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Sinopse
#Kidtech is a series of interviews and discussions with the people shaping the kids digital media sector. Presented by Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome and kids digital privacy champion. Keep an eye out on Apple, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you subscribe to podcasts for our bi-weekly installments.
Episódios
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John Baulch, Managing Director of Toy World, on how the industry has changed from launch to today
20/07/2023 Duração: 38minJohn Baulch, Managing Director of Toy World, on how the industry has changed from launch to today by SuperAwesome
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Emily Horgan, Independent Kids Media Consultant on the best way to release a family movie today
25/05/2023 Duração: 38minHear Emily Horgan, Independent Kids Media Consultant, discuss what she is seeing work for brands looking to build new IP, her view on gaming and how streaming platforms are approaching it and if family movies do better when released on streaming platforms, theatres or both
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Katie Bailey, Content Director & Editor of Kidscreen on what’s changing in the kids’ space today
14/12/2022 Duração: 37minKatie Bailey, Content Director & Editor of Kidscreen on what’s changing in the kids’ space, is the industry keeping up with kids changing behaviours & giving a behind the scenes look at her day-to-day,
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Chris Priebe, Founder of Two Hat, on online community moderation and the story behind the company
17/11/2022 Duração: 43minChris Priebe, Founder of Two Hat, on online community moderation and the story behind the company by SuperAwesome
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Zak Ringelstein, Founder & CEO of Zigazoo, on how Generation Alpha is a generation of creators
02/11/2022 Duração: 46minZak Ringelstein, Founder & CEO of Zigazoo, on how Generation Alpha is a generation of creators, how Zigazoo approaches NFTs for kids and how Zigazoo gets feedback on their UX and app design from young audiences
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Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at LEGO Group, on creating a safe metaverse for kids
05/10/2022 Duração: 33minHear Julia Goldin discuss the possibilities within the metaverse that come with the recent Epic Games and LEGO partnership as well as what LEGO thinks will be the main challenges and opportunities for digital engagement with this new generation of kids.
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Lane Merrifield, Founder of Club Penguin on how their success was a precursor to the metaverse today
31/08/2022 Duração: 44minJoin Dylan Collins in conversation with Lane Merrifield, Founder of Club Penguin, on why your brand needs to put your community first and how the enormous success of Club Penguin was in many ways a precursor to what we understand as the metaverse today.
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Chris Williams, Founder & CEO of pocket.watch on the future of kids’ entertainment
18/07/2022 Duração: 50minPocket.watch is a leading creator media company that specializes in entertaining and inspiring kids and families through digital-first content. Chris Williams, Founder & CEO, joins Dylan Collins to talk about the history of pocket.watch, the challenges they faced along the way, the future of the kids' entertainment space and what platforms creators should put their focus on.
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David Kleeman, Dubit SVP, Global Trends, on the role of kids in the metaverse
09/12/2021 Duração: 35minDubit is a kids research and development agency. SVP, Global Trends, David Kleeman joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the changing nature of children’s relationship with technology, the emerging metaverse, and the role brands play in kids digital media
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Victor Saeijs on how The LEGO Group built and sustained an iconic toy brand
18/11/2021 Duração: 32minSuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, sits down with Victor Saeijs, The LEGO Group Regional President of Western Europe, to discuss how the brand keeps today's young audiences excited about LEGO products in an increasingly digital world
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#Kidtech Season 3 Episode 11: Eric Berger, Common Sense CEO, on the kids streaming landscape
21/10/2021 Duração: 31minSensical, from Common Sense Networks, is a newly launched, free video streaming platform for children. Common Sense Networks CEO, Eric Berger, joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss Sensical’s journey, the challenges that come with monetization in the under-13 space, and the evolution of kids digital content.
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Laura Zebersky, Jazwares President, on the future of the toy industry
07/10/2021 Duração: 25minJazwares is one of the fastest-growing toy companies in the US. President Laura Zebersky joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the evolving toy industry — including the latest toy marketing trends, the changing retail landscape, and the intersection between physical toys and digital experiences.
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Izzy Neis, ModSquad Head of Digital, on building healthy digital communities for younger audiences
23/09/2021 Duração: 36minIzzy Neis is Head of Digital at ModSquad, a global provider of on-demand digital engagement services. She sits down with SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the current trends and challenges in building safe online communities for young people, how the digital landscape has evolved over time, and what the future of community management might look like.
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Nick Walters, Managing Director of SA Gaming on how young audiences are driving the metaverse
29/06/2021 Duração: 36minSuperAwesome Gaming helps brands build insights-driven gaming strategies to engage younger audiences. Managing Director Nick Walters sits down with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss the evolution of youth digital experiences, the future of gaming, and how brands should be thinking about reaching kids (under 13) and Young Teens (under 16) in today's digital landscape.
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Dean Weller, CEO of Generation Media, on the ever-changing kids' digital media sector
08/06/2021 Duração: 32minGeneration Media is a global agency specializing in digital communication with children, families, and young people. CEO Dean Weller joins SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss how the kids' media sector has evolved, global distinctions between children's relationships with media, the impact of Covid-19 on the toy industry, and the growing responsibility for brands to protect young audiences in digital environments.
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Nancy MacIntyre, CEO of Sandbox Kids, on building a kids digital media empire
25/05/2021 Duração: 38minSandbox Kids is one of the leading providers of digital content services for kids and families worldwide. CEO Nancy MacIntyre joins Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to share her thoughts on the current state of the kids content ecosystem, strategies for building a business in the kids space today, and predictions for the future of children’s media.
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Alex Zivoder, gohenry CEO, on the kids digital payments landscape
11/05/2021 Duração: 39minAlex Zivoder is the CEO of gohenry, the kids’ debit card that teaches children safe financial habits. He sits down with Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to discuss the white-hot kids fintech sector, kids digital purchasing and saving behavior and why online payments need a kids-first approach.
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Cyma Zarghami on Nickelodeon, MiMO Studios, and the current state of kids content
27/04/2021 Duração: 27minCyma Zarghami is the former president of the top kids’ media company, Nickelodeon. In this episode, she sits down with Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to discuss the kids’ content landscape, predictions for the future of children’s media, and her latest venture in kids’ content, MiMO Studios.
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Michael Rinzler, Jazwares EVP/Partner, on building great toy companies
13/04/2021 Duração: 28minToy company leader, Michael Rinzler, joins SuperAwesome’s CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the evolution of the toy industry — including kids' migration from linear TV to digital platforms, changing definitions of play, and the impact of Covid-19 on toy retail.
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Harold Chizick, CEO ChizComm, on the business of toy marketing
30/03/2021 Duração: 33minHarold Chizick's ChizComm advises a huge number of US toy companies on marketing and communications. In this episode, he joins Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to share more about the journey behind his agency, in addition to how toy companies should be engaging with children — both now and in the future.