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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Best 'CoComelon' Videos To Watch on YouTube This Week
JJ takes his dog to school, and kids are soothed to sleep by "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."We know there is a lot of content on YouTube, and it can be hard to tell which is appropriate for your child. So, Parents' editors are picking some of the best videos every week that you can feel good about watching or listening a parent, I have two conflicting feelings. First of all, summer just started. And secondly, summer is almost over. If I had the power to control the flow of time, I would slow it down so I could savor this time with my (soon-to-be 4-year-old) daughter just a little bit more. One thing we really love to do together is listen to music. She is an expressive dancer, and is always recruiting her dad and I to perform her original dance routines. We put on all sorts of music that we think she'd love, from live Pink Floyd performances to the more kid-friendly tunes of Sesame Street (she's a fan of both). If your kids are similarly musically inclined, CoComelon songs are another solid option. If you're looking for ways to bond with your toddler or spend some quality time together, dancing and singing along to these tunes is a worthwhile use of your time. Every week, CoComelon releases new videos on its YouTube channel. Here's what to watch (and sing!) with your toddler this week. Bingo's First Day of School! Back to School! With summer more than half way over, you might already be talking to your little ones about either starting or going back to pre-school. Listening to this song together, which pairs the lyrics of the classic nursery rhyme 'Bingo Was His Name-O' with visuals depicting JJ bringing his dog Bingo to visit his classroom. Bingo has never been to school before, but he quickly makes friends. Not only does the message help your little one get one step closer to being comfortable in their own classroom but the lyrics are easy for little kids to learn and memorize, making it the perfect song for the family to sing together. Best of CoComelon Meal Time! Is mealtime a chore for your family? You're not alone. Getting easily-distracted toddlers to sit still and eat a nutritious meal is can take some cajoling. It never hurts to try to make the process easier by getting them excited about the food in front of them—and these CoComelon mealtime songs can help. From songs about making pizza and pasta to another song about learning the names of all their favorite fruits, and another that teaches colors with the help of rainbow popsicles, these food-focused tunes might inspire your little one to think of dinner as a time for play and learning, instead of a chore. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star As I mentioned, my daughter loves to sing, and at bedtime the song she sings the most is 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,' a near-timeless classic that was probably the first song I (and many other kids) learned to sing, too. Thanks to the sweet CoComelon rendition of the song, you and your toddler can learn the song together. And since it's so soothing, it may also help your little one relax at night. And who knows, maybe singing it to each other will become your bedtime tradition, too. Read the original article on Parents Solve the daily Crossword
CNBC
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNBC
As streaming services chase profitability, kids' content is king
In the battle among streaming services to capture and keep subscribers, kids' shows like "CoComelon" and "Bluey" are becoming powerful tools to help win the war. Retaining customers has proven to be one of the biggest hurdles in the build-out of streaming. When Netflix reported subscriber losses in 2022, it sent a ripple effect through the industry and media companies began leaning into advertising and other business models to focus on profitability. Meanwhile, companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have been vocal about the need for quality content to drive subscriber growth. Children's programming offers a unique value proposition for the streaming equation: it's less expensive and has more longevity than other forms of content. "Kids' content drives a huge amount of engagement because kids watch it over and over and over and over. They never tire of it," said Kevin Mayer, co-CEO of Candle Media, which owns Moonbug, the distributor of hit kids' shows such as "CoComelon" and "Blippi." Mayer said reducing churn — industry jargon for customer losses — is the most substantial factor in improving streaming services' economics, even more so than gaining new subscribers or generating revenue from those customers. "If you churn, you lose subscribers, your top line diminishes. You have to spend marketing dollars to replenish, either to re-market to lost subscribers or to find new ones," said Mayer. Kids tend to repeat watching shows and movies, and it shows in the data. When there was initially only one season of "CoComelon" on Netflix, kids watched the same episodes multiple times, said Brian Fuhrer, senior vice president of product strategy and thought leadership at