Kartoon Studios launched the Kartoon Channel through Indonesia’s broadband and cable TV Link Net, reaching a potential audience of approximately 300 million people.
The 24/7 Cartoon Channel is now available in English and offers kids’ series, movies, and more. Shack’s Garage, Llama Llama, Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, Rainbow Ranger, Thomas Edison’s Secret Laboratorya live action gaming competition series kidaverse roblox rumble, Licensed classic hit content and characters Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Bros., Paddington Bear, Gigantosaurus, Zorro the Chronicles, Inspector Gadget, and Yu-Gi-OhThe channel airs family-friendly movies every day and features special theme days each month.
“This latest platform debut in Southeast Asia is a strategic move that delivers great growth potential and value for our company and stakeholders, providing access to a vast audience reach of young viewers in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest populations. Indonesia’s growing middle class and increasing internet penetration are supporting strong demand for quality entertainment, and we are excited to deliver just that,” said Andy Hayward, Chairman and CEO of Cartoon Studios.
“We are pleased that Cartoon Channel is now distributed to 57 countries around the world through fully dedicated channels and branded programming blocks in many territories. Entering the new market of Indonesia with Link Net further enhances our global brand recognition and continues to grow our reputation among our media partners and audiences, while setting us up for further expansion in the Asia Pacific region,” said Paul Robinson, president and head of international distribution, Cartoon Channel Worldwide.
“When I first met Paul Robinson, he was MD of Disney Channel Worldwide, responsible for the global expansion of the channel to become the most important kids’ platform in the world,” said Hayward. “Now, as Head of Global Distribution for Cartoon Studios, Paul is doing just that. His success at Cartoon Channel Worldwide is now contributing to Cartoon Channel’s profitability and growth in the U.S., and Cartoon Channel Worldwide is positioning itself to be the benchmark for quality and safety for kids around the world.”
The company feels that its expansion into Indonesia will increase and diversify its revenue streams, reducing its reliance on existing markets, and believes that this geographic diversification will enhance its financial stability and pave the way for growth across the world.
