The CMC 2010 -  the A to Z of Children’s Media

Everything you needed to know about the business of creativity in kids’ content, and everyone you needed to meet in one place at one time.  Including delegates and speakers from TV, radio, interactive media, games, licensing, retail, live events, toys and publishing.  The CMC helped reboot business thinking and re-charge creative energies, with a final tally of over 100 speakers and experts, and 575 delegates.

Keynote Speaker - Henry Winkler

The CMC 2010 Keynote was given by children’s author, actor, director and producer, Henry Winkler.  Henry is the co-author of 17 children’s books and an advocate for children’s rights. He is also known to many as the unforgettable ‘Fonz’ of Happy Days fame.  An impassioned speaker on enabling and empowering young people, Henry explored the 2010 conference theme: ‘How can children’s media make a positive impact on kids’ lives?’

  • Content Digests Available

    Short reports of every session at the CMC 2010 are available on our blog

    For downloads of speaker presentations (where available) and session by session links. visit our timetable pages

    A video round-up of the Conference with some key speakers including Anthony Horowitz and Henry Winkler is also available.

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  • What does The Children’s Media Conference offer?

    • An understanding of the creative and business challenges ahead.
    • Intelligence from analysts and research companies on the children’s market-place now and in the future.
    • Information about new technologies, new formats, new distribution methods.
    • Contact with high-profile people relevant to your business in a friendly and relaxed setting.
    • Inspiration from thought-provoking sessions and workshops.
    • An expanded contacts book…
    • Exclusive previews of new domestic and international product.

    • The full programmeis available, including reports on every session and some speaker presentations.

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  • Creative Keynote Panel - Thursday 1st July

    The Creative Panel featured a stellar line-up of children’s authors describing the challenges of taking their work from the page to the screen.  Anthony Horowitz, David McKee and Francesca Simon - with their own experiences of working in screen-based media - were joined by Gruffalo Producer, Michael Rose, for a fascinating and feisty analysis of the creative tensions of crossing the media divide. A full report is available.

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Speakers

Henry Winkler
Actor, Children’s Author and Advocate
Henry Winkler
Joe Godwin
Director
BBC Children’s
Joe Godwin
Julie Meyer
CEO
Ariadne Capital
Julie Meyer
Rob McMenemy
Senior VP
Egmont English Language & Central Europe
Rob McMenemy
David Almond
Author
David Almond
Michael Carrington
Chief Content Officer, EMEA
Turner Broadcasting
Michael Carrington
Anthony Horowitz
Author and Screenwriter
Anthony Horowitz
Francesca Simon
Author
‘Horrid Henry’
Francesca Simon

Some Quotes…

“Getting together in Sheffield has become a key part of the UK kids’ industry’s year.  It’s an un-missable chance to meet key creative and business colleagues in an atmosphere of collaboration and shared experience.”

Nigel Pickard, Group Director of Family Entertainment and Drama RDF

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the kids’ media industry. Not only is it a great forum for sharing ideas, challenges and trends, but it’s the only UK conference of its kind where publishers, broadcasters and producers can look at new and exciting ways to work together in the future.”

Helen McAleer MD Walker Books

“What an amazing event!  As a veteran of many other media conferences and festivals, I found the passion and enthusiasm of the 2010 Children’s Media Conference and its delegates refreshing, infectious and inspirational.”

Justin Judd, MD I-Rights

“I came to the very first inaugural event in 2004 and now, 6 years later, Showcomotion is all grown up… What a fantastic event and what a great atmosphere of positive thinking and optimism. It’s going to get even bigger and more important. Shan’t miss it again!”

Lucy Daniel Raby, Author and Screenwriter

“My first conference gave me an invaluable insight into the future of Children’s Media.  It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with fellow professionals and make many new friends, sowing the seeds for possible future collaborations.”

Adam Bailey, Creative Director, Adoodlebailey Ltd

“Having spoken to a number of people, we were all very impressed by the scale of the conference and how well organised it was.  I made a number of contacts which should really help to push business forward.”

James Kerr, Kerrupt Animation

“It continues to be the only real date in my yearly diary for meaningful, thought-provoking conferences and the only one in which attendance of sessions takes precedence over meetings. Also real value for money!”

Alix Wismean, Head of Sales Aardman Animations

Who attended in 2010?

  • Senior management
  • Channel Controllers
  • Commissioning Executives
  • Acquisition Executives
  • Directors, Producers and Execs (in film, TV and radio)
  • Authors and screenwriters
  • Researchers
  • Programme Distributors and Sales Agents
  • Theatrical Distributors & Exhibitors
  • Animators
  • Brand Licensing Companies
  • Retailers
  • Audience analysts
  • Marketeers
  • Interactive media producers
  • Games developers, writers and producers
  • Games Publishers
  • Magazine and book publishers
  • Live-event producers
  • Policy makers and Regulators
  • Academics & Students
  • Young media-makers
  • Everyone with an interest in the kids and youth audience.