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In this dynamic episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy Snyder is joined once again by Drew Vernon from Tonies for an eye-opening conversation about helping kids develop the ability to entertain themselves—without relying on screens. With screen time becoming the norm in today's digital world, many families are searching for healthier, more creative ways to engage their children. Wendy kicks off the discussion by sharing a thought-provoking observation from a recent trip to Disneyland, where she noticed the increasing use of screens by kids, sparking a deep dive into how we can redirect that trend. Together, Wendy and Drew explore practical strategies to encourage screen-free play that fosters creativity, independence, and imagination. They share tips on setting boundaries, being a role model for mindful technology use, and introducing self-directed play options like Tonies that empower kids to take charge of their own fun. The conversation also touches on the power of nature in childhood development, while highlighting how Tonies is expanding its range with educational content for older children. Whether through home use, libraries, or school programs, this episode is packed with actionable insights for parents and educators looking to raise screen-free, creative kids! For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/248. And don't forget to check us out on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/@wendysnyder-freshstartfamily You can grab Wendy's signature Firm & Kind Parenting Blueprint at www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/firmandkind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Back No-Problem Parents!   In this special episode of the No Problem Parenting Podcast, we Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day highlighting two amazing resources for parents raising children with special needs.   First, Drew Vernon shares how Tonies, an innovative screen-free audio storytelling experience designed to ignite children's imaginations and encourage independent play is supporting teachers, librarians, hospitals and children with special needs.   From their colorful Toniebox Smart Speakers to a diverse library of age-appropriate content, Tonies offer a refreshing alternative to screen time, nurturing a love for storytelling in children aged three and older. For educators interested in incorporating Tonies into their classrooms, Drew shares valuable insights and resources tailored specifically for teachers.   In the second segment, we're joined by Jacks Mom, Carissa Carroll, founder of Jack's Basket as she shares her personal journey of receiving Jacks diagnosis. Carissa shares the vision behind Jack's Basket and the impactful initiatives they undertake to ensure every child with Down syndrome is celebrated and embraced by their community.   Listen in as we celebrate diversity, spread awareness, and uplift the voices of children with Down syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day and every day. To hear the full interview with Carissa Carroll, tune in to Episode 121 and visit Jacks Basket here: https://jacksbasket.org/   To learn more about Tonies tune in to EP 244 of visit https://us.tonies.com/ Tonies for Special Needs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1287885262605155 Tonies Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/300290029366086 Tonies for Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/toniesforteachers Tonies for Librarians: https://www.facebook.com/groups/toniesforlibrarians     Thank you for tuning in to the No Problem Parenting podcast.   For a better nights sleep and to de-stress your brain: Try the 7 Day free trial of NuCalm and enter CODE: NoProblem for 15% off all products.   FREE PARENTING RESOURCES: Resources to help you keep calm and stay out of the battle: 60 Ways to Respond to Your Kids without Losing Your Cool Make it Right Technique PDF   GET STARTED: Become a No-Problem Parent TODAY!  Meet with Jaci: Jaci's Calendar   Follow No Problem Parents, on: FB - IG - LinkedIn - YouTube - Twitter - Threads   Check out our Books! No-Problem Parenting; Raising Your Kiddos with More Confidence and Less Fear No Problem Parenting; Resources and Stories that Create Confidence and Connection   Hugs and High Fives, You Got This!   Jaci

Welcome to Tech and Teaching Tuesdays! In this episode, we tackle the crucial question: How can you ensure your child's online safety? Join me as I share technology tips tailored for toddlers to teens.   We kick things off by acknowledging the expansive digital landscape our kids are growing up in, moving beyond mere screen time management to establish early childhood boundaries. In middle childhood, the focus shifts to fostering critical thinking and online etiquette, utilizing the "Three W's" - Who, What, and Why - as a powerful tool for guiding your child's online behavior. Consider taping these questions as a friendly reminder inside the cover of their tablet or in their playroom.   Venturing into adolescence, a time of heightened emotions and rapid changes, we emphasize the significance of open communication and privacy awareness. Creating a digital contract with your teen, as discussed in Episode 12 and reiterated today, becomes a valuable tool outlining expectations, consequences, and fostering collaboration.   For those eager to dig deeper into tech safety and communication strategies, check out Episodes 12 and 13 of No Problem Parenting. Additionally, Episode 24 introduces an alternative to screens with Drew Vernon from Tonies.com, offering a screen-free, imagination-building experience for your little ones.   Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll explore the delicate balance of determining the right amount of screen time for your child. Ensuring our children's online safety may be tricky, but putting in the effort early on will save you frustration in the long run. Remember, preparing our kids for the digital world is one of the most important parenting jobs in this digital era. It's the future, and we want to celebrate it more than fear it.   As a bonus resource, consider exploring Learning Success Academy's Teen Coaching for Success and Empowerment. Their ICF accredited coaches specialize in helping teens overcome achievement blockers. Get a 50% discount on their Teen Neuro Assessment today at [Learning Success Academy](https://www.learningsuccessacademy.com/teenage-coaching), and don't forget to mention the No Problem Parenting Podcast referred to you.   Until the next episode, take care, and let's continue the journey of raising tech-savvy, safe kiddos together!

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Unlocking Imagination in our Kids. Michael and Tim are joined by guest Drew Vernon to talk about the power of creativity and storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you give children stories with heroes, they learn how to become the heroes of their own story. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Drew Vernon. Drew is the Marketing Director at Tonies, a screen-free audio system recently named as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Education Companies.  Drew leads Tonies Education, promoting screen-free learning with schools, libraries, and other early education organizations. Previously, Drew was the Brand Manager for The LEGO Group where he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,000 pediatricians to connect half a million children with their first LEGO play experience.  Drew also founded the first state-licensed, pay-by-the-hour childcare center in Connecticut.  Drew has an MBA in Brand and Product Management from the University of Wisconsin, where he was recognized as one of “8 to Watch under 40”. Together Graham and Drew discuss cultivating children's creative responsibility and how the Toniebox can be a tool for parents and kids to come together as well.   For more information about Tonies and the Toniebox, please visit: https://us.tonies.com Connect with Tonies on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/tonies.us/ Connect with Tonies on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/tonies.us To learn more about Drew Vernon, connect on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon

