Ricky Zoom, the newest animated pre-school IP from Entertainment One, is preparing to speed onto Channel 5’s multi-platform pre-school block, Milkshake, where is will air daily from April 20th this year.<\/p>\n
To crank up excitement around the show\u2019s terrestrial launch in the UK, Milkshake! is supporting with pre-promotional on-air exposure and social media support nearer the time of TX.<\/p>\n
Entertainment One is backing its latest pre-school property with an investment in PR and digital marketing activity to drive tune-in. Building on the company\u2019s previous success with music releases for Peppa Pig and PJ Masks, eOne is readying the digital release of three Ricky Zoom songs that will include an extended version of the theme tune and two all-new original songs.<\/p>\n
The new songs will be available on streaming platforms from mid-April. A nationwide influencer outreach campaign spanning parenting influencers, with a combined platform of 1.2 million across the UK, will promote the positive brand values of fun and family to encourage co-viewing.<\/p>\n
“Adding to our existing strong roster of international broadcasters we\u2019re thrilled to be bringing Ricky Zoom to the number one weekday pre-school destination in the UK,” said eOne\u2019s Monica Candiani, EVP, content sales, family and brands.<\/p>\n
“The show is full of enjoyable all-bike adventures that will ignite young imaginations and we look forward to introducing the colourful world of Wheelford to future fans in the UK ahead of the consumer products rollout later this year.”<\/p>\n
The launch of\u00a0Ricky Zoom\u00a0on Channel 5 follows a strong debut for the show last autumn on Nick Jr. in the UK where it has been viewed by nearly 1.5 million to date. The show will join Nick Jr.\u2019s promotional slate in Easter with a seasonal episode special set to air for audiences during the school holidays.<\/p>\n
The growing broadcast exposure will drive awareness for\u00a0Ricky Zoom\u00a0as eOne builds up to the consumer products rollout in autumn which will see additional toys released by master toy partner, TOMY.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ricky Zoom, the newest animated pre-school IP from Entertainment One, is preparing to speed onto Channel 5’s multi-platform pre-school block, Milkshake, where is will air daily from April 20th this year. To crank up excitement around the show\u2019s terrestrial launch … Continue reading