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PBS Begins Testing Subscription-based, Ad-free Virtual World Aimed At Toddlers

Jan 15, 2008 3:58 PM

PBS has entered the childrens’ virtual world space with its own subscription-based “online neighborhood.”  Dubbed PBS Kids Play, the site is ad-free and is aimed at ages 3 to 6. It’s currently in beta. PBS is offering free trials and claims to offer a pre-school and kindergarten curriculum along with…

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Posted In: Entertainment, Games, Media & Publishing, TV, Social Media, pbs, webkinz

Webkinz’s Ad-Support Move Sparks Backlash

Dec 13, 2007 4:43 PM

Websites for young kids always have to tread carefully when it comes to advertising. Kids virtual world Webkinz is finding out just how much care is necessary. The company, which sells stuffed animals that tie into a virtual world, is being targeted by parents demanding a return to its ad-free…

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Posted In: Advertising, Entertainment, Games, Social Media, club penguin, webkinz

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