Knock Knock (company)
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| Industry | Gifts, Book Publishing, Stationery |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Jen Bilik |
| Headquarters | , USA |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Website | knockknockstuff.com |
Knock Knock is an American gift company and book publisher founded by Jen Bilik on January 1, 2002. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Bilik, previously a book editor, launched Knock Knock in 2002 with the proceeds from the sale of her Manhattan apartment.[1]
Knock Knock’s initial product launch consisted of 13 items, including the Personal Library Kit. In January 2018, Knock Knock acquired Emily McDowell Studio and Sisters of Los Angeles (renamed People, Places & Things). The three individual companies are now under one umbrella: the newly formed Los Angeles based Who’s There Group.[2]
Products and publications
Their products and books are known for their irreverence,[3] whimsy, and wit, and according to the New York Times, balance “novelty with utility."[4] According to the Wall Street Journal, “A key to Knock Knock’s success is that there are real uses for the products.”[5]
In 2007, Knock Knock began publishing humorous nonfiction[6] including the bestselling title How to Traumatize Your Children: 7 Proven Methods to Help You Screw Up Your Kids Deliberately and with Skill.
References
- ^ Wallace, Amy (2010-03-20). "At Knock Knock, a Mix of Wit and Wisdom". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ CNBC (2018-01-10). "Emily McDowell Studio and Sisters of Los Angeles Join Knock Knock to Become the Who's There Group". CNBC. Retrieved 2018-07-27.
- ^ "The Way I Work: Jen Bilik of Knock Knock". Inc.com. 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ Wallace, Amy (2010-03-20). "At Knock Knock, a Mix of Wit and Wisdom". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ Bounds, Gwendolyn (2004-06-15). "Procrastination Is Start-Up's Key To Success". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ "Knock Knock -- Who's There: A New Book Sense Publisher Partner". American Booksellers Association. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2017-03-08.