Chris Byrne
Keynote Speaker: Toy Historian & Industry Expert Known as "The Toy Guy"; President of Byrne Communications
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Chris Byrne Biography
As an independent toy analyst, researcher and consultant with more than 35 years of toy industry expertise, Chris Byrne blends his passion for play with a deep understanding of product development, child development, marketing, popular culture and research. He shares insights on toys and play through books, TV appearances and The Playground Podcast, a show he created to talk about toys and culture with leading figures in the industry.
Byrne began his career in marketing and operations for major toy brands, contributing to the success of products under Gabriel, Child Guidance, Creative Playthings, and Ideal. He led the team that made Pictionary one of the most popular games of its era. In 1988, he formed Byrne Communications with broad-based consulting in the toy, children’s entertainment, financial and consumer products industries. He co-founded and served as creative director for the TTPM website, which combines expert reviews with live price comparison, one-click purchasing, and product availability at major retailers. Today, Byrne Communications helps companies and entrepreneurs develop and launch products, while Byrne also advises analysts and investors on the global toy industry.
Byrne is also the creator, producer and co-host with another industry veteran, Richard Gottlieb, of The Playground Podcast, an industry-facing, weekly program that covers a broad range of issues facing the contemporary toy industry.
Byrne has been widely published on the topic of toys and family life and his work has appeared in a variety of trade magazines, journals and websites. He can be seen in the Netflix documentary "The Toys That Made Us" as a toy historian, and will be featured in an upcoming series on toys from National Geographic.
His book on the most popular toys from the 1950s to the 1980s, "Toy Time" gives the background on some of the all-time classic toys. He is also the author of "An Introduction to the U.S. Toy Industry: Serious Fun," which is used as an introductory textbook for students studying the toy business. His book "Funny Business: Harnessing the Power of Play to Give Your Business a Competitive Advantage" is widely used by management consultancies. Byrne also wrote two books for the Toy Association: "Toys" and "They Came to Play: A History of the Toy Industry Association."
Byrne is extensively quoted in the media and appears regularly on local and national television commenting on toys and demonstrating new products. He appears regularly on “Live! With Kelly & Ryan,” and has been seen on “Oprah, “Today,” “Good Morning America,” “CBS Evening News,” “ABC Nightly News,” “Fox & Friends,” “CBS This Morning,” CNBC, CNNfn, MSNBC, ABC, “The Motley Fool,” National Public Radio, Bloomberg Television and Radio, and on countless other national and local market business and consumer programs and publications in the U.S. and internationally.
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Chris Byrne Speaking Topics
How the principles of play can open the door to greater innovation, productive brainstorming, effective strategy—and more fun at work.
Using what you learned (I hope.) on the playground to be more effective in your life and work. Why playing by the rules and learning to “walk it off” are pathways to productivity, partnership…and peace.
A business goes up and down in the elevator every day. At least it used to pre-Covid, but the principle still applies. Building a powerful team is an essential skill for leaders. We look at the potential—and the pitfalls. And how the playground is the model for success.
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What topics does Chris Byrne speak about?
Chris Byrne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Culture, Podcast Host, Family & Parenting, Author, Youth, Creativity, Innovation, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Education and Early Childhood Education.
Where does Chris Byrne travel from?
Chris Byrne generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Chris Byrne?
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Chris Byrne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Culture and Podcast Host. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Byrne for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chris Byrne generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Bergmann, Erin Gruwell and Mitch Resnick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Byrne for an upcoming event.
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Chris Byrne Speaking Topics
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Play as a Business Strategy
How the principles of play can open the door to greater innovation, productive brainstorming, effective strategy—and more fun at work.
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The Play-Full Life
Using what you learned (I hope.) on the playground to be more effective in your life and work. Why playing by the rules and learning to “walk it off” are pathways to productivity, partnership…and peace.
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Team Building as Your Secret Weapon
A business goes up and down in the elevator every day. At least it used to pre-Covid, but the principle still applies. Building a powerful team is an essential skill for leaders. We look at the potential—and the pitfalls. And how the playground is the model for success.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Byrne for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chris Byrne, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Byrne or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Chris Byrne for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Chris Byrne, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Byrne are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Byrne, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Chris Byrne speak about?
Chris Byrne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Culture, Podcast Host, Family & Parenting, Author, Youth, Creativity, Innovation, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Education and Early Childhood Education. -
Where does Chris Byrne travel from?
Chris Byrne generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Chris Byrne?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Byrne for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Byrne for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Byrne or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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