Have you ever wondered how to strike the perfect balance between screen time and meaningful, imaginative play for your little ones?In a digital age, it can be a challenge for homeschooling parents to find ways to foster creativity while minimizing screen exposure. Today I have an exciting solution to share with you!Drew Vernon, the Education Director at Tonies, and Steve's and my friend, joins us today as we explore the enchanting world of Tonies, which is an audio system that provides children with screen-free time to explore stories, songs, and music while nurturing their developing minds.As parents with special needs children and even gifted learners, we know the significance of these early years on our child's brain development, and that's why we want to provide them with the best tools for growth.Tonies' flagship product, the Toniebox, is more than just an audio player—it's also a gateway to captivating adventures and imaginative learning. It empowers kids to embark on storytelling journeys, discover new songs, and dive into educational content, all while giving their eyes a break from screens. They do not even REALIZE they are LEARNING!Drew and I will share with you about the role of screen time in early childhood and why finding a healthy balance is crucial. Research shows that too much screen time can have negative consequences, especially for young developing minds. That's where Tonies come in, offering a valuable tool for parents who want to give their children a screen-free, creative environment.At the heart of this episode lies the essence of the Charlotte Mason lifestyle—embracing joyful learning, fostering imagination, and creating meaningful connections with our little ones. We believe in nurturing the whole child, and Tonies align perfectly with this philosophy, offering a seamless integration of education and play.So, if you're ready to ignite your child's curiosity, spark their imagination, and provide them with engaging stories and music in a screen-free way, Tonies has got you covered.My family has loved this educational tool disguised as a toy. You will be excited to see how well the Toniebox supports the Charlotte Mason lifestyle which enriches your child's early years with joy, creativity, and wonder.Let's make learning and play a harmonious symphony of delight!XOXO,KatieGet Your Own Toniebox here:https://us.tonies.comTonies for Teachers FB group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/736030273737701DOWNLOAD HERE FREE:The Compassionate Homeschooler's Guide: Nurturing a Joyful Homeschool and Creating a Harmonious Home Ecosystemherhomeandheart.net/freeCommunity!https://urlgeni.us/facebook/HHAHGroupChristian Homeschooling Special Needs Family Support Membership:herhomeandheart.net/TGHOther Cool Resources!FEEL GOOD with CELLULAR ACTIVATORSfamilysuccess.lifevantage.comCOUPONS, HACKS, and FUN THINGS :https://linktr.ee/FamilySuccess Want Your Question Considered For The Podcast? Leave me a message!https://www.speakpipe.com/KatieK

Season 2 Episode 20: Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies USA by Hook + Ladder Digital

In this episode, I interview Drew Vernon, child development expert, about the importance of screen-free education and entertainment. In this tech-filled world where are children are exposed to more and more screen time and where parents and educators find themselves stuck in the cycle of using screen time to fill various voids in our daily routines, it may be hard to come up with creative ways to infuse screen-free education and entertainment into our daily habits. If this is a challenge for you or someone you love, then this episode is especially for you. Drew guides us through some ways to do just that while maintaining our sanity and peace of mind. Balance is key!About This Episode's Special Guest:Drew Vernon works at Tonies. Learn more at  www.tonies.comFREE Give-away:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for a chance to win. You have 1 week from the air date of this episode to leave a podcast review in order to be entered into the drawing. If you are the winner, we will reach out to you and request your address for a Toniebox to be sent to your home. *EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!Twitter: @Official_SMSYFB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTikTok: @Official_SMSYTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!

In this podcast I am joined by Drew VernonDrew talks about his career in being an entrepreneur, and switching from this career to working for Lego, and then transitioning working for Toni products. And what it's like working in the educational toy department as a lead design exec for such an upcoming successful toy company.Toni products help childrens reading and development.Instagram: @Parrsitivity94LinkedIn: Adam parrTiktok @parrsitivity94 Facebook: the parrsitivity podcast newYouTube: the parrsitivity podcastEmail: theparrsitivitypodcast@gmail.comThe parrsitivity podcast grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/HHGyqS0CNYL0AcjaPhzj9JYou can provide feedback via email, if you would like to be a guest you can email me!If you would like to donate to the podcast there is a link via link in my Instagram account bio! Thank you for your support ☺️

Research shows that there is real power in play. Through play, children develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to thrive both now and into their futures. In this episode, Dr. Shields is joined by Drew Vernon, Founder, and CEO of tonies. Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, a dad, podcaster, and childhood advocate, who understands that their is purpose in play.The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.Designed for little listeners ages 3+, it's the perfect storytime companion for tiny hands and active imaginations.Support the show

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In this episode, we talk about how to teach your child the creative process. Why is this important? Well, it develops critical thinking skills and helps them become better problem solvers. Problems can be social in nature, academic, relational, but the key is that you want them to be able to be flexible in their thinking so that they can formulate their own ideas and be leaders, rather than always following the crowd. There are just so many benefits to teaching your child the creative process and our special guest, Drew Vernon, child development advocate from Tonies®,  is going to help you understand your role as a parent.  About This Episode's Special Guest:Drew is a Marketing Director at Tonies® Learn more at www.tonies.comFree giveaway!!! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for a chance to win your very own Tonie®. Reviews must be posted by April 18, 2023 at 9pm PST in order to be entered into the drawing. If you are the winner, we will reach out to you and request your address for a Toniebox to be sent to your home. Resources Mentioned In this Episode:To schedule your 15-minute FREE Consultation, visit jessikashields.com*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!Twitter: @Official_SMSYFB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTikTok: @Official_SMSYTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!

In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Drew Vernon about screen free education. They discuss the importance of this and how screens affect behaviour and reduces curiosity. Drew talks about the difficulty of parenting or are educating without screens and provides the alternative. This is a short conversation taking a maverick response to how we pacify and engage children. ---- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com Company Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.  

Keeping the pace of growth is not very easy for all companies especially if they are new in the market. But the stellar 40% yearly growth of this company, Tonies, a German Toy company, did a phenomenal pace of growth in its first two years in the US by having a unique offering to the market to help it stand out and #getnoticed.In this episode, Tonies' Marketing Director in the US, Drew Vernon, shares with us how the company got noticed and stood out in the United States with stellar growth in the last two years, and what are the kinds of toys that Tonies offers and made them stood apart from the other toy brands and products.The UnNoticed Entrepreneur podcast is sponsored by Prowly, the all-in-one software for leveraging PR activities.  Boost the media relations game for your business - get more coverage while saving time and money on everyday tasks.AWeberGrow, sell, and engage with your audience—all from a single platformLoomRecord quick videos to update your team and cut down meetings by 29%.PrintfulTurn your ideas into unique products - Create custom products with your own design!VideoSnapTurn your talks, podcasts, videos, audios or streams into shareable videos in just a few clicks!Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual Assistants Support the showAm I adding value to you?If so - I'd like to ask you to support the show.In return, I will continue to bring massive value with two weekly shows, up to 3 hours per month of brilliant conversations and insights.Monthly subscriptions start at $3 per month. At $1 per hour, that's much less than the minimum wage, but we'll take what we can at this stage of the business.Of course, this is still free, but as an entrepreneur, the actual test of anything is if people are willing to pay for it.If I'm adding value to you, please support me by clicking the link now. Go ahead, make my day :)Support the show here.

