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Mattel to Webcast First Quarter 2013 Conference Call
Mar 19, 2013
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT)
today announced that it will webcast its quarterly conference call on
Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 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 ...
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Celebrities and Mattel Help The Chocolate Bunny this Easter
Mar 19, 2013
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This Easter, Chris Harrison, Stephen Collins and Kate Flannery
have partnered with the ECBC (Endangered Chocolate Bunny Commission) and
Mattel® to Save
The Bunny, with a special hare-raising and entertaining PSA.
While the chocolate bunny has been an Easter tradition for over ...
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Mattel® Unveils the Future of Play with Hot New Properties and Must-Have Toys at the 2013 New York International Toy Fair
Feb 8, 2013
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Action Play Boys Brand Max Steel™ Debuts as Mattel's Newest Franchise
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This week, at the New York International Toy Fair, leading toymaker
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) will showcase its newest toys that transcend
the traditional playroom. Delivering on...
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Fisher-Price and Mattel Pledge $3 Million to The Children's Hospital of Buffalo for a Family and Child Resource Center
Feb 4, 2013
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EAST AURORA, NY & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Fisher-Price, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. pledged $3 million to The Children's
Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, in Buffalo, N.Y., for construction and
naming rights to a 6,000-square-foot respite area for families going
through treatment in the new John R. Oishei C...
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Mattel Issues Statement Regarding Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Recent Decision
Jan 24, 2013
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel today issued the following statement regarding Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals recent decision.
We are pleased that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with
Mattel that the verdict and damages on MGA's toy fair claims must be
reversed,...
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Mattel Announces Two Upcoming Events
Jan 9, 2013
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-- Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Conference Call; 2013 Analyst
Meeting --
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT)
today announced that it will webcast its quarterly conference call on
Friday, February 1, 2013. Led by the company's Chief Executive Officer...
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Mattel Brings Play to Thousands of Children with Winter Wonderland Events and Aims to Break Guinness World Record in Los Angeles with WWE Superstar The Miz & WWE Diva Eve
Dec 3, 2012
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Third Global Mattel 12 Days of Play Program Spotlights the Importance
of Play Through Events Reaching More Than 50,000 Children Worldwide
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Mattel (Nasdaq: MAT) announced the start of its third annual
global Mattel 12 Days of Play program, a philanth...
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Mattel Announces Creation of the Joseph A. Cristina HIV/AIDS Children's Fund and Inaugural Round of Grants in Honor of World AIDS Day
Nov 30, 2012
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Fund to be Exclusively Endowed by Mattel Children's Foundation
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
In honor of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2013, Mattel Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT) and
the Mattel Children's Foundation today announced the creation of the
Joseph A. Cristina HIV/AIDS Children's Fund, with ...
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CEO Bryan G. Stockton Named Chairman of Mattel
Nov 16, 2012
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-- Robert A. Eckert to Retire as Chairman Effective December 31, 2012 --
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), the world's largest toy company, today
announced that the Board of Directors has named CEO Bryan G. Stockton,
59, as Chairman of the Board effective Janu...
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Mattel CEO and CFO Presenting to Securities Analysts via Webcast
Nov 7, 2012
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--Presentation Will Be Webcast Live on Mattel Web Site--
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bryan G. Stockton, Mattel's Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin M. Farr,
Mattel's Chief Financial Officer, as well as Tim Kilpin, Executive Vice
President Global Brands Team, will be presenting to s...
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Mattel Publishes Fourth Global Citizenship Report Demonstrating Commitment to Playing Responsibly
Oct 23, 2012
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Report establishes measurable sustainability goals and includes
web-based enhancements to engage consumers in Mattel's citizenship
efforts
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Mattel announced the launch of its fourth Global Citizenship
Report, We Believe Play Matters, which ...
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Mattel Appoints Jessica Dunne GM & SVP Consumer Products
Sep 25, 2012
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that Jessica Dunne, former
executive vice president, Licensing, Disney Classic Characters and
Disney Baby, was appointed GM & senior vice president, Consumer
Products, responsible for overseeing licensing for Mattel's stable of
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Mattel Announces Two Upcoming Events
Sep 19, 2012
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-- Third Quarter 2012 Conference Call; 2012 Fall Analyst Meeting --
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT)
today announced that it will webcast its quarterly conference call on
Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Led by the company's chief executive officer,
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Fanboys and Fangirls "Collect and Connect®" with Mattel at 2012 San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3029
Jul 11, 2012
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Immersive Fan Panels, Hot Toy Exclusives and Celebratory Events Round
out Confab Collector Experience
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) brings San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) fans the
ultimate pop-culture, comic inspired celebration with exclusive toy
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Mattel Honors Founders at Renaming and Dedication of Design Center at Company's Headquarters
Jun 22, 2012
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Mattel honors and takes inspiration from Ruth and Elliot Handler —
True Visionaries in the Toy Industry
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
At a ceremony earlier today at its Southern California headquarters,
Mattel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAT) renamed and dedicated its design center the
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Mattel to Webcast Second Quarter 2012 Conference Call
Jun 13, 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, July 17, 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 second qu...
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Mattel Leverages Powerful Portfolio of Properties and Global Footprint to Grow Toy Brands into Lifestyle Brands
Jun 11, 2012
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Barbie®, Hot Wheels®,
Monster High® and Fisher-Price®
Extend Play Outside of the Toy Box with New Global Consumer Products
Initiatives
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
At the 2012 Las Vegas Licensing International Expo, Mattel, Inc. will
showcase its powerfu...
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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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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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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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