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28-05-2025
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Kartoon Channel! and Ameba Deliver Triple-Digit Year Over Year Growth in Early 2025
Kartoon Channel Doubles Watchtime Across FAST Platforms Google TV Freeplay launches 24/7 ChannelAI-Assisted Foreign Language Dubbing, Helping to Drive International ExpansionTodd Steinman Promoted to President of Toon Media Networks Worldwide as Platforms Now Reaches 71 Territories with Universe of 2.8 Billion ViewersBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) today announced that it has expanded Todd Steinman's role from Toon Media Networks President to lead global business for Kartoon Channel Worldwide! as the company accelerates international growth and capitalizes on surging momentum across its digital by triple-digit growth from Kartoon Channel! and Ameba's domestic business, the company reported a 116% year-over-year earnings increase for January and February 2025 (timing adjusted), compared to the same period in 2024. This growth, combined with ongoing platform expansion, reinforces Kartoon Studios' position as a rising leader in the global family streaming distribution now spanning 71 territories and access to an audience of 2.8 billion, Steinman's expanded role will include international operations while driving monetization across global markets. His leadership has already transformed Kartoon Channel! into a profitable, high-growth platform across North Heyward, CEO and Chairman of Kartoon Studios, commented: 'Todd Steinman is an extraordinary executive who has not only delivered profitability and growth in the U.S. at a record pace but also defined a successful, scalable streaming model we can now extend worldwide across Ad-supported Video on Demand (AVOD), Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), and FAST channels. Steinman's extraordinary performance guiding Kartoon Channel!, Ameba, and Frederator Networks into profitable streaming powerhouses for children and young adults has fueled an important and growing profit center for Kartoon Networks, with triple-digit growth year over year. The combination of Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), AVOD, and FAST has created a diversified and fast-growing children's service. Steinman will now assume oversight of the global expansion of Toon Media Networks and Kartoon Channel! Worldwide.'The Company has released a video interview with Steinman today where he discusses the strategy and rise of Kartoon Channel! and Toon Media Networks, as well as the drivers of growing profitability. The video is now available via the Kartoon Studios' social media accounts and the links below: X: Instagram: LinkedIn: Supporting this growth, Kartoon Channel! doubled the performance across its FAST channels since last year on platforms that include Tubi, Pluto TV, and Xumo and added Samsung TV Plus. The expansion continues with the recent debut of a 24/7 Rainbow Rangers channel on Google TV Freeplay, significantly enhancing Kartoon Channel!'s domestic reach and monetization addition to expanding distribution, Kartoon Studios is leveraging AI-assisted dubbing technology to localize content efficiently, helping the company unlock new international markets with speed and added:'This next chapter is about building on our momentum in international markets. We're focused on profitability, brand impact, and delivering content that connects with families everywhere.'About Kartoon StudiosKartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) is a global creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of premium entertainment brands for children and families. The Company's diverse portfolio includes some of the most recognized properties in kids' media, including original IP like Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaq's Garage starring Shaquille O'Neal, Rainbow Rangers, and Llama Llama starring Jennifer Studios owns a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe, managing the legendary creator's name, likeness, signature, voice, consumer products licensing, and original post-Marvel IP. Stan Lee is widely regarded as one of the most influential storytellers in modern history, with his characters appearing in four of the top ten highest-grossing films of all Studios' animation powerhouse, Mainframe Studios, has delivered over 1,000 half-hour episodes and more than 60 feature-length projects. The studio's partners include Disney, Netflix, Mattel, and Sony, with current productions such as Barbie, CoComelon, and Unicorn its wholly owned Toon Media Networks—including Kartoon Channel!, Ameba, and Frederator Network—Kartoon Studios reaches audiences worldwide across linear, AVOD, SVOD, and FAST platforms. Kartoon Channel! is the #1 rated kids' streaming app on the Apple App Store and delivers thousands of hours of family-friendly content, including top-performing series like Peppa Pig Shorts, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom & Friends, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and educational content through Kartoon Classroom and Spanish language collection KC En Español. Frederator Network operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, featuring over 2,000 exclusive creators with billions of annual 2022, Kartoon Studios acquired Canada's WOW! Unlimited Media and became the largest shareholder in Germany's Your Family Entertainment AG, a leading European kids' content Company also includes Beacon Media Group, a full-service agency offering integrated PR, social media, influencer, creative, and media buying services across entertainment, lifestyle, gaming, and tech for its operational excellence, Kartoon Studios was recently honored by Amazon with the Operational Excellence Award for 100% on-time more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding Mr. Steinman's contributions to be made to the Company due to his expanded role; Media Networks continuing to accelerate growth; the potential for maximum reach, brand building power, and a diversified and flexible monetization model; Mr. Steinman bringing the same U.S. vision and execution to the Company's international operations; Kartoon Channel's global footprint continuing to accelerate; Rainbow Rangers and Shaq's Garage continuing to bring in audiences; greater operational efficiency, scale, and monetization as the Company unlocks new growth in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond; and Kartoon Channel! continuing to be a leader of the next generation of children's programming and AVOD distribution, and the ability of Kartoon Channel! to build a scalable, profitable streaming platform that delivers real value — for families and for investors. