Kids Media Club Podcast

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.

Entertainment lawyer Simon Pulman chats with Jo, Emily, and Andrew about fast channels, old shows' popularity with young audiences, and the impact of TikTok on content creation. They discuss Gen Z's embrace of Tooby, changing media consumption habits, multi-platform strategies in kids' media, and the challenges of creator recognition in the TikTok era.

Sam Clough, Global Head of Insights at Super Awesome, joins the hosts to discuss teen audiences. They cover misconceptions, successful brands, and struggles to engage teens. Topics include teen segmentation, Netflix content, brand loyalty, and storytelling on short-form platforms.

Keith Chapman, creator of Bob the Builder and Paw Patrol, shares insights on creating successful children's franchises. Topics include developing strong characters, storylines, and themes, the process of finding a big idea, and navigating the competitive world of children's shows.

Guest Sophie Peachey from News Movement discusses revolutionizing news for young audiences with engaging strategies on social media, navigating content moderation challenges, and the evolution of news consumption among Gen Z. The importance of clear and informative news tailored to curious young audiences is highlighted.