Today, Starglow Media, a new audio network focused on kids & family content launches with a slate of beloved premium programming encompassing education, bedtime stories, adventure, science and kid-friendly news. Starglow Media is dedicated to delivering the next generation of podcasts and audiobooks exclusively for children and families, with the mission to create cherished co-listening experiences that families can enjoy together. Jed Baker founded the company and will serve as Starglow Media’s CEO.
Boasting a collective 3 million average monthly downloads, Starglow Media’s initial lineup of shows includes the following:
Stories Podcast – A story-time show for kids of all ages and one of the most listened to podcasts globally. Stories Podcast Sleep Series – A sleepy time companion series to Stories Podcast. Who Smarted? – A show that uses hilarious storytelling, cool characters & surprising sound effects to teach curious Kids and their Adults amazing Science & History facts. KidNuz - A, fun, fresh,...
Boasting a collective 3 million average monthly downloads, Starglow Media’s initial lineup of shows includes the following:
Stories Podcast – A story-time show for kids of all ages and one of the most listened to podcasts globally. Stories Podcast Sleep Series – A sleepy time companion series to Stories Podcast. Who Smarted? – A show that uses hilarious storytelling, cool characters & surprising sound effects to teach curious Kids and their Adults amazing Science & History facts. KidNuz - A, fun, fresh,...
- 8/18/2023
- Podnews.net
Jed Baker has found his next act, owning and licensing podcasts rather than simply selling them.
The former UTA agent, who had a hand in TV series deals for podcasts like Dr. Death (Peacock) and Shrink Next Door (AppleTV+) during his agency tenure, has launched Starglow Media, an audio network focused explicitly on kids and family content. The latter is expected to include educational programming as well as bedtime stories, adventure, science and kid-friendly news, all with the goal of providing co-listening opportunities for families.
According to Baker, who was featured on Forbes’ “30 Under 30 List” in 2021, kids and family is the fastest-growing genre in audio thanks in part to parental concerns over screen time. He sees audio — both podcasts and audiobooks — as the ideal alternative, and says he intends to launch the “next big franchises, brands and characters” in the audio-first kids’ space. Baker will serve as the company’s founder and CEO,...
The former UTA agent, who had a hand in TV series deals for podcasts like Dr. Death (Peacock) and Shrink Next Door (AppleTV+) during his agency tenure, has launched Starglow Media, an audio network focused explicitly on kids and family content. The latter is expected to include educational programming as well as bedtime stories, adventure, science and kid-friendly news, all with the goal of providing co-listening opportunities for families.
According to Baker, who was featured on Forbes’ “30 Under 30 List” in 2021, kids and family is the fastest-growing genre in audio thanks in part to parental concerns over screen time. He sees audio — both podcasts and audiobooks — as the ideal alternative, and says he intends to launch the “next big franchises, brands and characters” in the audio-first kids’ space. Baker will serve as the company’s founder and CEO,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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