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Focuses on Nickelodeon President Herb Scannell, who is celebrating his tenth anniversary with the network and his second year as its president. Comments from Scannell on Nick's `kids first' approach; Competition faced by Nick in 1998; Details on some of the children's television programs; Views from cable industry analysts on the competition against Nickelodeon. INSET: New home for Nicktoons animators..

Presents a consumers' guide to animated and children's television programs in Asia. Includes the Australian Broadcasting Corp.; Beijing TV; Asia Television; Fuji Television Network.

Presents some of children's programming offerings from cable networks in the United States for fall 1996. Includes A&E Television Network; Animal Planet; Cartoon Network; Comedy Central.

Reports on the difficulties faced by syndicators of children's television programs in the United States. Impact of increased competition; Loss of time periods; Prospects for revenue sources; Benefits of promoting syndicated children's shows. INSET: Saban spells success in kids market, by C.L..

Discusses the decline in the average viewership for the syndicated kids shows. Comparison of Nielsen's ratings starting from 1993 to May 1995; Increase in the popularity of VCR and cable channels among children; Reduction in the amount spent by syndicators as a consequence to the decreasing strength of the shows; Some of the popular shows; Brief on Warner Bros. the top producer of children's animation; Brief on other producers and their plans.

Features the gearing up of the television show market for kids and teen-agers, following the launch of several shows of leading producers, in anticipation of a competitive year ahead in 1995. Description of the various shows on air.

Focuses on children's television programs for the 1994 season. Major syndicators' introduction of five educational series; Target of children and Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-friendly programming; Trends in programming; Live-action science-fiction programs.

Interviews television researchers and professionals on the definition of children's educational programming. Intention or curriculum behind the program; Accidental learning; Information on health and nutrition; Public television as medium for educational programming for children; Essence of warning labels; Harmful effects of violence and indecency in programming.

The article reports on the growth of the television (TV) business for children in the U.S. It reveals that TV market for children is expected to be stronger for a lot of mothers are also watching with their offspring. It notes that marketers are also targeting the parents to reach the 1 billion dollars goal in 2011. Comments from Jim Perry of Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group, Darcy Bowe of Starcom, and Rita Ferro of Disney Media Sales and Marketing are included.

An interview with Federal Communications Commission commissioner Michael O'Rielly is presented. Topics mentioned include the broadcast ownership deregulation, the rules on children television, the debate on net neutrality, his attendance at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, and his advice for broadcasters.

Focuses on the efforts of children's television broadcasters to comply with the US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) definition of educational television. FCC's requirements in the airing of educational programs; Challenges facing syndicators in producing children's television programs; Professionals assisting in creating the shows.

Reports on the children's television programs of major networks in the United States. ABC's partnership with walt Disney for its weekend lineup; Changes in CBS' programs; Fox's weekdays schedule; NBC's offerings for the teen market.

Reports on study on the educational value of children's television programs in the United States, conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Need for broadcasters to define educational programs; Need for programs that support the positive development of children. INSETS: Picks of the litter.;Kids tune in at all times, by E.A.R.;National rules could hurt.., by E.A.R.;Newspapers omit coverage of kids TV, by E.A.R.

Reports on the educational programs prepared by cable channels in the United States. Includes Discovery Channels' `Immortality on Ice'; History Channel's `November Warriors'; `World Youth News' from Encore Media's WAM! network.

Reports on the competition between children's broadcast networks and cable television networks. Losses in viewership incurred by ABC, CBS and Fox; Audience strength shown by Nickelodeon; Programs scheduled by networks.

Presents an interview with children's television advocate Peggy Charren following the establishment of a mandatory three-hour television programming in the United States. Benefits for the public; Views on the industry definition of `educational'; Opposition to efforts to regulate violence and indecency on television.

Focuses on the plans to establish a three-hour standard for children's television programming in the United States. Support of the US Federal Communications Commission on a three-hour guideline; Key features of the proposed guidelines.

Reports on the addition of children's programs by television companies in the United States for September 1996. Program description; Syndication of television programs; Weekly program offerings of television companies.

Discusses the inclination of cable channels to initiate their own children's programing identity by broadcasting some original shows in fall 1995. Brief on the plans of cable channels in general and their opinions; Brief on The Cartoon Network's `Space Ghost'; Nickelodeon's `Little Bear.'

