Marketing Toys

Standing out in the crowded space of children’s toy retail takes more than a great product. To gain iconic status and sales success, you need laser-focused toy marketing strategies that balance consumer-demanded digital engagement with unforgettable physical store experiences.

The global toy industry is constantly evolving. Toy brand marketing that doesn’t keep pace, failing to navigate shifts in consumer expectations and market trends, risks losing out. We’re well-versed in the nuances of the toy industry and attuned to consumer needs, with demonstrable experience in a breadth of marketing activity for some of the world’s biggest toy brands, including Little Tikes, Baby Annabell, Casdon, and L.O.L. Surprise! Our integrated approach, combined with our deep market knowledge and passion for children’s play and development, has seen us deliver transformational results for our clients. 

Whether you engage us to propel your key messaging with hyper-targeted content marketing and PR, drive qualified traffic with a tailored SEO strategy, or tease a product launch with a creative campaign, we’re not your typical agency. Our difference is: we’re committed to cross-team working for a seamless customer journey that supports your objectives in this notoriously saturated marketplace.

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Partnering with The Bigger Boat has been instrumental in our recent success. Their innovative strategies and deep understanding of the toy market have allowed us to connect with our target audience in meaningful ways and achieve record-breaking sales.

Simone Inskip

Casdon, Marketing manager

Consumer spending habits are changing and the journey to purchase is far from linear. Your marketing needs to work harder than ever to meet audiences where they’re most prominent. As a marketing agency for children’s products, we understand the landscape in detail and know how to ensure your toys stand out.

Children’s toy marketing isn’t simply about product selling. Knowing how to market toys comes down to three key elements: data-driven strategies, meaningful connections, and effectively utilising the right channels to reach audiences. From toy website design and ecommerce site builds to toy email marketing, digital advertising, brochures, and content marketing, our extensive experience ensures distinctive shopping experiences and engaging campaigns for children and purchase decision-makers alike. 

And we won’t stop there. Need your office packed out with 30,000 balls? Want larger-than-life character costumes designed for memory-making experiences? Curating the world’s next biggest adventure and need little imaginations onboard? We’ve got you covered. Our big-kid-at-heart creativity knows no bounds for your next event or campaign, as we help position you as a leader in the toy industry.

Our ROI with email marketing via TBB was significantly higher than any of our other channels. They transformed the strategy and design process which completely elevated our email campaigns.

Michelle Lilley

MGA Entertainment, Managing director

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