The New Co-Viewing
Leading experts in the field discuss how we can better understand how people use media together and how individuals interact with and around all forms of media. A report on joint media engagement from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center.
Electric Racer to Promote Literacy
The team behind the Sesame Workshop literacy game Electric Racer discusses the design considerations learned as a result of field testing this intergenerational game. Article is available in print edition only.
The 2010 Daytime Emmy Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announces the winners of the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards at a glittering gala in Los Angeles.
Pro-Social Media for Children
A growing subset of social networking and Web 2.0 sites are using social media to address prosocial values in children. Join these speakers at the 2010 CHI conference to discover the latest research involving the design of prosocial, social media.
25 Executives to Watch in Digital Entertainment
Digital Media Wire recognizes 25 of the most innovative, creative and forward-thinking executives in digital entertainment. "These individuals ... are building the content, technologies and business models that will shape the future of media and entertainment."
Women in Children's Media Ushers in New Executive
Women in Children's Media, the organization for professionals working in kids media sectors, has made a number of new appointments, including a new chief executive.
With Children’s TV, It’s All About the Music
The growing trend in children’s television? Characters who can sing and dance, says Media Life Magazine. Ignited by the success of “Hannah Montana,” and the “High School Musical” franchise, music in kid’s TV is no longer optional.
The New Kids Thing: Asian Characters
Preschoolers have already been introduced to Hispanic culture through Dora, Diego, and Manny. Now the burgeoning multicultural kids’ television market is hoping to serve the growing population of Asian Americans. Media Life Magazine reports.
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On Saturday Mornings, Oldies Endure
Even though children’s television has a reputation for being fickle, the top three Saturday morning channels among kids 2-11 have a number of shows with roots in the 1990s, 80s, and well before. Why? Shows like “Power Rangers,” “Care Bears” and “Tom and Jerry” are solidified brands with established product lines.