<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel xmlns:dc="http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-namespace/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc.</title> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/rssfeed/organization/J7437erbd47w--T1tOlrIA==</link> <description>Contains the last 20 releases</description> <copyright>Copyright 2017, Genius Brands International, Inc.</copyright> <managingEditor>newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)</managingEditor> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 13:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate> <webMaster>webmaster@globenewswire.com (Webmaster)</webMaster> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/26/1038481/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-NASDAQ-GNUS-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/26/1038481/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-NASDAQ-GNUS-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) Issues Shareholder Letter</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - June 26, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) recently released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038481</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/24/11G141772/Images/GBI_Logo-ce9d0ade1afbbfc19c19128d08d8b323.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/26/1038481/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-NASDAQ-GNUS-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/24/11G141772/Images/GBI_Logo-ce9d0ade1afbbfc19c19128d08d8b323.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) is a leading media company that creates, produces and licenses children's multimedia entertainment content and products for global broadcast, digital and retail distribution." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/21/1038480/0/en/Pop-Warner-Little-Scholars-and-Genius-Brands-International-Announce-Exclusive-Music-Partnership.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/21/1038480/0/en/Pop-Warner-Little-Scholars-and-Genius-Brands-International-Announce-Exclusive-Music-Partnership.html</link> <title>Pop Warner Little Scholars and Genius Brands International Announce Exclusive Music Partnership</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Hit YouTube "SpacePOP" Series Named Official Pop Warner Cheer and Dance Music Sponsor</p></em></p><p> <span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA and LANGHORNE, PA</span><span>--(Marketwired - June 21, 2017) - </span> Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation's oldest and most prominent youth football, cheer and dance organization, and Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), a global media company that creates and licenses multimedia animated content for children, appoints Genius Brands' hit music-driven tween series SpacePOP as the Official Music Provider for Pop Warner Little Scholars Cheer and Dance program, engaging participants and audience of 325,000 Pop Warner student-athletes across the U.S. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038480</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/20/11G141552/Images/SpacePOP_PopWarner_PR_v1-fd219a81620d8198997a183e346126ce.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/21/1038480/0/en/Pop-Warner-Little-Scholars-and-Genius-Brands-International-Announce-Exclusive-Music-Partnership.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/20/11G141552/Images/SpacePOP_PopWarner_PR_v1-fd219a81620d8198997a183e346126ce.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International's (NASDAQ: GNUS) hit music-driven tween brand SpacePOP appointed the Official Music Provider for Pop Warner Little Scholars Cheer and Dance program, engaging participants and audience of 325,000 Pop Warner student-athletes across the U.S." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/20/1038479/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Partners-With-Southwest-Airlines-R-to-Offer-Premium-Children-s-Entertainment-on-WiFi-Equipped-Flights-Nationwide.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/20/1038479/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Partners-With-Southwest-Airlines-R-to-Offer-Premium-Children-s-Entertainment-on-WiFi-Equipped-Flights-Nationwide.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Partners With Southwest Airlines(R) to Offer Premium Children's Entertainment on WiFi-Equipped Flights Nationwide</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Families are Invited to Sit Back and Enjoy their Flight Beginning This Summer with Popular Animated Series "SpacePOP," "Thomas Edison's Secret Lab" and "Baby Genius"</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - June 20, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), a leading media company that creates, produces and licenses children's multimedia entertainment content and products for global broadcast, digital and retail distribution, today announced the addition of three of its animated series to Southwest Airline's inflight entertainment portal. Beginning this July, <em>SpacePOP, Thomas Edison's Secret Lab</em> and <em>Baby Genius</em> will be available for the first time inflight on customers' personal devices during travel.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038479</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/20/11G141474/Images/Edison_PressImage-24749a019e84b072b46d4d50e3c7bd2a.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/20/1038479/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Partners-With-Southwest-Airlines-R-to-Offer-Premium-Children-s-Entertainment-on-WiFi-Equipped-Flights-Nationwide.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/20/11G141474/Images/Edison_PressImage-24749a019e84b072b46d4d50e3c7bd2a.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands' original children's animated adventure series, Thomas Edison's Secret Lab, is filled with fun, comedy, exploration and adventure to show kids how fun science can be, encouraging them to explore the limits of their imaginations." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/20/11G141474/Images/GBI_Logo-207fe97cecd0bfc29d1315b10826dc01.