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Munchkin Extends Radiant Colors Donation to #GivingTuesday to Benefit Inclusive Education; Announces Sesame Workshop, EmbraceRace and Roots ConnectED as the 2023 Donation Recipients

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Through its Radiant Colors program, Munchkin donates 100% of profits from Munchkin.com every Monday to organizations that support anti‑racism and inclusive education for our youngest generation.

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  • Through its Radiant Colors program, Munchkin donates 100% of profits from Munchkin.com every Monday to organizations that support anti‑racism and inclusive education for our youngest generation.
  • “Radiant Colors was born from greater cultural recognition and calls to right the wrongs of racial injustices in our country,” said Diana Barnes, “DB,” Chief Brand Officer & Creative Director and head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Munchkin.
  • “As the leading baby lifestyle brand, Munchkin – and our employees – is deeply invested in creating an equitable world for every child by eradicating racism.
  • Since its inception, Radiant Colors has provided funding to eight nonprofits, 823 classroom projects, and 595 teachers in all 50 states across the U.S.

Munchkin Honored on Fast Company’s 2023 “Brands That Matter” List

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The annual list honors companies and nonprofits that have effectively made a cultural impact through compelling branding and organizational efforts that naturally extend their presence into the community.

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  • The annual list honors companies and nonprofits that have effectively made a cultural impact through compelling branding and organizational efforts that naturally extend their presence into the community.
  • We are committed to working equally as hard on projects we have chosen that support the well-being of people, animals, and our planet.
  • I am incredibly proud of the impact we are making in these heart-felt causes.”
    Munchkin is one of 165 brands that were named on Fast Company’s 2023 list for effectively building an emotional connection with their customers.
  • Munchkin also prioritizes initiatives to create a more sustainable future and is currently the only baby lifestyle brand in the United Nations Global Compact.

Munchkin Expands Partnership with IFAW; Becomes Primary Investor of “Room to Roam” Initiative to Lease Tens of Thousands of Acres of Land In Africa to Protect Elephants

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The donation makes Munchkin the first company to lease 90,000 acres of endangered African territory that is imperative for elephant migration and survival.

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  • The donation makes Munchkin the first company to lease 90,000 acres of endangered African territory that is imperative for elephant migration and survival.
  • The company has also released its annual Sustainability Report in which its efforts to support and protect families – human and animal alike – are detailed.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808610371/en/
    “Safeguarding the world’s most vulnerable creatures is ingrained in Munchkin’s ethos.
  • To package the products in the bamboo line, Munchkin used 100% paper-based packaging with nearly 70% recycled content.

Smart Plastic Technologies Earns B Corp Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to a Sustainable Future

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Plastic Technologies, a global leader in sustainable plastic solutions, is proud to announce its official B Corp certification.

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  • BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Plastic Technologies, a global leader in sustainable plastic solutions, is proud to announce its official B Corp certification.
  • Smart Plastic Technologies underwent a comprehensive assessment of its operations and business model, ensuring alignment with B Lab's standards of transparency, accountability and sustainability.
  • "We are thrilled to have earned the B Corp certification," said Tim Murtaugh, CEO and founder of Smart Plastic Technologies.
  • The B Corp certification underscores Smart Plastic Technologies' ongoing commitment to operating as a responsible and sustainable business, delivering solutions that support a circular economy and a regeneration model for the future.

Munchkin, Inc. Ranks Number Eight on Fortune's List of America's Most Innovative Companies 2023

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune announced its list of America's Most Innovative Companies 2023 honoring the top 300 businesses that are transforming industries from the inside out. Munchkin, Inc. is ranked number eight. This prestigious award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

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  • Munchkin, Inc. joins global tech giants and stands out as the only baby lifestyle brand on the list of 300 companies.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune announced its list of America's Most Innovative Companies 2023 honoring the top 300 businesses that are transforming industries from the inside out.
  • 8 on our list of America's Most Innovative Companies amid tech giants like Alphabet, IBM, and Apple."
  • Fortune and Statista selected America's Most Innovative Companies 2023 based on product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture.

Munchkin, Inc. expands leadership team with the appointment of Alan Wizemann to Chief Digital Officer

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Munchkin, Inc. today announced the appointment of Alan Wizemann to the position of Chief Digital Officer, effective immediately. Wizemann was named to Munchkin's board of directors in early 2022 and played a critical role in advising the company's digital strategy and online growth. In his new position, Wizemann's expanded responsibilities include the oversight and success of technology advancements within the organization. 