Focuses on the children's programming of various cable television networks. The Cartoon Network; The Family Channel; The Learning Channel; Nickelodeon; TNT; USA; WTBS; Pay television services.

Focuses on the developments in weekday and weekend syndicated children's television. Fox Children's Network (FCN); Effect of affiliation changes resulting from New World Entertainment Ltd.-Fox Broadcasting Co. realignment; Buena Vista Television's launching of 1994-1995 Disney Afternoon shows; Success of Saban Entertainment's show `Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'; New players' redefinition of market.

Reports on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) moves to regulate children's television. Account of the FCC hearing on June 28, 1994; Suggestions that FCC relieve broadcasters of their obligation to provide educational children's programming; Possible revision of FCC rules to include a narrow definition of educational children's programs.

Reports on Petry Television's analysis of the November 1994 sweeps ratings of television programs for children. Children's turning to weekday morning live-action fantasy programming; Failure to attract attention of children by congressionally mandated educational fare.

Discusses the competition among syndicators for children's television programming targetting the Saturday morning and daytime slots. Program offerings from different syndicators; Competition from the cable networks; Free market's determination of what programs will survive.

Discusses the educational programs for children offered by syndicators in compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. Third year of enforcement of the Children's Television Act of 1990 (CTA); Performance of the educational shows; Strategies of different syndicators in complying with the regulation; Lists and themes of different educational shows. INSET: All American to sell CTW's `3-2-1', by MF..

Reports that broadcasters were given fair warning by Congress during the week of March 8, 1993 to get serious about providing educational programing for children or face the consequences. Broadcasters' unacceptable response to the Children's Television Act; Future `threats' by House Telecommunications Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey (D-Mass.) if broadcasters don't comply with provisions of the act; Possible implementation of spectrum fees; More.

The article presents insights regarding the effort of several children cable networks to restore their ratings and recover their business revenue. Topics discussed include the decline of children's network as of October 2018, the decline in revenue and cash flow due to the declining ratings for children-targeted cable networks, and the move of Nickelodeon, banking its Viacom Digital Studios to attract children on digital and social platforms.

An editorial is presented which argues for a revamp and update of the U.S. agency, the Federal Communications Commission's children's television rules, especially calling for the removal of the 30-minute minimum length of programs, arguing that children's attention spans are suited to shorter ones.

An interview with Cartoon Network president Christina Miller is presented. Miller discussed the company's 360 degree approach to the Cartoon Network and Adult Swim's brands to remain profitable in the very competitive kid's television market, and how the company creates a programming schedule to bring viewers back to linear programming. Miller also offered glimpses of the network's new offerings including "Craig of the Creek" and "Summer Camp Island."

An interview with Cyma Zarghami, president of television network Nickelodeon, is presented. Zarghami talks about her confidence in the turnaround of company, their adjustment to a new generation of child viewers and the need for an organization to change and adapt. She also discusses how they created new content, increased the pace of development and pursued the goal of the network of making children laugh. INSETS: REPLACING ZARGHAMI WAS NOT AN OPTION: DAUMAN;NICK WANTS TO SCORE WITH SPORTS.

The article reports on the continuing rate decline of Children's television (TV) marketplace despite the efforts of Discovery Kids and SyFy to develop more interesting children programs. It mentions that Discovery has moved to sell a half-share of Discovery Kids to Hasbro for The Hub channel and SyFy formulated TV shows according to kids' preferences. However, it notes that the scatter market still stands just above upfront rates.

The article focuses on how research has aided the producers of television programs aimed at preschool children to teach basic literacy and reasoning skills while remaining entertainment programs. "Super Why," a program which will debut in the fall of 2007, is presented as an example. It was created by Angela Santomero, one of the two creators of the program "Blue's Clues," considered the pioneer in interactive television for children. INSET: NOW DISNEY'S 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL' BEGETS THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

The article reports on a flurry of U.S. government actions on television advertising for junk foods on programs aimed at children. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued subpoenas to television, advertising, and food companies as it prepares a report on the subject. U.S. Representative Ed Markey has announced plans to hold committee hearings in Congress. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission might revoke the educational status given children's programs that air junk food advertisements.