Keeping the pace of growth is not very easy for all companies especially if they are new in the market. But the stellar 40% yearly growth of this company, Tonies, a German Toy company, did a phenomenal pace of growth in its first two years in the US by having a unique offering to the market to help it stand out and #getnoticed.In this episode, Tonies' Marketing Director in the US, Drew Vernon, shares with us how the company got noticed and stood out in the United States with stellar growth in the last two years, and what are the kinds of toys that Tonies offers and made them stood apart from the other toy brands and products.The UnNoticed Entrepreneur podcast is sponsored by Prowly, the all-in-one software for leveraging PR activities.  Boost the media relations game for your business - get more coverage while saving time and money on everyday tasks.AWeberGrow, sell, and engage with your audience—all from a single platformLoomRecord quick videos to update your team and cut down meetings by 29%.PrintfulTurn your ideas into unique products - Create custom products with your own design!VideoSnapTurn your talks, podcasts, videos, audios or streams into shareable videos in just a few clicks!Post-production, transcript and show notes by XCD Virtual Assistants Support the showAm I adding value to you?If so - I'd like to ask you to support the show.In return, I will continue to bring massive value with two weekly shows, up to 3 hours per month of brilliant conversations and insights.Monthly subscriptions start at $3 per month. At $1 per hour, that's much less than the minimum wage, but we'll take what we can at this stage of the business.Of course, this is still free, but as an entrepreneur, the actual test of anything is if people are willing to pay for it.If I'm adding value to you, please support me by clicking the link now. Go ahead, make my day :)Support the show here.

In this episode, Phillip Lanos and Jason Miller are joined by Drew Vernon, Founder, and CEO of tonies. Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, a dad, podcaster, and childhood advocate. Passionate about showing parents and teachers the educational benefits of the Toniebox for preschool children.Tune in to learn more!For more go to: https://www.strategicadvisorboard.comConnect:Strategic Advisor Board: www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-advisor-boardJason Miller: www.linkedin.com/in/jasontmiller-sabPhillip Lanos: www.linkedin.com/in/philliplanosDrew VernonLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernonwebsite:  tonies.com

In this episode, I interview Drew Vernon who is an expert on helping children to develop their creativity. This is especially important for parents like me that work at home and have kids at home all day, because of homeschooling. Screen time can be an easy distraction that we give our kids so we can work but there are better ways to keep them engaged without screens. 

I had the pleasure of interviewing Drew from Tonies.  This interview shares the concepts that they are doing to help children have screen-free education for children.     As being very big into neurology, and biohacking, I wanted to learn more about their company and what they are doing and this is one of the reasons why we had Drew on the show.   Tune into learning about the importance of screen-free learning and how it helps with child development and much more.   Who is Drew Vernon? Drew is the marketing director for tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company's 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category.    Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. This program has become one of LEGO's key global social responsibility initiatives.    Drew is also an entrepreneur and started Connecticut's first state-licensed, pay-by-the-hour daycare center. Before transitioning into early childhood education, Drew spent 5 years in beauty consumer packaged goods, where he worked for P&G and Jergens.   Drew has an MBA in Brand and Product Management from the University of Wisconsin, where he was recently recognized as one of “8 to Watch Under 40”.   How to Connect with Drew? Website: https://kitcaster.com/drew-vernon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandbadger   15% Off Tonie: discount code: ToniePodcast   Free Tonie Box Opportunity:  share a review of the podcast on the app that you are listening to this and send a screen shot to DrVic@EmpowerYourReality.com and you will be entered to win a free Tonie from Drew. Winner will be chosen at the end of Nov. 2022. ------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Vic... Website: www.EmpowerYourReality.com Podcast Website: www.TheMindfulExperiment.com   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/drvicmanzo Instagram: www.Instagram.com/drvicmanzo LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/drmanzo TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@drvicmanzo   Check out our merchandise gear: https://bit.ly/3R3Tvdc   To visit Dr. Vic's Book on Amazon, check out the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Victor-Manzo-Jr./e/B09MKZTYHZ   Want to Achieve Your Dream Life Effortlessly? Are you looking to double your profits, create financial freedom/independence, create more fulfillment, work less, make more, and have more freedom and time with your loved ones?   If you answered "YES" to any of these, let us set up a call to discover how I can accelerate that process for you.  Just visit the link below and set up a time that works best for you to connect.   www.CallwithDrVic.com  

Join Shalom Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests: JiNan Glasgow George Drew Vernon Stephan McGarvey Lorraine Marchand

Happy Thursday all and welcome to our very first Audio Aficionado Episode. So different to our Messy & Masterful Interviews these conversations are all about the power of Audio and more particularly podcasting.  We dive into other podcast programs together with people who are doing something great and also have been inspired by this mighty tool of the Gods of Audio.  And today my guest is Drew Vernon, the creator of 2 podcasts himself, and an Audio Aficionado in the purest sense of the word. This undoubtedly loving husband and father of 3 is also a Marketing Director at Tonies which is an audio company that produces the Toniebox which are incredible devices that have the power to generate any story your kid wants to hear.  Drew is a great guy, an inspiring Podcaster and just like us a devotee to improving the state of Education in this world - could not have asked for a better guest to launch our first Audio Aficionado interview with. Hope you will enjoy it!     Drew's podcast recommendation: Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Drew and daughter Audrey's podcast: Childhood Drew's podcast for tonies® called Tonie Time  

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In this episode, Sam and Taylor speak with Drew Vernon who is the Marketing Director for Tonies. He leads Tonies for teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company's 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education Category. https://us.tonies.com/ Educator Discounts: 20% OFF. Tonies for Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/736030273737701/?ref=share Toniebox USA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770345047091102/?ref=share --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Today we interview Drew Vernon, an expert in child creativity. Drew is the Marketing Director for Tonies, a storytime company built for kids. Before that, Drew led the US preschool business for a little company called Lego. Drew also started Connecticut's first state license pay-by-the-hour day care center! During the conversation, we discuss: The importance of using constraints to help your kids build creativity A simple storytelling formula to help your kids How your lego collection can be used to help cultivate more creativity Based on Drew's experience starting one, how to choose a good daycare! ---------------------------------------------------------- Find more Dad Podcasts from A Dad's Path, a website for dads.

Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hummmm" Technology news of the week for July 24th – July 30th, 2022. Did your Windows printer stop working recently? Do we have a mind-reading combat jet on the horizon? What happened to our Google engineer that said an AI has feelings? TechTime Radio answers these questions and more on today's episode. First, we have our expert Nick Espinosa on the show to discuss the "Uber Files" leak. Then, we have a special "Summertime for Kids" using screen-free technologies with guest Drew Vernon and launch a new segment called "Technology Fail of the Week." In addition, we have our standard features, including "This Week in Technology," | "Mike's Mesmerizing Moment," and, of course, our "Pick of the Day" whiskey tasting. We might even have a "Nugget of the Week" if we do not run out of time. So, sit back, raise a glass, and welcome to TechTime with Nathan Mumm. Episode 111: Starts at 1:38--- [Now on Today's Show]: Starts at 3:48---[Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 5:24--- [Top Stories in The First Five Minutes]: Starts at 9:02 Kobalt Music Removes More Than 700,000 Songs from Facebook and Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/4jch93j2  A mind-reading combat jet for the future - https://tinyurl.com/5f5t4d98 Drone lifeguard service saves teenager from drowning in Spanish sea - https://tinyurl.com/4dhv3s6w Blake Lemoine: Google fires engineer who said AI tech has feelings - https://tinyurl.com/54hnyes6 --- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Review]: Starts at 20:11Belle Meade Reserve | 108.3 Proof | $68.99 --- [Ask the Expert with Nick Espinosa]: Starts at 22:14The Uber Files explained by Nick Espinosa, we have thousands of secret documents made public this month by the British newspaper The Guardian. It reveals how the company courted top international politicians and used ruthless tactics to dominate the taxi service market. --- [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 38:29July 24, 1950 – The first successful rocket launch occurs at Cape Canaveral. The rocket, Bumper 8, was a captured German V-2 modified rocket. Offshore tracking of the rocket launch was supported by Navy ships. Telemetry and communications support on Cape Canaveral was provided by equipment and personnel housed in temporary trailers or trucks. Support was also provided by impressive towers and antennas erected near, and in some cases on, the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. The maximum range of these Bumper flights was about 150 miles. Although seemingly insignificant by modern standards, the stage was thus set for many milestones, with the range of Cape-launched rockets ultimately extended to send men to the Moon and spacecraft to the solar system's outer reaches. Today the surface of the pad contains scars from several bygone missile programs. However, the unbelievable outline of the original Bumper firing table is still clearly visible for all to see. --- [Marc's Mumbles Whiskey Details]: Starts at 41:00--- [Technology Insider (with Drew Vernon)]: Starts at 43:25"Summertime for Kids” using screen-free technologies. Drew Vernon explains why we should care about actively limiting screen time for our children during the summer break. --- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 52:55--- [Pick of the Day]: Starts at 54:24Belle Meade Reserve | 108.3 Proof | $68Mike: Thumbs Down Nathan: Thumbs Down

Drew is the marketing director for Tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to Tonies being named as one of Fast Company's 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category. Before Tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. This program has become one of LEGO's key global social responsibility initiatives. Drew is also an entrepreneur and started Connecticut's first state-licensed, pay-by-the-hour daycare center. Before transitioning into early childhood education, Drew spent 5 years in beauty consumer packaged goods, where he worked for P&G and Jergens. Drew has an MBA in Brand and Product Management from the University of Wisconsin, where he was recently recognized as one of “8 to Watch Under 40”. Guest Links Website: https://us.tonies.com/pages/toniebox Facebook: @Toniebox USA Instagram: @tonies.us Twitter: @brandbadger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon SJS Website: Thesuccessjourneyshow.com Facebook: @successjourneyshow Instagram: @successjourneyshow Twitter: @success_show TikTok: @thesuccessjourneyshow

It's all about the power of play this week as Kris welcomes Drew Vernon, the U.S. Marketing Lead at tonies, a popular European children's audio system that has recently launched in the United States. Drew talks about his former experience as Brand Director at Lego and in marketing at Procter and Gamble, and how it helps him now in his role with tonies. Drew shares why he believes a child who is a strong player is also a strong learner, problem solver, and a more overall happy person. Drew explains how tonies provide an amazing learning tool for social and emotional wellness and screen-free enrichment. Let's play!   Key Takeaways: [7:45] Yes, Drew is a Denver Broncos fan! [8:10] How did Drew's path lead him to a role as the Marketing Director for tonies? He also explains how working for P&G and Lego, along with opening his own child care center, influenced how he blended marketing with knowing how important it is for good communication and quality service. [12:17] Fun fact: Drew lived in Japan and was actually a Japanese tour guide. He also speaks enough Japanese to order at a restaurant, and get some nods from the chefs. [16:15] Drew explains the mission behind tonies, an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience. [18:25] Drew talks about the influencer marketing outreach to educators and childcare professionals and partnering with other companies to promote mindfulness and relaxation tools for children. [26:54] Drew's advice would be to realize and recognize the impact you can have upon future generations, and not to take it lightly.   Quotes: “I would have loved to have something like this when I was running my center.” — Drew “I fell in love with marketing at an early age. I think I was in high school and I really found it just to be the intersection of human psychology of understanding how the mind works and putting a product or service to that to what are the products and services that meet the needs and wants of different consumers.” — Drew  “I've started to think of myself less as a marketer, and more as an advocate for children and early childhood development.” — Drew “My advice would be just to realize that the more we can remember that we have the ability to impact future generations.” — Drew   Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit tonies — ENTER CODE “toniepodcast” for 15% off purchase of a starter set.  Hotel Nikko Kiwi Co Monti Kids

Drew and I discuss how important play and creativity are for child development. We discuss the merits of Lego freestyle versus kits, getting kids off screens, the importance of telling and reading stories together and much more!  You can find more about Drew and Tonie Time here:  LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon Twitter FB - Official Page - https://www.facebook.com/tonies.us Fan Community group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/770345047091102 Tonies for Teachers Community group -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/736030273737701 IG @tonies.us YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/toniesUS Tonie Time podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tonie-time/id1613429123 Childhood podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/qa/podcast/childhood/id1548516281

DREW VERNON talks about his passion for child development and screen-free education and entertainment for childred His work as a leader in the preschool business for LEGO prepared and inspired him for his position at tonies.com, maker of the "Tonie Box. " The toy is an audio character-based device for storytelling and music which fosters imagination, creativity and vocabulary for preschoolers. It is both entertaining and educational and also offers the ability for young children to create their own characters and stories.

This week our hosts, Steve and Katie, spend time speaking with Drew Vernon. Drew is the marketing director for Tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company's 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category.Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. Drew is an entrepreneur and started Connecticut's first state-licensed, drop-in daycare center. Drew also has two podcasts, "Tonie Time" as well as "Childhood", which he co-hosts with his 6-year-old daughter.Find Steve and Katie at: linktr.ee/familysuccessFind out more about Drew and Tonies at:tonies®tonies ‎Tonie Time on Apple Podcasts 

Stories, and storytelling, are such wonderful and even magical components of our lives - and especially the lives of our children. With the pressures to purchase toys to enhance development, we want to use the toys that nature provides us as well as toys that preserve the creativity of the child.  Drew Vernon, Marketing Director of Tonies, joins us to talk about how the stories we fall in love with in the early days and years of our lives transcend simple entertainment - they teach us about the world and about each other.  Join us as we talk about Drew's work with another iconic toy brand, and learn how his recent work at Tonies, with their tactile, screen-free Toniebox, is helping introduce pre-readers and developing readers to the wonders of narrative story telling.  When children can just 'listen' to a story versus 'seeing' it played out in front of them, it sparks the creativity in their brain and challenges them to bring the story to life all on their own, using their imagination.  You can get 15% off certain Tonies products with the code "toniepodcast" - certain restrictions do apply. 

