#Kidtech is a series of interviews and discussions with the people shaping the kids digital media sector. Presented by Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome and kids digital privacy champion. Keep an eye out on Apple, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you subscribe to podcasts for our bi-weekly instal…
John Baulch, Managing Director of Toy World, on how the industry has changed from launch to today by SuperAwesome
Hear Emily Horgan, Independent Kids Media Consultant, discuss what she is seeing work for brands looking to build new IP, her view on gaming and how streaming platforms are approaching it and if family movies do better when released on streaming platforms, theatres or both
Katie Bailey, Content Director & Editor of Kidscreen on what's changing in the kids' space, is the industry keeping up with kids changing behaviours & giving a behind the scenes look at her day-to-day,
Chris Priebe, Founder of Two Hat, on online community moderation and the story behind the company by SuperAwesome
Zak Ringelstein, Founder & CEO of Zigazoo, on how Generation Alpha is a generation of creators, how Zigazoo approaches NFTs for kids and how Zigazoo gets feedback on their UX and app design from young audiences
Hear Julia Goldin discuss the possibilities within the metaverse that come with the recent Epic Games and LEGO partnership as well as what LEGO thinks will be the main challenges and opportunities for digital engagement with this new generation of kids.
Join Dylan Collins in conversation with Lane Merrifield, Founder of Club Penguin, on why your brand needs to put your community first and how the enormous success of Club Penguin was in many ways a precursor to what we understand as the metaverse today.
Pocket.watch is a leading creator media company that specializes in entertaining and inspiring kids and families through digital-first content. Chris Williams, Founder & CEO, joins Dylan Collins to talk about the history of pocket.watch, the challenges they faced along the way, the future of the kids' entertainment space and what platforms creators should put their focus on.
Dubit is a kids research and development agency. SVP, Global Trends, David Kleeman joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the changing nature of children's relationship with technology, the emerging metaverse, and the role brands play in kids digital media
SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, sits down with Victor Saeijs, The LEGO Group Regional President of Western Europe, to discuss how the brand keeps today's young audiences excited about LEGO products in an increasingly digital world
Sensical, from Common Sense Networks, is a newly launched, free video streaming platform for children. Common Sense Networks CEO, Eric Berger, joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss Sensical's journey, the challenges that come with monetization in the under-13 space, and the evolution of kids digital content.
Jazwares is one of the fastest-growing toy companies in the US. President Laura Zebersky joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the evolving toy industry — including the latest toy marketing trends, the changing retail landscape, and the intersection between physical toys and digital experiences.
Izzy Neis is Head of Digital at ModSquad, a global provider of on-demand digital engagement services. She sits down with SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the current trends and challenges in building safe online communities for young people, how the digital landscape has evolved over time, and what the future of community management might look like.
SuperAwesome Gaming helps brands build insights-driven gaming strategies to engage younger audiences. Managing Director Nick Walters sits down with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss the evolution of youth digital experiences, the future of gaming, and how brands should be thinking about reaching kids (under 13) and Young Teens (under 16) in today's digital landscape.
Generation Media is a global agency specializing in digital communication with children, families, and young people. CEO Dean Weller joins SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss how the kids' media sector has evolved, global distinctions between children's relationships with media, the impact of Covid-19 on the toy industry, and the growing responsibility for brands to protect young audiences in digital environments.
Sandbox Kids is one of the leading providers of digital content services for kids and families worldwide. CEO Nancy MacIntyre joins Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to share her thoughts on the current state of the kids content ecosystem, strategies for building a business in the kids space today, and predictions for the future of children’s media.
Alex Zivoder is the CEO of gohenry, the kids’ debit card that teaches children safe financial habits. He sits down with Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to discuss the white-hot kids fintech sector, kids digital purchasing and saving behavior and why online payments need a kids-first approach.
Cyma Zarghami is the former president of the top kids’ media company, Nickelodeon. In this episode, she sits down with Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to discuss the kids’ content landscape, predictions for the future of children’s media, and her latest venture in kids’ content, MiMO Studios.
Toy company leader, Michael Rinzler, joins SuperAwesome’s CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the evolution of the toy industry — including kids' migration from linear TV to digital platforms, changing definitions of play, and the impact of Covid-19 on toy retail.
Harold Chizick's ChizComm advises a huge number of US toy companies on marketing and communications. In this episode, he joins Dylan Collins, CEO of SuperAwesome, to share more about the journey behind his agency, in addition to how toy companies should be engaging with children — both now and in the future.
The next era of games will be more than just games: we’re just scratching the surface of what next generation, interactive worlds will look like. SuperAwesome’s CEO, Dylan Collins, sits down with Yon Raz-Fridman to discuss the emerging Roblox ecosystem, the intersection of games and other interactive media, and more.
