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Philippe Alessandri is the CEO and owner of Watch Next Media which he founded in 2015 to produce animation and fiction series after leaving his position as the head of several Zodiak subsidiaries. He has been the President of Animation Europe, the federation of animation producers associations within the EU,...show more
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Tom is a transformational leader who drives growth at all corporate stages: start-ups, turnarounds, and multi-billion-dollar enterprises. He has built and led some of media’s most iconic brands including Nickelodeon, Freeform, Newsweek, TCM, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, and Harry Potter.
Most recently, Tom co-founded Pith & Pixie Dust, a new consulting company...show more
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As Associate Director of Content for PBS KIDS, Cathryn oversees the development of new broadcast, streaming, and interactive content. She works with creators from pitch to pilot, helping shape their projects for the PBS KIDS audience. She also serves as a production executive for several current PBS KIDS series, including Lyla...show more
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Since 2004, Agnes has been the driving force behind the Rocket Fund’s ongoing commitment to the betterment of Canadian children and youth through strategic investments in media content within a social enterprise model. Agnes’ dedication to increasing the profile of the Canadian children’s media sector can be seen through the...show more
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Evan is a TV/film producer, showrunner, and entrepreneur focused on telling great stories and building iconic brands and franchises. His credits include Sonic Boom (starring the eponymous hedgehog); the breakthrough indie feature Frank & Zed; the BAFTA-winning global phenomenon Lazytown; and a bunch of weird, fun projects for Nintendo. He...show more
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Justine is a trilingual children's media consultant with over 25 years of experience accrued with companies such as 20th Century Fox, Disney Channels France, and Lagardère France. Her expertise spans animation production, distribution, acquisitions, co-production, marketing, and brand management.
JUST B was founded by Justine in 2013 to offer tailored services...show more
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Darragh is a seasoned strategist with over a decade of experience at the intersection of gaming, entertainment and brand innovation. As Head of Strategy at Feenix Group, Darragh specializes in helping brands and rights holders navigate the gaming space, creating seamless and authentic integrations that resonate with players and deliver...show more
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Nadine is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Like a Photon Creative (LAPC), an international award-winning production company based in Australia. Nadine has written and produced for the likes of Sesame Street, Disney Jr., ABC, Universal Content Group, Macmillan Publishing, etc.
Since 2018 and through LAPC, Nadine has produced eight animated theatrical feature...show more
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Daniel heads up the Development team at CAKE Productions; seeking out and working with creators and studios from around the world to develop and raise finance for unique, meaningful, stand-out, and best-in-lane children’s IP.
Daniel has over 20 years of experience in media, 16 of which were at the BBC, creating,...show more
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As the Head of Licensing at Bonkers Toys, Lisa's focus is on identifying and collaborating with kid targeted social media creators and entertainment properties to develop mass-market toy brands. Bonkers Toys is one the fastest growing toy companies in the US bringing popular social media franchises such as Skibidi Toilet,...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Consumer Products; Toy Talk: Exploring content brand potential with the leaders of play
As Executive Vice President of Content Creation at WildBrain, Stephanie Betts is responsible for overseeing WildBrain’s content slate, cultivating an artist-led culture of creative excellence at WildBrain Studios. Stephanie’s expertise lies in building and leading strong, creatively driven teams and in producing series that kids around the world will love....show more
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Jessica is based in Miami and heads up the Acquisitions and Partnerships team for Warner Bros. Discovery, LatAm. Jessica buys content for Cartoonito, DKids, Cartoon Network and HBO MAX.
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Brenda is the Chief Content Officer for A Parent Media Co. Inc., the creators of the SAFE STREAMING™ Platform: Kidoodle.TV. She is an integral force behind the successful acquisitions of top children’s media content from around the world, as well as a future caster for all new business development on...show more
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At UK and US-based data and analytics firm Ampere Analysis, Fredmanages Ampere’s US office whilst overseeing Ampere’s Commissioning database tracker of TV shows and movies, enabling clients to understand worldwide content production and global commissioning trends. With over a decade of experience analyzing and advising the television, film and communications...show more
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Mike is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning director, writer, and producer and is the owner and Chief Creative Officer of Pipsqueak Animation. Mike is known for creating and showrunning Get My Goat (Peacock Kids) Fifi: Cat Therapist (Peacock Kids) and Samurai! Daycare (Defy Media/SMOSH). His directing work also includes The Adventures...show more
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Coralie studied Modern Letters then Technique and Media Language. She began her career in production within various animation studios. In 2008, she joined the TF1 Group as a program advisor for the youth section before taking charge of the development of live programs and shows. After two years consulting at...show more
Tom is Co-founder and Joint Managing Director of Blue Zoo Animation. Over the last 24 years, he has helped steer the studio to become one of the leading animation studios in the UK, picking up multiple Emmys and BAFTAs along the way. Tom sits on the creative fence between the...show more
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Jenna is Senior Vice President of Development for Disney Branded Television, the unit of Disney Entertainment Television that creates premium original content that brings the magic of Disney to life for kids and families every day on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior. In this role, she oversees the live-action...show more
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Maud holds a BA in Modern Literature from Sorbonne Nouvelle University and a HND in Audiovisual Production from EFFICOM. She began her career at Patrick Spica Production where she was in charge of production scheduling. In December 2006, she became EMEA Sales Coordinator for DIC Entertainment/Cookie Jar. Later, she joined...show more
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Eduardo is a seasoned business development professional with over 20 years of expertise in driving growth and innovation in the toy and entertainment sectors. Proficient in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, he has a proven track record of navigating international markets and cultivating successful business partnerships. As the Kids Licensing...show more
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Marc is an Emmy-nominated kids media executive who has been a trailblazer in the preschool YouTube space for over a decade. As Vice President of Preschool Digital Content at Nickelodeon, he oversees development and production of all new animated series on YouTube. Previously, he led short-form creative at Sprout/Universal Kids,...show more
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Emily is the Development Manager at Disney Television Animation, helping make shows for Disney Channel and Disney+. Some of her projects include Zombies: The Re-Animated Series, Primos, and many shows that have yet to be announced. Previously, she worked in production, both in development (pilots include The Ghost and Molly McGee and Kiff) and on Tangled the...show more
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Lynn is a seasoned media executive whose experience spans over two decades. Recently as Vice President of Content and Sales for Huminah Huminah Animation, she managed the studio's brand by increasing awareness domestically and internationally, securing a consistent "work for hire" pipeline while sourcing new co-production opportunities.
