Ganz Press Releases 2012

Ganz Press Releases

2012 Press Releases

Ganz Acquires Popular BEYOND A BAG®
JANUARY, 2012 - TORONTO, CANADA. Ganz has purchased BEYOND A BAG®, the stylish multi-use bag company started by traveler and entrepreneur Wendy Knecht. read more

The Caring Valley helps raise awareness for 4 new charities on Webkinz World site.
JANUARY, 2012 - TORONTO, CANADA. Webkinz World™ members now have the chance to learn about 4 new charities when they plant virtual trees in The Caring Valley™. Webkinz World, the leading children's online world, introduced The Caring Valley to help members learn about giving while they plant and play. Webkinz Foundation will be making donations to each charity. read more

2011 Press Releases

	Webkinz World™ Teams up with Teen Jazz Sensation Nikki Yanofsky to Support Breast Cancer Awareness in a New Campaign "I Dream in Pink" TORONTO, ON (SEPTEMBER, 2011) - Ganz, the creator of Webkinz World™, is teaming up with teen jazz sensation Nikki Yanofsky to record a special version of "I Dream in Pink", as part of a wide-reaching campaign aiming to raise funds for breast cancer. read more
	The Caring Valley welcomes 4 new charities to Webkinz World TORONTO, ON (SEPTEMBER, 2011) - Webkinz World™ members now have the chance to learn about 4 new charities when they plant virtual trees in The Caring Valley™. Webkinz World, the leading children’s online world, introduced The Caring Valley to help members learn about giving while they plant and play. read more
	Webkinz World to tell kids to "Go Outside and Play" TORONTO, ON (SEPTEMBER , 2011) - Joining Nickelodeon's eighth annual Worldwide Day of Play initiative on Sept. 24, for the first time ever the Webkinz World™ site will 'shut down' from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (EST), encouraging kids to go outside and play. read more
	Ganz presents the I Dream in Pink campaign benefiting breast cancer awareness TORONTO, ON (SEPTEMBER , 2011) - Webkinz World's wide-reaching October 2011 campaign to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer will embrace both virtual and real-world elements. read more
	Ganz Parent Club: a great new online property! TORONTO, ON (SEPTEMBER , 2011) - Ganz announces the Ganz Parent Club, a new way for parents of Webkinz World™ members to earn KinzCash™ and exclusive Webkinz™ items for their children. read more
	Ganz Acquires Danielson Designs TORONTO, ON (AUGUST , 2011) - Ganz today announces it has purchased Danielson Designs, the popular gift and home décor company located in Trinidad, Colorado. read more
	Adventure Park - A Whole New Way to have Fun in Webkinz World! TORONTO, ON (JULY, 2011) - Webkinz World™ has a new neighborhood, where members with Adventure Series pets can go on quests, complete challenges and explore! read more
	Children’s site Webkinz World™ is awarding unique virtual bunnies TORONTO, ON (MARCH, 2011) - In what may be a first for virtual worlds, popular children’s site Webkinz World™ is awarding unique virtual bunnies in conjunction with HOP, the upcoming family comedy from the creators of Despicable Me. read more
	Webkinz Pets in Gift Bags honoring 83rd Academy Awards TORONTO, ON (FEBRUARY 24, 2011) - Webkinz Signature™ pets are part of the sought-after gift bag handed out at the Red Carpet Style Lounge in honor of the 83rd Academy Awards. read more

2010 Press Releases

	Webkinz World Accounts Will no Longer Expire! DECEMBER 22, Webkinz World® has a very special gift for their millions of members—their Webkinz accounts will no longer expire!read more
	Webkinz World puts Kinzville on the Map! DECEMBER 8, 2010 Webkinz® today launches the first phase of an exciting site revamp, unveiling for the first time a map of Kinzville. Webkinz World will never be the same!read more
	The Caring Valley welcomes 5 new charities to Webkinz World DECEMBER 1, 2010 Webkinz World® members now have the chance to learn about 5 new charities when they plant virtual trees in The Caring Valley™. Over $1.3 Million dollars has already been donated to child-focused charities...read more
	New Webkinz Song Releases on iTunes, Proceeds Benefit Breast Cancer Charities OCTOBER 1, 2010 Webkinz®, the original and most successful plush toy with an online world, is today releasing the October Pet of the Month song for sale on iTunes® - with proceeds of sales being directed to breast cancer charities...read more
	Popular Kids' Site Webkinz® goes Mobile with new iPhone Games! SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 - Webkinz, the original and most successful plush toy with an online world, has leapt out of the browser and into the mobile space on the popular iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad® platforms. read more
	Webkinz World meets the 'real world'! JUNE 30, 2010 - For the first time ever, Webkinz® vans will be criss-crossing the United States in July and August, bringing the magic of Webkinz World® to kids everywhere. read more
	A whole new way to play...in 3D JUNE 23, 2010 - Webkinz World now has Hamster Power! Mazin'™ Hamsters are the newest residents of the popular kids' online world. Discover an engaging, vibrant 3-D habitat where hamsters build and explore mazes, race, roll and zoom. read more

2009 Press Releases

Webkinz Signature™ pets: lifelike appeal with virtual-world excitement!
2009 - Ganz is proud to showcase our Webkinz Signature™ and Endangered Species Edition Signature pet collections. These beautifully detailed pets are larger and more realistic than regular Webkinz® pets... read more