Los Angeles Times

How ‘CoComelon’ became a mass media juggernaut for preschoolers

Fifty-five years ago, preschoolers were captivated by the TV performance of a fuzzy blue monster, two striped shirt-wearing best friends and a big yellow bird. Today, in the now-crowded field of ...
Deadline.com

‘CoComelon’ & Hello Kitty Owners Strike Content Deal Including New Show With Characters From Both Universes

Hello Kitty owner Sanrio has struck a multi-year deal with CoComelon outfit Moonbug Entertainment including a new show with characters from both hit franchises. The deal will span content and consumer ...
The Hollywood Reporter

APOS: Candle Media’s Kevin Mayer Addresses ‘Cocomelon’ Switch to Disney+, Reveals ‘Hello Kitty’ Collaboration

The former Disney executive touted Candle's multiplatform strategy for all its disparate properties. By Abid Rahman International Editor, Digital On Wednesday, Mayer took part in a fireside chat at ...
Variety

‘CoComelon’ and ‘Hello Kitty’ Team Up in Major Collaboration as Moonbug Surpasses Taylor Swift in Streams, Kevin Mayer Reveals at APOS

Moonbug Entertainment is partnering with Sanrio on a major ‘CoComelon‘-‘Hello Kitty‘ collaboration launching next year, Kevin Mayer announced Wednesday at the APOS “Future of Storytelling” session.
IndieWire

Why Netflix Moved on from ‘CoComelon’ — and How It Hopes to Replace It in the Kids Programming Wars

The streamer says the insanely popular show for preschoolers had a steep decline in viewership, and now it has "Sesame Street" to fill the void. With 193 million subscribers, the musical preschool ...