Formerly, she led the...show more
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Ming is a producer and the founder of Children’s Playground Entertainment. Since July 2016, he has also served as the Vice President of Animation Production and Acquisition at Bilibili. This leading Chinese video-sharing platform acquired Children’s Playground Entertainment in the same year.
Ming is one of the few foreigners who has...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Ming Hsien Chan, Bilibili
Pedro has decades of experience in production and distribution. Early in his career, he headed the international sales department for Atlantyca Entertainment, where he contributed to the success of brands such as Geronimo Stilton. He later joined Nexo Digital, a producer and distributor of cinematic and artistic content, for which...show more
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Rick Clodfelter, Executive Director of Content Acquisitions and Partnerships at Disney Branded Television, has a distinct focus on acquiring series, movies, and short-form content — scripted and unscripted, live-action and animation — developed and produced by third-party providers for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior, with a primary...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Broadcasters; 30 Minutes with… Rick Clodfelter, Disney Branded Television
Tara serves as the President and General Manager of Disguise Inc., a division of JAKKS Pacific, Inc., and the global leader in costume licensing and manufacturing. With extensive expertise in marketing, licensing, and brand development, Tara has successfully guided Disguise’s global expansion into EMEA, LATAM and several international markets while...show more
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Renowned for her humor, quick wit, and authenticity, Jessi has hosted some of television’s most popular programs, including MTV Canada’s The Hills After Show, CBC’s The Goods, and Canada’s Smartest Person. A seasoned presenter, Jessi is an in-demand host, emcee, moderator, and on-stage interviewer for corporate conferences, glamorous galas, fireside...show more
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Daphné de Beauffort, EVP in Charge of Acquisition of Animation for TF1 Group, heads the negotiations for pre-buy, co-production and acquisition of programs for the channels TF1, TFX, as well as for the SVOD & AVOD platforms, TFOUMAX and MYTF1. She also oversees the development of youth series with TF1...show more
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Sixte is a visionary French entrepreneur and Co-Founder and CEO of Animaj. Passionate about disruptive business approaches, Sixte co-founded Nestor, a groundbreaking food delivery company, revolutionizing the lunch break experience in France. After successfully scaling Nestor and selling it to Elior Group, and following the birth of his three boys,...show more
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Sebastian is Head of International Content Acquisitions and Co-Productions, part of the Programmgeschaeftsfuehrung, which is responsible for the management and programming of KiKA. In this role, Sebastian is searching for and identifying new projects and programs while being responsible for all international acquisitions and co-productions for fiction, non-fiction, and preschool...show more
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Elie is a veteran of the entertainment licensing industry. He has worked with the industry’s most dynamic licensors; Saban, Fox, Legendary, CAA, among others, and has guided consumer entertainment and licensing for Power Rangers, Transformers, The Simpsons, Avatar, Paul Frank, Paris Hilton, Skibidi Toilet and many other hit franchises.
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David has more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. In his current role, he oversees programming, content acquisitions, channel (app) partnerships, and monetization across Future Today's extensive portfolio of Kids and Family channels including the top-rated ad-supported streaming app HappyKids. Before joining Future Today, he was president of...show more
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Jennifer serves as President of Spin Master Entertainment and Consumer Products, where she spearheads franchise growth, content development, global distribution, and the consumer products business. A creative force behind Spin Master’s entertainment success, Jennifer is an executive producer of the beloved preschool phenomenon PAW Patrol, which marked its 10th anniversary...show more
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Claire is the Director of Operations at Voffla, a Los Angeles-based production company. She is an established voice actress, singer, producer and director with over 200 titles under her belt mostly in animation and video games.