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/20/1038479/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Partners-With-Southwest-Airlines-R-to-Offer-Premium-Children-s-Entertainment-on-WiFi-Equipped-Flights-Nationwide.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/20/11G141474/Images/GBI_Logo-207fe97cecd0bfc29d1315b10826dc01.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Beginning this July, Genius Brands International's SpacePOP, Thomas Edison's Secret Lab and Baby Genius will be available for the first time inflight on Southwest Airlines' customer's personal devices during travel." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/13/1038478/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Expands-Worldwide-Consumer-Products-Program-for-Rainbow-Rangers-With-Appointment-of-Key-New-Licensees.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/13/1038478/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Expands-Worldwide-Consumer-Products-Program-for-Rainbow-Rangers-With-Appointment-of-Key-New-Licensees.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Expands Worldwide Consumer Products Program for Rainbow Rangers With Appointment of Key New Licensees</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>The Bentex Group, Jay Franco and H.E.R. Accessories to Create Branded Product Lines for 2018 to Support the Animated Series Launch on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. Channel</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - June 13, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), a leading media company that creates, produces and licenses children's multimedia entertainment content and products for global broadcast, digital and retail distribution, continues to amass key partners for its upcoming animated preschool series <em>Rainbow Rangers </em>with the appointment of a trio of top-tier licensees, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Bentex Group </strong>(apparel), <strong>Jay</strong> <strong>Franco </strong>(bedding and home décor) and <strong>H.E.R. Accessories</strong> (accessories), to create new branded products. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038478</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/13/11G140966/Images/Rainbow_Rangers_new2_with_logo-4d5c931e1098a3bdaffe3354e2d3e350.jpeg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/13/1038478/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Expands-Worldwide-Consumer-Products-Program-for-Rainbow-Rangers-With-Appointment-of-Key-New-Licensees.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/6/13/11G140966/Images/Rainbow_Rangers_new2_with_logo-4d5c931e1098a3bdaffe3354e2d3e350.jpeg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Rainbow Rangers boasts a unique and highly-accomplished team of creators from the animated motion picture world, Rainbow Rangers' creative development and production team includes Rob Minkoff (Disney's The Lion King director), Shane Morris (Disney's Frozen co-writer), Tim Mansfield and New York Times Bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer Elise Allen (Dinosaur Train, Lion Guard, Barbie specials) who is serving as head writer and co-creator. Genius Brands' Chairman and CEO and multiple Emmy Award-winning producer of more than 5,000 episodes of children's programming, Andy Heyward, serves as executive producer and Shelly Hirsch as Co-Executive Producer. Legendary Disney Alum Ruben Aquino created key designs." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/17/1038477/0/en/Hit-Animated-Series-From-Genius-Brands-International-SpacePOP-Not-Your-Average-Princesses-Voyages-to-the-Big-Screen-as-a-Special-One-Night-Event-in-Cinemas-Nationwide-This-Fall.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/17/1038477/0/en/Hit-Animated-Series-From-Genius-Brands-International-SpacePOP-Not-Your-Average-Princesses-Voyages-to-the-Big-Screen-as-a-Special-One-Night-Event-in-Cinemas-Nationwide-This-Fall.html</link> <title>Hit Animated Series From Genius Brands International, "SpacePOP: Not Your Average Princesses," Voyages to the Big Screen as a Special One-Night Event in Cinemas Nationwide This Fall</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Special Event Marks the Original YouTube-Driven Children's Series Cinematic Debut</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - May 17, 2017) - </span>Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), a leading media company that creates, produces and licenses children's multimedia entertainment content and products for global broadcast, digital and retail distribution, is partnering with Fathom Events, the recognized leader in event cinema distribution, for an exclusive one-night showing of "<strong><em>SpacePOP: Not Your Average Princesses</em></strong><em>"</em> in U.S. movie theaters. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038477</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/16/11G139092/Images/SpacePOP_Episodic_300dpi_6-1da14553472c91a88c99875f158d380f.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/17/1038477/0/en/Hit-Animated-Series-From-Genius-Brands-International-SpacePOP-Not-Your-Average-Princesses-Voyages-to-the-Big-Screen-as-a-Special-One-Night-Event-in-Cinemas-Nationwide-This-Fall.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/16/11G139092/Images/SpacePOP_Episodic_300dpi_6-1da14553472c91a88c99875f158d380f.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International's (Nasdaq: GNUS) SpacePOP is comprised of over 100 serialized adventures featuring original music woven into a narrative that follows five teenage princesses who disguise themselves as musicians and form a band while they secretly plot to vanquish an evil Empress who is seeking to enslave the galaxy. SpacePOP offers a colorful blend of music, fashion, beauty, friendship and intergalactic adventures resulting in an engaging lifestyle and entertainment brand." