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American Girl Encourages Reading and Fun with Read-A-Palooza™!
May 1, 2012
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—Summer Reading Promotion Supports Save the Children's U.S.
Literacy Program—
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
For more than 25 years, American Girl's award-winning books have helped
millions of girls discover the joy of reading and have earned the trust
of parents and...
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Mattel Ranks No. 12 Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens in 2012
Apr 19, 2012
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Ranking Demonstrates Company's Commitment to Corporate Responsibility
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced it has been named one of CRO
Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" for the fourth consecutive
year, ranking No. 12. This is the magazine's...
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Mattel Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
Apr 16, 2012
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First Quarter Highlights
Worldwide net sales down 2%;
North American1 gross sales down 9% and
International gross sales up 7%;
Worldwide gross sales by core brands: Barbie®
down 6%; Hot Wheels® down 5%; Fisher-Price...
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Crayola and Mattel Announce Colorful New Multi-Year Worldwide Licensing Partnership
Apr 11, 2012
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Crayola Brings the Magic of Barbie® and Hot
Wheels® to Life Through New Line of Creative
Activities and Digital Coloring App
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ:MAT), the world's largest toy company, and
Crayola, the largest children's art supply ma...
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Barbie® Announces Plan to Turn the White House Pink with a Run for the Oval Office
Apr 4, 2012
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Barbie® Doll Stands on Her Own (Literally!) for the First Time
with the Barbie® I Can Be…™ President Doll
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today, Barbie® doll formally threw her pink hat into the presidential
campaign ring by unveiling the new 2012 Barbie®...
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Mattel to Webcast First Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call
Mar 19, 2012
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT)
today announced that it will webcast its quarterly conference call on
Monday, April 16, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Led by the company's
chief executive officer, Bryan G. Stockton, the conference call will
cover the company's first quar...
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Mattel Elects Nike's Trevor A. Edwards to its Board of Directors
Mar 14, 2012
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that Trevor A. Edwards, 49,
vice president, global brand and category management for NIKE, Inc. was
elected to the Mattel Board of Directors on March 14, 2012.
"As we focus on our key goals and strategy for growth, Tre...
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Barbie® Collector Announces the William & Catherine Royal Wedding™ Giftset
Feb 14, 2012
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One year after Barbie and Ken announced their reconciliation, Barbie
celebrates the love of another iconic couple with the introduction of
the William and Catherine Royal Wedding Giftset. Available in April
timed to their one year wedding anniversary, the gift set features the
two wearing outfits inspired by thei...
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Mattel Unveils 2012 Toy Portfolio Taking Global Brands to New Platforms and Play Patterns
Feb 10, 2012
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
At the 2012 New York International Toy Fair, leading toymaker Mattel,
Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) will showcase its newest toys that transcend the
traditional playroom and deliver deeper ways for kids and families to
engage with their favorite brands including Barbie®, Hot Wheels&...
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Mattel's Monster High™ and Universal Home Entertainment Form New Worldwide Marketing and Distribution DVD Partnership
Feb 8, 2012
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Monster High™: Ghouls Rule! Available Fall 2012 on DVD and Digital
Download
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel and Universal Pictures today announce a worldwide marketing and
distribution alliance for the first ever feature-length DVDs from the
hugely successful Monster Hig...
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Barbie® Opens the Giant Pink Doors of Her Dream Closet in a New Global Brand Campaign
Feb 7, 2012
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World's Most Popular Doll Invites Fans to "See What Happens" When
Imaginations Get Dressed Up
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This year, Barbie® invites girls to play with fashion and
dress up their imaginations with a new global brand campaign. For more
t...
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Mattel CEO and CFO Presenting to Analysts
Feb 3, 2012
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--Presentation Will Be Webcast Live On Mattel Website--
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bryan G. Stockton, Mattel's Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin M. Farr,
Mattel's Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting to analysts on
Friday, February 10, 2012. Stockton and Farr are scheduled...
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Mattel Completes Acquisition of HIT Entertainment
Feb 1, 2012
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-- Includes #1 Licensed Preschool Property in the World: Thomas &
Friends® --
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that it completed the
acquisition of HIT Entertainment from a consortium of funds led by Apax
Partners for $680 million ...
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Mattel Reports 2011 Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
Jan 31, 2012
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Fourth Quarter Highlights
Worldwide net sales up 1% from the prior year;
Domestic gross sales down 2% and international gross sales up 5%;
Worldwide gross sales for core brands: Barbie® up 6%; Hot Wheels®
up 11%; Core Fisher-Price...
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Mattel Named to Fortune's 2012 "100 Best Companies to Work For" List for Fifth Consecutive Year
Jan 19, 2012
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
FORTUNE announced today that Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), the world's largest
toy company, has been ranked #79 on the 15th annual "100 Best Companies
to Work For" list. This is the fifth consecutive year Mattel has been
named to this prestigious list.
"At Ma...
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Fisher-Price and Spatial View Partner to Bring View-Master(R) 3D Content Into the Digital Age
Jan 10, 2012
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EAST AURORA, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fisher-Price, Inc., the largest infant and preschool toy manufacturer and a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., announced a new partnership with Spatial View Inc., a leading innovator in stereo 3D content distribution and auto-stereoscopic display technologies.
Fisher-Price will offer a selection...
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Mattel to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings Conference Call
Jan 9, 2012
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT)
today announced that it will webcast its quarterly conference call on
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Led by the
company's chief executive officer, Bryan G. Stockton, the conference
call will cover the company's fourth ...
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Ready to Fly! American Girl's 2012 Girl of the Year McKenna Inspires Girls to Face Challenges with Spirit and Determination
Dec 27, 2011
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—McKenna Online Initiative Promotes Save the Children's U.S.
Literacy Program—
MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This January, girls everywhere will flip for McKennaTM,
American Girl's new 2012 Girl of the Year®. A
determined, energetic girl who loves gymnastics, M...
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Hot Wheels® and Monster Jam® Roar into 2012 Season with New Team Hot Wheels Monster Truck
Dec 20, 2011
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Fans Vote to Determine Name of Team Hot Wheels™ Monster Truck
and Hot Wheels® Celebrates Grave Digger®
30th Anniversary with New Products
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hot Wheels® and Monster Jam® are teaming up in an
even bigger way to bring fans t...
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Mattel Brings the Magic of 190 Tons of Snow and 20,000 Toys to Children During 12 Days of Play
Dec 5, 2011
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Successful philanthropic initiative is back for its second holiday
season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Back for its second year, the award-winning1 Mattel
(NASDAQ: MAT) 12 Days of Play is making a difference in the
lives of children while celebrating the joy...
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