She is a member of the Television Academy and a six-time Telly award-winner for The...show more
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Libbie is Co-CEO of Runaway Unicorn, founded in 2024 with partner Jodi Matterson focused on Family, YA and Kids content. Libbie is a strategic media executive with 30 years of experience, building successful content and entertainment brands in commercial and public service organizations and a highly regarded creative leader, with...show more
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Laura is a qualitative researcher who is passionate about connecting with different audiences and people to gain valuable insights. She has worked in the market research industry for over 10 years and previously specialized in consumer and behavioral research. Her current role at Dubit has introduced her to a specialism...show more
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In 2014, Patrick Egerton co-founded Cheeky Little with David Webster to specialize in developing and producing animated content for kids and family.
He has since co-developed and produced globally successful animated shows for ABC, BBC, Netflix, and Disney including Kazoops, Bottersnikes & Gumbles, and the hit series Kangaroo Beach.
Patrick has been specializing in producing...show more
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Steven is a leading media and brand collaborations executive with extensive global consumer product licensing experience. Before co-founding License Global in 1998, Steven was a publishing executive at The Hollywood Reporter. Through License Global, he established the foremost publication for the US$360 billion licensing industry, fueling the sector’s threefold growth...show more
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Qing is the Producer overseeing the international business including content investment, co-production and distribution for Kids Originals at Tencent Video.
Tencent Video is the leading online video streaming platform in China. With an extensive content library of drama series, films, variety shows, animation, sports, documentaries, news, and many more, Tencent Video...show more
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Josh Fisher is an Emmy Award-winning executive and content creator with years of experience developing and producing successful and engaging content for young audiences. He has been part of big global franchises and has also worked closely with talented artists and creators to help guide them as they build their...show more
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Read Chad's resume and you know he’s a rainmaker. A billion-dollar revenue generator, a job creator, a tech innovator. What’s not so obvious? He’s blind. And when he speaks to audiences, he shares a powerful message: His loss of eyesight as a young adult didn't hold him back. Instead, he...show more
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Karen is a multi-Emmy Award-winning Development Executive, Executive Producer and Showrunner. Since joining 9 Story in Toronto in 2019 as VP of Development and Production, Karen has steered four preschool series from development into production with creators and writing teams in Canada, the US, and the UK. Her current development...show more
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Amy is the Founder and President of Redhead Consulting, a content and brand creation company focused on kids, teens, and families. Her work in programming, branding, and pro-social content has earned multiple Peabody, Beacon, Cable Ace, and Creativity Awards over three decades. Her current client roster includes The Aspen Institute,...show more
Featured in: A Brighter Future: Greening up the screen; A Brighter Future: Cultivating climate hope through kids media
In her role as Vice President of Digital and Distribution at 9 Story Media Group, now part of the Scholastic portfolio, Elianne established and continues to oversee the Digital Distribution department. This includes a robust YouTube business, spanning over 100 channels and IPs, digital-first content and Scholastic’s premiere library roll-out....show more
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Cathal established Brown Bag Films with Darragh O’Connell in 1994. In 2015 Brown Bag Films was acquired by 9 Story Media Group and Cathal became the COO of 9 Story Media Group responsible for all animation Production, HR, and Technology across the group. Employing over 1,000 talented staff across studios...show more
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Ed is CEO of CAKE, an independent entertainment company specializing in the production, distribution, development, financing and brand development of kids and family properties. With 25 years of experience, Ed has worked for leading companies including Gaumont and Xilam. Ed is Executive Producer of Bottersnikes and Gumbles, Mush-Mush and the Mushables,...show more
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Darran has 20 years of experience in global licensing, merchandising, and toys. He has expertise in guiding and establishing studios from inception to surpassing one billion dollars in sales, overseeing Universal Studios operations in the EMEA region, and serving as a seed investor in Calm.com, valued at $2 billion, Kids...show more
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Athena is an award-winning Executive Producer of Content for Kids and Families in Animation and Live-Action, specializing in creative leadership, co-productions, and financing. Most recently VP of Nelvana Studios, Athena oversaw the development and production of multiple series in animation and live-action with a team of 300-plus. As the Director...show more
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Tommy leads content strategy and editorial for the U.S. public broadcaster’s slate of children’s programs airing nationally on PBS stations and streaming free on the PBS KIDS app. Tommy oversees production for PBS KIDS — collaborating with producers, PBS station programmers, co-production partners, and distributors — on series including Arthur and its companion...show more
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Sean is President of Cloudco Entertainment, a brand-driven, content production and consumer products-driven company, owner of iconic classics including The Care Bears, Hollie Hobbie and Madballs as well as newer IP such as the animated series Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese, a “top five” rated show in key markets...show more
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The ultimate entertainment guru, Jane is an expert at fearlessly transforming insights into stories that permeate far past the question at hand. Jane has a passion for connecting brands with the youngest of hearts to the forever young at heart, fueling the development of characters, personalities, and stories that are...show more
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Margarita is the Vice President of Business Growth at Respeecher — a reliable AI voice partner that delivers ethical and authentic voices across industries. As an active participant in the discourse on AI voices, Margarita contributes to industry panels and podcasts, sharing insights gained from her experience working with emerging...show more
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Kara (she/her), Founder of The Practice Lab, is a mental health educator, registered psychotherapist and former practicing corporate and securities lawyer, who has spent the last decade working with high performers. She specializes in the complicated ways that mental health drives performance and how our mental health shows up at...show more
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Greg, CEO of Scriptsee, is transforming pre-production for Film and TV with an AI platform that enhances storytelling and planning. With 25 years in technology and entertainment, including producing animated series like Marvel's Avengers Assemble and Spider-Man, Greg brings a unique blend of technical and creative expertise. Scriptsee empowers creatives...show more
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Sean is the Vice President of International Content Partnerships and Content Strategy EMEA for Warner Bros. Discovery’s kids brands and platforms.
