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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Schoenhut, Manufacturer of Toy Pianos at The N.Y. Toy Fair 2013
Schoenhut is a famous company known for making toy pianos, as well as other cheaper, child-friendly versions of musical instruments such as xylophones, ukuleles, banjos, and guitars. They were founded in the late 1800s by Albert Schoenhut, a German emigrant to the United States of America. The unique metal-bar-based design of the pianos made them a huge success, and this has paved the way for further innovative craftsmanship over scores of years.
At the New York International Toy Fair in 2013, they presented stylish and convenient new versions of their classic toy pianos and other musical playthings.
World Liberty TV was on hand and had the pleasure of seeing Hannah Reimann play many of the Schoenhut Toy Pianos as we taped her live for Our World Liberty TV Games & Toys Channel.
The Summer New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) 2012
The Summer 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) was in New York City, a wholesale industry event with more than 2800 exhibitors from around the world, and 35,000 attendees from 80 countries and all 50 states. The 163rd semi-annual market, which is the city’s largest tradeshow, is expected to generate more than 21,000 room-nights and $17.2 million in economic impact for New York. The NYIGF begins on Saturday, August 18, and runs through Wednesday, August 22, filling the City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, including for the first time, the renovated Javits Galleria, and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94.
“The NYIGF is the nation’s premiere market for gifts, home and lifestyle for a reason – its design-driven products reflect current and coming trends and offer a preview of what will be in stores during this holiday shopping season,” says George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company.
“As the biggest trade show, we are thrilled to welcome the NYIGF to back New York, expected to bring more than 35,000 people to city, generating $17.2 million in economic growth and an estimated 21,000 hotel room nights.”
More than 100,000 products presented by NYIGF exhibitors are “Driven by Design,” with 400+ categories of design-driven and fashion forward gift, home and lifestyle merchandise. The 35,000 retailers attending the NYIGF will be stocking their shelves with products that consumers will see in the stores during the 4th quarter.
World Liberty TV’s team was on hand to showcase hundreds of new products, seen for the first time at The Summer New York International Gift Show 2012.
Vendor and Exhibitor Interviews at The NY International Gift Fair – Summer 2012
The following Vendors were interviewed with their products:
Rudolph and Me Inc., Eric Miga Marketing
Naxos Music Publishing Company- Sean Hickey, National Sales & Business Development MGR
Klipped Kippahs- Jon Kaweblum, President
Back Alley Traders: Yale Gordon, Senior VP
Wild Berry, Premium Hand-Dipped Incense: Kriss Reppert ,Sales Executive
The World’s Thinnest Wallet: Adam Muscat ,General Manager
Herb’ N’ Bee Garden: Jennifer Gibson , President
World Liberty TV’s Team interviewed many vendors with new products to hit the market in the coming months.
Interview with Lisa M. Richardson, Marketing/Sales Manager for Reaction Retail – 2012
Beauty9 was founded to bring their customers the most innovative and exciting beauty products and accessories available from around the 4 corners of the world. From the amazing TRAVALO no leak travel atomizer to Australian sensation GORGEOUS COSMETICS trendy eyelashes, they look for the best and most unusual in the beauty world.
World Liberty TV’s Product Team does highly recommend the TRAVALO no leak travel atomizer. You can even take it on the plane with you, no joke.
Smucci Too! Unique and Beautiful Pet Beds (Made in America)
The Smucci Matisse (“Muttisse”) Bed made its debut on CBS The Early Show Dec 21, 2009. It was described as “saving the best for last” during the show’s pet segment which displayed the top gifts of the holiday season for our beloved pets!
The Smucci “Muttisse” Pet Bed features a hand painted design inspired by Henri Matisse’s “Woman Sleeping on a Corner of the Table in 1939.” The woman in the painting (and on the bed) appears as if she has fallen asleep suddenly, perhaps during the middle of her day. There is a slight smile on her face which suggests she did not fall asleep from exhaustion or stress, but rather intended to merely take a “cat nap.”
Artist Debi Kahn says, “My intention was to create a bed which literally surrounds pets with one big, beautiful, and very colorful hug as they sleep without fear of any kind.”
The Smucci “Muttisse” Bed is handcrafted in Michigan with a solid wood base and rounded plywood walls which have been plastered to a smooth finish. A representation of Matisse’s masterpiece is hand painted onto the walls of the bed, and then sealed with a finish coat of acrylic. A black and white faux mink cushion is included.
“Why not bring a little art into our lives? This Matisse bed is so beautiful and unique — maybe not something the average pet owner might pick up for her dog, but definitely what every dog deserves! It’s a high-end treat.”
World Liberty TV enjoyed seeing this unique product. Our cat George loves the bed; he does not want to get out of it.
Conversation with Michelle Levan, President of Moody Pet – 2012
Moody Pet makes award-winning, bestselling cat and dog products: Humunga Lips, Humunga Stache, Humunga Tongue, Fling-ama-String, and our founding product, and the Moody Dog Mood Collar (think 1970’s mood rings!).
Holiday Gift Guide Show in NYC – 2010
See the new Holiday Gift Guide Show products on our World Liberty TV Channel and be the first to see the interview with these vendors and their products.
Interview with Perry Reynolds VP Marketing & Trade Development for International Housewares Association – NY, 2012
Perry Reynolds is the vice president of marketing and trade development at the International Housewares Association (IHA). He served as a buyer and merchant for retailers in the mass market, supermarket and distributor channels before moving to housewares manufacturers EKCO and Progressive International in marketing roles. He joined IHA in 1997 when it was known as the National Housewares Manufacturers Association. Among his responsibilities, he oversees the design events and activities at the association and the International Home + Housewares Show, including the Student Design Competition, IHA Innovation Awards, Innovation Theater and Going Green exhibit.
International Housewares Association Gift Guide Event in New York – 2012
See some of the vendors interviewed in our World Liberty TV Gift & Housewares review and what products they are promoting.
Ecofocus, The Green Technology Showcase by Pepcom – 2012
EcoFocus (SM), the green technology showcase which took place April 19th, a few days before Earth Day, in New York City at New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
Pepcom® Inc., based in Delray Beach, FL, is the leader in technology showcase events. Each event joins the world’s top technology companies with the most influential press and analysts. Pepcom’s showcases include DigitalFocus®, MobileFocus®, EcoFocus(SM), Digital Experience!®, Holiday Spectacular!® and Wine, Dine & Demo!®.
World Liberty TV’s Executive Producer had the pleasure of speaking to Jon Pepper, Co-Founder and partner for Pepcom .
Jonathan A. Schein, President & CEO Schein Media Events – 2012
Green Real Estate Investment & Development Conference New York – 909 Third Avenue, 6th Floor NYC – October 26, 2010. With over 400 million square feet of office and commercial space, New York is ripe with opportunity as green and sustainability becomes the new normal. This event will explore the challenges, potential successes and investment rationale in existing and new development.