Nielsen. The 154 episodes of animated Australian hit series "Bluey," which streams on Disney+, had more than 25 billion minutes viewed in the first half of 2025, according to a Nielsen report released in July. Kids' films in general have been driving both the box office and have been many of the top streamed titles this year, according to Nielsen. Disney's "Moana" is the most streamed movie in history and the sequel, "Moana 2," had 7.2 billion viewing minutes since it was released on Disney+ in March, per Nielsen. Live sports and hit TV series are often credited with drawing the biggest audiences and driving short-term subscriber additions for streamers, but services that feature strong portfolios of children's content offer parents a reason to stick with subscriptions longer term, industry analysts and experts told CNBC. A fourth-quarter video trends report from TiVo found that of nearly 4,500 survey respondents in the U.S. and Canada, those with children use 13.6 services compared with 8.2 for those without. Overall, the report from the fourth quarter of 2024 found that respondents had on average 9.9 services, down from 11.1 in the prior year. TiVo's report found that people were dropping streaming apps due to lack of usage rather than higher pricing. Meanwhile, kids being home from school during the summer has helped to spike both streaming and TV usage in June, according to a recent Nielsen report. Total TV usage among 6- to 17-year-olds was up 27% compared with the prior month, and streaming accounted for 66% of their total time spent with TV in June. The strategy for media companies varies when it comes to using children's content as a retention tool. Disney, Paramount Global and Netflix are among the streaming services with deep libraries of kids content. WBD, however, has stepped back from the genre, most notably with its decision to relinquish the streaming rights to "Sesame Street." The new season of the iconic children's show will be released on Netflix later this year, with two more seasons to follow. Meanwhile, new "Sesame Street" episodes will also be available on PBS KIDS and its YouTube channel. Netflix has reported kids' and family content represents 15% of the company's total viewing. Part of the broader media strategy has also come to mean joining forces with the traditional media industry's biggest competitor — Alphabet's YouTube. Even Netflix, the streaming juggernaut that upended the media industry, is faced with the reality that social media platform YouTube is dominating streaming on the TV screen. YouTube consistently pulls the highest TV viewership among all streaming platforms, according to Nielsen. As of June, YouTube accounted for 12.8% of overall streaming on the TV, surpassing Netflix and Disney+, Nielsen reported. In total, streaming viewership surpassed broadcast and cable TV. "I would say YouTube is part of everybody's media strategy," said Andy Heyward, a longtime media executive in the kids' television industry and CEO of Kartoon Studios. "More kids are consuming YouTube than anything else. But there's so much stuff on there that you have be very, very unique to rise above." YouTube strategy used to be an afterthought for many media companies, but that's since changed, according to Alexia Raven, who spearheaded generational research as a former executive at Warner Bros. Discovery and has since co-founded the research and strategy firm Maverix Insights. "If you're not on YouTube, it's like you don't exist for kids," Raven said. "That's where the eyeballs are." In response, traditional media companies are increasingly working "as close partners" with YouTube -- creating and curating YouTube channels with clips from specific content and TV networks, and even creating shows just for the platform, said Katie Kurtz, the global head of youth and learning at YouTube. "I think we certainly know that some partners think of YouTube as the engine of discoverability. They want to make sure they're meeting users where they are, and so they are on YouTube as a way of connecting with audiences," said Kurtz. The content Disney produces for YouTube serves to complement its long-form series on Disney+ and fuel deeper engagement with its characters and stories, a Disney spokesperson told CNBC. Paramount credits its library of kids programming as helping to establish Paramount+ as one of the fastest-growing streaming services, according to a spokesperson — much of which comes from cable TV network Nickelodeon. Franchises like "Paw Patrol," "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer" have been particularly successful. Still even with that depth in kids' programming, Paramount earlier this year released the original animated series, "Kid Cowboy," exclusively on YouTube. "We also know that a lot of our partners are not really just building large YouTube channels. They are also thinking about building a really great next generation of characters, and some of that involves being YouTube first," said Kurtz, calling out "Kid Cowboy" as an example. Meanwhile, traditional media companies are also looking to YouTube for new forms of content to add to their platform. In recent years, content makers who started out on YouTube have signed licensing deals with top