Toys
The motivations and challenges of the toy market in 2025
We surveyed 1,000 UK parents to understand their perspectives on the toy market, and the factors that truly influence their purchasing decisions. Inside ‘The future of play: uncovering what drives parents' toy-purchasing decisions’, you’ll find:
Parents’ top priorities, motivations, and challenges when choosing toys
The marketing channels that really influence purchase decisions
Which toy brands are getting it right, time and again – and why
How the balance between physical toys and shared experiences is shaping play
Why inclusivity gaps remain and representation matters now more than ever
Proudly presenting
Repositioning the Little Tikes brand and website.
Little Tikes
Developing a fun Instagram filter for L.O.L Surprise!
A new website for the UK's number one nurturing doll brand.
Baby Annabell
New website and ongoing digital activity for a doll brand.
BABY born
Fusing graphic language with solid rational.
Casdon
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.
Michelle Lilley
MGA Entertainment, Managing director
News and insights
Building connections with brand characters
Brand characters are an often overlooked device for building emotional connections in B2B contexts. Here, Doug explores how they can bring personality and relatability.
Read moreNews and insights
Celebrating 50 years with Little Tikes
Little Tikes (part of MGA Entertainment) celebrates a milestone this year with its 50th anniversary and The Bigger Boat is proud to have helped them along the way.
Read more