# Jim Silver

> Jim Silver is the Bellmore, New York-based co-founder and CEO of FamFluence Talent Management. His career spans toy publishing, TTPM product reviews, a 2004 television awards production with Dick Clark and a mentor role on ABC’s The Toy Box. He now leads a business representing parent-led creators.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at FamFluence Talent Management
- **Organizations:** FamFluence Talent Management, TTPM, aNb Media, Toy Wishes, Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association
- **Education:** BS in Communications/Marketing, SUNY Oneonta
- **Known for:** Co-founded FamFluence, which Inc. ranks No. 220 on its 2026 Inc. 5000., FamFluence received 2026 Inc. Best Workplaces recognition., Worked as an ABC The Toy Box mentor in 2017.

## Career timeline

- **Before TTPM** — Co-founded and served as publisher and editor-in-chief of Toy Wishes magazine.
- **2004** — Co-produced a television toy awards show with Dick Clark.
- **2005** — Began as owner, CEO and president of aNb Media, according to his Crunchbase profile.
- **2009** — Published first-person TTPM columns on sports toys and his daughter’s college shopping.
- **Around 2010** — Recalls an Iron Man 2 helmet video review prompting a larger video-review strategy.
- **2013** — Reported more than 193 million annual YouTube views for TimetoPlayMag.com.
- **2017** — Appeared as a mentor on ABC’s The Toy Box with Dylan Lauren and Jen Tan.
- **2020-03** — Launched the creator management operation with five creators and co-founder Kathleen Tomes.
- **2021-03** — Announced TTPM’s expansion onto TikTok through TheToyAuthority.
- **2023-03** — TTPM Influencer Talent Management announced its name change to FamFluence.
- **2024** — FamFluence introduced MicroFluence for smaller creators.
- **2026-08** — FamFluence announced its No. 220 position on the 2026 Inc. 5000.

## Achievements

- Co-founded FamFluence, which Inc. ranks No. 220 on its 2026 Inc. 5000.
- FamFluence received 2026 Inc. Best Workplaces recognition.
- Worked as an ABC The Toy Box mentor in 2017.
- Co-produced a 2004 toy awards television show with Dick Clark.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Appeared on The Growth Machine to discuss video strategy and his career.
- **2026-08** — FamFluence announced its No. 220 Inc. 5000 ranking and a roster of more than 200 creators.

## Links

- Website: https://famfluence.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-silver
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimsilver

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Last updated: 2026-10-06