Four programming experts from around the world engage in a lively discussion about acquisitions trends and offer their perspectives on how to spot hit shows and offer content to young viewers multiplatform. Speakers: Anna Carugati-Guise, Group Editorial Director, World Screen, USA (Moderator) Michael Carrington, Head of Children’s and Education, ABC-TV, Australia Patricia Hidalgo, Chief Content & Creative Officer EMEA and International Paula Taborda dos Guaranys, Head of Content and Programming, Gloob, Brazil Janine Weigold, Head of Children’s Content, Super RTL, Germany
Cyberbullying, online harassment, fake news, faker friends—let’s face it. After leaving childhood (and the gentle land of kids programming), new teenagers plunge into a world where social media is king … and not the fairest ruler. This new online universe can become a nightmare for rookies. How can the kids programming industry effectively prepare kids for the challenges of adolescence? Experts share their views. Speakers: Rachel Murrell, Journalist & scriptwriter, UK (Moderator) Alice Webb, Director, BBC Children’s & BBC North, BBC, UK Carole Bienaimé Besse, Advisor, CSA, France