Tag Archives: kids

Make a Great PSA

There are some PSAs that are probably best left unseen and others like this one below from RIF.org that are simply fantastic! The all new campaign called “Book People Unite” promotes getting books in the hands of kids who need them most. We also spotted Raggedy Ann & Andy (our client Aurora has licensed the brand and is releasing an all new line of RA&A rag dolls to begin shipping to retailers June 1!). Bookmark this one folks and refer to it when it’s time to make your own PSA!

-Dan, TGPR

Cradle Rock is Here

When we first spoke with Steve from Brash Music, we knew something good was brewing with what would become our newest client. This week marks the launch of our campaign to introduce “Cradle Rock” to the music industry; national, regional and local media, as well as “mom” bloggers from all over the country. Check it out:

What is Cradle Rock (http://www.cradlerockstore.com)? It’s a new series of children’s lullaby albums based on famous, iconic artists and albums in the country, rock and pop genres. The first three albums being released October 26th include Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” (creatively known as Thrillaby); also the greatest hits from Johnny Cash and chart topping singles from Kenny Chesney. So if your little rascal(s) are having trouble falling into dreamland, then pop on the albums featuring all sorts of “put your kids to sleep” sounds from soothing instruments such as the vibraphone, glockenspiel and mellotron.

Don’t know what a glockenspiel is? That’s ok…a kids version looks something like this:

Brash and partners at Tree Top Records are already developing new albums to add to the series including U2’s “The Joshua Sleep Tree,” Black Eyed Peas’ “Sleep-pea Hits” as well as lullaby albums inspired by Nickelback, Carrie Underwood and The Eagles to name a few.

The “Cradle Rock” albums are being distributed by The Warner Music Group, and you can pre-order at http://www.cradlerockstore.com. The albums will be available just in time for the Holidays through all digital distribution services like iTunes for $9.99, and at music retail outlets across the United States for $11.98.

CDs fit great in Christmas stockings BTW…hint hint

-Dan TWW

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Market Research at Disneyland

John visited Disneyland last week (and Dan earlier this year)…another round of data collection and “live” market research for the family division. We aren’t secret shoppers or anything but kudos to the happiest place on earth for great experiences both times. Dan nailed all the big kid rides on a day the park was at capacity and John had plenty of time introducing the lucky four year olds to smaller worlds…

dan tackles splash mountain in disguise

-Team Tellem

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Nickelodeon’s “Storytime Live!” Rehearsals Underway

Rehearsals for the brand new national family touring production Storytime Live!, produced by Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America, kicked off today at Shetler Studios in New York City:

Storytime Live! Rehearsals at Shetler Studios; credit: Chad Anderson

(clockwise from left: Seth Bacazas, Audra Rizzo, Francheska Gomez, Clint J. Hromsco,Peej Mele, Laura Dadap, Cory Washington, Jeffrey Pierce, Megan MacPhee, Brit West; in front: Wendy Seyb)

Storytime Live! Rehearsals at Shetler Studios; credit: Chad Anderson

(Clockwise from left: Chelsea Zeno, Clint J. Hromsco, Francheska Gomez, Joseph Kuba, Laura Dadap, Megan MacPhee, Seth Bacazas; back to Camera: Wendy Seyb)

As we mentioned in our recent post, the production features four different Nick properties (all current top-rated preschool television shows) including: Dora the ExplorerThe BackyardigansWonder Pets! and Ni Hao, Kai-lan.

Also, new tour dates have been added…visit http://www.nicklivetour.com/tickets.html for tickets, group packages and special offers! Don’t worry Western United States…the show will be there later this year. It’s going to more than 70 cities! More updates soon…

