Freeman Public Relations

01/15/2025

✨BIG NEWS! ✨

On November 1st, 2024, Carve Communications officially acquired Freeman PR, and we couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter!

Together, we’re bringing even more impactful and sustainable PR efforts to our incredible current and new clients!

Come follow us at ! A gracious thank you from the Freeman team for all your support and collaborations over the years—we can’t wait to see you over at !

Want to learn more about this exciting move? Check out the full story in PR Week—link in bio!

09/25/2024

A big congrats to all of our clients who are finalists for People of Play’s 2024 Toy & Game International Excellence Award (TAGIE)!

Make sure to vote for our clients in the following categories here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tagies-2024

TOY INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

- JMP Creative's Jim McCafferty and Sky Castle Toys' Josh Loerzel and Lev Nelson for Sky Castle Toys' Sticki Rolls

GAME INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

- Marcus Carleson for Jumbo Group's Hitster: The Music Party Game

MOST INNOVATIVE PR AND MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR

- Hey Buddy Hey Pal & Freeman Public Relations for PEEPS® EggMazing Egg Decorator

- Playmobil & Freeman Public Relations for PLAYMOBIL Large Pirate Ship

- Sky Castle Toys' Lev Nelson and Josh Loerzel with Freeman Public Relations for Sticki Rolls

MOST INNOVATIVE ART AND DESIGN VISUALS OF THE YEAR

- Abacus Brands Steve Rad for DK Virtual Reality World Art!

MOST INNOVATIVE LICENSE OF THE YEAR

- Hey Buddy Hey Pal and Just Born Quality Confections

Chicago Toy & Game Week

09/23/2024

This weekend created some magical moments by spreading love and HUGS! 50 Bumpas plush dolls were spread around the Hamptons for anyone who is in need of a hug to take home. Hugs were paid forward and captured on social throughout the weekend. Let us know where else should spread some joy in the comments below!

07/16/2024

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Sweet Suite TOMORROW! We’re so excited:)

Come check out our clients’ booths to see what’s still to come for 2024 from Good Soul Brands, Hape, Hey Buddy Hey Pal, Jumbo Group, PLAYMOBIL, and Sky Castle.

06/12/2024

The 22nd annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) is back! Taking place this year on November 9th and 10th in Rosemont in Chicago, this two-day event is North America’s largest toy & game fair open to the public!

The Fair is filled with immersive events, interactive booths and activities for all ages from toy & game companies - and you can start your holiday shopping early as the toy makers are selling at their booths too!

Interested in learning more about attending? Fill out this interest form and we’ll be in touch!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScepHsRbzvIk916MyQIzxzKS3kIIpfj47WJwNSykiczgyCEWg/viewform?usp=sf_link

11/06/2023

Awesome weekend at the Chicago Toy & Game Week — let’s hear it for the kids who entered the Young Inventor Challenge and all the companies participating in the PlayCHIC fashion show. And did we mention there were toys…LOTS of them!
Mary Couzin

10/16/2023

Calling all young inventors! Check out the Young Inventor Challenge on CHITAG.com. Registration ends October 22nd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ziN6sOe3j0

Thanks to WGN News Chicago for spreading the word.

Creativity is one of the most transferable skills for kids and adults alike. Chicago Toys and Games Fair is one of the greatest places to cultivate this skil...

08/21/2023

A big congratulations to all of our clients nominated for a Award! Be sure to vote for our in the following categories:

Abacus Brands: DK Dinosaurs Virtual Reality for STEAM Toy of the Year & Art Director Ingrid Chow for Packaging Designer of the Year
https://toyawards.org/toyaward/custom/StemToy.aspx

Hape Toys: Green Planet Explorers: Pandas' Bamboo House for Playset of the Year & Peter Handstein for Champion of Sustainability
https://toyawards.org/toyaward/custom/PlaysetToy.aspx

Playmobil: PLAYMOBIL MyFigures: Pirates' Island for Playset of the Year
https://toyawards.org/toyaward/custom/PlaysetToy.aspx

Voting closes September 8th!

06/09/2023

Thank you Toy Insider Mom for including our client Blip Toys and their awesome Zoom-O Turbo Disc Launcher in your segment on Today with Hoda & Jenna today. 🤩

The Toy Insider

Laurie Schacht, chief toy officer for Toy Insider, joins Hoda & Jenna with some of the best lawn games to get everyone outside this summer, including a giant Jenga set, a disc launcher and more.

05/30/2023

Summer is practically here and Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy shared some fun products for the kids on Live with Kelly and Mark! Check out our featured including Blip Toys' Zoom-O Turbo Disc Launcher, Hape Toys' Gourmet Grill with Food, Prime Time Toys' Max Liquidator Blasters and Target's Mondo Llama Giant Outdoor Easel!

Watch all the action here: https://livewithkellyandmark.com/homepagemodules/homepagefeaturemodule/the-hottest-summer-toys/

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