Genius Brands International (GNUS)

Overall impact
D (29)

Commentary

Genius Brands International is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 29.3 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), Genius Brands International ranks 48th out of 55 industry peers, behind Cineworld, Imax, Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment and 44 others, and ahead of Cinedigm, Madison Square Garden, AMC Entertainment and 4 others. On top material causes for Genius Brands International's industry (Media & Entertainment), Genius Brands International performs poorly in No Poverty (8.6 score), Lgbtq Equality (28.0), Fair Labor Practices (16.1) and 12 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Genius Brands International did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Employees
715
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Sub-industry
Leisure Facilities
SASB industry
Media & Entertainment
Headquarters
Ca, United States
Share classes
GNUS
Description
Genius Brands International, Inc. is a content and brand management company that creates, produces, licenses, and broadcasts educational and multimedia animated content for children worldwide. The company offers a variety of programs, including Ukulele U, a live-action IP preschool music series; Team Zenko Go!, a preschool computer animated children's streaming television series; and Rainbow Rangers, an animated series about the adventures of seven magical girls. Other offerings include Guava Juice, a 2D animated IP series; Shaq's Garage, a children's animated series about secret adventures; and Cocomelon, which provides 3D animation videos of traditional nursery rhymes and children's songs. Additionally, there are Eggventurers, a preschool animated series; Barbie Productions that provides animated Barbie series; Octonauts, a children's television series based on children's books; Roblox Rumble, an elimination-style competitive reality series; Spin Master Productions; Madagascar; and Bee & PuppyCat. The company also operates a cartoon channel over various platforms. In addition, Genius Brands acts as a licensing agent for Llama Llama, Bee & PuppyCat, and Castlevania. It serves various customers and partners, including broadcasters, consumer products licensees, and online platforms. Genius Brands International, Inc. was formerly known as Pacific Entertainment Corporation and changed its name in October 2011. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
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