toys Selected by Trusted Parenting Websites, Esteemed Industry Award Programs and Leading Retailers
    CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech® and LeapFrog® announced their holiday toys have received more than 60 industry awards from trusted parenting websites, toy industry experts, toy advisory boards and major retailers.
  • Many new products received multiple awards across various toy testing programs and holiday lists, including VTech's Storytime With Sunny™, Go!
  • "We're honored that our VTech and LeapFrog products have been recognized by leading toy industry and parenting experts," said Danielle Norwood, Vice President, Marketing, VTech Electronics North America.
  • "We're proud of our team that loves creating toys that bring joy and imagination to kids throughout the year."

LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Blasts Off with Award-Winning Telescope

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the continued expansion of its Magic Adventures™ line with the Magic Adventures™ Telescope, letting kids discover things that are out of this world. Receiving accolades as one of the hottest toys of the year and recipient of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Accreditation Stamp of Approval by the Toy Association, the telescope joins the popular line that includes an interactive microscope and globe.

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  • "Our Magic Adventures line is about encouraging children's natural curiosity about the world around them," said Dr. Clement Chau, Vice President of Learning, LeapFrog.
  • "Science and exploration are of great interest to little ones and our Magic Adventures Telescope helps them turn their curiosity into aspirations."
  • With up to 110x zoom and more than 100 interactive videos and images courtesy of NASA, young astronomers can explore STEAM skills and make fascinating discoveries with the Magic Adventures Telescope.
  • Highlights of the Magic Adventures line, available now at retailers nationwide, include:
    Magic Adventures™ Telescope: Explore out-of-this-world discoveries with this real telescope with a 2.4" video screen for easy viewing.

LeapFrog® Unveils Trio of New Wooden Toys

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the availability of new additions to its range of eco-friendly learning toys that ignite children's curiosity while promoting key educational skills. The exciting new products, featuring materials sourced from responsibly managed forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®, include the ABCs & Activities Wooden Table™, LeapTab Touch™ and Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube™.

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  • The exciting new products, featuring materials sourced from responsibly managed forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®, include the ABCs & Activities Wooden Table™, LeapTab Touch™ and Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube™.
  • The Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube provides educational fun with musical instruments, interactive puzzles and engaging activities, all fostering problem-solving and coordination skills.
  • The new LeapFrog wooden toys, available now exclusively at Target, include:
    ABCs & Activities Wooden Table™: Turn the tables on play with the ABCs & Activities Wooden Table™, only at Target.
  • (Ages 3+ years; MSRP: $29.99)
    Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube™: It's a block party with the Touch & Learn Wooden Activity Cube™, only at Target!

LeapFrog® Announces Availability of New Infant and Preschool Learning Toys

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Monday, November 20, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant and preschool lines. These deliciously entertaining food role-play toys include the Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart™, Match & Learn Cookies™, Rainbow Tea for Two™ and Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer™.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant and preschool lines.
  • These deliciously entertaining food role-play toys include the Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart™, Match & Learn Cookies™, Rainbow Tea for Two™ and Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer™.
  • And, the Rainbow Tea for Two and Rainbow Lights Learning Mixer blend fun and learning to engage kids through colorful tea parties and creative baking adventures.
  • (Ages 12+ months; MSRP: $27.99)
    Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer™ : Mix up sweet and savory snacks with the Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer™.

LeapFrog® Magic Adventures™ Telescope Named to TIME's List of the Best Inventions of 2023

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today LeapFrog® announced its Magic Adventures™ Telescope was included in TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 list.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today LeapFrog® announced its Magic Adventures™ Telescope was included in TIME's Best Inventions of 2023 list.
  • TIME's annual list of the Best Inventions features 200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.
  • "We're honored to be included on TIME's distinguished list of Best Inventions of 2023," said Danielle Norwood, Vice President, Marketing, VTech Electronics North America, LeapFrog's parent company.
  • To see the full list of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, visit time.com/best-inventions-2023 .

BioVigil Action Replay feature shows individual hand hygiene activity, enables better contact tracing for infection prevention

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The Action Replay feature uses animation to show a health provider's hand washing compliance journey and identify where cross contamination may have occurred.

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  • The Action Replay feature uses animation to show a health provider's hand washing compliance journey and identify where cross contamination may have occurred.
  • The system collects many data points including time in room, time from room entry to hand hygiene, and number of hand hygiene opportunities.
  • The Action Replay feature brings those data points to life by showing a longitudnal visual representation of each badge-wearer's hand hygiene activity within the patient room(s).
  • The Action Replay feature is part of a complete electronic hand hygiene system including a room sensor, sink sensor, badge sensor and robust data suite.

LeapFrog Design Secures $500k in EPA Funding for Onsite Septic Treatment and Reuse

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

BEND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Design , pioneer in nature-based water treatment and reuse solutions, has been awarded $500,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • BEND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Design , pioneer in nature-based water treatment and reuse solutions, has been awarded $500,000 in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • LeapFrog will use the funding to adapt its proven greywater reuse technology for onsite septic treatment and reuse.
  • This EPA funding will help the company adapt that technology to also address blackwater — water from toilets, kitchen sinks, and dishwashers.
  • We're thankful to the EPA for funding our work to help solve this and many other water scarcity issues."

AMAZON’S PRIME BIG DEAL DAYS MAY SURPASS CYBER MONDAY – BUT NOT PRIME DAY, NUMERATOR REPORTS

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Toys (including Barbie) will likely see a boost on Prime Big Deal Days, while Amazon electronics may have hit their saturation point.

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  • Toys (including Barbie) will likely see a boost on Prime Big Deal Days, while Amazon electronics may have hit their saturation point.
  • While 42% of Prime Day 2019 shoppers purchased electronics, only 29% did so on Prime Day 2023.
  • Manufacturers will likely use Prime Big Deal Days to clear inventory ahead of the holiday shopping season.
  • Numerator will provide live tracking of Prime Big Deal Days on October 10 & 11, with early read omnipanel data and verified shopper surveys updated throughout the two-day event.

LeapFrog® Showcases New Collection of Learning Toys at Toy Fair® 2023

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Toy Fair® 2023, LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc. will display its newest collection of products that combine education, technology and engaging play to make learning fun. The delightful lineup includes new additions to its award-winning Magic Adventures™, wooden, and infant and preschool lines. A sneak peek of early 2024 product launches will also be revealed at Toy Fair.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Toy Fair® 2023, LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc. will display its newest collection of products that combine education, technology and engaging play to make learning fun.
  • "LeapFrog has always been known for its toys that make learning fun and our latest collection is no exception," said Danielle Norwood, Vice President, Marketing, VTech Electronics North America, LeapFrog's parent company.
  • LeapFrog's successful wooden collection is a beautiful blend of 100% FSC™-certified wood that comes from well-managed forests and the learning technology LeapFrog is known for.
  • LeapFrog is also introducing the 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger™, a fun ring-stacking toy that lets kids explore colors, numbers and more.