In this role he oversees the commissioning, co-production and acquisition of kids content for Max, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito and Boing working closely with Warner Bros. Discovery’s global studio and...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Broadcasters; Speed Pitching 4
Hollie is the Vice President of Global Licensing for Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry. Based in El Segundo, Hollie is responsible for driving the long-term strategic plan for licensing and partner brands at Moose, maximizing growth for the global toy company headquartered in Australia. She works...show more
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Emily is an independent media consultant and former Disney executive. She has an extensive background in managing the intersection of content distribution and consumer products for household franchises including Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Princess, and Mickey Mouse. She has written a great deal about the kids’ media space on Netflix...show more
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As one of the Commissioning Editors at Sky Kids, Estelle is currently working on a number of shows including Pip and Posy, Isadora Moon, Moominvalley, Jaime's Yoga Adventures and Emerald. Sky Kids commissions, develops and acquires content for a range of ages with the main focus being animation and factual...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Estelle Hughes, Sky Kids; Speed Pitching 6
Amazon has bolstered its Amazon Kids+ team with the hire of Craig Hunter, formerly Global Head of YouTube Originals Kids & Families. As Senior Creative Exec, Craig oversees creative, development and production across a growing slate of shows for the Kids streamer, reporting to Aaron Berman, the Kids+ Head of...show more
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As Commissioning Editor of TVOKids, Kirsten is responsible for all programming on the Kids broadcast block on TVO and a suite of TVOKids branded digital channels. TVOKids commissions and acquires a wide range of educational kids programming from all over the world and ensures it complements learning pathways for all...show more
Featured in: Speed Pitching 4; 30 Minutes with… Kirsten Hurd, TVOKids
Liz is visionary strategic thinker and insights leader with 25-plus years of experience at Warner Bros. Discovery and Maverix Insights. She has a proven track record of leading transformative ventures, revitalizing established brands, and driving business success through data and insights. She has led a team of 120-plus researchers, analysts,...show more
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Christina is Manager of Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, at Disney Branded Television, and is a key part of a team responsible for identifying, assessing, and acquiring series, movies, and short-form content — scripted and unscripted, live-action and animation — developed and produced by third-party providers from around the world for...show more
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As Senior Director of Content, Abby leads innovative content development and cross-platform strategies for PBS KIDS. Abby oversees content for the Webby award-winning pbskids.org and PBS KIDS Games app, including hundreds of educational games, apps and interactive experiences for children from series like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, and more....show more
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Viktoria has been working in kids content for over 20 years, and as a buyer since 2017. Before joining the Swedish public broadcaster SVT in February 2021, she worked for a Nordic distributor in Home Entertainment and SVOD. At SVT Viktoria focuses on animation and live-action, targeting children ages two...show more
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Danette is the owner of The People & Culture Boutique, an HR talent alignment shop focused on delivering customized team and leadership effectiveness facilitation and coaching consultation. Danette is a talent leader, speaker and practitioner with expertise in employee culture and engagement initiatives, team facilitation, executive development programs, inclusion and...show more
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Ole has been Head of Children and Youth Program at NDR Norddeutscher Rundfunk for 15 years. As such he has produced, coproduced and acquired programs for ARD and KiKA Network. For ARD, Germany’s biggest broadcaster, he is also head of the ARD Fiction Board for Children and Family and was...show more
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Sid has been in the licensing industry for nearly forty years. He began his career at Deka Plastics as a licensee for plastic housewares and later worked his way to Los Angeles where he oversaw the licensing for Alf. Soon thereafter, he moved to Universal where he became President of...show more
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When founding You and Eye Creative in 2018, Heath started on a journey to create a safe place to be creative and a creative place to do business. The company’s clients have included Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Ubisoft, Watchnext, Lighthouse Studios, Cartoon Saloon, Mercury Filmworks, and more. This journey led...show more
As a PhD in Clinical and Developmental Psychology, Telidja is responsible for 360-degree programming strategy and target strategies at Ketnet – the dedicated children’s channel of the public broadcaster VRT in Belgium. The main thrusts of her activities in this field are the development of children and Ketnet’s vision and...show more
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Dean is Head of Content and Co-Founder of Kidstream, a subscription-based streaming service focused on kids 2 to 9 and their families. Kidstream was launched in 2017 and features safe, enriching, diverse, and high-quality kids content and is available via top distribution partners including Comcast’s Xfinity Subscriptions and Amazon Prime...show more
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Yann joined Eurosport International in 1997 in the Audiences and Programming Research department. Two years later, he became a Program Buyer and Project Manager for Eurosport International Senior Management.
