Editorial Calendar
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Jackie Breyer
jackie@toyinsider.comJames Devin
jdevin@toyinsider.comStephanie Infantino
stephanie@toyinsider.com2024
GIFT GUIDES
Hot Holiday Toys
2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Editorial deadline: June 12
Advertising deadline: August 1
Bonus distribution: New York Comic Con, Holiday of Play
Highlights include:
- Hot 20: The hottest toys of the year, expected to sell out quickly
- STEM 10: The top toys that teach science, technology, engineering, and math skills
- 12 Under $20: Budget-friendly toys and games with big play value
- 0-2: Top toys and playthings for infants and toddlers
- 3-4: Top toys and games for preschoolers
- 5-7: Top toys and games for grade school-aged kids
- 8+: Top toys and games for tweens
SUBMISSIONS OPEN MAY 7-JUNE 12
Top Summer Toys
2024 SPRING & SUMMER Gift Guide
Editorial deadline: March 5
Distribution: Online Only
Highlights include:
- 0-2: Top toys and playthings for infants and toddlers
- 3-4: Top toys and games for preschoolers
- 5-7: Top toys and games for grade school-aged kids
- 8+: Top toys and games for tweens
- Summer Trends including travel toys, water toys, outdoor and active toys, educational toys, and more
SUBMISSIONS OPEN FEB. 6-MARCH 5
FEATURED SHOPPABLE GIFT LISTS
VALENTINE’S DAY TOYS & GIFTS
Editorial submissions:
Jan. 1-31
EASTER TOYS & GIFTS
Editorial submissions:
Jan. 15-Feb. 29
ECO-FRIENDLY TOYS & GAMES FOR EARTH DAY
Editorial submissions:
Feb. 1-March 15
BACK-TO-SCHOOL LEARNING TOYS & GAMES
Editorial submissions:
July 1-Aug. 1
HALLOWEEN TOYS, GAMES, & NOVELTIES
Editorial submissions:
Aug. 1-Sept. 15
HOLIDAY-THEMED TOYS, GAMES, & GIFTS
Editorial submissions:
Sept. 15-Nov. 3
DAILY COVERAGE
EXPERT PRODUCT REVIEWS
Editorial submissions:
Always open
NEWS & PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Editorial submissions:
Always open
MONTHLY LITTLE LIBRARY
Editorial submissions:
Always open; submissions due by the 15th of the month before feature