Toon Media Networks Makes Promotion as Platforms See Growth

Toon Media Networks has expanded Todd Steinman’s role to president to lead global business for Kartoon Channel! Worldwide.

This move comes as Kartoon Channel! and Ameba’s domestic business saw a 116 percent year-over-year earnings increase for January and February 2025. Steinman will drive further growth by overseeing international operations and driving monetization across global markets.

“Todd Steinman is an extraordinary executive who has not only delivered profitability and growth in the U.S. at a record pace but also defined a successful, scalable streaming model we can now extend worldwide across AVOD, SVOD and FAST channels,” said Andy Heyward, CEO and chairman of Kartoon Studios. “Steinman’s extraordinary performance guiding Kartoon Channel!, Ameba and Frederator Networks into profitable streaming powerhouses for children and young adults has fueled an important and growing profit center for Kartoon Networks, with triple-digit growth year over year. The combination of SVOD, AVOD and FAST has created a diversified and fast-growing children’s service. Steinman will now assume oversight of the global expansion of Toon Media Networks and Kartoon Channel! Worldwide.”

Kartoon Channel! doubled the performance across its FAST channels since last year on platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV and Xumo and has added Samsung TV Plus. Its presence in the FAST realm expanded recently with the launch of a 24/7 Rainbow Rangers channel on Google TV Freeplay.

In addition to expanding distribution, Kartoon Studios is working on leveraging AI-assisted dubbing technology to localize content efficiently, helping the company unlock new international markets with speed.

Steinman commented, “This next chapter is about building on our momentum in international markets. We’re focused on profitability, brand impact and delivering content that connects with families everywhere.”