Isaac Larian, the CEO and Founder of MGA Entertainment, sits down with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins for a lively discussion about MGA Entertainment and the wider toy business in 2020, the effects of a changing digital landscape on physical play, and how he has managed to stay on top of trends and build a multi-billion dollar business.
Emma Worrollo, Founder of The Pineapple Lounge, the research and insights company that helps brands connect meaningfully with kids and families, and the blogging platform, The Playful Den, sits with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins.
The UK’s Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham joins SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss the groundbreaking Age Appropriate Design Code which just came into effect in the UK, as well as the the wider kids data privacy space.
Stephen Sharer, the well known YouTuber whose channel now has almost 8 million subscribers and in excess of 3 billion views, joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins.
SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins is joined by Nathan Phillips, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Technology, Humans And Taste (THAT).
SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins was joined by the Data Protection Commissioner for Ireland, whose remit covers some of the world’s largest technology companies including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, AirBnB and many more - all headquartered in Ireland.
SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins speaks with Andy Robertson, the well-known family and technology journalist and author of forthcoming book ‘Taming Gaming'
SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins is joined by Steven Wolfe Pereira, CEO and Co-founder of Encantos, the purpose-driven family brand powerhouse.
SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins is joined by Tami Bhaumik, VP Marketing and Digital Civility at Roblox, the rapidly growing games platform for kids and teens.
Emmet O’Neill, CEO of Touchpress, a well-known app developer and publisher in the kids space, joins SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins via Zoom to talk about the state of the kids app ecosystem
SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins sits with Banjo Robinson’s CEO and founder, Kate Boyle.
SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins is joined by Mark Read, CEO of WPP, the world's largest advertising and communications company
Federal Trade Commissioner, Rebecca Slaughter sits with SuperAwesome's CEO Dylan Collins in Washington DC to discuss the kids digital privacy landscape.
Nick Marsh, CPO of Wonderbly, the world’s leading personalised book publisher for families, sits with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins.
Patricia Scanlon, Founder/CEO of SoapBox Labs sits with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss the evolving voice recognition landscape for kids
Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, CEO of Tinkercast, the company behind the world’s #1 podcast for kids, sits with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to talk about kids and audio
Sven Gerjets, Chief Technology Officer at toy giant Mattel, sits with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss play, the future of connected toys and much more...
Craig Donaghy, Head of Community Insight at PopJam, SuperAwesome's kid-safe community platform, talks to Sam Clough, a leading family insights consultant, about how kids think about online safety.
Darran Garnham, CEO of MTW Toys and kids media veteran, sits with SuperAwesome’s CEO Dylan Collins to discuss the kids digital and retail landscape.
Stuart Dredge, freelance journalist and writer for Music Ally, Observer and The Week Junior, sits with SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the 2019 kids media landscape, and parenting in the digital age.
Will Spence, Global Managing Partner of Initiative, LEGO’s global advertising agency, sits with SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins to discuss the global kids media landscape from an agency perspective.
Craig Donaghy, Head of Community and Insight at PopJam, SuperAwesome's safe social platform for under 13s, talks to Sam Clough, a strategic insights consultant who works primarily in the kids and parents sector, about family democracy and pester power.
Bjorn Jeffery, Co-Founder and former CEO of industry-defining kids developer Toca Boca, sits with SuperAwesome’s CEO Dylan Collins to discuss his journey from incubation in Bonnier to acquisition by Spin Master
Axios’ Managing Editor, Kim Hart, and media reporter, Sara Fischer, join SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins to discuss the PwC Kids Digital Advertising Report 2019.
Ian Chambers, CEO of Mind Candy, talks about the company’s journey after Moshi Monsters and how sleep is the future
Demian Falestchi, CEO and Co-Founder of Kids Corp sits with SuperAwesome's CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss the digital kids ecosystem in Latin America
CARU’s Dona Fraser sits down in New York with SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss TikTok, digital privacy and the kids' advertising landscape
Craig Donaghy, Head of Community and Insight at PopJam, SuperAwesome's safe social platform for under 13s talks to Sam Clough, a strategic insights consultant who works primarily in the kids and parents sector, about the future of shopping.
Bethany Koby, CEO of Tech Will Save Us talks to SuperAwesome’s Dylan Collins about the rise of STEM toys and future-focused families
SuperAwesome's Dylan Collins sits down with Kidoodle's Brenda 'The Biz' Bisner in New York to talk about children's AVOD and the digital content landscape