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Kartoon Studios Continues Execution of Growth Strategy With Profitability Targeted for Q2 2025; Provides Business Update for the First Quarter of 2024

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024

With the implementation of AI in production, we will continue to see margins increase and opportunities to expand our catalog of evergreen animation.

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With the implementation of AI in production, we will continue to see margins increase and opportunities to expand our catalog of evergreen animation.
In the first quarter of 2024, our direct-to-consumer streaming services, including Kartoon Channel!, achieved profitability, driven by sustained subscriber growth and streamlined operations, showing month-over-month improvements continuing throughout the quarter and projected to continue growing.
has achieved extraordinary domestic penetration, reaching nearly 100% of U.S. television households, as its growth continues.
We are managing towards a strong future and look forward to the Company’s prospects.”
Kartoon Studios reported revenue of $6.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Earth Day 2024 Marked by Unprecedented Content Rollout Across Disney+, Hulu and Disney Entertainment Television to Celebrate the Wonders of ourHOME

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Venerdì, Aprile 19, 2024

Additionally, beginning on Sunday, April 21, ABC News will launch a special week-long series for ourHOME, "Power of Us: People, The Climate, and Our Future,” featuring innovative solutions for climate change. This series, led by ABC News’ chief meteorologist and climate correspondent, Ginger Zee, along with the ABC News weather and climate unit, will not only cover climate challenges we face but also share stories of empowerment about emerging solutions -- from individuals, communities, industry, and government -- for our changing world. “Power of Us” will air across ABC News programs and platforms, ABC Owned Television Stations and ABC affiliate stations through Friday, April 26.

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As part of The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic’s ourHOME campaign, Earth Day 2024 will be commemorated with an unprecedented rollout of content to celebrate the beauty and awe of ourHOME.
Beginning April 19 through April 22, Earth Day-themed content will be spotlighted across ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hulu, National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD and Nat Geo Mundo, with ourHOME collections on Disney+ and Hulu.
Branded ourHOME, the Earth Day lineup will include programming from some of our very best storytellers and content creators, inspiring viewers to fall in love with the planet with the best Disney content.
In addition, the ourHOME brand anthem, featuring the voice of Morgan Freeman, will air throughout the Earth Day content rollout across the Disney networks, Disney Owned Television Stations and select digital platforms.

JOHN ROOD NAMED CHIEF BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER FOR MAGID

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Magid, the leading consulting, consumer intelligence and activation firm, today announced that highly respected entertainment marketing veteran John Rood has been named Chief Brand & Communications Officer (CBCO). With more than 25 years of expertise as a marketing leader with top entertainment brands, Rood will be serving as a member of Magid's executive leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Brent Magid. He will oversee brand strategy, product marketing, corporate communications, sales support, and events.

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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Magid, the leading consulting, consumer intelligence and activation firm, today announced that highly respected entertainment marketing veteran John Rood has been named Chief Brand & Communications Officer (CBCO).
He will oversee brand strategy, product marketing, corporate communications, sales support, and events.
Rood joins Magid from his marketing consultancy, where he has advised media companies, tech start-ups, agencies, and non-profits on strategy and business development.
Rood will be based in Magid's Los Angeles office, and often at Magid's offices in New York and Minneapolis.

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic Celebrate Earth Month With New Global Cross-Platform Campaign, ourHOME

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Lunedì, Aprile 1, 2024

The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.

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The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month.
ourHOME will touch every area of The Walt Disney Company:
DisneyPlanetPossible.com – Destination detailing actions The Walt Disney Company is taking to protect, restore and celebrate our planet.
All relevant social handles will be celebrating ourHOME all month long, including: @Disney; @Disney+; @NatGeo; @NatGeoTV; @NatGeoWILD; @NatGeoTravel; @Disney; @NatGeoAdventure; @NatGeoDocs.
ourHOME campaign will be part of Disney Earth Month celebrations around the world in major regions in EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

Oh Goodness Gravy! Home Chef Debuts its First-Ever Family Menu Collaboration with Hit Series Bluey

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Lunedì, Marzo 25, 2024

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CHICAGO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Chef, the leading meal solutions company available online and in stores, is announcing an exciting four-week partnership with BBC Studios for the Emmy® Award-winning animated series Bluey, starting today. The collaboration brings the magic of Bluey to Home Chef's one-of-a-kind Family Menu, which makes mealtime more convenient, approachable, and enjoyable for families with kiddos.

