How Mattel is helping stressed-out parents during COVID-19

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How Mattel is helping stressed-out parents during COVID-19

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May 6, 2020

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Richard Dickson, president and COO of Mattel, joins Marketer’s Brief to discuss how the toymaker is creating new content for parents and kids and thanking front-line heroes with collectibles.

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May 6, 2020

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