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VTech® and LeapFrog® Capture Coveted Holiday Toy Honors for 2024

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These Toys Deliver Award-Winning Learning and Fun for Kids of All Ages

CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VTech® and LeapFrog®, industry leaders in electronic learning toys, today announced that several of their innovative products have received top industry awards for 2024. These accolades celebrate the brands’ dedication to creating high-quality, engaging toys that bring excitement to every playtime.

“We couldn’t be more excited to see VTech and LeapFrog toys shining on holiday lists this year!” said Karen Balduf, Vice President of Marketing, VTech Electronics North America. “These awards reflect our commitment to creating toys that deliver joy while fostering kids’ development, learning and exploration.”

Highlights of the award-winning products include:

VTech® Sort & Discover Activity Wagon™: Discover a wagon full of wonders! Kids will love pulling this interactive wagon filled with light-up buttons, cheerful sounds and shape-sorting blocks. With an engaging activity panel and colorful design, it’s perfect for little adventurers to explore and play. Spark their curiosity and watch them enjoy hours of imaginative discovery. This wagon is a delightful way to turn playtime into an exciting journey!VTech® Sandy Snacks-a-Lot™: It’s time for a snack! Hold up a snack piece for Sandy to sniff, then place it on her tongue when she opens her mouth. Listen to Sandy’s thoughts on different foods and see her belly light up based on what she eats. Pet her head or press her back buttons for phrases and songs about food, flavors, colors and axolotl facts. Easily store snacks inside Sandy’s tail when playtime is over for convenient cleanup.VTech® KidiZoom® Smartwatch DX4: This super-cool, splash-proof smartwatch is perfect for kids ages 4+. It features dual cameras, a large high-resolution screen and a premium metal body. Kids can play exciting activities, challenges and reaction games designed to get them moving. They can explore creativity with photo and video effects or make music with the composer app. With 50+ clock faces and a shake-to-hear time feature, it’s both fun and entertaining!VTech® Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Checkered Flag Motorized Track Set™: Race into excitement with this fun track set! Use the remote to control the RC Racer and challenge the Motorized Race Car. Zoom around thrilling turns and bends, with track switches adding surprises at every lap. Celebrate victories on the winners’ podium with fun role-play phrases. Explore interactive SmartPoint® spots for first words, songs and racing sounds. This engaging toy develops fine motor skills and offers endless racing fun for toddlers!LeapFrog® Get Ready for Phonics™ Spin & Learn: This interactive toy is designed to boost vocabulary and early reading skills for kids ages 18+ months. With colorful lights, sounds and fun illustrations, kids can explore word sounds and vocabulary through four engaging modes. Press the big red button to light up pictures and hear fun phrases. Flip through ten easy-turn pages featuring playful scenes and characters. It’s a fun, educational adventure that helps little ones discover the magic of words!LeapFrog® Magic Adventures® Binoculars: Explore the world up close with these real high-tech binoculars, featuring a digital camera and vibrant video screen that magnifies up to 10x with day and night vision. Embark on virtual adventures with 340+ preloaded BBC videos and images of animals, insects, plants and more. Interactive games and trivia boost learning while exploring. Perfect for curious kids, these binoculars combine fun and education, letting them capture and save pictures of their discoveries and making every outdoor adventure an exciting learning experience!

Highlights of the award wins include:

Parents Best Toys Award Winners

VTech® Sort & Discover Activity Wagon™VTech® Sandy Snacks-a-Lot™LeapFrog® Get Ready for Phonics™ Spin & LearnLeapFrog® Magic Adventures® Binoculars

Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winners

VTech® Sort & Discover Activity Wagon™VTech® KidiZoom® Smartwatch DX4VTech® Baby Bopping & Cruising Baby Driver™LeapFrog® 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger™

Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Finalists

VTech® Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Checkered Flag Motorized Track Set™ (Vehicle of the Year Finalist)LeapFrog® Magic Adventures® Binoculars (Preschool Toy of the Year Finalist)

For more information about VTech and LeapFrog products, available at major retailers, visit www.vtechkids.com and www.leapfrog.com.

