Children's Media Consultants

Animation vs. Live Action and Digital TV�s Niche Market Segmentation

2009-01-06

Some people make the argument that TV just isn’t as good as it used to be, claiming that the predominant animation formats we’re seeing on the big kid’s nets are missing the real people element of live action shows of the past.

Although that may be the case in some circumstances, I think we’re in the best position yet to produce quality, effective educational television for children. Why?

Why Isn't Kid's TV More Eco-Friendly?

2008-09-12

Despite all of the content available on television for kids, there is something missing on children’s television.

Ecology. Environmentalism. Going green.

Although the inhabitants of our world are diverse, the one thing we all have in common is the planet on which we live. We share the same sky, the same oceans, the same soil. And all of it is in danger. In order to tackle issues that have and will continue to affect each and every one of us — like global warming, animal extinction, pollution, conservation, etc. — we must embrace an “eco” frame of mind. If the next generation learns to make a minor, habitual change — by practicing recycling, for instance, even on the most local level — there is the potential to make a huge impact on the global environment.

PBS: Holding True to Form After All of These Years

2009-01-23

With the relaunch of the super successful “The Electric Company” having premiered recently on PBS, we were inspired to reminisce about all of the quality programs PBS has aired over the last few decades. Certainly not meant to be comprehensive, here are some highlights