Kids Media Club Podcast

Special guest, Stephen Dypiangco, an expert on Roblox, discusses how brands can navigate the platform, similarities to Youtube, creating engaging branded content, and the potential of Roblox for brand management. Topics include user-generated content, social dynamics, virtual fashion trends, and tips for understanding Roblox.

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?

Julian Bashford and Chris Bowden from Mackinnon & Saunders discuss neurodiversity in kids' media, highlighting the development of 'BooSnoo!' for children on the autistic spectrum. They emphasize the importance of authentic representation in shows like 'Mixmups', showcasing the impact of inclusive storytelling and collaboration with disabled individuals.

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.

In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Emily and Andy interview Denis Crushell, the CCO of Precise Media. They discuss the misconception of simply "putting stuff" on YouTube, the reasons why YouTube remains THE popular platform for preschoolers, and how to connect with children aged six and above. As a seasoned executive with extensive experience in working with YouTube for kids, Denis shares valuable insights in this area. A must listen for anyone looking to learn more about creating and marketing on Youtube and beyond. You can download a report from Precise TV about video consumption amongst US Gen Alphas here:https://content.precise.tv/en-us/en-us/park_usa_2024_report_landing_page

In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, your hosts are on-site at the Kidscreen Conference in San Diego, California. Joined by industry professionals from around the world, they ask attendees for their key takeaways from the conference, their perspectives on the current state of the market, and their hopes for the future of the kids' media industry. Tune in to hear what Kidscreen attendees think about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the ever-evolving world of children's media.

In this episode of The Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Andy, Emily, and Jo choose their key takeaways from the previous episodes covering topics such as Sports Fandom, Franchise Vs Originals, and FAST channels. The episode highlights key points and insights shared by guests and is a great way to catch up on what you may have missed or simply refresh your memory.