The video was remixed by Mike Diva in February 2016 and sampled by Florian Rehn Olsson in his SoundCloud song "dootdoot".
[11] In 2016, Melissa Bernstein told Good Morning America that imaginary play helps children explore, create, take risks, and discover who they are.
[14] The company opened its first brick and mortar toy store at The Westchester shopping mall in White Plains, New York.
[15] The Melissa & Doug philosophy of having all screen-free toys matches the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that parents limit screen time for young children.
[6] The company sponsors an entrepreneurship program at Duke University, Melissa's alma mater, providing funding and mentors throughout the year.