TheChannel Frederator Networkis an American animation, video game and pop cultureMulti-Channel Network(MCN) founded by cartoon producer and serial media entrepreneurFred Seibertand managed byFrederator Networks.[2]
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| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media, Technology and Entertainment |
| Predecessor | Frederator StudiosandNext New Networks |
| Founded | November 2012 |
| Founder | Fred Seibert |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 1, located inManhattan |
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| Products |
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| Revenue | 70% (creator) 30% (network) |
| Parent | Frederator Networks |
| Website | channelfrederatornetwork channelfrederator |
After launchingFrederator Studios,Seibert spent a year as president of MTV Networks Online,[3]realizing the potential of streaming video programming and distribution.
History
editThe origin of the Channel Frederator Network can be traced back as early as 2005, when Seibert founded Channel Frederator, and originally launched as the "first cartoon video podcast" on November 2, 2005, distributing episodes throughApple'siTunesonto devices like the AppleiPodand the SonyPlayStation Portable(PSP).[4]According to the launch press release, Channel Frederator's weekly episodes "will contain several short form original and vintage cartoons submitted by producers from around the world, packaged into 10 to 15 minute episodes."TumblrfounderDavid Karpedited the first week's episodes,[5]created its first website,[6][7]and co-designed the channel logo.[8]The original format was three independently produced animated films separated byAdult Swim-like promos and Channel Frederator logos. Channel Frederator began distributing on theYouTubeplatform on February 23, 2007.[9]The channel’s success led to his creation ofNext New Networkswith Emil Rensing and, eventually, a group of co-founders.[10]Next New Networks invented the concept of the Multi-Channel Network, eventually distributing dozens of creator owned video channels and becoming one of YouTube’s top 5 view contributors. Google and YouTube acquired the company in 2010,[11]with Seibert retaining ownership of Channel Frederator, and subsequently creating Frederator Networks as the parent company.
In 2012,Frederator Studiosbegan producing television-quality cartoons for the Internet as part of the $100 millionYouTube Original Channel Initiative,and has since produced two successful series and many successful shorts asToo Cool! CartoonsandGO! Cartoons,includingPendleton Ward'sBravest Warriors,Natasha Allegri'sBee and PuppyCatandElyse Castro'sThe Summoning.[12]
In the summer 2014, Seibert launched the Channel Frederator Network as an animation multi-channel network,[13]eventually becoming the largest animation network on YouTube.[14]
In 2022,Ethan Schulteis (The Amagi)began managing the Official Youtube channel of the network and later took charge ofCinematica,the live-action channel.[15][16]
Affiliated influencers
editAmong the network’s leading channels areJaiden Animations,Domics,FilmCow,Cartoon Hangover,and RebelTaxi.
Once part of the network, Channel Frederator handles all advertising and distribution for its channels on YouTube, promoting the show and its licensed merchandise; the network also provides on-demand consulting, and weekly events for open to all network members.[17]
Parent company
editChannel Frederator is a division ofFrederator Networks,which itself is part of the media holding companyWow Unlimited Media(itself a subsidiary ofKartoon Studios).[18]Frederator Networks was founded in 2012 byFrederator Studiosfounder Fred Seibert to build a media company that organizes and super serves specialized audiences with online video. In addition to Channel Frederator andCartoon Hangover,Frederator Networks also operates Frederator Books, and Frederator Studios, which producedCastlevaniaforNetflix,among other television series, such asButch Hartman'sThe Fairly OddParentsforNickelodeonandPendleton Ward'sAdventure TimeforCartoon Network.
References
edit- ^Magazine, Animation (13 September 2018)."Frederator Ups Kenneth Ash to Networks Director, Makes Key Hires".Retrieved30 May2019.
- ^"Simon's Cat Has a New Home at Channel Frederator Networks - VideoInk".VideoInk.Archived fromthe originalon 2015-04-05.Retrieved2014-03-28.
- ^Richard Katz (31 March 1999)."Seibert makes virtual return to MTV roots".Variety.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
- ^Frederator Studios (2 November 2005)."Channel Frederator Launches the First Cartoon Podcast".PR Newswire.
- ^"Channel Frederator".frederator.
- ^"Channel Frederator".channelfrederator.Archived fromthe originalon 2 November 2005.
- ^"Frederator Studios Blogs - Channel Frederator Blog - David Karp from Davidville".frederatorblogs.Archived fromthe originalon 2014-10-10.Retrieved2014-09-18.
- ^"Channel Frederator logo".Flickr - Photo Sharing!.16 April 2006.
- ^ChannelFrederator.YouTube.
- ^"nextnewnetworks YouTube channel".YouTube. October 28, 2006.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
- ^Claire Cain Miller (March 7, 2011)."YouTube Acquires a Producer of Videos".The New York Times.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
- ^Todd Spangler (19 February 2014)."YouTube Animation Network Frederator Pacts with Simon's Cat".Variety.
- ^Bree Brouwer (August 20, 2014)."Channel Frederator Network Adds 200 New Channels To Its Roster".Tubefilter.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
- ^"Frederator Postcard Series 43.1".Flickr. February 5, 2018.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.
- ^Media, Jill Badzinski-Special to Conley (11 January 2022)."Hitting it big on YouTube".Greater Milwaukee Today.Archived fromthe originalon 2024-10-21.Retrieved2024-11-20.
- ^"The Amagi Expands His Reach, Accumulating Over 1.5 Billion Views And Six Million Subscribers Across All Platforms".Free Press Journal.2023-06-28. Archived fromthe originalon 2023-06-30.Retrieved2024-11-20.
- ^"Simon's Cat joins animation MCN Frederator".19 February 2014. Archived fromthe originalon 22 August 2018.Retrieved30 May2019.
- ^Etan Vlessing (October 25, 2016)."American, Canadian Animation Digital Studios Merge to Create Wow! Unlimited".HollywoodReporter.RetrievedFebruary 6,2022.