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of Mr. Steinman to make the anticipated contributions to the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to sustain growth and become profitable; Kartoon Channel's ability to continue to accelerate its global footprint; the ability of Rainbow Rangers and Shaq's Garage to continue to bring in audiences; the Company's ability to have greater operational efficiency, scale, and monetization as it unlocks new growth in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond; Kartoon Channel! continuing to be a leader of the next generation of children's programming and AVOD distribution and building a scalable, profitable streaming platform that delivers real value — for families and for investors; the Company's ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all; fluctuations in the results of the Company's operations from period to period; general economic and financial conditions; the Company's ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; the Company's reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; the Company's ability to market and advertise its products; the Company's reliance on third-parties to promote its products; the Company's ability to keep pace with technological advances; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. MEDIA CONTACT:pr@ INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:ir@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Kartoon Studios to Report Q4 2024 Results Pre-Market on March 31
CEO Andy Heyward and CFO Brian Parisi to Host Video Q&A Session with Investor Bryce McNallie of the Popular McNallie Money Podcast BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) today announced that the company will report Q4 2024 results pre-market on March 31. A press release will be available via Globe Newswire and posted at In addition, Kartoon Studios will stream a video Q&A session with CEO Andy Heyward and CFO Brian Parisi, hosted by Bryce McNallie of the popular McNallie Money Podcast. The interview will be posted shortly after Q4 results are announced via the company's social media channels, including X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. It can also be viewed via the company's YouTube Channel and the McNallie Money Podcast. About Kartoon Studios Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global end-to-end creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. The Company's IP portfolio includes original animated content, including the Stan Lee brand, 'Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten,' starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; 'Shaq's Garage,' starring Shaquille O'Neal, on Kartoon Channel!; 'Rainbow Rangers' on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; the Netflix Original, 'Llama Llama,' starring Jennifer Garner, and more. In 2022, Kartoon Studios acquired Canada's WOW! Unlimited Media, along with its subsidiary, Mainframe Studios, produces top brands for third parties, including 'Cocomelon,' 'Barbie's Playhouse,' Unicorn Academy,' and 'SuperKitties.' Additionally, the company made a strategic investment becoming the largest shareholder in Germany's Your Family Entertainment AG, one of Europe's leading distributors and broadcasters of high-quality programs for children and families. Toon Media Networks, the Company's wholly-owned digital distribution network, consists of Kartoon Channel!, Frederator Network, and Ameba. Kartoon Channel! is a globally distributed entertainment platform. Kartoon Channel! and Ameba are available across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Pluto TV, Comcast, Cox, Dish, Sling TV, Android TV, Xbox, Tubi, Xumo, and Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Frederator Network owns and operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, with channels featuring over 2000 exclusive creators and influencers, garnering billions of views annually. For additional information, please visit MEDIA CONTACT:pr@ INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: ir@ in to access your portfolio
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19-02-2025
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Kartoon Studios Partners With Samsung TV Plus to Launch Free Kids Streaming Channel in the U.S. and Canada
Kartoon Channel! Premieres to Tens of Millions of New Viewers Through One of the Largest Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (Fast) Platforms Featured Programming Includes Gaming-Focused Content Such as BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. , Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) today announced a major distribution expansion through a partnership with Samsung TV Plus – one of the world's largest Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platforms. Starting today, Kartoon Channel! is now available to tens of millions of households across the United States and Canada bringing family-friendly entertainment to connected Samsung TVs. With gaming culture at the heart of today's youth entertainment landscape, Kartoon Channel! is delivering premium, differentiated content that resonates with young audiences. The lineup includes Kidaverse: Roblox Rumble, a must-watch for fans of the global gaming phenomenon, alongside animation based on legendary videogame franchises such as Super Mario Bros., Angry Birds, and Talking Tom and Friends. The channel also features Kartoon Studios' originals, including Rainbow Rangers, and classics like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Bakugan. 'Samsung TV Plus gives us an incredible opportunity to bring Kartoon Channel! to even more families across North America,' said Todd Steinman, President of Toon Media Networks. 'Parents are looking for streaming options that are not only entertaining but also safe and curated for their children. Kartoon Channel! delivers exactly that, with a growing slate of engaging, family-friendly programming that kids love.' Andy Heyward, CEO of Kartoon Studios, commented: "Kartoon Channel remains the top-ranked children's viewing platform in the Apple app store, outperforming Netflix, Disney+, PBS Kids, and YouTube Kids. We are excited to partner now with Samsung TV+, which we believe will fuel Kartoon Channel's growth and a tentpole of profit for Kartoon Studios." About Kartoon Studios Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global end-to-end creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. The Company's IP portfolio includes original animated content, including the Stan Lee brand, 'Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten,' starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; 'Shaq's Garage,' starring Shaquille O'Neal, on Kartoon Channel!; 'Rainbow Rangers' on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; the Netflix Original, 'Llama Llama,' starring Jennifer Garner, and more. In 2022, Kartoon Studios acquired Canada's WOW! Unlimited Media, along with its subsidiary, Mainframe Studios, produces top