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The collaboration brings the magic of Bluey to Home Chef's one-of-a-kind Family Menu, which makes mealtime more convenient, approachable, and enjoyable for families with kiddos.
"Partnering with Bluey is a celebration of the happiness and quality time that defines both Bluey and Home Chef," says Raquel Brown, brand director at Home Chef.
"Through this partnership, we aim to turn every meal into a moment of shared delight and make family mealtime truly special."
** For more information on the Home Chef and Bluey partnership, please visit cook.homechef.com/bluey or follow Home Chef on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

KUNG FU TEA AND MIRACULOUS™ SUPERHEROES LADYBUG & CAT NOIR BREW UP A THEMED DRINK COLLAB THIS FEBRUARY

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Giovedì, Febbraio 1, 2024

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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kung Fu Tea is thrilled to announce an exhilarating collaboration with the iconic 3D-CGI-animated superhero action-comedy series Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, to launch this February. This groundbreaking partnership will introduce two captivating character-themed drinks, exclusive stickers, a vibrant social media sweepstakes, and an array of engaging surprises for fans.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kung Fu Tea is thrilled to announce an exhilarating collaboration with the iconic 3D-CGI-animated superhero action-comedy series Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, to launch this February.
Miraculous™ follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens who magically transform into secret superheroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir, to protect their city of Paris from unexpected villains!
The animated blockbuster Miraculous™: Ladybug and Cat Noir, The Movie launched on Netflix in the U.S. in July 2023.
"We are thrilled to join forces with superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir who are cherished by fans worldwide," said Matthew Poveromo, Marketing Manager, Kung Fu Tea.

Kartoon Studios Announces Significant Increase in Content Production Planned for 2024

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Lunedì, Gennaio 22, 2024

Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) announces a significant increase in content production and development planned for 2024 for the Company’s Kartoon Channel!, Frederator Networks, Mainframe Studios, as well as major broadcasters and streamers, including Netflix, Disney Channel, and others. The Company has also appointed Gregg Goldin, former creative executive at DreamWorks Animation, Cartoon Network and MTV, to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Development & Production.

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In this new role, Goldin will be responsible for heading up development and production for both new and original IP to deliver to the marketplace.
Goldin will report jointly to Kartoon Studios’ Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward and COO Michael Jaffa.
With the increase in content production and other initiatives to be announced in early 2024 to drive revenue, we are well on our way to achieving our goal of sustained profitability.
Goldin joins Kartoon Studios following a ten-year tenure at DreamWorks Animation where he served as Vice President of Current Series, overseeing multiple series in production.

ILLICIT ELIXIRS ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL POP CULTURE COLLABORATION WITH BELLA THORNE

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Martedì, Dicembre 5, 2023

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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illicit Elixirs is enhancing their brand debut by announcing an initial collaboration with actress, director, and entrepreneur, Bella Thorne. The partnership will feature the Bella Thorne Naughty Behavior Citrus Flavor, which will be available in late Spring / early Summer 2024. Created in conjunction with Thorne, the collaboration doubles down on Illicit Elixirs' approach to bringing the FUN to the functional beverage category, while maintaining the brands commitment to natural ingredients, proven antioxidants, vitamins and amino acids that work together to support dopamine production.

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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illicit Elixirs is enhancing their brand debut by announcing an initial collaboration with actress, director, and entrepreneur, Bella Thorne.
The partnership will feature the Bella Thorne Naughty Behavior Citrus Flavor, which will be available in late Spring / early Summer 2024.
"From the moment I was introduced to Illicit Elixirs, I felt connected to the brand because there is much more to it than what meets the eye," says Bella Thorne.
To learn more about how to treat the mind and the body to something new and exciting, please visit Illicit Elixirs at www.illicitelixirs.com .

Getwizer Announces Appointment of Veteran Insights Expert Bruce Friend as CEO to Drive Growth

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Lunedì, Novembre 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Bruce Friend as its new CEO.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Bruce Friend as its new CEO.
Bruce is an industry-leading media and marketing insights executive with over 30 years of global expeience in media measurement, entertainment research, brand insights and strategic planning.
Most recently, Bruce held the positions of Chief Product and Innovation Officer and Chief Data Monetization Officer at Screen Engine/ASI.
"I'm very excited to be joining Getwizer as CEO to lead the company's future global development and growth," says Bruce Friend.

This Holiday Season Promises to be Miraculous!

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Lunedì, Novembre 13, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enter a world of imaginative play with all new products launching in time for the holidays for fans of the globally popular animated series ZAG Heroez "Miraculous™ – Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" and the blockbuster animated feature, "Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie."

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Ladybug and Cat Noir are partners in action, but in their normal lives, neither of them is aware of the other one's superhero identity!
And while Marinette has a crush on Adrien, Adrien is in love with Marinette's alter ego, Ladybug.
The film is a beautiful exploration of friendship, identity, and what it means to be a hero.
Just in time for the holidays, a range of toy products are available to delight fans this season.