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/16/1038476/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Announces-First-Quarter-2017-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/16/1038476/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Announces-First-Quarter-2017-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results and Business Update</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Deferred Revenue Increases 55% YoY; Llama Llama on Track for Release in Q4 2017</p></em></p><p> <span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - May 16, 2017) - </span><strong> </strong>Genius Brands International, Inc. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) ("Genius") announced today its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 12:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038476</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/16/11G138953/Images/GBI_Logo-d7d9ad2cd55d980f8d124af8500ad174.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/16/1038476/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Announces-First-Quarter-2017-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/16/11G138953/Images/GBI_Logo-d7d9ad2cd55d980f8d124af8500ad174.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a leading global media company developing, producing, marketing and licensing branded children's entertainment properties and consumer products for media distribution and retail channels." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/15/1038475/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Hosts-Call-to-Discuss-First-Quarter-2017-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/15/1038475/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Hosts-Call-to-Discuss-First-Quarter-2017-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Hosts Call to Discuss First Quarter 2017 Financial Results and Business Update</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Call Scheduled for Tuesday, May 16th at 11:00am ET</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - May 15, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), announced today that its Chairman & CEO, Andy Heyward will host a conference call to discuss the Company's first quarter 2017 financial results and business update on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00am ET. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 14:41 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038475</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/15/11G138838/Images/GBI_Logo-c982406c185897ebb571d9b3a45e3066.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/15/1038475/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Hosts-Call-to-Discuss-First-Quarter-2017-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/15/11G138838/Images/GBI_Logo-c982406c185897ebb571d9b3a45e3066.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International (NASDAQ: GNUS) is a leading media company that creates, produces and licenses children's multimedia entertainment content and products for global broadcast, digital and retail distribution." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/03/1038474/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/03/1038474/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. Issues Shareholder Letter</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - May 03, 2017) - </span>Genius Brands International (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) recently released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038474</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/2/11G137717/Images/GBI_Logo-26bff49f12cd960195b1fb5418fa04fb.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/03/1038474/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/2/11G137717/Images/GBI_Logo-26bff49f12cd960195b1fb5418fa04fb.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) is a leading media company that creates, produces and licenses children's multimedia entertainment content and products for global broadcast, digital and retail distribution." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/2/11G137717/Images/Rainbow_Rangers_new-b185876e31f79c4ead3573987861349e.jpeg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/03/1038474/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/5/2/11G137717/Images/Rainbow_Rangers_new-b185876e31f79c4ead3573987861349e.jpeg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Currently in development (52 x 11' episodes), Genius Brands International's (Nasdaq: GNUS) mission-based action adventure series RAINBOW RANGERS is expected to air on Nickelodeon's preschool channel, Nick Jr. along with a major retail program, led by global master toy partner, Mattel's Fisher-Price." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/25/1038473/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Closes-Broadcast-License-Deal-With-Nickelodeon-for-New-Animated-Preschool-Series-Rainbow-Rangers.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/25/1038473/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Closes-Broadcast-License-Deal-With-Nickelodeon-for-New-Animated-Preschool-Series-Rainbow-Rangers.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Closes Broadcast License Deal With Nickelodeon for New Animated Preschool Series, Rainbow Rangers</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Award-winning Production Team Creating Spirited Characters and Action-Packed Storylines Rooted in Themes of Empowerment, Diversity, Friendship and Sustainability</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - April 25, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), a leading media company that creates, produces and licenses children's multimedia entertainment content and products for global broadcast, digital and retail distribution, has licensed exclusive U.S. and Caribbean Basin broadcast rights for season one of its new CGI-animated production, <em>Rainbow Rangers</em>, to the No. 1 rated kids' network, Nickelodeon. Currently in development (52 x 11' episodes), the mission-based action adventure series is expected to air on Nickelodeon's preschool channel, Nick Jr. The deal follows Genius Brands' recent announcement of the appointment of Mattel Inc.'s Fisher-Price Toys as Global Master Toy Partner for the brand, further demonstrating the high level of confidence that the property is well positioned for breakout success in the global market.