Alex and Shane chat about bad moods, and exhaustion.   Drew Vernon, a child development researcher and toy marketer, discusses the connection between kids and screen time, and offers better options for engaged, creative play.   Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like boundaries in relationships, best activities for kids parties, and so much more!   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    This episode is proudly supported by:   Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast   Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids' apparel.   Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.   Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world's first nonalcoholic spirit!

Drew is a Screen-free education ambassador, Marketing Director, Entrepreneur and fellow Podcast Host.Drew not only has wonderful insights into childhood development, but also some great practical advice about starting a business revolving around a cause you believe in, with some excellent entrepreneurial tips & tricks for the listeners to take away. We also discuss the #tonies product.#FinancialDads #ChildhoodDevelopment #ScreenFreeEducationhttps://us.tonies.com

Sometimes we just need a few minutes to get work done or to make supper. Today we welcome back Drew Vernon from Toniebox. Tonies will entertain your kids for hours...without a screen!  00:13 - Screen-free storytelling04:41 - Great new content for kids 08:57 - Does audio storytelling aid in literacy? 12:21 - Personalized options and subject areas available 21:17 - Languages and fun ideas for your Tonies  www.tonies.com   use code toniepodcast  for15% discount Toniebox - just have a listen. Wow. https://makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com/1052191/7730152-toniebox-just-have-a-listen-wowBlog about Toniebox and supreme cuteness  https://www.bonnielandry.ca/blog-1/tonieboxTry Riversidefm, Our recording platform.  I use it because it's easy. I use it because good tech support matters.https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnieBuzzsprout makes podcasting simple.  I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177

The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more. Designed to foster imagination and active play for children ages three and up, it's everything a young explorer's growing mind needs! Use promo code "Tonipodcast" for savings on your first Tonies order.

I am joined by repeat guest, Drew Vernon, Marketing Director for the toy company, Tonies.  The Toniebox is a child-friendly speaker that comes with Tonies that are placed on the top of the speaker to play songs and tell stories.  Many of your favorite characters are available, including Disney. Drew gives us an update about the company's first year launching in the US as well as collaborations with some well-known celebrities. Visit https://tonies.com and use code TONIEPODCAST to receive 15% off. For questions, email Hello@tonies.com   Visit Suburban Folk for more content like this.

  Drew Vernon - US Marketing Director at Tonies - Shares Toniebox Updates, Tells Us About the Partnership with LeVar Burton, and Provides Information on how to get 15% off the purchase of a Toniebox and How to Be included in a Drawing for a Toniebox. This is episode 410 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Drew Vernon is the U.S. marketing lead at Tonies. The Toniebox is a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination. Tonies originally launched in Germany in 2016 and is currently one of the fastest growing toy brands in Europe. As the US Marketing Lead at Tonies, Drew is looking to partner with schools and museums to bring screen-free education to children. Previously, Drew was the Brand Manager for The LEGO Group. He created Prescription for Play, building an unpaid network of over 2,000 pediatricians to reach half a million children with their first LEGO experience. In addition, he secured funding from top LEGO leadership, who selected the program to be a main social responsibility initiative for the company. He also worked with marketing research at P&G and brand marketing at Kao. Additionally,  founded and owned “Moppets Drop-in Child Care” which was Greater Hartford's first state-licensed, pay-by-the-hour child care center.  In June of 2020...Drew was named  8 to Watch under 40 by the Wisconsin School of Business. Drew describes himself as “a disruptive innovation marketer with experience in beauty CPG, toy, and early childhood development.” (Consumer Packaged Goods) So much to learn today! Thanks for listening! But wait... Remember that you can get a 15% discount when you spend $99 at Tonies.com. Use the coupon code Toniepodcast at checkout. And you can enter your name in the drawing for your very own Toniebox. Go to my website https://stevenmiletto.com/contact Fill in the contact form and in the body write, "I want to win a Toniebox. " Good luck. Do this by 12:00am ET on September 30th, 2021. A winner will be chosen randomly. Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Remember,  Live2Lead - October 8th, 2021 - Awesome Leadership Experience! Hear John Maxwell, Jamie Kern Lima, Valorie Burton, Ed Mylett, Jeff Henderson, Joel Manby, Don Yaeger, and Tim Elmore in Atlanta, GA. Go to L2LATL.com and use K12 at checkout! Have you been wanting to tell your story on podcasts? Podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand. Kitcaster specializes in developing real human connections through podcast appearances. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it's time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster. Go to https://kitcaster.com/tllk12 or go to my webpage at https://stevenmiletto.com/sponsors click on the Kitcaster logo to apply for a special offer for friends of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month free of unlimited hosting for your new podcast.  Remember to take a look at NVTA (National Virtual Teacher Association) The NVTA Certification Process was created to establish a valid and reliable research-based teacher qualification training process for virtual teachers to enhance their teaching and develop their ongoing reflective skills to improve teaching capacity. NVTA is an affiliate sponsor of Teaching Learning Leading K12, by following the link above if you purchase a program, Teaching Learning Leading K12 will get a commission and you will help the show continue to grow.  By the way, don't forget to go to my other affiliate sponsor Boone's Titanium Rings at www.boonerings.com. When you order a ring use my code - TLLK12 - at checkout to get 10% off and help the podcast get a commission. Oh by the way, you can help support Teaching Learning Leading K12 by buying me a soft drink (actually making a donation to Teaching Learning Leading K12.) That would be awesome! You would be helping expand the show with equipment and other resources to keep the show moving upward. Just go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevenmiletto Thanks! Have an awesome day! Connect & Learn More: https://us.tonies.com/ https://www.pinterest.com/tonies_official/_created/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChus5wxPobM4f8lIcCYsaMA https://www.facebook.com/tonies.us https://www.instagram.com/tonies.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewvernon/ Length - 28:09

In this episode, I talk with Drew Vernon about how to help kids develop a natural sense of curiosity and ability to tell stories. Drew currently works for Tonies®, a toy brand that partners with schools to bring screen-free education to your children. He also spend several years working for the LEGO® Group, hosts a podcast with his 5-year old daughter, and has a passion for toys that help kids become creative thinkers. In our conversation, we discuss:✅Ways to guide your kids through play in a way that builds storytelling skills and language.✅The benefits of offering "screen-free" toys for you kids (with specific toy examples). ✅The pros and cons of many popular toy options for kids today. ✅Toy features that help build resilience and problem-solving skills.✅How limitations can breed creativity (and how this applies to toys and play).In this episode, I mentioned the Time Tracking Journal, which is a SIMPLE tool that will help you get through daily routines (like homework) with ease, WITHOUT bribery, arguments, or constant hand-holding.The Time Tracking Journal walks you through a strategy you can do in just 10-15 minutes a day that will help kids get tasks done effectively and efficiently, and critical thinking skills and self-confidence at the same time. You can learn how to get instant access here: https://drkarenspeech.lpages.co/time-tracking-journal-37-1/

Want to implement a Toniesbox into your classroom or home? Listeners can get 15% off a Toniesbox with coupon code: TONIEPODCAST What if we could improve our children's brain and development by simply reading to them every day? In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we connect with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies US. Tonies has made reading easy with their Tonies Box, an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.

