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

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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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