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038473</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/4/24/11G136818/Images/Rainbow_Rangers_new-a10ec46688f994149828a0b35eb9bed0.jpeg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/25/1038473/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Closes-Broadcast-License-Deal-With-Nickelodeon-for-New-Animated-Preschool-Series-Rainbow-Rangers.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/4/24/11G136818/Images/Rainbow_Rangers_new-a10ec46688f994149828a0b35eb9bed0.jpeg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International's (GNUS) Rainbow Rangers, which will air on Nickelodeon's preschool channel Nick Jr., boasts a dream team of creators, including Rob Minkoff (Disney's The Lion King director), Shane Morris (Disney's Frozen co-writer), Tim Mansfield and New York Times Bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer Elise Allen (Dinosaur Train, Lion Guard) who is serving as head writer and co-creator. Genius Brands' Chairman and CEO and Emmy Award-winning producer Andy Heyward, serves as executive producer, with legendary Disney alum Ruben Aquino (Frozen, The Lion King) creating key designs. Mattel's Fisher-Price Toys is onboard as Global Master Toy Partner." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/06/1038472/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Expands-Retail-Program-for-Hit-Entertainment-Lifestyle-Brand-SpacePOP-in-2017.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/06/1038472/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Expands-Retail-Program-for-Hit-Entertainment-Lifestyle-Brand-SpacePOP-in-2017.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Expands Retail Program for Hit Entertainment Lifestyle Brand SpacePOP in 2017</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - April 06, 2017) - </span> Reaching an audience of over 50 million in the U.S. and launching a successful nationwide mass retail campaign in 2016, Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), continues the momentum for its popular music-driven YouTube series, SpacePOP, by broadening the retail program for the entertainment lifestyle brand. Expanded product collections from key licensing partners are set to debut this year and new licensing, retail and promotional partners have signed on board to reach the brand's enthusiastic and ever-growing fan base. Additionally, the Company has greenlit the development of season two of the animated SpacePOP series to premiere this year.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038472</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/4/5/11G135263/Images/SpacePOP_Product_Shot-ALL-8153361e929bb2f1af999b4d9094b7db.jpeg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/06/1038472/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Expands-Retail-Program-for-Hit-Entertainment-Lifestyle-Brand-SpacePOP-in-2017.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/4/5/11G135263/Images/SpacePOP_Product_Shot-ALL-8153361e929bb2f1af999b4d9094b7db.jpeg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International premiered SpacePOP in June 2016 on YouTube, garnering over 15 million channel views and 45,000 subscribers to date. Following the digital content launch, a merchandise program quickly rolled out in the U.S. with approximately 20 manufacturing partners who collectively developed over 100 products across publishing, beauty, apparel, accessories, consumer electronics, toys and more for debut at mass retailers nationwide, including Toys"R"Us, Claire's and Kohl's." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/03/1038471/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/03/1038471/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. Issues Shareholder Letter</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - April 03, 2017) - </span>Genius Brands International (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) recently released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:58 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038471</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/01/1038470/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Announces-2016-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/04/01/1038470/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Announces-2016-Financial-Results-and-Business-Update.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. Announces 2016 Financial Results and Business Update</title> <description><![CDATA[<p> <span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - March 31, 2017) - </span>Genius Brands International, Inc. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) announced today its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:26 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038470</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/09/1038469/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Signs-Mattel-Inc-s-Fisher-Price-Toys-as-Worldwide-Master-Toy-Partner-for-New-Animated-Series-Rainbow-Rangers.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/09/1038469/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Signs-Mattel-Inc-s-Fisher-Price-Toys-as-Worldwide-Master-Toy-Partner-for-New-Animated-Series-Rainbow-Rangers.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Signs Mattel Inc.'s Fisher-Price Toys as Worldwide Master Toy Partner for New Animated Series, Rainbow Rangers</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Fisher-Price to Develop Comprehensive Toy Program Across Multiple Categories for the Preschool Property for Broad Retail Distribution Worldwide</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - February 09, 2017) - </span>Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) has signed Fisher-Price, a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="MAT">MAT</ticker>), as global master toy partner for the Company's all-new original CGI-animated preschool series, <em>Rainbow Ranger</em>s, marking the first licensing partnership as Genius Brands develops its global licensing program and content distribution strategy. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038469</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/2/9/11G129854/Images/Unknown-5faade2e0a2cbbe7976d75950203cd73.jpeg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/09/1038469/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Signs-Mattel-Inc-s-Fisher-Price-Toys-as-Worldwide-Master-Toy-Partner-for-New-Animated-Series-Rainbow-Rangers.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/2/9/11G129854/Images/Unknown-5faade2e0a2cbbe7976d75950203cd73.jpeg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International (NASDAQ: GNUS) signs Fisher-Price, a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), as global master toy partner for the Company's all-new original CGI-animated preschool series, Rainbow Rangers, marking the first licensing partnership as Genius Brands develops its global licensing program and content distribution strategy." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/08/1038468/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Hosts-Call-to-Discuss-New-Business-Developments.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/08/1038468/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Hosts-Call-to-Discuss-New-Business-Developments.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Hosts Call to Discuss New Business Developments</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Call Scheduled for Thursday, February 9th at 10:30am ET</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - February 08, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), announced today that its Chairman & CEO, Andy Heyward will host a conference call to discuss the Company's new business developments on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 10:30am ET. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038468</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/2/7/11G129694/Images/GBI_Logo-395860ac25f699ca8c6eb7d17cc9808d.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/08/1038468/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Hosts-Call-to-Discuss-New-Business-Developments.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/2/7/11G129694/Images/GBI_Logo-395860ac25f699ca8c6eb7d17cc9808d.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International (Nasdaq: GNUS)" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/01/1038467/0/en/Kid-Genius-Cartoon-Channel-Goes-Live-on-Roku-Apple-TV-and-Amazon-Fire-Expanding-Reach-of-Channel-to-Approximately-50-Million-U-S-Households.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/01/1038467/0/en/Kid-Genius-Cartoon-Channel-Goes-Live-on-Roku-Apple-TV-and-Amazon-Fire-Expanding-Reach-of-Channel-to-Approximately-50-Million-U-S-Households.html</link> <title>Kid Genius Cartoon Channel Goes Live on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire, Expanding Reach of Channel to Approximately 50 Million U.S. Households</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Roku and Apple TV Also Launch Genius Brands New Baby Genius and SpacePOP Apps </p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - February 01, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) extends the reach of its <strong>Kid Genius Cartoon Channel</strong> today by approximately 20 million households as the channel "goes live" on OTT platforms, including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon's Fire, boosting the channel's reach to an estimated 50 million U.S. households. Additionally, the company is launching new apps for its signature <strong>Baby Genius</strong> and <strong>SpacePOP</strong> brands on Roku and Apple TV, augmenting the audiences' entertainment experience with multiplatform engagement opportunities.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038467</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/2/1/11G129037/Images/GBI_Logo-45871e945d3084158a642bccb2a6de03.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/01/1038467/0/en/Kid-Genius-Cartoon-Channel-Goes-Live-on-Roku-Apple-TV-and-Amazon-Fire-Expanding-Reach-of-Channel-to-Approximately-50-Million-U-S-Households.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/2/1/11G129037/Images/GBI_Logo-45871e945d3084158a642bccb2a6de03.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International (Nasdaq: GNUS)" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/30/1038466/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/30/1038466/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. Issues Shareholder Letter</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - January 30, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) recently released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 14:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038466</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/27/11G128631/Images/GBI_Logo-cccf901cf6829358b20f5137270793be.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/30/1038466/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/27/11G128631/Images/GBI_Logo-cccf901cf6829358b20f5137270793be.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a global media company that creates and licenses animated multimedia entertainment content for children." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/19/1038465/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/19/1038465/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. Issues Shareholder Letter</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - January 19, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) recently released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038465</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/19/11G127848/Images/GBI_Logo-1465a4e4b03abe3f918d5f7addb7ecbf.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/19/1038465/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-Issues-Shareholder-Letter.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/19/11G127848/Images/GBI_Logo-1465a4e4b03abe3f918d5f7addb7ecbf.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, Genius Brands International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a publicly traded global children's media company that creates and licenses animated multimedia entertainment content." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/18/1038464/0/en/Sony-Pictures-Home-Entertainment-Becomes-Global-Distributor-of-Genius-Brands-International.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/18/1038464/0/en/Sony-Pictures-Home-Entertainment-Becomes-Global-Distributor-of-Genius-Brands-International.html</link> <title>Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Becomes Global Distributor of Genius Brands International</title> <description><![CDATA[<p> <span class="mw_region">CULVER CITY, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - January 18, 2017) - </span>Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. ("SPHE") and Genius Brands International, Inc. ("Genius Brands") (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) have expanded SPHE's recent home entertainment distribution agreement to include the worldwide home entertainment marketing and distribution of Genius Brands' Kid Genius and Baby Genius labels of all Genius Brands' properties. In addition to the broader global distribution agreement, SPHE has taken an equity stake in Genius Brands. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:30 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038464</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/18/11G127675/Images/Spacepop-065ac7001e28b3fd865c7ac9dfca02ad.jpeg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/18/1038464/0/en/Sony-Pictures-Home-Entertainment-Becomes-Global-Distributor-of-Genius-Brands-International.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/18/11G127675/Images/Spacepop-065ac7001e28b3fd865c7ac9dfca02ad.jpeg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Genius Brands International's music and fashion-driven brand for, SpacePOP, which debuted on YouTube in June 2016 with approximately 13 million channel views to date and at mass retail in Q4 2016." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/18/1038463/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-CEO-Andy-Heyward-to-Ring-Closing-Bell-at-the-Nasdaq-MarketSite.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/18/1038463/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-CEO-Andy-Heyward-to-Ring-Closing-Bell-at-the-Nasdaq-MarketSite.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International, Inc. CEO Andy Heyward to Ring Closing Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Move Commemorates Company's November 2016 Uplist onto the Nasdaq Stock Market</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - January 18, 2017) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>), a global media company that creates and licenses multimedia animated content for children, announced that its Chairman and CEO Andy Heyward will be ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite on Wednesday, January 18 (3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST), following the Company's start of common stock trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market in November, 2016.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:30 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038463</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/17/11G127653/Images/GBI_Logo-9b7ea281b7a08185b25a6aae92078dc0.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/01/18/1038463/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Inc-CEO-Andy-Heyward-to-Ring-Closing-Bell-at-the-Nasdaq-MarketSite.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2017/1/17/11G127653/Images/GBI_Logo-9b7ea281b7a08185b25a6aae92078dc0.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Headquartered in Beverly Hill, CA, Genius Brands International (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a publicly traded global children's media company that creates and licenses animated multimedia entertainment content." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/12/19/1038462/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Engages-Founder-CEO-of-Fox-Kids-as-Executive-Chairman-of-Kid-Genius-Cartoon-Channel.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/12/19/1038462/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Engages-Founder-CEO-of-Fox-Kids-as-Executive-Chairman-of-Kid-Genius-Cartoon-Channel.html</link> <title>Genius Brands International Engages Founder & CEO of Fox Kids as Executive Chairman of Kid Genius Cartoon Channel</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Iconic Children's Broadcaster Margaret Loesch to Advise On Kid Genius Cartoon Channel </p><p>Deb Pierson Promoted to President of Rapidly Growing Video On Demand Channel, Currently Available in 50 Million U.S. Households</p></em></p><p><span class="mw_region">BEVERLY HILLS, CA</span><span>--(Marketwired - December 19, 2016) - </span> Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (<exchange name="NASDAQ">NASDAQ</exchange>: <ticker name="GNUS">GNUS</ticker>) has engaged multiple award-winning children's and family media executive Margaret Loesch as Executive Chairman of its <em>Kid Genius Cartoon Channel</em>. Loesch will provide counsel to newly elevated channel President Deb Pierson, promoted from her role as General Manager, as she spearheads aggressive growth plans for the rapidly expanding platform.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:15 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1038462</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Genius Brands International, Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 01:39 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2016/12/19/11G125529/Images/Margaret_Loesch_Executive_Chairman_Kid_Genius_Cart-301493371b8884e08aa11ebc7dc4738e.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/12/19/1038462/0/en/Genius-Brands-International-Engages-Founder-CEO-of-Fox-Kids-as-Executive-Chairman-of-Kid-Genius-Cartoon-Channel.html"> <img src="http://www.marketwire.com/library/MwGo/2016/12/19/11G125529/Images/Margaret_Loesch_Executive_Chairman_Kid_Genius_Cart-301493371b8884e08aa11ebc7dc4738e.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Margaret Loesch, Executive Chairman, Kid Genius Cartoon Channel" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> </channel> </rss>