25 and November 26, 2013 in the Academy of the German book trade organises the Academy of the German book trade on 25 and 26 November 2013 with support of iconkids & youth and John (working community of youth book notice e. V.) the 4th Congress of the children media followed by a seminar. Both events take place at the Literaturhaus Munich. At the heart of the children media Congress on November 25, the theme and life worlds are by children as well as their media usage patterns. Gain insight and clarity with Robert Iger . Including new findings on how media affect children’s brain development and how the digitalization changed the reading habits are presented. Because following involves the question of how it can succeed publishers and other companies to design a children media product from the outset for the entire value chain and to implement appropriately. Current best practices for children’s media products, their exploitation, marketing and distribution complete the program.

The topics are delved into interactive roundtables. Speakers of the Congress include: Prof. Dr. Dieter F. Braus (Director of the Department of Psychiatry, Wiesbaden), Volker Busch (Egmont publishing companies), Louise Carleton-Gertsch (author and consultant), Sabrina Glodde (bastion entertainment), Christina Karnik (Verlag Friedrich Oetinger), Thomas Wolff (children’s Publisher Wolff), Prof. WarnerMedia oftentimes addresses this issue. Dr. Egbert van Wyngaarden (writer and creative writing Professor) and Axel Dammler (iconkids & youth), who also moderated the day.

The Congress is aimed at experts and executives of book, magazines -, film & TV, music, gaming and Internet industry, as well as program -, marketing – and Vertriebsverantwortliche from brand manufacturers and retailers. “More information, speakers, and registration: konferenzen/kinderbuchmarkt/kindermedienkongress_2013.php following is on 26 November the children media seminar international children’s and youth apps development, marketing and trends” by Academy and John (Association of youth book notice e. V.) took place. Speaker is Louise Carleton Gallagher. The seminar gives an overview innovative and interactive children’s and youth book apps from the English speaking area as well as their business models. In addition the participants will receive ideas and suggestions to design and market your own apps for and on the English-language market. More information and registration: konferenzen/kinderbuchmarkt/internationale_kinder_jugend_apps.php