The article focuses on the Nickelodeon cable television network's plan to create an online virtual world game utilizing its live action program "The Naked Brothers Band." Features of the game, which will be part of the network's existing virtual world web site, are given. The program's popularity among children aged 6-11 is cited. Sales of DVDs of the program are given. Nickelodeon's dominant position in children's programming is presented.

The article examines the prospects for the upfront advertising market in television programming for children for the 2007-2008 season. Preliminary indications such as higher 2006 ratings among 6-11 year olds are thought to forecast strong sales. The desire of advertisers to purchase time for the weeks before Christmas, Easter, and the start of school is noted. Government regulations of ads aimed at children are described.

This article reports that the public television station KCET in Los Angeles, California, is developing programs to reach both English and Spanish audiences. One such program that is offered in both languages is "A Place of Our Own" or "Los Niños en Su Casa," which is hosted by Debi Gutierrez and Alina Rosario. Mary Mazur, the executive vice president of KCET, discusses the educational value of the show, which deals with early childhood development.

Assesses the chances of the ratings and financial success of Disney Channel's "Little Einsteins," amidst other television preschool shows in the U.S. Rival preschool television programs of "Little Einstein's"; Sales performance of the line of infant DVD, "Baby Einstein," also released by Disney Channel in 1997; Expectation of the company from the retail sales of "Little Einsteins" licensed products for preschoolers.

Focuses on television programs for teenagers in the United States. Common elements of hit programs for teens; Top shows for teens.

Focuses on television programs for 9-14 year-olds in the United States. Common elements of hit programs for the age group; Top shows for the age group.

Focuses on television programs for children under six years old in the United States. Common elements of hit programs for the age group; Top shows for the age group.

Reports the mandate for local broadcasters on child-friendly television programming in the United States. Plan of the government to extend child-friendly television programming to four hours; Argument among panelists concerning the child-friendly programming; Definition of educational programming.

Reports on plans by Fox Broadcasting Co. to remove its afternoon children's programming block in the United States if ratings do not improve by 2001. Competition from the Warner Bros. Network and cable networks; Decline in Fox's prime time ratings; Plans for programs related to the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing; Fox-produced programs whose ratings have started to decline.

The article discusses strategies used by the television company Cartoon Network to retain its young viewers. Topics covered include improved ratings among children ages two to eleven during the third quarter of 2015, the number of times its mobile apps have been downloaded, and the importance of program choice and control to the generation of viewers known as plurals. Also mentioned are monetization techniques, estimated advertising revenue growth in 2015, and cash flow.

An interview with Tara Sorensen, head of children programming at Amazon Studios, is presented. When asked on the importance of the investment of Amazon in the development of children-targeted programming, she refers to their customer base of families. Sorensen discussed the underserved areas in the marketplace, their goal for the shows, and the reliance of Amazon on customer feedback to determine the performance of the shows.

The article focuses on Litton Entertainment's expansion in the children's entertainment/information programming market. Topics include its GoTime! programming which will provide health, fitness and community content for kids and their families, its themed blocks which include the Weekend Adventure series, and the CBS Dream Team featuring subject-area experts. It also mentions One Magnificent Morning that presents outdoor and nature shows and its extended contracts with ABC affiliates.

Deals with the downgrading of the animated series `Pokemon.' Reason for downgrading the program for children; Comments from Shelly Hirsch, chief executive officer of Summit Media; Explanation on the advertisers' reluctance to enter into individual children's programming business.

Reports that nine out of the top 20 Saturday children's educational shows for the September 13 to October 5, 1997 period are from the American Broadcasting Co. (ABC). Top three spots held by Fox Kids Network; Fox's successful educational show on weekdays; Federal Communications Commission rules the went into effect in September; CBS's struggle to find an audience on Saturday.

Focuses on advertising spending on children's television programs in the United States. Efforts of advertisers to create brand-loyalty; Growth of advertising spending; Share of various children's television networks in advertising spending.

Focuses on the broadcasting of syndicated children's television programs in the United States. Airing of educational programs; Alternatives to programs from television networks; Top syndicated programs; Competition in the children's television market.

Reports on Public Broadcasting Network's (PBS) children's programming plans in the United States, for the fall 1997 season. Preview of PBS' lineup; PBS' Smart Parent Campaign; PBS' position on the television ratings agreement.