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Why Barbie Wants to Show Dads Playing Dolls With Their Daughters

Mattel eyes relevancy and inclusiveness

After introducing a diverse new array of dolls, the brand wants to shift consumers' perceptions about its cultural relevance.Mattel
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By Kristina Monllos

March 13, 2017

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Kristina Monllos is a senior editor for Adweek.

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