About VTech®
VTech is a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a pioneer in the learning toy category, VTech develops high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children’s development and make learning fun. With a rich 45-year history, VTech has not only established itself as a learning authority but also consistently remains at the forefront of innovation with multiple award-winning products, including prestigious Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award winners. The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant, toddler and preschool products available in 28 different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year. In order to further strengthen VTech’s position as a learning authority, new products are developed with critical insights from a dedicated team of in-house learning experts.

VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. VTech Electronics Limited is headquartered in Hong Kong with distribution globally.

About LeapFrog®
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in innovative learning toys for children that encourage a child’s curiosity and love of learning throughout their early developmental journey. For more than 25 years, LeapFrog has helped children expand their knowledge and imagination through award-winning products that combine state-of-the-art educational expertise led by the LeapFrog Learning Team, innovative technology, and engaging play – turning playtime into quality time that helps children leap ahead. LeapFrog’s proprietary learning tablets and ground-breaking developmental games, learn to read and write systems, interactive learning toys and more are designed to create personalized experiences that encourage, excite and build confidence in children. LeapFrog is a subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited, which is based in Hong Kong.  LeapFrog was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more at www.leapfrog.com.

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Lauren Fagan
Coyne Public Relations
973-588-2000
lfagan@coynepr.com

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Best Pokémon GO Hack 2025: Spoofing with MocPOGO, Save 50% OFF on Holiday Sale!

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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The holiday season is here, and Pokémon GO Trainers have more reasons to celebrate! MocPOGO’s awesome GPS location-changing tool has many superfly amazing discounts to help you make the most of in-game events. With this exclusive deals up to 85% OFF, you can catch rare Pokémon, join global events, and enjoy Pokémon GO like never before—all from the comfort of your home.

What is MocPOGO?

MocPOGO is a powerful GPS location changer designed specifically for iOS and Android devices. It’s the perfect tool for Pokémon GO trainers who want to spoof location on iPhone, participate in global events, and catch region-specific Pokémon without leaving home.

Here’s what makes MocPOGO an amazing tool to have: 

No Jailbreak or Root: Use it easily on iPhone and Android without any complicated setup.Supports Latest Systems: Works perfectly with iOS 18 and Android 15, ensuring compatibility with the newest devices, or just spoofing with PC.Cooldown Timer: Prevents soft bans by managing in-game cooldowns.Error 12 Fixed: Solves the notorious Pokémon GO Error 12 issue.Custom Speeds: Adjust walking speeds between 3 km/h and 100 km/h.Multi-mode to Spoof: Teleport, two-spot, and multi-spot to change location.Joystick 360° Movement: Move your avatar smoothly in any direction for easy in-game navigation.

Save Big on Holiday Sales, Buy One Get Three Free

MocPOGO holiday Sale is Here! From December 12 to January 19, enjoy a fantastic 25% OFF to make your Pokémon GO adventures even better! Plus, as a special bonus, when you purchase MocPOGO for iOS App, you’ll also get the Android app, Mac, and Windows versions for FREE! 

What’s More, Time-limited Sales to Grab Below:

50% OFF: December 24 to 29, perfect for Pokémon GO Hatch Day on December 29.40% OFF: December 13 to 15, ideal for Raid Day on December 14.30% OFF: January 10 to 12 and January 17 to 19, aligning with Raid Day on January 11 and Shadow Raid Day on January 19.

Here is more details: https://mocpogo.com/pokemon-go-event/ 

How to Hack Pokemon GO Location in 3 Easy Steps

Getting started with MocPOGO is simple. Follow these steps to start your journey:

Download and Install: Visit the MocPOGO official website and download the app for your device.Connect Your Device: Use a USB cable or Wi-Fi to link your phone to your computer.Choose a Location: Open the app, enter your desired location, and click the ‘Teleport’ button to start exploring.