brands for third parties, including 'Cocomelon,' 'Barbie's Playhouse,' Unicorn Academy,' and 'SuperKitties.' Additionally, the company made a strategic investment becoming the largest shareholder in Germany's Your Family Entertainment AG, one of Europe's leading distributors and broadcasters of high-quality programs for children and families. Toon Media Networks, the Company's wholly-owned digital distribution network, consists of Kartoon Channel!, Frederator Network, and Ameba. Kartoon Channel! is a globally distributed entertainment platform. Kartoon Channel! and Ameba are available across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Pluto TV, Comcast, Cox, Dish, Sling TV, Android TV, Xbox, Tubi, Xumo, and Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Frederator Network owns and operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, with channels featuring over 2000 exclusive creators and influencers, garnering billions of views annually. For additional information, please visit Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release and include statements regarding Samsung TV Plus giving the Company an opportunity to bring Kartoon Channel! to families across North America and partnering with Samsung TV+ fueling Kartoon Channel's growth. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation the success of the Kartoon Channel! on Samsung TV! and those other risk factors set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. MEDIA CONTACT:pr@ INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: ir@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
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29-01-2025
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Kartoon Studios Executives to Unveil 2025 Dynamic Growth Plans on Smart Money Circle Podcast
Revenue Growth, Share Price, Earnings, IP Expansion, and Global Distribution Growth Frame CEO and CFO Interview Video Will Be Available Thursday at 8:30 am ET on 's YouTube Channel and Via Kartoon Studios' YouTube, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn Accounts BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) invites investors to an exclusive discussion on the company's 2025 corporate growth outlook, hosted by the Smart Money Circle podcast. CEO Andy Heyward and CFO Brian Parisi will join renowned investor and host Adam Sarhan to reveal their strategic vision and provide insights into the company's future projects, including The Hundred Acre Wood's Winnie-The-Pooh, Stan Lee Universe, and the growing Kartoon Channel, among others. The video will be available on the Smart Money Circle YouTube channel beginning Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT, and Kartoon Studios' YouTube channel, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. 'Our 2025 outlook represents a pivotal moment for Kartoon Studios as we prepare to roll out our iconic intellectual properties and our growing distribution system,' said Andy Heyward, CEO of Kartoon Studios.'We are excited to share our vision for the future, which we believe will redefine family entertainment and drive significant growth across all aspects of our business.' About Kartoon Studios Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON) is a global end-to-end creator, producer, distributor, marketer, and licensor of entertainment brands. The Company's IP portfolio includes original animated content, including the Stan Lee brand, and post-Marvel Stan Lee content of over 200 characters through its controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe, as well as 'Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten,' starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; 'Shaq's Garage,' starring Shaquille O'Neal, on Kartoon Channel!; 'Rainbow Rangers' on Kartoon Channel! and Ameba; the Netflix Original, 'Llama Llama,' starring Jennifer Garner, and more. In 2022, Kartoon Studios acquired Canada's WOW! Unlimited Media, and a material financial interest in its subsidiary, Mainframe Studios, which is one of the most successful animation service houses in the world, producing top brands for 3rd parties, including 'Cocomelon,' 'Barbie's Playhouse,' Unicorn Academy,' and 'SuperKitties.' Additionally, the company made a strategic investment becoming the largest shareholder in Germany's Your Family Entertainment AG (FRA:RTV), one of Europe's leading distributors and broadcasters of high-quality programs for children and families. Toon Media Networks, the Company's wholly owned digital distribution network, consists of Kartoon Channel!, Frederator Network, and Ameba. Kartoon Channel! is a globally distributed entertainment platform with near full penetration of the U.S. market. Kartoon Channel continually is ranked by viewers in the Apple app store at the top of user entertainment apps. Kartoon Channel! and Ameba are available across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android Mobile, Web, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Pluto TV, Comcast, Cox, Dish, Sling TV, Android TV, Tubi, Xumo, and Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Frederator Network owns and operates one of the largest global animation networks on YouTube, with channels featuring over 2000 exclusive creators and influencers, garnering billions of views annually. For additional information, please visit Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release and include statements regarding the video being available on the Smart Money Circle YouTube channel beginning Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT, and Kartoon Studios' YouTube channel, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts and the Company's vision for the future redefining family entertainment and driving significant growth across all aspects of our business. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of the Company to redefine family entertainment and drive significant growth across all aspects of our business; audience reaction to the video; our ability to generate revenue or achieve profitability; our ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, if at all; fluctuations in the results of our operations from period to period; general economic and financial conditions; our ability to anticipate changes in popular culture, media and movies, fashion and technology; competitive pressure from other distributors of content and within the retail market; our reliance on and relationships with third-party production and animation studios; our ability to market and advertise our products; our reliance on third-parties to promote our products; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; our ability to protect our intellectual property and those other risk factors set forth in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. MEDIA CONTACT:pr@ INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:ir@