streaming services. "We want to be in business with the best creatives on the planet, regardless where they come from," said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos during Thursday's earnings call with investors. "CoComelon" in particular stands out. The animated series originated on YouTube and still reaches much of its viewers there, but when Netflix acquired a subset of its content in 2020, it was a boost for Netflix's viewership. It has appeared in Nielsen's top 10 list of acquired titles a total of 179 times, with 155 consecutive appearances on the rankings. However, it was last featured on the list in September 2024. Despite its slowdown in viewership, "CoComelon" managed to nab a new subscription streaming home with Disney+ this year, according to people familiar with the matter who declined to speak publicly on the private negotiations. Disney outbid Netflix for the rights to the program beginning in 2027 and Netflix refrained from submitting a higher bid, the people said. Netflix declined to renew its "CoComelon" license due to a decline in viewership, one of the people said. Netflix saw the hours spent viewing "CoComelon" decline nearly 60% from early 2023 — when it started releasing engagement data — to late 2024. A Disney spokesperson said that "CoComelon" continues to be a top destination for preschool-aged children, adding the show fits seamlessly into its preschool ecosystem and supports engagement and retention with its young audiences, which is a key driver of platform health. Despite letting go of "CoComelon," Netflix is still investing in kids content. Earlier this year, Netflix added "Ms. Rachel" content, which is programming from a YouTube creator of toddler and preschooler content of the same name whose channel has nearly 16 million subscribers. The series has been in Netflix's top 10 most watched "shows" globally for 17 weeks, according to the company. "There are some creators on YouTube like Ms. Rachel that are a great fit," Sarandos said on Thursday's call. "If you just saw on the engagement report, she's had 53 million views in the first half of 2025 on Netflix. So she clearly works on Netflix."
Metro
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix loses popular show as it signs deal to join streaming rival
Sophie-May Williams Published July 14, 2025 2:42pm Link is copied Comments Netflix is home to many shows and movies of all different genres. If you often spend more time scrolling than watching, it's probably because there are literally thousands to choose from. While some are so successful that they're renewed for new seasons, others aren't so lucky. This is especially true for non-Netflix originals, many of which are booted from the platform after a certain amount of time to make way for new content (Picture: Getty Images) One particular show has been hosted on Netflix since 2020 and has built a strong fanbase in the process. However, users will soon have to say goodbye when it's moved to a different platform completely, according to Deadline. Yep, we're talking about CoComelon, the 'pre-school powerhouse' that began life as a children's YouTube channel (Picture: Netflix/Everett/Shutterstock) CoComelon specialises in 3D animation videos of traditional nursery rhymes and original kids' songs. As of this month, it's the third most-subscribed and second most-viewed channel on YouTube. So why, considering the success of the channel and its content, is Netflix making the decision to ditch the show? (Picture: Michael Mccarthymet) First things first - parents and children - let us start by saying that CoComelon won't be kicked out of the streaming world for good. It's actually just transferring to the capable hands of Disney Plus. This isn't to say CoComelon hasn't fared well on Netflix: for the five years it's been hosted by the streamer, it's performed consistently. However, Deadline noted that in recent times ratings have slightly dropped (Picture: Netflix) Interestingly, the report states Netflix tried to renew its CoComelon streaming license, even offering a higher fee than what it currently pays. Despite this, Disney Plus reportedly still won the war and outbid the platform, highlighting the company's interest in this type of content. CoComelon Lane - a Netflix original spin off - is expected to continue streaming on the platform. A CoComelon movie distributed by Universal is also in the works for 2027, meaning Disney Plus could see a spike in interest during that time (Picture: Netflix) Netflix account holders still have a while before CoComelon transitions to Disney Plus in January 2027. Viewers will then need to sign up for a Disney Plus account or watch the available content on YouTube (Picture: Netflix/Everett/Shutterstock) CoComelon is a children's YouTube channel operated by Candle Media-owned Moonbug Entertainment. It started in 2006 under the name checkgate, before being rebranded as ABC Kid TV. In 2018, it was rebranded again to CoComelon. It was created by Jay Jeon (Picture: Netflix) The channel's videos target two- to five-year-olds and their parents, and feature 3D animated children, adults, and animals, who interact with each other in everyday life scenarios. The content also includes standalone music videos, compilations, and livestreams, with lyrics always appearing at the bottom of the screen (Picture: Netflix)
