Registration Open for 2020 ASTRA Marketplace & Academy

Registration is open for the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association’s (ASTRA) 2020 Marketplace & Academy.

The annual event will take place from June 7-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

ASTRA is offering a Super Saver early registration price for retailers and sales representatives through Dec. 31. On Jan. 1, the price increases to the Early Bird rate, which will be in effect until Feb. 25.

“Registering right now is a great way to lock in a special low price, plus it’s quick and simple,” says Kimberly Mosley, president of ASTRA. “Offering a discounted Super Saver early registration rate — the lowest it will be all year — makes Marketplace & Academy 2020 even more affordable for the small businesses that are the core of our membership. So many stores depend on ASTRA education, discounts, and unique products to differentiate them from the competition. You’ll find all this in Orlando, and your Super Saver registration can help you get there.”

Individuals who take advantage of the Super Saver rate will enjoy a savings of up to $250 off the onsite rate. Full details can be found at marketplaceandacademy.org.

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James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.