# Branded Kids Media Apps The DisneyNOW App Packs All of the Brands Content in One Spot By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneynow References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/new-disneynow-app-announced-02-10-2017/) & [disneyabcpress](http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneychannel/pressrelease/disney-channel-disney-xd-disney-junior-consolidate-watch-platforms-and-upgrade-user-experience-with-disneynow-app-available-today/) It was reported a while ago that Disney was working on a new streaming service to put all of its content in one spot for kids to enjoy, but until that's ready the DisneyNOW app is here to offer kids a way to enjoy their favorite content. Combining live TV with on-demand episodes, music and games, the app is free for all users thanks to an ad-supported design that makes it accessible to all. The DisneyNOW app combines the content from [Disney Channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-3), [Disney XD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-1) and [Disney Junior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinehub-app) with endless hours of content for kids to watch that's all suitable for their age. The app has been made available for iOS, Android, Apple TV and Roku devices with support for others coming early next year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Branded Kids Media Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating branded kids media apps that combine multiple channels and offer a wide range of content for children to enjoy. - **Streaming Services for Kids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing streaming services that provide a comprehensive collection of kid-friendly content from various brands and channels. - **Ad-supported Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing ad-supported apps that make premium content accessible to a wider audience of users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the media and entertainment industry by offering comprehensive and accessible content platforms for children. - **Technology and Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing technology and gadgets to optimize the user experience of branded kids media apps and streaming services. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging ad-supported models to reach a larger consumer base and monetize kids media apps effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Streaming Service Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-kids-clips.md) - [Children-Friendly Content Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-kids-1.md) - [Family Entertainment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-fil-a-play.md) - [Kid-Friendly Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-watchlists.md) - [Personalized Child Education Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-group.md) - [Kid-Friendly Podcast Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondery.md) - [Interactive Potty Training Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potty-with-pullups-ft-disney-jr.md) - [Platform Tonal Branding Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-3.md) - [Kid-Friendly Music Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-link.md)