This episode features a conversation with a returning guest, Drew Vernon (S2E20). Drew is the U.S. marketing lead at tonies, a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination. Previously he was a brand manager at LEGO and also the founder of a drop-in child care center in Hartford, Connecticut.In this conversation we talk about Drew's newest adventures since the time of our first conversation; why it is important to read to our children, including some of our favorite children's books to read past and present; tonies partnership with American icon, LeVar Burton; and even more!As always, thank you for spending part of your Wednesday with us!Please share your thoughts about this and/or any other episode here or there; and rate the podcast as well! You can always send an e-mail to wtfatherhoodpodcast@gmail.com for any inquiry, comment, and/or question.Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicFine Toothed Chrome by Sam BarshThe Mood by GRAMATTYK (instrumental)From Soundstripe

Drew Vernon is back! This week we chat to Drew, a returning guest and the Marketing Director at Tonies. Drew and the team at Tonies USA have created an initiative to encourage parents and children to read together. W chat to Drew about the value of reading and how this challenge came about. Use #readtoyourchild on Instagram to get involved! Support us:https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutureshttps://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/

Wendy and Terry had the amazing opportunity to sit down with father of three and Child Play Advocate Drew Vernon, on Episode 96 on the Fresh Start Family Show to talk about how we can empower our kids to build critical thinking & creativity skills through play & literature!  Drew fell in love with encouraging play for children and talks to us about how creative play can be fundamental to our children's critical thinking and problem solving and leaves us with three ways that we can enable our kids to become critical thinkers & great problem solvers through understanding:  Why screen-free time is so important How we can teach kids to learn the framework of good storytelling  How to help kids be the hero in their own story  For more information on this episode go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/96

Episode 36 - Heather Welch, Edx Education we will be in conversation with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies Drew is making learning fun and exciting through storytelling empowering children to use their imagination. Today we are chatting with Drew about early years education, importance of storytelling, hands-on learning in the early years and so much more. Welcome Drew it is wonderful you could join us today and talk about a subject I love which is about Play and learning or as we like to say ‘Learning through play'   Here are the highlights: {1:24} Seeing the impact of play at LEGO {3:40} We can give our kids tool to learn how to learn better {4:31} The Tonies {8:27} Being creative within set boundaries {11:05} Starting with the vision {14:47} Helping kids become better thinkers and better problem solvers {18:45} Taking more active roles as parents {21:13} Processing one piece at a time {23:55} We get in our kids' way more than we want to admit   #edxeducation #learningthroughplay #creativekids #tonies 

When you think of encouraging kids to read, the first person that pops into many minds is LeVar Burton. I remember watching LeVar on Reading Rainbow talk about the power of reading. He would take us on many adventures and share some books that we should check out. My wife and I passed on the importance reading to our daughters. They love to read and make their own stories. I love when they share their favorite books with us and share the stories that they created. Another company that encourages kids to read is Tonies.  I spoke with Drew Vernon, who is the Marketing Director of Tonies about fatherhood and the cool new things that are happening at Tonies. Tonies was created by Patric Fassbender and Marcus Stahl. The reason for their creation was  for one reason, their kids. Patrick and Marcus feel that childhood should be a magical time full of big adventures and lovable memories. They wanted to create a way for kids to experience storytelling in a digital age, that stimulates their imagination and creativity in ways that a screen can't. They made the Toniebox for kids and parents who want to feel good about their entertainment at home and to bring back imagination in its purest form. Tonies is an immersive, wondrous experience you can feel good about, but more importantly a community you can be part of now and for many years to come. How To Enter To Win To Have LeVar Burton Read At Your Kid's School  Just think how cool you would be in your kid's eyes if you had the one and only LeVar Burton come to their school? You would win some epic parent points. So how do you enter for your chance to have LeVar come to your kids's school? I got the details. Tonies is asking you to participate in their #ReadToYourChild Challenge.  You need to go to the Tonies' Instagram page. Your child will win a special visit by LeVar to your child's school for an in-person reading and 25 Toniebox Starter Sets for your school's library or classrooms. All you have to do to enter the Tonies Contest is record a video of you and your kids reading one of your favorite stories together. Then share it on social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kluwm1U9UnQ More Details On The #ReadToYourChild Challenge  Make sure you follow these steps as you enter the #ReadToYourChild Challenge. First, follow @tonies.us and @levar.burton on Instagram. Next, challenge a friend by copying and pasting this sentence in your post with their tag: "I challenge (Insert friend's handle) to join the #ReadToYourChild Challenge for a chance to win a special LeVar Burton Storytime Visit and Toniebox Starter Sets for their school! #ToniesContest. Lastly, tag @tonies.us and @levar.burton when you post your video so both Tonies and LeVar can see you entering the contest.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2D7NqM2dPc This contest ends August 10th, 2021 at 11:59 PM ET. The winner will receive a story time visit to their child's school by LeVar Burton (to be scheduled with him on a mutually convenient date during the 2021-2022 school year) as well as a donation to the school of 25 Toniebox Starter Sets. For the entire rules to the contest click here. Also make sure you look out for the Special Edition Tonie Coming Soon. One of their first features with their new ambassador is the release of LeVar's special edition Tonie, featuring him reading his children's book The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. This Tonie is coming out September 9th. Please note: I teamed up with Tonies for this sponsored post, but my thoughts are my own. 

