By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop and the PNC Foundation have released new resources to help young children learn basic concepts related to financial education. Sesame Workshop is a global nonprofit organization that focuses on educational resources, entertainment media, outreach programs, and research initiatives to support children and families … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Gang Teaching Kids to Manage Money
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Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop is partnering with The Happiness Lab podcast for a three-episode series featuring licensed Sesame Street characters. Launched in 2019, The Happiness Lab is an emotional well-being podcast that is hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology and head of Silliman College at Yale University. In May, Santos … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Partners on Podcast With The Happiness Lab
Bulldog Secures New Licenses for Sesame Street in the UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bulldog Licensing has announced the release of two adult-oriented product ranges for the Sesame Street brand in the UK. The new licensed Sesame Street collections include an apparel and accessories line from TruffleShuffle and a line of patches and badges from Pawprint Family. "The strength of Sesame Street across a multitude of media … [Read more...] about Bulldog Secures New Licenses for Sesame Street in the UK
Sesame Workshop Services Reached One Million Children in the Middle East
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The childhood development initiative Ahlan Simsim has now reached one million children with direct services across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. “The IRC-Sesame Workshop Ahlan Simsim program is the largest early childhood development program in a humanitarian setting,” said David Miliband, President and CEO of the IRC. “The … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Services Reached One Million Children in the Middle East
Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Appoints New Head of Creative Development
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sesame Workshop has promoted producer Kim Díaz as its new Vice President of Creative Development. As VP of Creative Development, Díaz will develop and lead the creative development strategy for new long-form and short-form series, specials, and other programming initiatives for Sesame Workshop. She will also be responsible for … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Sesame Workshop Appoints New Head of Creative Development
Sesame Workshop Develops 360° Capture of Sesame Street Set with Epic Games
Sesame Workshop has received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games, which will be used to support the production of a 360° capture of the set. The $150,000 Epic MegaGrant helps with the creation of a high-definition digital version of the Sesame Street set that captures iconic locations including the 123 Sesame Street brownstone and its front stoop, Oscar’s trash can, Hooper’s … [Read more...] about Sesame Workshop Develops 360° Capture of Sesame Street Set with Epic Games
Sesame Street and The Wiggles In Music Video Collaboration
Two beloved children's brands joined forces this week for the May 10 debut of two new music videos featuring The Wiggles and characters from Sesame Street. Both brands recently celebrated milestones with Sesame Street marking its historic 50th season last year and The Wiggles kicking off their 2021 celebration of 30 years of children’s entertainment. The two beloved … [Read more...] about Sesame Street and The Wiggles In Music Video Collaboration
Sesame Street Joins Blank Slate Art Platform
Sesame Street is the first brand to launch as part of “Blank Slate,” a new platform partnership between Champion Athleticwear and Foot Locker, Inc. The platform taps notable artists and content creators to bring exclusive collaborations to life through a unique lens. Jason Freeny and Naturel are two of the artists re-imagining Sesame Street’s iconic characters in these … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Joins Blank Slate Art Platform
Kid’s Tech Goes Back to the Future
By Karina Masolova The future of kid's tech products sees an overhaul in traditional play patterns even as less modern concerns are being addressed. TLL recently attended the Kids' & Family Tech Expo in NYC hosted by Child's Play Communications. From this intimate subset of kid's tech manufacturers emerges a picture of how the industry is addressing the biggest concerns in … [Read more...] about Kid’s Tech Goes Back to the Future