He joined TF1 Games-Dujardin in 2001 where he headed the editorial team and developed the catalogue. In parallel with his professional activity,...show more
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André was appointed Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships and Consumer Products for Spin Master in November 2021. A highly skilled executive with in-depth experience in global film, TV and related verticals and licensed businesses, André is responsible for leading global strategies and partnerships as well as building and...show more
Featured in: Kidscreen Licensing Challenge; Mix & Mingle: Consumer Products
As EVP of Content Strategy, Co-Productions and Global Distribution, Ian is responsible for financing and distributing content to all platforms globally. Key brands under his purview include Holly Hobbie, Care Bears, Overlord and the Underwoods, and Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese.
Prior to joining Cloudco, Lambur served as EVP of Production, Co-Productions and Distribution...show more
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Sandra is an experienced professional with nine years of expertise in the children’s entertainment industry. She has played a key role in the success of globally recognized franchises like Booba and Talking Tom & Friends. Currently, Sandra focuses on driving growth, expanding the reach and maximizing revenue for shows in...show more
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David is a seasoned creative content strategist, building multiple billion-dollar kids content franchises, launching and producing series across the globe, and is a recognized DEI leader. Through his company Lightboat Media, David provides advisory and consultant services to companies looking to grow in the global content landscape. David specializes in...show more
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Todd is the Head of Entertainment Partnerships at Roblox, where he works with the world’s top film and TV studios, talent, and digital media brands to shape the future of immersive content on the platform. Under Todd’s leadership, entertainment has exploded on Roblox, with key content and marketing investments from...show more
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Gregory is a senior content executive and executive producer with experience across a wide range of content and platforms. As Mainframe Studios’ SVP Content, Greg was responsible for the company’s original content slate including Team Zenko Go at Netflix and The Guava Juice Show with YouTube Originals. He also developed...show more
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Lisa joined Sky in 2019 and became Commissioning Editor for Sky Kids in January 2024. Recent credits include Let’s Go, Bananas!, an animated family sitcom, the second season of Dodo, a slice-of-life animated comedy starring Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls), and the Broadcast Award-winning preschool series 123 Number Squad! As part of...show more
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Brenda joined De Agostini Editore in December 2012 as Chief of Co-Productions, Licensing and Sales Officer. She is responsible for developing, analyzing, negotiating, and managing all the local and international co-productions for the company; supervising the complete development and business process. In this role, she also manages the international distribution...show more
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Josh Mandel is Senior Executive of Development and Production with over 20 years of experience developing and producing content for Mattel, Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, DC Comics, Dreamworks, Microsoft, Amazon, Interscope, Atlantic Records and WWE. Josh is also a senior programmer for Slamdance, one of the top film festivals...show more
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Helen runs a media consultancy specializing in IP, publishing, and TV production. Drawing on almost 30 years of experience in the children’s sector across all key media she works with clients including publishing houses Macmillan Children’s Books UK and Macmillan Children’s US, literary agents the Soho Agency and Producers Fourth...show more
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Marie is the Senior Director of Children's Content for CBC Kids where she oversees the talented teams who entertain and inspire kids in Canada with an array of engaging media across broadcast, streaming, the web and third party platforms. Marie oversees development, production and acquisition of over 50 hours of...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Broadcasters; 30 Minutes with… Marie McCann, CBC Kids
Kristen is the senior executive director of the Circana Entertainment Knowledge Group, a thought leadership collective within the global entertainment vertical. It covers toys, books, video games, juvenile products, and media entertainment.
Kristen is a widely recognized expert in licensing and cross-entertainment consumer behavior. She works with a range of Circana’s...show more
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David is Co-Founder of European production powerhouse Federation Entertainment, the production company behind hits such as The Bureau and Baby (Netflix), as well as the Managing Director of its kids division, Federation Kids and Family.
He is also the Founder and President of Cottonwood Media, a production subsidiary of Federation Entertainment.
David launched Cottonwood...show more
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Luca is the manager at RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, the Italian public broadcaster.
Executive Director of RAI Kids, Luca is responsible for the production and acquisition of kids’ content, including production and co-production of animation, kids' drama and live shows, for the two free-to-air TV Channels (RAI Yoyo, the leading Italian children's...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Luca Milano, RAI Kids
Debra is a seasoned leader in publishing, licensing, and content development for children and families. As Vice President and Publisher at Printers Row Publishing Group, a division of Readerlink Distribution Services, she oversees a diverse range of children’s books for ages zero to 11, collaborating with top global brands like...show more
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Mary-Ellen currently holds the position of Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Head of Children and Family Department (Acting). Prior to this, she led the Department’s Commissioning team. In this role, she facilitated and oversaw the financing and delivery of a broad slate of award-winning animation, factual, factual entertainment, scripted/unscripted series and online...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Mary-Ellen Mullane, ABC Australia
Currently Senior Head of Commissioning for children ages seven-plus at BBC Children’s and Education, Sarah is responsible for content decisions across multiple genres for young audiences including Drama, Animation, Factual and Entertainment. Previously, she was Vice President of Children’s and Youth Programming at Sony Pictures Television, responsible for the Pop...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Broadcasters; 30 Minutes with… Sarah Muller, BBC Children’s; A Brighter Future: We're going carbon-neutral, stat!
