DHX Media to Launch Kids Channels on YouTube

RMN Digital | May 10, 2013 | Americas, Corporate, Entertainment, Masses, Regions, Strategy | No Comments

DHX Media announced the launch of three dedicated paid YouTube family entertainment channels. The announcement was made Thursday, May 9.

DHX Media expands its digital footprint with the launch of DHX Kids, DHX Junior and DHX Retro, and joins a group of content partners selected to be part of Google-owned YouTube’s first paid channels.

The digital channels will be offered in multiple countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Japan, Korea, Spain, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S. in multiple languages, including English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

DHX Media digital channels content is available now for free sampling for two week free trials with a subscription price of $2.99 (U.S.)/month. Discounted yearly subscriptions are also available.

DHX Media is a leading international creator, producer, distributor and licensor offering an independent library of children’s entertainment.

“There is an insatiable appetite for kid’s content in the digital universe across the globe and DHX Media is positioned with our extensive library of evergreen favorites to satisfy that demand,” said Michael Hirsh, executive chairman, DHX Media.

“Millennials changed the way entertainment is consumed and now, parents in this generation, who grew up with ‘Inspector Gadget’ and ‘Super Mario,’ can introduce their kids to these family friendly favorites anytime, anywhere, online and on-the-go,” he concluded.

DHX Media (www.dhxmedia.com) will add additional content to these channels regularly and will showcase a selection of first-run programming through their digital channels in all territories.