Kids Media Club Podcast

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.

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.