Darren is responsible for leading negotiations on all acquired and co-produced films and kids programs across the ITV portfolio (ITV1, ITV2, ITVBe, ITV3, ITV4, ITVX and littleBe). For ITVX Kids & LittleBe, Darren has acquired, commissioned and co-produced a range of live-action and animated comedies such as Lloyd of The Flies, Happy...show more
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Dominique joined Super RTL as Vice President Kids and Family and Toggo in June of this year, overseeing editorial and creative for the network's kids and family content portfolio including development, production and acquisition. She previously worked as Head of International Co-Productions at independent production company TV-Loonland with Studio entities...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Dominique Neudecker, Super RTL
Siobhán is Commissioning Editor and Acquisitions Executive for Children’s Content at TG4, Ireland’s Irish language public broadcaster and the one year-old dedicated Irish language children’s channel Cúla4. In her current role as Young People’s Executive, Siobhán is responsible for selecting, negotiating and overseeing acquisitions for both TG4 and Cúla4 and...show more
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Roz is a global brand development and licensing executive with over 30 years of experience in powering explosive brand and business growth in consumer products. With a reach spanning the US, Asia, Latin America and Europe, her impact on household names in toys, apparel, fashion, and entertainment is rooted in...show more
Featured in: Kidscreen Licensing Challenge; Mix & Mingle: Consumer Products
Born and raised resident of Queens, NYC, Jenn possesses 20 years in the Consumer Products Industry.
Starting the business at Rubies Costume Company fresh out of Queens College, Jenn has always been a lover of all things “consumerism.” She is widely regarded in the licensing industry as an expert in brand...show more
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Bronwen O'Keefe
Head of Brand Marketing & Content
Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios
Accomplished media executive, Bronwen serves as Head of Brand Marketing and Content for Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios. In her dual role, she reports to Keith Dawkins, President of the Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.
As Head of Content, Bronwen leads the overall content strategy for the Harlem Globetrotters...show more
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Simon is the president of Falcon's Beyond Global, where he drives the company's strategic global expansion and operational excellence. Under his leadership, Falcon's Beyond is redefining the boundaries of entertainment with cutting-edge experiences and immersive content. Since joining as president in 2023, Simon has been instrumental in taking Falcon’s Beyond...show more
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Adina was most recently Vice President of Content Acquisitions, Partnerships and Co-Productions for Kids and Family at Warner Bros. Discovery. During her 16-year tenure, she identified, negotiated, and acquired pre-produced series, specials, movies, and short-form products that fit WBD Kids and Family brands for exposure across all platforms. She oversaw...show more
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Alexia is a seasoned qualitative research professional and moderator with a talent and passion for understanding the whys and emotions behind people's attitudes, beliefs, opinions and behaviors to inform, inspire and help businesses innovate. Alexia leads focus groups, IDIs, UX testing and ideation sessions with all age levels of consumer...show more
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Jo is a senior executive in content and platform strategy for IP owners aiming to engage young people across digital platforms – social gaming (Roblox), YouTube, TikTok and broadcast. She has worked at Disney, WWE and BBC Children’s and in recent months has been advising sports rights holders on their...show more
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Alex is an executive specializing in media and digital entertainment. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Growth and Operations at Nickelodeon Digital and Unscripted Studio, Alex spearheads strategic initiatives to expand partnerships, platforms, and emerging media including podcasts. With prior roles at McKinsey, Razorfish, and Fullscreen Media, Alex brings...show more
Featured in: Mastering the Flywheel with Nickelodeon
Jillianne is the founder of Jolly Chipmunk, a content and brand consultancy company focused on developing and driving commercial strategies for kids and family entertainment. As a television development executive and creative producer, she focuses on telling exceptional stories while building iconic brands and franchises. With over 25 years of...show more
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Shabnam founded Big Bad Boo Studios to produce and distribute quality family programming. Shabnam has produced and directed the Hulu Original Series The Bravest Knight, winner of the 2020 GLAAD Award, with a second season currently in production. She has also created and directed original shows such as 16 Hudson (Amazon...show more
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Alexis oversees the Partnerships team for YouTube Youth, where she leads the management of partners and strategic initiatives focused on kid, teen, and family content. She joined Google in 2016 as a Business Development Manager for Google Play Movies and Television. Before joining Google, she served as Vice President of...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Alexis Rice, YouTube
Peter has two decades' worth of experience consulting in the children and family media space and is the founder of Gone With – a research and strategy agency focusing on all audiences. He has worked for leading agencies supporting clients in growing their brands' reach and relevance. Pete specializes in...show more
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Annita Romanelli works at RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana), the Italian public broadcaster. At Rai Kids, the department dedicated to children and teens at RAI, she oversees the Animation and Kids' Drama Production and Co-production Unit. Before this role, she served as a project manager for numerous animated series, live-action dramas, and...show more
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Chris is a trusted leader and accomplished executive with extensive experience overseeing major global brands and teams in public service, commercial networks and independent content development and production studios. Chris has held senior positions at prominent global broadcast and production companies, including Paramount Global (Nickelodeon), Mattel/HIT, ABC Australia and the...show more
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Nancy joined Télé-Québec as the Content Manager for Youth and Family Content. Her primary responsibilities revolve around international acquisitions, drawing on her extensive 20-plus years of experience in the entertainment and broadcasting industry. Renowned for her keen instincts, Nancy is adept at identifying content that resonates with the needs and...show more
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Kate Sanagan is the Head of Sales and Distribution at Sinking Ship Entertainment, a multiple Emmy Award-winning production, distribution, and interactive company specializing in kids and family content. Since its launch in 2004, Sinking Ship has rapidly earned a reputation for high-quality, ground-breaking original series. Kate oversees the international sales...show more
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Paul is the Co-Founder and Executive Producer of Snafu Pictures, where he oversees the development and production of a slate of animated film and TV projects. Most recently, he was the Producer and EP on the Netflix Series, Bad Dinosaurs.
