EPISODE · Apr 5, 2025 · 15 MIN
Toy Association CEO Greg Ahearn on Keeping Toys Tariff-Free, Child Safety & Shaping the Toy Industry
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Send us Fan MailToy safety, counterfeit protection, global manufacturing, tariff policy, and play innovation—Greg Ahearn, CEO of the Toy Association, joins 13th and Park to discuss the future of the $41 billion toy industry. With 96% of toy manufacturers being small businesses, Ahearn breaks down the fight to keep toys safe, affordable, and free of harmful tariffs. From digital disruption and AI-integrated toys to protecting childhood development and advocating for fair trade, Ahearn gives an inside look at how policy, technology, and play are intersecting in today’s fast-changing toy market.About 13th & Park:Join us for exclusive interviews with leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers shaping the future of the world. Subscribe now for more conversations that matter.Follow Our Guest!Follow The Toy Association on X: https://x.com/TheToyAssocFollow Us!Follow our X: https://x.com/13thandParkFollow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/13th_and_parkWatch more episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBNNpG7UjaydLiiVYOK76Ftl6SzbHYEW2&si=-2I79t71fWq4WtK8
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Send us Fan Mail Toy safety, counterfeit protection, global manufacturing, tariff policy, and play innovation—Greg Ahearn, CEO of the Toy Association, joins 13th and Park to discuss the future of the $41 billion toy industry. With 96% of toy manufacturers being small businesses, Ahearn breaks down the fight to keep toys safe, affordable, and free of harmful tariffs. From digital disruption and AI-integrated toys to protecting childhood development and advocating for fair trade, Ahearn gives a...
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