February 16-17, 2010 York, PA Pullo Center 717-505-8900 Buy Tickets Now
February 20-21, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center 412-456-4800 Buy Tickets Now
February 22-23, 2010 Toledo, OH Stranahan Theatre 800-745-3000 Buy Tickets Now
February 25, 2010 Wilkes-Barre, PA FM Kirby Center 570-826-1100 Buy Tickets Now
February 26-28, 2010 Wallingford, CT Chevrolet Theater 203-265-1501 Buy Tickets Now
March 2, 2010 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center 814-865-5555 Buy Tickets Now
March 4, 2010 Syracuse, NY Landmark Theater 315-475-7980 Buy Tickets Now
March 6-7, 2010 Appleton, WI Fox Cities PAC 920-730-3760 Buy Tickets Now
March 9-10, 2010 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall 217-333-5000 Buy Tickets Now
March 11, 2010 Moline, IL I Wireless 800-745-3000 Buy Tickets Now
March 12-14, 2010 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theater 800-745-3000 Buy Tickets Now
March 15, 2010 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center 800-745-3000 On Sale Soon
March 17-18, 2010 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theater 865-684-1200 Buy Tickets Now
March 20, 2010 Akron, OH Akron Civic Theater 330-253-2488 On Sale Soon
March 21, 2010 Kalamazoo, MI Miller Auditorium 800-228-9858 Buy Tickets Now
March 23-24, 2010 Fayetteville, AR Walton Arts Center 479-443-5600 Buy Tickets Now
March 25, 2010 Jonesboro, AR ASU Convocation Center 888-278-3267 On Sale Soon
March 26-27, 2010 Paducah, KY Carson Center 270-450-4444 On Sale Soon
March 31-April 4, 2010 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall 212-307-7171 Buy Tickets Now
April 6-7, 2010 Norfolk, VA Chrysler Hall 800-745-3000 On Sale Soon
April 9-11, 2010 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre 901-525-3000 On Sale Soon
April 13, 2010 Ashland, KY Paramount Arts Center 606-324-3175 On Sale Soon
April 14, 2010 Salem, VA Salem Civic Center 800-745-3000 On Sale Soon
April 16-18, 2010 Washington, DC Warner Theatre 800-551-7328 On Sale Soon
April 20, 2010 Youngstown, OH Covelli Centre 866-448-7849 On Sale Soon
April 21-22, 2010 Saginaw, MI Temple Theatre 877-754-7469 On Sale Soon
April 28-29, 2010 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre 800-982-2787 On Sale Soon
April 30-May 1, 2010 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Theatre 800-745-3000 On Sale Soon
May 2-3, 2010 Joliet, IL Rialto Square Theatre 815-726-6600 On Sale Soon
May 6, 2010 Portland, ME Merrill Auditorium 207-842-0800 On Sale Soon
May 7-8, 2010 Providence, RI Providence Performing Arts Center 401-421-2787 On Sale Soon
May 12-13, 2010 Nashville, TN Tennessee Performing Arts Center 615-782-4040 On Sale Soon
May 15-16, 2010 Raleigh, NC Progress Energy Center 800-745-3000 Buy Tickets Now
May 18-19, 2010 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre 732-246-7469 Buy Tickets Now
June 1-2 Grand Rapids, MI Devos Hall 800-745-3000 On Sale Soon
June 4-6, 2010 Philadelphia, PA Merriam Theater 800-430-8903 On Sale Soon
June 8-9, 2010 Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall 800-982-2787 On Sale Soon
June 11-13, 2010 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre 800-745-3000 On Sale Soon
August 18-19, 2010 Austin, TX Long Center 542-474-5664 On Sale Soon
August 27-29, 2010 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre 214-373-8000 On Sale Soon

We’ll see you at the shows!

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Nickelodeon Brings “Storytime Live!” Theatrical Tour to the U.S. in 2010

The latest project at Tellem is the brand new national family touring production called Storytime Live!, produced by Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America. The tour is a first for Nickelodeon as it features four different properties (all current top-rated preschool television shows) including: Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Wonder Pets! and Ni Hao, Kai-lan.

The tour will visit more than 70 cities in 2010, beginning Feb. 16 in York, PA and will then travel to Chicago, Pittsburgh and the world famous Radio City Music Hall in New York City, among other destinations.

Nickelodeon has produced several top quality theatrical and touring shows for kids and their families which have drawn more than 2.5 million attendees in 12 years.  For more information about Storytime Live! visit www.nicklivetour.com.

Here’s is an initial set of tour dates to kick off 2010:

DATE CITY VENUE
February 16 – 17 York, PA Pullo Center
February 20 – 21 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center
February 22 – 23 Toledo, OH Stranahan Theatre
February 25 Wilkes-Barre, PA FM Kirby Center
February 26 – 28 Wallingford, PA Chevrolet Theater
March 2 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center
March 4 Syracuse, NY Landmark Theater
March 6 – 7 Appleton, WI Fox Cities, PAC
March 9 – 10 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall
March 11 Moline, IL I Wireless
March 12 – 14 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theater
March 17 – 18 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theater
March 20 Akron, OH Akron Civic Theater
March 31 – April 4 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall

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