A 20-year animation and VFX production veteran, Paul has worked at...show more
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As Vice President of PBS KIDS Content, Adriano Schmid leads the PBS KIDS Content team and the network’s full content library. He is responsible for PBS KIDS’ robust multi-platform content strategy, meeting the evolving needs of the PBS KIDS audience by identifying new industry talent, fostering relationships with current producers and partners, and...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Adriano Schmid, PBS KIDS
Vicky joined YLE, Finnish Broadcasting Company in 1997 and is currently working as Senior Executive in Charge of International Co-Productions and Acquisitions at YLE Children’s Programs. In this role, Vicky selects and negotiates all the acquisitions and pre-buys for zero to 12-year-old kids and co-produces international content for eight to...show more
Featured in: Speed Pitching 5; 30 Minutes with… Vicky Schroderus, YLE Finland
Julian is a BAFTA nominated Executive Producer and Media Consultant and a member of the UK Production Guild. He has been developing, financing, packaging, and co-producing internationally for over 25 years.
As a producer, he prides himself on spotting strong IP that is both commercially viable and creatively unique. He takes...show more
Featured in: World of Co-Pros; Pitch Prep 2
Sarah is the Vice President of Global Licensing at Jay Franco & Sons, a leading home decor manufacturer. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in building strong partnerships with top studios like Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros., driving growth and innovation across entertainment, video game and lifestyle brands....show more
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Hila is Spin Master’s Director of Development, leading the development of several shows within Spin Master’s diverse slate of entertainment properties, including the PAW Patrol spin-off Rubble & Crew, the preschool series Vida the Vet, Netflix’s magical Unicorn Academy and Sago Mini Friends, based on the company’s award-winning app. Prior...show more
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Ira has had the privilege of working on or helping create some of the most successful and culturally impactful Kids and Family brands in the world.
Ira started his career in the feature film business as a Creative Executive at Warner Bros. Pictures and Miramax Films. He followed that with a...show more
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After 10 years in traditional publishing, Yvette has been with Moose Toys for over eight years and during that time has held several roles, from Licensing to her current role as VP of Franchise Development. Her biggest focus is on bringing the most innovative and award-winning toy brands from Moose...show more
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Since 2011, Geraldine Soto has been the Head of Acquisitions, Presales, and Co-productions for the Kids Department of Canal+. She is in charge of spotting and acquiring kids content for Canal+ Kids (four to 12-year-olds), TeleTOON+ (six to 10-year-olds), Piwi+ (three to six-year-olds), and their SVOD corners for the platform published...show more
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Kristen is a multi-award-winning producer with a strong focus on the development, financing and production of television, feature film and digital content and platforms for children. After 10 years of experience developing and producing for Totally Wild, H2O: Just Add Water, Mako Mermaids and Vikings: Athelstan's Journal and organizations like...show more
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Brock began his career at Big Idea VeggieTales. He holds a Masters degree from Victoria University in Wellington New Zealand. With an eye toward building brands, he has developed and produced episodic TV, campaigns, and branded products and experiences. For a decade, he served as Partner at Brentwood Studios where...show more
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Andrea, SVP of Nickelodeon Brand and Content Insights, serves as an in-house expert on the lifestyles, attitudes and behaviors of kids, teens, young adults, and parents. She is responsible for the development of domestic and international consumer insights research in support of stakeholders across the company.
Andrea has spent more than...show more
Featured in: KID INSIGHT - A New Preschool Paradigm: How families are navigating life with young kids
Yuanchang (Amanda) heads up the International Co-production and Investment/Acquisition of Kids content for Youku-Alibaba Group. Before she joined Youku-Alibaba, she worked for CCTV as a producer for international content co-production and acquisitions for many years. She worked on searching for the most brilliant topics for children ages three to 15....show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Yuanchang (Amanda) Sun, Youku Kids
Anna joined the BBC in 2021 as BBC Children’s Head of Content and Programming Strategy. She is responsible for managing content and programming strategies for video output across CBeebies, CBBC and BBC iPlayer working alongside the commissioning and acquisitions leads. Anna oversees the teams responsible for planning and scheduling all...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Broadcasters; Speed Pitching 3
For 20 years, Heather has shaped some of the world’s most loved kids’ shows. Today she leads the Preschool Content team at Netflix, where she oversees a slate of titles for the streamer’s youngest viewers. In her five years at Netflix, she and her team have launched dozens of joyful...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Heather Tilert, Netflix
Ingrid is the Manager of Development at Disney Junior, focusing on the development of original programming for children ages two to five. With a deep passion for creating purposeful media, Ingrid is dedicated to shaping content that both entertains and educates young audiences.
