In this episode of The Kids Media Club Podcast, Jo, Emily, and Andy have the pleasure of chatting with Laura Taylor Williams, head of Digital Partnerships and Monetization at Aardman Animation. They discuss the evolving market for FAST channels (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV), the differences between the commercial opportunities for them in North America compared to Europe, and Aardman's own experience and learnings from setting up the 'Shaun and Sheep and Friends' FAST channel.
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, Andy, Jo, and Emily have a chin-wag about the latest kids media news. They discuss the bonanza box office of Inside Out 2 (does this break the Disney Pixar curse?), share their impressions of the new public domain Winnie the Pooh, and talk about the latest Roblox news.
In this week's episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Jo, Emily, and Andy talk to Becky Evans, from Generation Media, who leads placement of content in cinema as a marketing strategy. They discuss how family cinema going has changed since the pandemic, the rise of more niche and diverse programming from gaming to Bollywood, and even whether we will see SideMen or Mr Beast the movie. Tune in to find out what the future might look like for family cinema.
In this special bonus episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, co-host Andy Williams turns roving reporter at the Annecy Animation Festival (it's a tough gig). He asks some of the people attending the festival what they're watching, who they're meeting, and what makes the festival unique and such a calendar fixture for industry veterans and animation fans alike.
In this bite-size episode of the Kids Media Club podcast, we hit re-re-rewind and listen back to chats with guests who know a thing or two about creating big, big, BIG brands. Jo and Emily select a few key takeaways and insights on brand-building from guests like Laura Clunie, Nina Hahn, and Dennis Crushell.
In this Kids Media Club Podcast episode, Andy and Jo chatted with Laura Clunie from Spin Master. They talked about developing and producing mega-hits like Paw Patrol, how Spin Master's experience as a toy company informs their series development approach and the importance of taking a multi-platform approach today.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast. In this episode, we will be taking a deep dive into the world of data and media strategy. We'll be rewinding the clock and revisiting discussions with Brandon Katz, Andrew Rosen, and the Entertainment Strategy Guy. And as a special bonus, co-host Emily gives us an audio summary of her latest newsletter on the Netflix data dump. You want the data, but can you handle the data? #KidsMediaClub #Podcast #BrandonKatz #AndrewRosen #EntertainmentStrategyGuy #Netflix #DataDump
On this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Emily and Andy are joined by the brilliant Claire Tavernier, co-host of the Media Beat Podcast, to discuss YouTube and the state of streaming. They cover the olden days of Youtube, the under-the-radar rise of Youtube Premium, and the pain of Geo-blocking. Plus, we find out if Claire agrees with Emily that Youtube has won the streaming wars?
In this break from our normal programming, we revisit some recent podcast discussions with guests Simon Pulman and Sam Clough to garner key insights and takeaways on the Comfort TV trend and teen media habits in general. Think of it as a brain-snack.
This episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast sees the return of a friend of the show, entertainment lawyer Simon Pulman. In what they like to describe as a relaxed, free-form, and discursive chat, Jo, Emily, Andrew, and Simon shoot the breeze about topics like fast channels, the popularity of old shows for young audiences, and the tiktokification of everything.
In this episode of the Kids Media Club podcast, Emily, Jo, and Andy talk teen audiences with Sam Clough, Global Head of Insights at Super Awesome. They discuss common misconceptions about teens, the brands succeeding at engaging with them, and the ones failing to impress. It's everything you wanted to know about teen media but were afraid to ask!
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Emil and Andy sit down with Keith Chapman, the creator of children's TV franchises like Bob the Builder and Paw Patrol. Together, they discuss the process of finding the big idea that can lead to the creation of a successful children's franchise that resonates with audiences worldwide. Chapman shares his insights and experiences on how to develop strong characters, storylines, and themes that can appeal to young viewers and their families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of children's media and the art of creating successful franchises that endure over time.
In this episode of The Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Jo, Emily, and Andrew are joined by Sophie Peachey, assistant editor at the News Movement, a ground-breaking news company that exists entirely on social media with a mission to take news to where young people are. Together, they discuss the challenges of reaching young audiences with news, navigating the vagaries of social media platform's regulations, dealing with disinformation, and how News Movement is making a difference. It's an inspiring chat that sheds light on the future of news distribution and the importance of engaging young audiences. Don't miss this episode to learn how News Movement is revolutionizing the way news is delivered to the next generation.
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, we're joined by Stephen Dypiangco to discuss the popular gaming platform, Roblox. As an expert on Roblox, Stephen shares his insights on how brands can navigate and make the best use of this rapidly growing platform, as well as the similarities and differences to Youtube. From understanding the game mechanics to creating engaging branded content, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make an impact in the Roblox community. Tune in now to learn more!
In this episode of the Kids Media Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of our Roblox themed discussions. We rewind the tape to listen back to our chats with Ricardo Briceno of Game Fam, who shares his insights on the popular gaming platform, and Entertainment Lawyer Simon Pullman, who talks about the IP value of gaming franchises and why we will see a lot more movies like Mario Bros.
In this episode of the Kids Media Club, it's back to the round-table format as Jo, Emily, and Andy catch up on the latest happenings in the world of kids' media. They kick things off by getting Jo's impressions on the recent Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, highlighting what caught her attention there and how it compared to the Kidscreen Conference in San Diego. Next, they dive into the groundbreaking release of the Ryan's World movie and speculate whether this could be part of a wider trend. Finally, they discuss the recent news of Mr Beast's TV deal with Amazon and ponder what this means for entertainment in the future. Are we seeing a changing of the guard here?
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Andy, Jo, and Emily are joined by Julian Bashford, Executive Producer and Show Creator, and Chris Bowden, Producer at Mackinnon & Saunders, to discuss neurodiversity in kids' media. Julian and Chris worked on the wonderful Sky Kids series "BooSnoo!", which was designed for an audience that includes children on the autistic spectrum. Chris also discussed the importance of authentic representation of disability in the preschool animation "Mixmups". If you want to learn more about these topics, be sure to check out "BooSnoo!" and "Mixmups". Thanks for listening and be sure to tune in for our next episode!https://www.boosnoo.com/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-67168408
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, we headed to the British Animation Awards and sat down with Rob Doherty, Media Executive, Consultant, and Founder of Festivus, to get his thoughts on the state of animation and how he sees things developing in the future.
Join Jo, Emily, and Andy as they dive into the latest news in the world of kids media. In this roundup, we'll discuss the recent Children's Summit in London, Netflix's decision to put the animated movie Nimona on Youtube in the run-up to the Oscars, and the Kung Fu Panda game that's blowing up on Roblox. Sign up in support of the children's media foundation here: https://www.thechildrensmediafoundation.org/responding-to-the-crisis-of-childhoodAnd check out the sessions from the Children's Media Summit here https://www.youtube.com/@thechildrensmediafoundationNimona Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_fuHRyQbOcKung Fu Panda Obby Game on Roblox: https://roblox.fandom.com/wiki/Kung_Fu_Panda_4_Obby
On the latest episode of the Kids Media Club podcast, the host summarizes key takeaways from previous guests on the topic of YouTube. The discussion focused on how kids creators and producers can get the best out of this platform, which is the biggest video platform on the planet. This highlights episode includes insights from some of the previous guests, including Simon Clarke from BBC, Ryan Bradley from Dream Works, and Alix Wiseman from 9 stories.