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Mattel adds autistic Barbie to doll line showcasing diversity, inclusion
17 Jan 2026 15:15 GMT
… fashion dolls more inclusive.
Mattel said it developed the … express excitement, according to Mattel.
The development team debated … by the company’s employees in India and mood … that is generally underrepresented.
Mattel introduced its first doll with …
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Autistic Barbie joins Mattel’s push for broader representation
16 Jan 2026 06:44 GMT
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The new doll joins Mattel's Fashionistas collection, … , and body shapes. Mattel said the autistic Barbie was … input or express excitement, Mattel said.
Clothing choices were … Mattel to develop facial features inspired by the company's employees …
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Mattel Introduces Autistic Barbie, Drawing Mixed Reactions
14 Jan 2026 00:31 GMT
… media representation.
According to Mattel, the goal was to … provided an opportunity for Mattel to expand cultural representation. … were inspired in part by Mattel employees in India, and design … labeled the launch “nonsense.”
Mattel said the design choices …
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Mattel debuts Barbie with autism
14 Jan 2026 06:43 GMT
… fashion dolls more inclusive.
Mattel said it developed the autistic … manager and worked closely with Mattel on the Barbie prototype. … express excitement, according to Mattel.
The development team debated … inspired by the company’s employees in India and mood …
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Mattel introduces first Barbie doll with autism
12 Jan 2026 17:42 GMT
… breaking barriers once again. Mattel launched its first Barbie doll … work,” said Jamie Cygielman, Mattel’s Global Head of Dolls … Down syndrome, blindness and vitiligo.
Mattel also sought to create a … inspired by the company’s employees in India and mood boards …
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Mattel introduces an autistic Barbie to its inclusive doll range
12 Jan 2026 17:00 GMT
… Mattel said the doll’s facial features were inspired by employees in … line in recent years. Mattel introduced its first Barbie with … imagine,” said Jamie Cygielman, Mattel’s global head of dolls … expected to be available through Mattel’s online store and …
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Mattel launches first autistic Barbie to expand inclusive doll...
12 Jan 2026 12:10 GMT
… who worked closely with Mattel on the prototype. Like … input or express excitement, Mattel said, as quoted by … prompted Mattel to create facial features inspired by its employees in … that is often overlooked.
Mattel has steadily expanded the Fashionistas …
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AI influencers earn more than the average full-time employee
18 Dec 2025 22:51 GMT
A potential AI influencer? Image by Tim Sandle (Barbican Centre, London).
Is it easy money? Perhaps. Some AI influencers are accumulating large sums by creating digital avatars and created characters. As an example, Brazilian AI character Lu do Magalu has …
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Mattel Adjusts Operation
08 Dec 2025 17:35 GMT
… off 89 employees by Jan. 12. According to a Mattel spokesperson, … . Most of the affected employees hold senior or executive titles … layoff notices indicate that Mattel has cut 439 employees from its El … in March, laid off 120 employees, many of whom worked in …
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Mattel laying off 89 workers in brand restructuring
19 Nov 2025 01:13 GMT
… team.
Karen Ancira, Mattel’s executive vice president … operating model will help Mattel best leverage capabilities and … 20-year Mattel veteran with experience running Mattel categories in … and information technology. Some employees held positions as managers, …