About MocPOGO 

MocPOGO is a trusted GPS location hacking app for iOS and Android, perfect for Pokémon GO players and more. It allows instant teleportation, simulates GPS movements, and works without jailbreak. It’s user-friendly and widely loved by customers for its reliability. MocPOGO ensures safe,secure, and exciting virtual exploration across the globe without any physical movement.

LEARN MORE:

https://mocpogo.com/ 

https://mocpogo.com/pokemon-go-event/ 

https://www.youtube.com/@MocPOGO/videos 

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TROY Group Responds to Rising Check Fraud with Proven Security Solutions

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With The Wall Street Journal reporting on the rise in check fraud, TROY responds with proven security solutions including tamper resistant TROY MICR Toner Secure™

WHEELING, W.Va., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A recent article in the Wall Street Journal spotlighted an alarming surge in check fraud, revealing a nearly 400% increase in such crimes last year as criminals exploit vulnerabilities in the U.S. banking system. The article outlined the strong usage of checks by consumers, businesses, and government agencies alike in the U.S. despite this surge, with a quote from Point Predictive’s Chief Fraud Strategist Frank McKenna stating, “You’ll never get rid of checks.”

“For nearly 20 years, MICR Toner Secure™ has served as a dependable solution in protecting businesses against check fraud. That legacy is built on trust, innovation, and a deep understanding of our customers’ security needs,” Michael Riley, President of TROY Group added.

TROY Group, a trusted leader in secure document solutions, offers a pro- ven defense against these growing threats with MICR Toner Secure™, the only Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) toner on the market that bleeds red when tampered with. This innovative technology, combined with TROY’s suite of secure solutions, provides an essential safeguard for financial institutions and businesses relying on paper checks.

The rise of check fraud, fueled by tactics like check washing and systemic vulnerabilities in the U.S. banking system, represents a significant threat to financial institutions and businesses. Criminals are increasingly targeting paper checks, altering them with household chemicals to withdraw funds before banks can identify foul play.

Tips on bank vulnerabilities and fraud are now spreading through social media apps like Telegram, Facebook, & TikTok. Recently, Chase Bank was targeted through their ATM kiosks, with criminals depositing large checks and withdrawing the money before the check cleared, a scam that became popular on social media as the “infinite money glitch.”

A Critical Line of Defense Against Check Fraud

At the core of the solution to this problem lies TROY MICR Toner Secure™, the only Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) toner on the market that bleeds red when tampered with, making it instantly evident that a check has been compromised.

Unlike other security measures, the tamper-evident technology of MICR Toner Secure™ offers a physical, immediate response to unauthorized alterations. This feature not only deters fraud but also enables businesses and financial institutions to quickly identify tampered documents.

2025 marks 20 years since the release of MICR Toner Secure™, making it one of the most trusted and long-running check fraud security tools existing globally.

Comprehensive Solutions Beyond Check Security

While check fraud garners significant attention, the broader risks attached to document security in industries such as healthcare and finance also demand robust solutions. TROY Group addresses these challenges through innovations like SecureDocs Sentry and SecureRx:

SecureDocs Sentry empowers businesses to secure sensitive documents with customizable security features that prevent duplication, unauthorized alterations, or distribution. It’s an essential tool for companies aiming to protect confidential financial data, tax records, business contracts, and more.
SecureRx focuses on the healthcare sector, delivering advanced security features to prevent prescription fraud. By protecting medical documents from tampering and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, SecureRx safeguards both providers and patients.

Together, these solutions strengthen TROY Group’s role as a leader in the fight against fraud across multiple industries and organizations.

A Legacy of Trust and Innovation

“For nearly 20 years, MICR Toner Secure™ has served as a dependable solution in protecting businesses against check fraud. That legacy is built on trust, innovation, and a deep understanding of our customers’ security needs,” Michael Riley, President of TROY Group added. “From securing paper checks to safeguarding sensitive documents, TROY remains a committed partner in fraud prevention.”

