Carl the Collector’s Zachariah OHora
Carl the Collector , created by illustrator Zachariah OHora , is the first series for PBS KIDS in the U.S. that is centered on a neurodiverse character.
Mar 27, 2025•13 min
TV Kids Festivals
Leading producers, distributors and programmers discuss the latest trends in children’s media.
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Episodes
Toon Innovation
Composition Media’s Carl Reed and Cheeky Little Media’s Patrick Egerton will share their thoughts on animation innovation.
Mar 25, 2025•36 min
Shaw Rocket Fund’s Agnes Augustin
As the president and CEO of the Shaw Rocket Fund, Agnes Augustin will offer up insights on trends reshaping the Canadian kids’ content sector.
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
TV Kids Pioneer Award: Super RTL’s Dominique Neudecker
Dominique Neudecker , VP of kids and family at Super RTL’s TOGGO, will discuss her editorial strategy at the German kids’ network before receiving the TV Kids Pioneer Award in recognition of her contributions to the industry.
Mar 18, 2025•20 min
Game Time
Dubit’s David Kleeman will lead this session on the importance of gaming extensions with Wind Sun Sky Entertainment’s Catherine Winder and DeAPlaneta Entertainment’s Jimena Tormo .
Mar 13, 2025•30 min
Boat Rocker’s Jon Rutherford
Jon Rutherford , president of global rights, franchise and content strategy at Boat Rocker Studios, will outline the company’s approach to leveraging new technologies and platforms.
Mar 11, 2025•27 min
The Engagement Game
Kids’ media expert Emily Horgan will lead this conversation on engagement and discovery with pocket.watch’s Beck Canote and Kedoo Entertainment’s Olivier Bernard .
Mar 06, 2025•37 min
9 Story Media Group’s Vince Commisso
Vince Commisso , president and CEO of 9 Story Media Group, will discuss the way forward for the company now that it has closed its transformative deal with Scholastic Entertainment.
Mar 04, 2025•15 min
Feeling Bookish
ZDF Studios’ Oliver Grundel , Dandelooo’s Emmanuèle Pétry , Hidden Pigeon Company’s Kristofer Updike and Lion Forge Entertainment’s Jeremy Colfer will share insights on adapting book IP.
Feb 27, 2025•33 min
Ahead of the Curve with Ampere
Olivia Deane , research manager at Ampere Analysis, will outline the challenges and opportunities facing kids’ IP owners with a deep dive into commissioning trends.
Feb 25, 2025•18 min
Mattel’s Josh Silverman
Josh Silverman , executive VP and chief franchise officer at Mattel, will discuss the toy giant’s treasure trove of iconic brands and share the latest developments at Mattel Television Studios.
Feb 20, 2025•21 min
The Decision-Makers
The fifth edition of the TV Kids Festival kicks off with our signature session on acquisition and programming strategies, this time delivering intel from ITV’s Darren Nartey , Nickelodeon’s Lynsey O'Callaghan and Amazon Kids+’s Monica Sharma .
Feb 18, 2025•36 min
Marc Brown
Creator Marc Brown , behind the long-running success Arthur , will share the message of celebrating uniqueness in his new show Hop .
Aug 13, 2024•17 min
Nina Hahn
Industry veteran Nina Hahn , a Nickelodeon alum who has now founded the consultancy Luna Bean Partners, will articulate her thoughts on where the kids’ media business is headed.
Aug 08, 2024•12 min
Cyber Group Toons In
An inside look at Cyber Group Studios’ approach to animation innovation with Dominique Bourse , chairman and CEO; Raphaëlle Mathieu , COO; and Pierre Belaïsch , chief creative officer.
Aug 06, 2024•33 min
TV Kids Pioneer Award: Adina Pitt
For her outstanding contributions to the children’s media business, Adina Pitt will be presented the TV Kids Pioneer Award as she shares her approach to acquisitions and co-productions.
Aug 01, 2024•30 min
Keith Chapman
The creator of such iconic brands as Bob the Builder and PAW Patrol , Keith Chapman will talk about navigating the kids’ content landscape today.
Jul 30, 2024•24 min
Known IP
As platforms and audiences alike clamor for known properties, Sesame Workshop’s Kay Wilson Stallings , Tiger Aspect Kids & Family’s Tom Beattie and ZDF Studios’ Oliver Grundel will share tips and tricks for maintaining long-running franchises and rebooting beloved classics.
Jul 25, 2024•26 min
Disney Branded Television’s Alyssa Sapire
Alyssa Sapire will showcase what’s driving the success of The Walt Disney Company’s preschool service, Disney Jr.
Jul 23, 2024•11 min
pocket.watch’s Albie Hecht
Albie Hecht , chief content officer of pocket.watch, will offer up his views on the keys to success in the creator economy.
Jul 18, 2024•16 min
Watching Windows
As exclusivity needs change, we will spotlight successful windowing strategies being used to maximize the long-tail value of content with HARI’s Sophie “Kido” Prigent , PBS Distribution’s Joe Barrett and Thunderbird Entertainment’s Richard Goldsmith .
Jul 16, 2024•36 min
In the Know with Dubit
Dubit’s David W. Kleeman will showcase new research on kids’ content trends and discuss the challenges of discoverability and brand-building today in conversation with children’s media expert Emily Horgan .
Jul 11, 2024•38 min
Paramount’s Ramsey Naito
Ramsey Naito , the president of animation for Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, will weigh in on the strengths of Paramount’s animated output across television, film and digital and the keys to franchise building in this keynote address.
Jul 09, 2024•25 min
Better Together
Serious Kids’ Genevieve Dexter , Dandelooo’s Emmanuèle Pétry , DeAPlaneta Entertainment’s Carlos Biern and The Co-Production Company’s Doug Schwalbe will discuss the ins and outs of co-productions.
Jul 04, 2024•30 min
Hasbro Entertainment’s Olivier Dumont
As president of Hasbro Entertainment, Olivier Dumont leads the unit tasked with adapting the toy giant’s beloved brands across multiple mediums.
Jul 02, 2024•22 min
Buyer Briefing
The fourth edition of the TV Kids Summer Festival will kick off with a powerhouse opening session featuring KiKA’s Sebastian Debertin , M6 Group’s Coralie Boitrelle-Laigle , RTÉ’s Suzanne Kelly and Sandbox Group’s Ellen Solberg discussing their programming strategies.
Jun 25, 2024•39 min
Creative Keynote: Eric Fogel
The TV Kids Festival wraps with a conversation with Eric Fogel , executive producer of DreamWorks Animation’s Megamind Rules!
Apr 04, 2024•14 min
Mass Exposure
What’s the best way to maximize your IP on YouTube? Hear valuable insights from HARI’s Sophie “Kido” Prigent , pocket.watch’s Brian C. Janes , Wind Sun Sky Entertainment’s Jo Redfern and C To The B Productions’ Claude Brooks .
Apr 02, 2024•37 min
In Their Feelings
Social-emotional learning takes center stage in this panel discussion with Atlantyca Entertainment’s Claudia Mazzucco , Acamar Films’ Mikael Shields , Lion Forge Entertainment’s Koyalee Chanda and MIAM! distribution’s Mélanie Errea .
Mar 28, 2024•37 min
Full STEAM Ahead
Sesame Workshop’s Susan Scheiner , ZDF Studios’ Oliver Grundel and Bejuba! Entertainment’s Tatiana Kober will discuss incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and math into kids’ content.
Mar 26, 2024•22 min
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