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  • A veteran digital transformation specialist, Wizemann makes the jump from Munchkin board member to full-time executive
    LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Munchkin, Inc. today announced the appointment of Alan Wizemann to the position of Chief Digital Officer, effective immediately.
  • Formerly the Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Quip NYC, Inc., Wizemann was responsible for the entire digital organization of the company, including direct-to-consumer, mobile, product, product design, engineering, infrastructure, data, retention, and performance marketing for getquip.com.
  • His former positions include Chief Digital Officer at Dollar Shave Club, Interim Chief Digital Officer at Goop, Vice President of Guest Experiences and Digital Product at lululemon, Interim Chief Product Officer at WebMD, and Vice President of Target.com.
  • "Since joining Munchkin's board, I have been continually impressed with the team, products, and culture built within this organization," says Wizemann.

World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest Awards Poonyisa Sodsai of Thailand as 2023 Winner

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Friday, March 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a piece depicting the beautiful hornbill, 13-year-old Poonyisa Sodsai from Thailand has been selected from over 1,100 entries received from over 80 countries as winner of the World Wildlife Day 2023 International Youth Art Contest.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a piece depicting the beautiful hornbill, 13-year-old Poonyisa Sodsai from Thailand has been selected from over 1,100 entries received from over 80 countries as winner of the World Wildlife Day 2023 International Youth Art Contest.
  • In 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 3 as World Wildlife Day, an annual celebration to raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora.
  • Poonyisa received official recognition as part of today's celebration at the headquarters of National Geographic.
  • Congratulations to all the participants, finalists, and this year's winner, Poonyisa, for contributing such amazing pieces."

Media Alert: Teikametrics to Discuss Visualizing Advertising and Retail Performance at Upcoming Amazon Accelerate Conference

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Teikametrics , the leading optimization platform for sellers on Amazon and Walmart, announced today that it will be part of a breakout session at Amazon Accelerate next week at the Seattle Convention Center.

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  • Teikametrics , the leading optimization platform for sellers on Amazon and Walmart, announced today that it will be part of a breakout session at Amazon Accelerate next week at the Seattle Convention Center.
  • Were looking forward to sharing what weve learned from helping thousands of brands accelerate their success with Amazon Ads, said Alasdair McLean-Foreman, CEO and founder of Teikametrics.
  • Teikametrics also will be hosting attendees at the conference expo at the Seattle Convention Center.
  • Teikametrics AI-powered Marketplace Optimization Platform helps sellers and brand owners maximize their potential on the worlds most valuable marketplaces.

Teikametrics’ Marketplace Optimization Platform, Flywheel 2.0, Adds AI-Powered Automation to Maximize Advertising Performance Across Marketplaces

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Flywheel 2.0 delivers the only AI targeting algorithm that automatically harvests top-performing keywords across a sellers marketplaces then applies them everywhere the sellers products appear.

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  • Flywheel 2.0 delivers the only AI targeting algorithm that automatically harvests top-performing keywords across a sellers marketplaces then applies them everywhere the sellers products appear.
  • Sellers are looking to diversify across multiple marketplaces, but optimizing advertising on more than one marketplace at the same time adds complexity, said Alasdair McLean-Foreman, CEO and founder of Teikametrics.
  • Our new AI-powered algorithm in Flywheel 2.0 solves for this by dynamically using the sellers best-performing keywords across multiple marketplaces.
  • Teikametrics AI-powered Marketplace Optimization Platform helps sellers and brand owners maximize their potential on the worlds most valuable marketplaces.

FEDERAL COURT (CANADA) HOLDS THAT MUNCHKIN DIAPER PAIL REFILLS INFRINGE ANGELCARE'S DIAPER GENIE PATENTS

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Munchkin, a competitor of Angelcare in the field of diapering products, has been selling four models of replacement refills for Angelcare's Diaper Genie system since 2012.

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  • Munchkin, a competitor of Angelcare in the field of diapering products, has been selling four models of replacement refills for Angelcare's Diaper Genie system since 2012.
  • Munchkin sold these refills under various brands, including retailer private labels, its Nursery Fresh value brand and its own Munchkin / Arm & Hammer brand.
  • In its recent judgment, the Federal Court found that the first three models of refills launched by Munchkin infringe Angelcare's patents.
  • The Court found that consumers who used certain Munchkin refills in Munchkin's pails or in certain Diaper Genie systems in Canada also infringe Angelcare's patents, and that Munchkin is liable for that infringement.