Former child and current dad, Drew Vernon, the marketing director at Tonies, joins me for a discussion on how we can use the power of storytelling to empower children and break free of screens. Tonies sells brightly colored Toniebox smart speakers, encouraging listeners ages 3 and older to play imaginatively. Learn more at https://us.tonies.com/. Free Giveaway! Leave a comment, share this episode, or email me at hannaviolet@hannaviolet.com for a chance to win a free Toniebox!* --- This podcast is hosted by Hanna Violet—An Early Childhood Educator, ESL writer and editor, author of Finding Garfield, and soon-to-be mother. Learn more at hannaviolet.com Check out Hanna Violet's new book: https://amzn.to/3brtYsE Support the search for solutions: www.patreon.com/hannaviolet www.venmo.com/Hanna-Schwank anchor.fm/hannavioletschwank/support --- Children of the Pandemic is a podcast with a dream of opening up communication between parents, educators, and mental health experts worldwide to find solutions to the tough challenges we are facing in education and parenting. *Only available to US residents, one winner will be randomly selected. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hannavioletschwank/support

One of the main reasons I started a podcast is to share ideas. Sometimes these ideas just happen to also be products and today I have an amazing idea and story-based product to share with you. I am chatting with Drew Vernon, marketing director for Tonies, USA, but this is not a sponsored episode. Drew and I have similar passions for creative play and screen-free storytelling that develops a young person's imagination. We both love inspiring creativity in kids and adults and of course for me, it's always about stories and connection. I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation and the chance to learn about a product that should be championed and shared. So, what exactly is this product that promotes ALL of these things? It's a Toniebox. In simple terms it is a box that even young child can learn to use (and not destroy) that plays audio when you attach a small figure, called a Tonie. There are content Tonies for dozens of beloved characters from classic literature to Disney movies and more on the way. In fact, Winnie the Pooh was just added! And Tonies is continually partnering with companies—like Go Noodle and expert personalities—like LeVar Burton—to provide top notch content and an inspiring and elevating listening experience. Even with all of this amazing content, I am still a BIGGER fan of the Creative Tonies (little pointy-eared figures) that work with a FREE app to allow a grandparent (or any other loved one) to send messages and stories to a child. The Creative Tonie also allows kids to create their own content. Drew talked about giving his kids some creative parameters that unleashed 45 minutes of imaginative play—so cool. And, I can just imagine recording my voice sharing a personal, family or family history story in my app and having that instantly made available and enticing to my granddaughter and future grandkids! “Audio stories take children on a journey from consuming to creating. First they create active listeners and then they turn those listeners into authors. ” — Drew Vernon IF you're a teacher, learn more about Tonies for Teachers and sign up to be in the loop moving forward!Marketing from Tonies: Childhood is a sacred, precious time in life. Even long after we've grown, the memories we make in childhood have the power to transport us back to a time or place or person to re-experience what we felt in that moment long ago. The stories we fall in love with in the early days and years of our lives transcend simple entertainment, they seed powerful memories and spark nostalgia. They teach us about the world and about each other. They become a part of a narrative we carry with us throughout our lives. Meet the FoundersWe are Patric Faßbender and Marcus Stahl and we created tonies with one thing in mind: our kids. Childhood should be a magical time full of big adventures and loveable memories. We wanted to create a way for kids to experience storytelling in a digital age, that stimulates their imagination in ways that a screen can't. We made the Toniebox for kids (and parents) who want to feel good about their entertainment at home and to bring back imagination in its purest form.We built tonies to be an immersive, wondrous experience you can feel good about, but more importantly a community you can be part of now and for many years to come.With quality screen-free audio, we can help our kids become active learners and enable them to develop the imagination they will need to become the thought leaders driving innovation in the future. AND, to that end, I have one Toniebox to give away!To make yourself eligible for a random drawing, please leave a comment below. Feel free to tell me who you are excited to share this idea and product with …

Hey Parents! Welcome back to the No-Problem Parenting Podcast, Where we choose to deal with and overcome behavior problems in our home. Are your preschoolers and elementary aged children constantly asking for screen time?  Do you wish there was another product or device out there that your kids would be just as or even more excited about than their Ipad or video game? Well you are in luck!   Today I'm speaking with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies -  an alternative to Alexa for parents looking for audio storytelling without the Big Brother link. Tonies sells its brightly colored Toniebox Smart Speakers, encouraging listeners ages 3 and older to play imaginatively. To date, the company has sold 1.7 million Tonieboxes. Drew is much more than just the marketing guy, he is a former child and a dad. His passion for his family and children is the reason why he's at Tonies. Drew is going to introduce us to this NEW product that offers an alternative to screen time. We'll talk about why removing the screen is critical to our kids creative development process and how we can use the power of storytelling to empower our kids to be creators, authors and performers. Get ready  to deal with and overcome another parenting challenge in todays episode of the show. Enter to win a free Toniebox by doing these 3 things: 1) "LIKE" this episode 2)  Share this episode with your friends and family 3) Comment on this episode #tonies And your name will be entered in to the drawing.  We'll be giving 1 TonieBox away on August 5th so be sure to get entered right away for your chance to win! To check out the Toniebox and Tonies figures/books/resources etc, go to https://us.tonies.com/ Parents: Join the Toniebox USA for Parents on Facebook: TonieboxUSAforparents Teachers: Join the Tonies for Teachers on Facebook: Toniesforteachers Tonies on Instagram click here: https://www.instagram.com/tonies.us/ Tonies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonies.us And finally, to get more information on how you can bring Tonies into your classroom, daycare, homeschool program or company, email Drew at; drew.vernon@tonies.com Give your kids an opportunity to use their imagination and creative play without the screen time and share your experiences with us!  We'd love to hear them.   HUGS & HIGH FIVES! Jaci

“If you get the circumstances right and you find the right influencer, you can make a very powerful program.”   Listen & Learn: The three “must-dos” of a successful influencer marketing strategy. Why consistency and authenticity are the basis for an influencer marketing strategy. The myths of influencer marketing. Defining what an influencer is Drew Vernon is the U.S. marketing lead at ToniesUSA and a disruptive innovation marketer with experience in beauty CPG, toy, and early childhood development. The Toniebox is a popular audio system that uses screen-free storytelling to introduce children to the wonders of imagination. Tonies originally launched in Germany in 2016 and is currently one of the fastest-growing toy brands in Europe. As the U.S. marketing lead at Tonies, Drew is looking to partner with schools and museums to bring screen-free education to children. Previously, Drew was the brand manager for The LEGO Group. He created Prescription for Play, building an unpaid network of over 2,000 pediatricians to reach half a million children with their first LEGO experience. He also worked with marketing research at P&G and brand marketing at Kao. In June of 2020 Drew was named “Eight to Watch under 40” by the Wisconsin School of Business. Drew's audience on social media is of more than 10,000.   We deploy creative and game-changing influencer marketing strategies that put our clients top-of-mind for their most important audiences. Call LORI JONES today to learn more. 303-678-7102.   TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TONIESUSA, CLICK HERE. TO FIND DREW VERNON ON LINKEDIN, CLICK HERE.

