In this Kids Media Club Podcast episode brought to you by The Insights Family, Jo, Andy, and Emily are joined by Adam Woodgate, VP of Research Solutions, and Aimee Brookes, Customer Success Manager for the Insights Family to take a look back at 2024 and discuss the emerging trends in store for 2025 and beyond.https://theinsightsfamily.com/
This week's episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast features part two of the chat with Evan Shapiro. In this section of the chat Evan discusses the role of PBS in the current kids media eco-system.https://eshap.substack.com/p/all-the-tea-vee
The quiff has landed. In this week's episode of The Kids Media Club Podcast, Jo, Emily, and Andy are joined by Evan Shapiro, media cartographer and analyst. Evan has delivered a wake up call to the media industry warning us about the 'media apocalypse', and the shifting tectonic plates shaking up media giants like Warner Bros and Disney. In these changing times, a conversation about where the industry is moving has never been more important. Tune in to part two of our chat and don't forget to listen to the second half of this discussion with Evan next week.
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, Jo, Emily, and Andy are joined by Nic Hill, co-founder of digital creative agency Sawhorse. Nic is a specialist at creating fantastic experiences and games on Roblox and is the go-to person for big brands and studios when they want a promotional game for their product or movie that has impact on the platform. They discuss: * How the film industry is leveraging UGC platforms like Roblox to support box office as we’ve seen with KF Panda, Minions and Beetlejuice. * Roblox and Sports – what is the opportunity for rights holders? * The Roblox brand partnerships hub, will all companies have a 3D space in lieu of websites? How soon? * What do brand owners or IP creators need to bear in mind when activating on Roblox
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, Emily, Jo, and Andy talk to Paul Schleicher about his Netflix animated series, Bad Dinosaurs. They discuss:The Netflix commissioning process with Bad Dinosaurs?How did they develop the show?Producing a language-less comedy. The reception of the Bad Dinosaurs.
In this week's Kids Media Club Podcast, Jo, Andy, and Emily are joined by producer Steve Smith from Beakus to discuss his new series BIG LIZARD. They talk about the development process, the funding, and how he navigated the ups and downs and roundabouts of international co-productions. Join us and find out just what it takes to hatch a series like BIG LIZARD. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024gkvhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024gkv
The Kids Media Club hosts, Jo, Andy, and Emily caught up after their time at MIP in Cannes to share their impressions. The market has been pretty gruelling for the industry so what was the mood like? Were producers buoyed by Can-can attitude at Cannes, or were they feeling more can't-can't? Is there a growing acceptance of new platforms like Roblox? Is it feasible for entertainment producers to use the immense popularity of Youtube to cash-flow their series?
What is the collective word for a group of 'nerds'? A herd of Nerds? A tribe of Nerds? In this week's episodes of the podcast, Andy, Jo, and Emily nerd out about nerd culture. The chat covers the waterfront. They dive deep into the world of fandoms - from comics to trainers, from Star Wars to Marvel, from gaming to Lego. This show is for everyone who is proud to be a nerd and anyone interested in understanding geek culture.
Dreamworks is extending its Roblox integration with the launch of the new Shrek game. It's a sign that Roblox is becoming a key part of a big brand's flywheel and IP eco-system. Is it a trend or is Roblox here to stay? In this episode, Jo, Andy, and Emily chatted to Bill Kispert, SVP & GM, Games & Digital Platforms at Universal Products & Experiences, and Marcus Holstrom, CEO The Gang, to unpick how to build successful Roblox games that grow huge brands.
In this snack-able episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, Emily looks back on our recent chat with Kat Carr on TikTok and picks her key takeaways. Tons of bite-size wisdom and insights on the most viral social media platform around. Keep tuned for some awesome interviews coming up in the next couple of weeks
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, Jo, Emily, and Andy chat with the brilliant Kat Carr from creative agency, Think Jam, about how kids media brands can get the most out of TikTok. We explore what makes things go super viral on TikTok, how the TikTok audience is changing, and why even kid brands needs to have a TikTok strategy.
A bonus episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast (we're spoiling you!): Jo and Emily give us their impressions of the event and what they think it tells us about the licensing market as a whole.
It's Brand Licensing Europe week so what better time to revisit this interview with Laura Clunie from Spin Master where she shares her experience and insight on what it takes to build a mega franchise like Paw Patrol.
In this episode of "The Kids Media Club Podcast," Jo, Emily, and Andy chat with Eric Calderon, the Executive Vice President of Creative Development at Falcon's Beyond. Together they explore the awesome world of anime. Eric knows his stuff when it comes to this, and he's talks about anime's origins, the unique system in which the work is developed and made, the hit shows, and what's next for anime.
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, the tables are turned and the listeners get to ask the questions! Jo, Andy, and Emily take their listener's burning questions. The hosts try dusting their crystal ball and explore what the kids media landscape will look like in five years time and they also tackle the pros and cons of using AI in kids media.
Join hosts Andy, Jo, and Emily for a fun, breezy, and hopefully insightful round table chat on a number of hot topics in this week's episode of "The Kids Media Club Podcast".First up, they tackle the phenomenon of sport fandom and through the lens of Roblox, exploring how incorporate virtual kicks and digital cheers are shaping the next generation of sports enthusiasts.The conversation then moves seamlessly into the cinematic fortunes (or misfortunes) of "Ryan's World: The Movie." - Is it a blunder of epic proportions? The gang debates whether Ryan, the YouTube sensation, failed attempt to move his brand into the world of movies, is a set-back for other YouTubers looking to diversify their personal brands. Finally, the trio share their nervousness over the upcoming "Moana 2." Will the magic of the original be recaptured, or will this sequel be a wash out?
It's a take-away episode this week. Jo, Emily, and Andy explore the topic of family movies and cinema in 2024. They pick some favourite moments and insights from their past interviews with industry experts Scott Mendelson, columnist and box office analyst for Puck, and Becky Evans, content strategist for Generation Media.
We interrupt your normal service for a special FAST and Furious takeaways episode all about FAST channels. In this bite-size but turbo charged episode, Andy, Jo, and Emily select their favourite guests insights on FAST channels.
In this special episode of the Kids Media Club podcast, we had the privilege of interviewing Kevin Gillis, the mastermind behind the beloved cartoon show, The Raccoons. Kevin takes us on a captivating journey behind the scenes, sharing valuable insights into how the series was created and the heartwarming impact it had on audiences. Furthermore, he discusses the significance of reintroducing The Raccoons to a new generation, giving us an exclusive peek into what this revival means to him personally. If you're a fan of The Raccoons or simply intrigued by the art of storytelling, this episode is not to be missed!
In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Andy, Jo, and Emily are joined by special guest Jeff Gomez, President and CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment. A pioneer of transmedia storytelling, Jeff shares his valuable insights into this ever-evolving landscape. Dive into the world of transmedia and discover the exciting potential it holds for storytelling across different media platforms.