LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - 29 May 2024 - Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, today announced the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for all things Blippi, the show that sparks curiosity in children all over the world by turning real-world learning into playful adventures. The 24/7 channel is available exclusively today on Samsung TV Plus in the U.S., and coming soon to Canada.
As families increasingly look for convenience and flexibility across digital streaming, they can now watch over 55 hours of Blippi content on Samsung TV Plus. The free streaming platform is available on Samsung devices like Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators, and others.
“The way families enjoy entertainment today is evolving. So we’re thrilled to launch our first free, 24/7 ad-supported streaming channel on Samsung TV Plus,” said Dan’l Hewitt, Head of Global Partnerships at Moonbug Entertainment. “New and existing fans now have a new way to join Blippi’s adventures.”
Added Hewitt: “Demand for high-impact, compliant connected television advertising continues to grow. So Moonbug will take the advertising media to market for brands and agencies for the channel.”
About Moonbug Entertainment
Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to entertaining and enriching content, making its shows available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, consumer products and live events.
Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.
For more information on Moonbug Entertainment, please visit www.moonbug.com.
Press contact:
Bao Nguyen
bao.nguyen@moonbug.com