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
43% of Parents Want Realistic Representation on Children's Shows
As kids watch their favorite content throughout the day, it's only natural that parents may be watching too. You probably know all the words to the 'Hot Dog' song from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and the names of the characters on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. And you've probably seen YouTube Kids stars getting into some silly mischief one too many times. You're far from alone: About 94% of parents co-viewed content with their kids ages 2 to 5 and 6 to 9, according to a 2023 Statista survey. But this doesn't mean parents are loving what they are watching. In fact, children's content isn't up to many parents' standards. A new report from Moonbug Entertainment, which owns CoComelon and Blippi, finds that many parents feel children's content isn't showing the reality of family life—and their points are valid. While 30% of parents feel their families are often represented in content, 56% say they sometimes feel that way, and 14% say they never or rarely do. These parents feel children's content doesn't reflect the reality of what goes on in the day-to-day. Examples provided of what is usually shown include 'spotless homes, endlessly patient caregivers, and children who recover from tantrums in seconds.' Meanwhile, parents often deal with unpredictable moments throughout the day, chaotic mornings, and managing various children's emotions, among other issues. So, what are parents who co-view content with their kids hoping to see? Here are the top five things they would prefer: 43% of caregivers want a realistic representation of parenting imperfections and struggles 43% want the challenges of the everyday not just storylines that are dramatic 39% desire content that helps kids learn conflict resolution skills 37% want characters who behave the way the average kid does in real life 37% ask for more diversity in family structures, such as blended families, single parents, and multigenerational homes Parents say seeing more realistic content will help them connect with content on a 'deeper level.' It's also a win for shows and content creators because 40% of parents say they will rewatch those episodes and the same percentage say they will recommend a show to others. It makes sense. Parenting is hard and feeling seen can make all the difference in the journey. Validation is also important for kids as they benefit when families like theirs are represented in what they watch. As Common Sense Media points out, representation in kids' media can impact their sense of self. In other words, what families watch can offer more than just entertainment. Read the original article on Parents
Screen Geek
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
Beloved Netflix Series Moving To Disney Plus
Netflix has been home to one particular beloved series since 2020. Now, five years later, it's been announced that the series will be moving to another streaming platform. The series will officially be making the move from Netflix to Disney Plus. With that said, viewers will still have an opportunity to watch this particular series on Netflix, as the move won't be taking place until January 2027. This gives subscribers an additional two years to use Netflix for streaming the series before they'll have to begin using Disney Plus instead. The license is apparently coming to an end as it makes its move to Disney Plus following the next two years. While Netflix has been following along in acquiring children's programming, Disney Plus has been a much bigger hub for children's programming including preschool-age entertainment, so it makes sense that the streamer might have a bigger interest in acquiring the series. As shared via Deadline: 'Preschool powerhouse CoComelon will have a new streaming home. Disney+ has picked up the hit animated series, which has been a Netflix mainstay since 2020. The move is slated for January 2027.' The history of CoComelon , which is extremely popular with preschool-age children, begins on YouTube where the series continues to outperform other similar properties. This led to the Candle Media-owned Moonbug Entertainment's series drop on Netflix, where it has performed incredibly well for the streamer for a total of five years to date. Netflix actually tried to renew their license to stream the series, and while this included a fee higher than their current deal, Disney Plus still managed to outbid Netflix for the show. This further emphasizes Disney's interest in the property. Although, the outlet adds that ratings for CoComelon on Netflix were dropping in recent years, so that certainly influenced their decision on letting Disney Plus win the bidding war. CoComelon Lane is expected to continue streaming on Netflix. It's certainly an interesting direction for the CoComelon brand to take, especially with a CoComelon movie from Universal in the works for a 2027 release date, so Disney Plus will certainly see a spike in views at that time. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates as we have them.
