StoryBots

StoryBots, owned and created by JibJab Media, produces and distributes a collection of web and mobile apps and content designed for children ages 3–8. The StoryBots apps are on the iOS platform and are available via a subscription-based monthly membership.[1]

Description

StoryBots produces apps and content such as “Starring You” videos and books and ABC videos.[2] These apps allow users to insert their child’s face and name into a story or music video, much like a JibJab eCard. Apps designed for parents include “Beep & Boop”[3] (intended to make a game out of teaching good behavior) and Coin Flip[4] (which flips a coin to settle disputes among children). StoryBots launched to the public in the fall of 2012, and has been featured on CNN,[5] The New York Times,[6] CNBC,[7] and other news outlets.[8][9][10][11]

Gregg Spiridellis, co-owner and CEO of StoryBots, told CNBC in 2013 that he and his brother have five young children between them and noticed “a massive shift in how kids are consuming media.”[7] Spiridellis says that became the inspiration for StoryBots, a collection of apps designed to be akin to Sesame Street but for a digital age of iPhones and iPads.

The collection has won awards, including a 2011 Parent’s Choice Award, a 2012 Family Choice Award, a 2013 Appy Award for a Best Book App,[12] and a 2013 Editor's Choice Award from Children's Technology Review.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Crowell, Chris. "Top 5 Apps for Kids This Week". Mashable.com. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  2. ↑ Jeter, Brandi. "StoryBook Starring You by @StoryBots Preschool App Review". Mama Knows It All. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Goldman Getzler, Wendy. "JibJab grows children's StoryBots offerings with three apps". Kidscreen.com. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  4. ↑ Tahnk, Jeana Lee. "App of the Week: Coin Flip by StoryBots". Parenting.com. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "CNN". CNN.com. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  6. ↑ "Three Noteworthy Apps for Children". New York Times. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  7. 1 2 "CNBC". CNBC. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  8. ↑ Smith, Andrea. "JibJab Brothers Create StoryBots Entertainment for Kids". Mashable. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  9. ↑ Graser, Marc. "JibJab pair launch StoryBots". Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  10. ↑ "Evan, Gregg Spiridellis Discuss JibJab, StoryBots". Bloomberg TV. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  11. ↑ "JibJab Brothers Introduce StoryBots – An Evolution in Fun and Learning for Today’s Connected Kids". Yahoo! News. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  12. ↑ Lala, Mohseen. "Parents Can Now Create Personalized Fun with 'StoryBot'". GeekInsider.com. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  13. ↑ "StoryBots Tap & Sing". Children's Technology Review. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
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