Strategist, analyst, author, speaker, and connector, David Kleeman has led the children’s media industry in developing sustainable, child-friendly practices for more than 35 years. He began this work as president of the American Center for Children and Media and is now Senior Vice President of Global Trends for Dubit, a strategy and research consultancy, and metaverse studio.

When he began this work, “children’s media” meant television. Today, he is fascinated by, and passionate about, kids’ wide range of possibilities for entertainment, engagement, play, and learning. David uses research, insights, and experience to show that much may change, but the children’s developmental path and needs remain constant.

David is the advisory board chair to the international children’s TV festival Prix Jeunesse, on the board of the Children’s Media Association, and on the advisory board of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. He was a Senior Fellow of the Fred Rogers Center Board and Vice President of the National Association for Media Literacy Education.

David looks worldwide for best practices in children’s entertainment and learning. He has spoken (and, more importantly, listened) on six continents and writes extensively for varied audiences.

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