Prior to joining Disney Junior, Ingrid served as...show more
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For more than 20 years, Kristofer has held various key roles in the entertainment business. He has worked as a development and production executive, content creator, writer, producer, postproduction supervisor and showrunner, across three entertainment mediums — television, film and theater. His extensive track record in children’s television includes developing...show more
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Hanna is Vice President of Transmedia at Rovio Entertainment, where she leads the teams overseeing everything that the Angry Birds brand touches. This includes everything from licensed products and theme parks, to the Angry Birds movies and content productions, as well as Angry Birds brand management and business development. She...show more
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René is the CEO & Co-Founder of Verite Entertainment, a prominent full post-production audio and creative company in Los Angeles, California. Verite Entertainment has been a trusted provider of top-tier voice casting, directing and voice-over services on animated series, animated features and video games for renowned companies such as Apple,...show more
Featured in: From Theory to Practice: AI applications in kids content-making
Sarah Wallendjack is an Emmy award-winning Executive Producer with a 20-plus year career developing and creating impactful children’s content. She is the Senior Director of Content Development for PBS KIDS.
During her time as VP of Development and Production at 9 Story Media Group, Sarah co-led the development of original properties...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Broadcasters; Speed Pitching 3
Kitty spearheads development across all kids and family demographics for Atomic Cartoons, actively sourcing and developing IP while continuing to foster and grow relationships with creative partners for the studio. Prior to joining Atomic, Kitty was Director of Development at Disney Junior, where she most recently served as the lead...show more
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Ned Ward is the Associate Director of Retail Marketing Planning and Strategy at Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. Ned has 25 years of experience with consumer products companies including Mattel and startups. Strengths include brand marketing, strategic insights, product innovation, and new business development. Category experience includes Apparel & Accessories,...show more
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Teri is Executive Vice President of Television Development for DreamWorks Animation, overseeing the creative development of a rapidly growing slate of original television projects, including content for Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, Amazon, Hulu, and other leading broadcasters around the world. As part of the studio’s global initiatives, Teri and her...show more
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Matt is the CEO and Executive Producer of WexWorks Media, an Emmy-nominated, award-winning IP and franchise-driven media company focused on the Creation, Development and Production of innovative media content. Select projects include three seasons of the Emmy-nominated and CSA-winning series Holly Hobbie (Hulu) and the series adaptation of YouTube sensation...show more
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Cory, creator of The Silly Crocodile is a popular YouTuber known for his engaging content and creative approach to using Unreal Engine 5 for solo virtual production (VP). Cory's dedication to VP has not only elevated his YouTube channel but has also inspired and influenced other content creators in the...show more
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Adam is the Creator of English Tree, an edutainment brand with over 4.3 million subscribers and 3.7 billion views across multiple YouTube channels. Originally a teacher in South Korea, Adam used his original songs and stories to make learning fun and engaging. Today, English Tree spans music, videos, toys, and...show more
Featured in: Greenlight Yourself: Creating a YouTube channel with limited resources
Katie, Vice President of Global Sales & Acquisitions for WildBrain oversees original programming and content acquisition across WildBrain’s portfolio of Canadian broadcast channels — Family Channel, WildBrainTV, Family Jr., Télémagino — and their multi-platform/VOD extensions. Working closely with WildBrain’s global content, distribution and marketing teams, Katie spearheads third-party rights acquisitions...show more
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Catherine is the CEO, Executive Producer and Founder of Wind Sun Sky Entertainment. With an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital media, she pioneers innovative entertainment experiences at the convergence of storytelling and technology, crafting compelling multi-platform narratives across broadcasting, YouTube, gaming, theatrical and more.
As co-creator of Future...show more
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Marion Winter joined Super RTL in April 2011 as Senior Manager of Acquisitions and Co-Productions. In her role, she is responsible for the acquisition of films and series for TV and VOD as well as audio content for Super RTL's Toggo Radio channel. Previously, she held numerous positions within the...show more
Featured in: Mix & Mingle: Broadcasters; Speed Pitching 5
Lorna, Head of Development at Gigglebug Entertainment, is a recognized leader in the creative development and acquisition of kids' and family properties for the global market. As a core member of Gigglebug’s Content team, she helps shape the company’s original animation slate, working hand-in-hand with the company's founders, alongside other...show more
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Starting his career working in program and content audience research for LWT, Adam then moved into creating content for radio stations. He started working in the US and subsequently for various radio stations in the UK, including Kiss 100 in London and Radio City in Liverpool. That was followed by...show more
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Andy is the CEO of Miraculous Corp USA and Global Operations, a joint venture launched in 2024 by Mediawan and ZAG to expand the Miraculous franchise worldwide. He oversees a team of 150-plus employees across offices in Paris, Los Angeles, Miami, London and Dubai, managing creative development, production, marketing, distribution...show more
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Pablo Zuccarino
SVP & GM, Kids & Animation, LatAm & International Portfolio Strategy
Warner Bros. Discovery
Pablo is Senior Vice President and General Manager for Kids & Animation LATAM and Portfolio Strategy, International, at Warner Bros. Discovery. He leads all aspects of WBD’s Kids & Animation content in the region, both for the streaming platform Max and bringing together a catalog of top franchises and shows,...show more
Featured in: 30 Minutes with… Pablo Zuccarino, Warner Bros. Discovery
