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Moves
The top-five things on our radar this month
NEWSFrom the dispute between Nickelodeon and Nielsen over ratings to the emergence of cloud-based gaming and the possible European recession, we’re keeping our eye on all the hot topics that impact the kids entertainment business.
TV
Singled out
TVA new US study finds TV is still tops with kids, even amongst an ever-growing melee of digital platforms.
Consumer Products
Breakaway republic
CONSUMER PRODUCTSWhile Russia is the undisputed giant of Eastern Europe’s L&M scene, the buzz at Brand Licensing in London last fall identified Ukraine as the next territory in the region to watch. Is the country poised to deliver on its promise?
Promo plans
CONSUMER PRODUCTSHow Boston, Massachusetts-based public broadcaster and producer WGBH has found success by dedicating a small but innovative team to securing tie-in promotions.
Kid Insight
Who do they love? by Wynne Tyree
KID INSIGHTSmarty Pants’ annual Young Love survey tells us what brands kids will flock to in 2012.
Interactive
The name game
INTERACTIVEBig changes in the mobile space are providing developers and publishers with lots of opportunities to create digital products, while consumers are left scratching their heads over what to call them.
Special report
Rule Britannia?
NEWSUK animation studios and rights holders are looking for solid footing amid a competitive global market and a lack of domestic funding.
The definitive kids ent resource.-
Disney to summer with pirates and princesses -
Jack Sorensen tapped to grow Saban’s mobile games division -
DreamWorks’ Turbo app to shell out US$1 million -
Rovio makes move into game publishing -
Target and DC superheroes get exclusive for the summer -
For Grown-Ups Only: 17 Child Un-Friendly Games That You Should Play
Photos
MIPCOM 2012 - Finalists announced for the 2012 Shaw Rocket Prize