Oliver Schablitzki, executive VP of multichannel and CEO of Super RTL at RTL Deutschland, outlines the programming, branding and multiplatform strategies that have led the service to be the market leader for more than two decades.

PBS KIDS’ Adriano Schmid, CBC Kids’ Marie McCann and ZDF Studios’ Oliver Grundel came together to discuss the state of public broadcasting from production, distribution and programming perspectives.

The adorable, lovable 3-and-a-half-year-old red monster Elmo shares his inimitable laugh as he discusses his love of friends, playing, learning and living on Sesame Street, as well as the importance of being kind.

Kay Wilson Stallings, executive VP and chief creative development and production officer at Sesame Workshop, talks about addressing children’s most pressing needs, reimagining Sesame Street, forming partnerships and planning the...

Craig Gerber shares his vision for the upcoming Disney Jr. and Disney+ series Sofia the First: Royal Magic, a spin-off of previous hits starring Princess Sofia, as well as his creative process and where he finds inspiration...

Hidden Pigeon Company’s Karen K. Miller, CAKE’s Ed Galton and Magic Light Pictures’ Muriel Thomas look at the advantages of TV content based on known IP in getting projects financed and attracting viewers.

Cecilia Persson, managing director of BBC Studios Kids & Family, shares her strategy for dealing with the shifts in the kids’ business and upcoming titles on the slate.

Izzy the Guinea Pig, Zuri the Bunny and Tate the Snake are back helping animals on Apple TV in the second season of Wonder Pets: In the City. The 13-episode new season features new obstacles for the heroes as well as brand-new beloved ...

The sixth edition of the TV Kids Festival kicked off with our signature session on acquisition and programming strategies, this time featuring Sky Kids’ Ian France, Kidoodle.TV’s Brenda Bisner and Future Today’s David Di Lorenz...

Independent media consultant Emily Horgan is back at the TV Kids Summer Festival to lead this conversation on different approaches to digital-first content, enlisting the insights of family programming powerhouse 9 Story Media Group’s

Dandelooo’s Emmanuèle Pétry, Serious Kids’ Genevieve Dexter, MIAM! animation’s Hanna Mouchez and Tulipop Studios’ Helga Árnadóttir will share their insights on managing boutique independent producers and distributors...

Gino Guzzardo, VP of multiplatform content, shares with TV Kids Summer Festival viewers how Disney Branded Television is serving its audiences across platforms with a wealth of short-form content.

With Martin Pope, joint CEO of Magic Light Pictures, and Grainne McNamara, VP of development, live action and animation at BBC Studios Kids & Family, we’ll take an in-depth look at how two purveyors of high-quality fare in the...

Formerly at Netflix, Amy Takahara, with her consultancy Sigma Girl Media, is helping kids’ content creators navigate the new realities of the business.

Spotlighting successful formulas for high-end live-action shows for teens, this panel will convene ZDF Studios’ Oliver Grundel, ZDF’s Nicole Keeb and Cottonwood Media and Federation Kids & Family’s David Michel to talk ...

Apple TV+’s Stillwater, which won a Daytime Emmy in 2021 for outstanding editing and a Peabody for best child and youth programming, has returned to the platform with a fourth season, continuing to teach kids mindfulness techniques to ...

Amid booming interest in the creator economy, we’ll hear from Chris M. Williams, founder and CEO of pocket.watch, about bringing YouTube content to broadcast and streaming platforms and building multiplatform franchises.

As executive VP of unscripted and digital franchise studio at Nickelodeon, Ashley Kaplan drove the rollout of the network’s first original series for YouTube: Kid Cowboy.

Putting a spotlight on the crucial role played by pubcasters, we’ll hear from Marie McCann, senior director of children’s content at Canada’s CBC.

Kicking off a series of conversations with leading programmers, the TV Kids Summer Festival opened with Louise Bucknole, general manager and senior VP for kids and family at Paramount UK & Ireland, on evolving Milkshake! to meet the ...

Dubit will bring its market intelligence to the TV Kids Summer Festival as CEO Ian Douthwaite and team members Laura Dudley-Gough and Benjamin Sumner reveal new research on kids’ media habits and tips for how IP owners can ...

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.

Composition Media’s Carl Reed and Cheeky Little Media’s Patrick Egerton will share their thoughts on animation innovation.

As the president and CEO of the Shaw Rocket Fund, Agnes Augustin will offer up insights on trends reshaping the Canadian kids’ content sector.

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.