With check fraud exploiting gaps in the U.S. banking system and endangering consumers, businesses, and institutions alike, solutions that provide immediate detection and tamper-resistant safeguards are critical. TROY Group’s innovative technologies—including its flagship MICR Toner Secure™—stand as a resolute defense in an evolving threat landscape.

For more information on how TROY’s secure printing and document protection solutions can support your business, visit http://www.troygroup.com.

About TROY Group, Inc.

TROY Group, Inc. is a leading provider of secure on-demand printing solutions for businesses worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, TROY delivers cutting-edge printing technologies that enable organizations to enhance financial security, streamline operations, and achieve their printing objectives with confidence.

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Nathan Cross, TROY Group, (304) 907-1938, ncross@troygroup.com, https://www.troygroup.com/

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The Eduventures® 2024 Student Sentiment Trend Report Reveals Five Insights Into How Higher Ed Must Adapt to Recruit Generation Alpha

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New Research Pinpoints Unique Preferences and Behaviors of Today’s New Generation of High School Students and the Most Effective Strategies to Recruit and Engage Them

BOSTON, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Encoura, an industry-leading educational technology and research organization, announced today the publication of the Eduventures 2024 Student Sentiment Trend Report. The annual report provides firsthand insights on student perceptions about college and university marketing and communication – as well as students’ college search behaviors – to empower higher education enrollment and marketing officers with more effective engagement strategies. This year’s release highlights a new student focus: Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha).

“This year’s Student Sentiment Research™ empowers enrollment and marketing leaders with specific steps they can take to most successfully connect with Gen Alpha.”

As students born in 2010 have now entered high school, colleges and universities must prepare to recruit this emerging generation to not fall behind, especially in the wake of the demographic cliff. How should institutions needing to adapt to recruiting and engaging multiple generations strategically use their time and resources? Which channels and content effectively appeal to students from this next generation?

This year’s Eduventures Student Sentiment Trend Report highlights key differences between Generation Z and Generation Alpha, and foreshadows how the shift to Gen Alpha entering the college search process will impact recruitment efforts over the foreseeable future. It also outlines specific strategies institutions can take to adapt to changing student search behaviors and ensure continued engagement in a highly competitive market based on key insights about today’s new high school students.

Key research insights for recruiting Gen Alpha include:
1. Ease of access to information is critical amid declining student patience.
2. Digital search is becoming more interactive.
3. Social platforms are no longer a supplemental recruitment channel.
4. It is time to rethink the top-of-funnel channel strategy to reach a broader market.
5. Relevant content matters more than the right cadence.

“With Gen Alpha now in high school, coinciding with significant changes in the enrollment landscape, it’s essential for colleges and universities to pivot their recruitment approaches for these students. This year’s Student Sentiment Research™ empowers enrollment and marketing leaders with specific steps they can take to most successfully connect with Gen Alpha,” said Johanna Trovato, Eduventures Principal Analyst and primary author of this study.

Gen Alpha has officially started high school, opening up the two-way conversation that is today’s college search. It’s a crucial time for colleges and universities to get to know what makes these students unique and how to best support them from search through enrollment. Continuing with the same recruitment tactics that have been used for Gen Z is sure to weaken institutions’ effectiveness. This report provides insight into the future of higher education recruitment to equip institutions with the strategies needed to achieve their enrollment goals with a new generation.

About Encoura, LLC
Encoura® is an educational data science and research organization serving over 2,000 member institutions comprising public and private colleges and universities across the nation. Since 1972, Encoura has been a leading provider of data science, technology, and programs serving students, high school educators, colleges, and universities with offices in Austin, TX and Boston, MA. These solutions represent the link between students making important life decisions and those providing the resources and information students need to succeed in their postsecondary educations and careers. For more information, visit https://encoura.org.

Members of the media who would like to speak to the author of this report or obtain a copy of the report can contact Todd Boullion at toddb@encoura.org.

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Todd Boullion, Encoura, 512-750-2634, toddb@encoura.org, encoura.org 

Brittany Leiva, Encoura, 512-766-2899, brittany.leiva@encoura.org, encoura.org 

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