Global expansion of Pocket.watch's flagship streaming service on Amazon and Roku platforms
In an exciting development, the popular kids and family streaming service, Ryan and Friends Plus SVoD, has announced its expansion to The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Channels in various international markets. This move makes the service more accessible than ever to families around the world.
The service, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video Channels in 2021 and expanded to Comcast Xfinity in 2023, has grown to become the largest independent kids SVoD in the US with over 200K active monthly subscribers. With a roster that includes popular kids and family stars such as Toys and Colors, Kids Diana Show, Blippi, Like, Nastya, LankyBox, KidCity, and more, Ryan and Friends Plus SVoD offers over 5,000 episodes and 840+ hours of kid-safe content.
David Williams, SVP of Channels at pocket.watch, the kids and family creator media company behind the service, stated that they have worked tirelessly to build a trusted and enriching service with shows and stars that resonate with kids. The ad-free content is centered around iconic creator Ryan's World, with series, specials, and movies starring over 40 other kid-friendly creators.
The expansion of Ryan and Friends Plus SVoD to Amazon Prime Video Channels in the UK and Sweden, and to The Roku Channel in the US, was announced in April 2024. This move is part of pocket.watch's ongoing commitment to making high-quality, kid-safe content more accessible to families worldwide.
The service boasts impressive viewership numbers, with Ryan's World boasting 88 billion lifetime views and 65.4 million subscribers across his YouTube channels. According to David Williams, the goal is for more families to discover and fall in love with Ryan and Friends Plus.
In 2024, paid subscribers for Ryan and Friends Plus SVoD grew by +66%. With its expansion to new platforms and markets, it's clear that the service is poised for continued growth and success in the kids and family streaming market.
In conclusion, the expansion of Ryan and Friends Plus SVoD to The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Channels marks a significant milestone in making high-quality, kid-safe content more accessible to families around the world. With its impressive viewership numbers, diverse roster of popular kids and family stars, and commitment to enriching, ad-free content, Ryan and Friends Plus SVoD is set to continue its growth and success in the kids and family streaming market.
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