RiC.today Channel Clinches U.S. Deal

RiC.today, the international version of the German kids’ channel RiC TV, is continuing its international rollout with carriage on Boss TV’s bouquet in the U.S.

The English-language kids’ channel is broadcast in HD and is named after its mascot, Ric the Raven. RiC.today promotes learning through educational content and equips children with knowledge about current topics such as the environment, health and nutrition. The content is often based on popular children’s books and novels.

Planet Earth TV’s streaming platform BossTV offers linear channel packages for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android Phone and Android TV devices. BossTV’s customers can also now access the kids’ shows available on RiC.today.

Bernd Wendeln, a member of the YFE board and COO, commented: “Expanding RiC.today into the U.S. and on streaming is the next milestone in our international efforts. This is the way forward for us. We look forward to a successful partnership with BossTV.”

José Paternostro, BossTV’s business development manager, added: “BossTV is excited to add RiC.today to its programming. We will soon create a kids package which will include RiC.today as an important part of the offer.”