Marketing Director at tonies® • Leading brand marketing to launch Europe's fastest growing toy brand into the United States. • Partnering with schools and museums to bring screen-free education to children. • Sparring new ideas on early childhood development, innovation, and change leadership. https://us.tonies.com/

This episode is a conversation with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at tonies®. Drew talks about his journey to working for tonies®, as well as how it is being used as a powerful tool for child development and helping children engage their imagination. Thank you for listening! Please don't forget to rate the podcast and leave it a review. I'd love to read what your thoughts are about the podcast as it nears its one year anniversary!Theme MusicDreamweaver by Sound ForceFrom Premium BeatShow MusicX Factor by AFTERNOONZEvening Primrose by Joel Isaac Offset by JMPSCRFrom Soundstripe

This week we chat with Drew Vernon,  Marketing Director at Tonies, former Brand Director at Lego, former Marketing Researcher for P&G, founder of 'Moppets' drop in childcare and a loving father.Drew came on to chat to us about the fast growing product called the Toniebox. 'The Toniebox uses audio storytelling to introduce pre-readers and developing readers to the wonders of narrative long before children can read the words in a book. When children combine tonies with play, they unlock the real wonder of storytelling - a mix of fascination, surprise, curiosity and a craving for exploration all stirred together. Through this, they discover powers within to create and transport themselves to worlds and wonders all on their own.' Created by a group of preschool fathers , we learned that the Toniebox is not just a device to play songs and tell stories but a gateway to opening and unlocking a childs imagination. We hope you enjoy it! To check out Tonies, click here. Support us:https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutureshttps://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/

Richard and Chris talk with Drew Vernon of Tonies about the phenomenon of audio and the Tonies audio platform that's quickly becoming an international hit. From developing content, to marketing a high-end, "durable goods" toy, as Richard calls them, to the power of building a community, Drew, whose background includes a stint at LEGO and a passion for developing outstanding play experiences for kids, talks about the role the Tonies product plays in entertainment and education. In the Endcap, we introduce a new feature: 1-Minute Toy Stories. If you've got a minute, you can get the history of Crayola Crayons. The Playground Podcast is supported by Global Toy Experts, The Toy Guy, Precise.tv and ChizComm. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-playground-podcast/support

The key to marketing is having a strategy and thinking through it. It is easy to throw out content, but you must be strategic and conscious about what you are doing and why it is important. In this episode, you will learn how to better market your products with Drew Vernon, a marketing strategist for Tonies, “the biggest adventures to come in a little box.”Marketing a Physical Product in a Physical Space Leverage these five senses: Sound, Smell, Sight, Feel, Taste Customers will create an emotional attachment with your product Prior to purchasing, customers will ask themselves: What is it? Why should I care about it? How can I learn more about it? New Product Entry Barriers Making a name for yourself Starting from scratch How to Overcome Entry BarriersTell your story and illustrate: Why it works Why it is adding value to your target market Why they would benefit from purchasing your product Capturing Customers' Attention in Retail Point of sale displays that draws them in Demonstrate what it does Rely on great packaging Front panel must immediately capture the customer's attention Remaining panels tell the rest of your story Capturing Customers' Attention in a Digital SpaceCapture their attention above the fold before they scroll Provide a hook to intrigue the customer Psychology Behind Front Panel Packaging Showcase the hero of the product - what comes in this box? Help your customer visualize the sound coming out of your product Highlight brand identity - show who you are Digital Strategy Behind Selling a Physical ProductDirect to consumer website Demonstrative & Visual Assets Internet messaging via search & social media Importance of Trust in a Physical Product Space Build a community Foster that community Give customers more than just a product you sell Give them intangibles: connection, education, opportunity, imagination SELL THE VALUE What do I bring? How do I bring that to potential customers? Other Marketing ToolsApply for awards Showcase awards in magazines Digital and print ads Influencers Who are the people with influence within your target market? How do you reach them to promote your product? Target MarketsFind who your target market is Find where your target market is Meet them where they are It takes the right person, the right message, at the right time Connect with Drew Vernon LinkedIn @drewvernon Learn More About Tonies Tonies.comInstagram @Tonies.usToniebox Usa Community GroupFollow JacobLinkedInFollow JMH Media:JMH Media: Building Brand Loyalty and TrustLinkedInFacebookInstagramListen & SubscribeApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyYouTubePodchaserOvercastAmazon MusicWe'd love to hear from you!Have some feedback about the show? Feel free to reach out to us at trustcast@jmh.media You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or your favorite app to help more people discover the show!

There’s a saying that the most powerful mechanism we have to motivate, to inspire, and to educate is storytelling. And the purpose of storytelling is not to tell you how to think, but to give the listener the tools to draw conclusions, which is why storytelling has been such a useful tool for parents, teachers, and educators of all kinds for centuries. Both adults and kids can understand and learn from stories, and the old school method is making a comeback. Meet the Toniebox, a loveable little storytime friend that’s giving kids an alternative to screens by putting the power of storytelling back into their hands.“If you're a child trying to make sense of the world and trying to learn and grow, what better way to do that than to put hundreds of stories in front of them, to see how other people came across obstacles and had to use creative thinking to overcome challenges. From that sense, it's very empowering and it's very immersive in helping a child grow their imagination.”Drew Vernon is the U.S. Marketing Director for Tonies, an audio storytelling box that introduces children to the wonders of narrative long before they start reading. On this episode of Marketing Trends, Drew dives into his marketing strategy for bringing an internationally-loved product stateside and why marketing storytelling is a winning strategy. Plus, he discusses the importance of having reliable characters and intellectual property that customers can connect with,, and he details how to  conquer the biggest obstacle right out of the gates when you convince the customer to buy the product and keep coming back for more.Main TakeawaysFamiliarity Brings Success: When launching a new product domestically, it’s helpful to have familiar IPs that your customer can relate and connect to. By having characters and artwork that is familiar, it helps ease the mental lift of the consumer and helps them draw conclusions to what their overall experience will be with the product.Adding Value: By creating an ecosystem where the biggest obstacle in the consumer’s journey is the initial buy of the box, Tonies was able to solve for that and then create a lasting value proposition that allows users to continuously add to their existing ecosystem for a relatively low valueMixing it Up: One of the differences between marketing the Tonies box is the ability to showcase it to consumers not just as a toy, but also as a tool for delivering various forms of content. By diversifying the product's value, Tonies is able to market to difference sectors, including consumers and the education system.---Marketing Trends podcast is brought to you by Salesforce. Discover marketing built on the world’s number one CRM: Salesforce. Put your customer at the center of every interaction. Automate engagement with each customer. And build your marketing strategy around the entire customer journey. Salesforce. We bring marketing and engagement together. Learn more at salesforce.com/marketing. To learn more or subscribe to our weekly newsletter, visit MarketingTrends.com.---This message is brought to you by Salesforce.Hey marketers. Today’s B2B buyers are more complex than ever. And every buying committee has different needs and goals.Salesforce can help.We'll show you how to put each and every customer at the center of your B2B marketing strategy. And you'll learn how top brands like Lyft approach account-based marketing.Salesforce. Market to every account. Speak to every buyer.Find free B2B marketing and ABM resources at https://sfdc.co/every-buyer