About Lema

Lema Publishing was founded by Malcolm Naish in 1982 with Toys 'n' Playthings, the company's first publication. Since then the company has regularly launched new titles, and now operates across a wide range of areas. Other Lema titles include:

Licensing Today Worldwide (LTW)
Publisher: John Baulch
Editor: Andy Myall
Advertisement manager: Rob Willis

LTW is the latest edition to the Lema stable of titles, acquired from A4 Publishing in June 2007. The first issue published by Lema will be September 2007 for Brand Licensing Europe. The title is a natural progression using the experience gained from working closely with the licensing industry on Toys 'n' Playthings.

Toys n Playthings
Publisher: John Baulch
Editor: Andy Myall
Advertisement manager: Rob Willis

Toys 'n' Playthings is the leading trade publication for the UK toy industry. Established over 25 years ago, the title is led by publisher-in-chief Malcolm Naish, and publisher John Baulch, who between them have over 60 years experience in trade publishing for the toy industry. For more information please visit www.toysnplaythings.co.uk

Nursery Today
Editor: Penny Franks
Advertisement manager: Christine Contreras
Website:  www.nursery-today.co.uk

Established in 1997, Nursery Today is published nine times a year and is a magazine run by and written by industry professionals. Publisher-in-chief Malcolm Naish first became involved in the nursery business in 1969, taking over the running of then industry leader Pram and Nursery Trader, leaving to form Stork Talk and other related trade titles - including Toys 'n' Playthings in the early 1980s.

Greetings Today
Editor: Lewis Eckett
Advertisement manager: John Furlong

Since its launch 15 years ago, Greetings Today has risen in popularity to become the most widely read trade magazine in the greetings card industry. Buyers for multiple chains, independent stores and specialist distributors turn to Greetings Today because they know it has its finger on the pulse of this lively and fashion orientated industry. Editorial is a lively blend of news, product features and specially commissioned articles, regular contributors know the industry inside out and provide a valuable insight into design, manufacturing and retailing in this diverse and vibrant industry

Gifts Today
Editor: Paul Hughes
Advertisement manager: Mark Horsnell

Gifts Today commands a comprehensive view across the whole spectrum of the gifts industry, with buyers for the largest of department and chain stores to the smallest of retail outlets regularly turning to the title. With a publishing history longer than any other gift trade magazine, Gifts Today has evolved with the industry it serves, covering more market sectors, and previewing trade shows in greater depth than any other magazine.

Christmas in January
Editor: Malcolm Naish

Lema's title for the Christmas industry is published in January and February, with issues covering the key 1st Fair Harrogate in January, and February's Spring Fair. The magazines offer a timely focus on this exciting industry, covering all the activity and new products from the industry's key players in advance of the Christmas season.