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Katie Bailey, Content Director & Editor of Kidscreen on what’s changing in the kids’ space today Dec 14, 2022

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 Nov 17, 2022

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 Nov 02, 2022

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

Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at LEGO Group, on creating a safe metaverse for kids Oct 05, 2022

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.

Lane Merrifield, Founder of Club Penguin on how their success was a precursor to the metaverse today Aug 31, 2022

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.

Chris Williams, Founder & CEO of pocket.watch on the future of kids’ entertainment Jul 18, 2022

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.

David Kleeman, Dubit SVP, Global Trends, on the role of kids in the metaverse Dec 09, 2021

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

Victor Saeijs on how The LEGO Group built and sustained an iconic toy brand Nov 18, 2021

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

#Kidtech Season 3 Episode 11: Eric Berger, Common Sense CEO, on the kids streaming landscape Oct 21, 2021

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.

Laura Zebersky, Jazwares President, on the future of the toy industry Oct 07, 2021

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, ModSquad Head of Digital, on building healthy digital communities for younger audiences Sep 23, 2021

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.

Nick Walters, Managing Director of SA Gaming on how young audiences are driving the metaverse Jun 29, 2021

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.

Dean Weller, CEO of Generation Media, on the ever-changing kids' digital media sector Jun 08, 2021

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.

Nancy MacIntyre, CEO of Sandbox Kids, on building a kids digital media empire May 25, 2021

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, gohenry CEO, on the kids digital payments landscape May 11, 2021

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 on Nickelodeon, MiMO Studios, and the current state of kids content Apr 27, 2021

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.

Michael Rinzler, Jazwares EVP/Partner, on building great toy companies Apr 13, 2021

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, CEO ChizComm, on the business of toy marketing Mar 30, 2021

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.

Yonatan Raz-Fridman, Founder and CEO of Supersocial, on building games for the Roblox metaverse Mar 16, 2021

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, CEO MGA Entertainment, on what a billion dollar toy business looks like in 2020 Nov 10, 2020

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 Oct 07, 2020

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.

Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner Sep 01, 2020

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, YouTuber Aug 04, 2020

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.

Nathan Phillips, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Office at Technology, Humans and Taste Jul 20, 2020

SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins is joined by Nathan Phillips, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Technology, Humans And Taste (THAT).

Helen Dixon, Data Protection Commissioner for Ireland Jul 02, 2020

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.

Andy Robertson, Family Gaming Author and Journalist Jun 18, 2020

SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins speaks with Andy Robertson, the well-known family and technology journalist and author of forthcoming book ‘Taming Gaming'

Steven Wolfe Pereira, CEO and Co-founder of Encantos Jun 01, 2020

SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins is joined by Steven Wolfe Pereira, CEO and Co-founder of Encantos, the purpose-driven family brand powerhouse.

Tami Bhaumik, VP Marketing and Digital Civility at Roblox May 21, 2020

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 May 12, 2020

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

Kate Boyle, CEO Banjo Robinson Apr 30, 2020

SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins sits with Banjo Robinson’s CEO and founder, Kate Boyle.

WPP CEO, Mark Read Apr 14, 2020

SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins is joined by Mark Read, CEO of WPP, the world's largest advertising and communications company

FTC Commissioner, Rebecca Slaughter Mar 13, 2020

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 Wonderbly Dec 05, 2019

Nick Marsh, CPO of Wonderbly, the world’s leading personalised book publisher for families, sits with SuperAwesome CEO Dylan Collins.

Patricia Scanlon, Founder and CEO of SoapBox Labs Nov 14, 2019

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 Tinkercast Nov 07, 2019

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, Mattel Oct 29, 2019

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...

Sam Clough, leading family insights consultant Oct 15, 2019

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 Sep 25, 2019

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 Sep 17, 2019

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, Initiative Aug 21, 2019

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.

Sam Clough, Strategic insights consultant and Kids and Parents Expert Jul 19, 2019

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 Toca Boca Jun 28, 2019

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

Kim Hart, Managing Editor and Sara Fischer, Media reporter at Axios Jun 18, 2019

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 May 30, 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 May 16, 2019

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

Dona Fraser, Director of Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) Apr 25, 2019

CARU’s Dona Fraser sits down in New York with SuperAwesome CEO, Dylan Collins, to discuss TikTok, digital privacy and the kids' advertising landscape

Sam Clough, Strategic insights consultant and Kids and Parents Expert Apr 18, 2019

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 Tech Will Save Us Mar 28, 2019

Bethany Koby, CEO of Tech Will Save Us talks to SuperAwesome’s Dylan Collins about the rise of STEM toys and future-focused families

Brenda Bisner SVP of Content and Business Development, Kidoodle.TV Mar 14, 2019

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

Emma Scott, CEO Beano Studios Feb 28, 2019

Beano Studios founder and CEO Emma Scott joins SuperAwesome's Dylan Collins in London to discuss building a kids digital media business

Rob Lowe, Senior Global Director for Digital Consumer Engagement, LEGO Feb 21, 2019

Rob Lowe, LEGO's Senior Global Director for Digital Consumer Engagement, joins Dylan Collins in London to talk about the lessons learned from rolling out LEGO Life, the company's social network for kids.

Yonatan Raz Fridman, Co-founder of Kano + CEO of Sosu Feb 15, 2019

Yonatan Raz-Fridman, co-founder of children's DIY computer platform Kano (and now CEO of Sosu) speaks with SuperAwesome's Dylan Collins in New York

Nick Walters, Founder and CEO Hopster Feb 12, 2019

Nick Walters, founder of Hopster, the global play and learning platform joins SuperAwesome's Dylan Collins to discuss the state of children's digital media landscape

David Stevens, CEO Knights Of Jan 31, 2019

David Stevens, co-founder of Knights Of, the inclusive children's book publisher speaks with SuperAwesome's Dylan Collins.

Clark Stacey, CEO Wildworks Jan 31, 2019

Clark Stacey, CEO of Wildworks, the creator of the Animal Jam franchise, speaks with Dylan Collins from SuperAwesome.

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