Over the past few years, cable networks have seen a decline in revenue due to the loss of carriage fees due to cord-cutting, resulting in a decline in subscribers and viewership.
Warner Bros. Discovery may have shut down the Cartoon Network website, but it has reassured African viewers that its TV channels will continue to operate as usual.
“Cartoon Network Africa and Cartoonito Africa channels remain live for viewers in Africa,” Cartoon Network Africa said. The Citizen.
“After researching how young American audiences engage with our U.S. brands, Warner Bros. Discovery in the U.S. has decided to shut down the Cartoon Network US website.”
Cartoonito Africa was previously known as Boomerang Africa.
Over the past few years, cable networks have seen a decline in revenue due to the loss of carriage fees due to cord-cutting, resulting in a decline in subscribers and viewership.
When you visit the Cartoon Network website, you'll see a message saying, “Looking for episodes of your favorite Cartoon Network shows? Check out what's available to stream on Max (subscription required).
When you sign up for Max, you can also create a child profile with rating limits and additional privacy protections to make it fun and kid-friendly. ”
The message also noted that existing cable subscribers can use “connected apps” in addition to watching shows on their TVs.
In addition to the app, Cartoon Network content can also be accessed on social media websites such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, and on connected TV devices such as Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon.
According to a Forbes report, the Cartoon Network cable channel is currently available in less than half of U.S. TV homes (up from 87% in 2011).
The cable network airs content daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult Swim on WBD airs daily from 5pm to 6am.
As children's viewing habits continue to bypass on-demand streaming linear TV, the viewership of Cartoon Network and other cable networks aimed at children, such as Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, is rapidly losing traction.
In July 2024, Cartoon Network averaged 74,000 viewers per broadcast day and ranked 43rd overall.
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Consistency in Africa
Cartoon Network Africa has consistently been South Africa's leading children's TV channel since 2010, according to DStv-i measurements.
Alongside Cartoonito, these channels continue to dominate the ratings, consistently holding first and second place among DStv households since 2018.
“Our commitment to innovative and fresh programming allows us to continue to attract young viewers,” the channel said in a statement.
Last week's hit YouTube show CN Challengers Go! It made its television debut with over 1.97 million views. The show, hosted by Ryan Dube and Willsie Kituk, is shown weekday mornings.
“We are excited to showcase South African talent through this fast-paced and unique local series,” said Ana Gonzalez, Vice President of Kids Content for Southern Europe, APAC and Africa at Warner Bros. Discovery. Coupled with Ryan and Wilsey's infectious energy, they say they will undoubtedly connect with audiences across the continent.
“We're proud to celebrate the diverse creativity that comes out of Africa, and we know this show will make kids laugh out loud everywhere.”
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