- CEO
- William J. Rouhana Jr.
- Full Time Employees
- 1,194
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Address
- 132 East Putnam Avenue Cos Cob CT United States of America 06807
- IPO Date
- Aug 18, 2017
- Business
- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. operates as a multimedia content and streaming company focused on acquiring, producing, and distributing family-friendly entertainment. The company manages an integrated content ecosystem through its Screen Media and Crackle Plus divisions, licensing and distributing a broad slate of films and television programming across ad-supported and subscription video-on-demand platforms, as well as ancillary channels.
Main products and services: content acquisition and licensing; production of original films and television series; distribution across direct-to-consumer streaming platforms; operation of ad-supported streaming networks and TVOD services; content licensing to third-party platforms and broadcasters; ancillary licensing for consumer products and media formats; kiosk-based DVD rental networks through partner channels.
Geographic operations and markets: operates primarily in the United States with digital and streaming distribution reaching international markets; maintains programming and distribution relationships with partners across North America, Europe, and other regions as part of its global content reach.
Founding year and headquarters: founded in 2008; headquarters located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Subsidiaries and corporate structure: includes ownership and management of multiple streaming brands and networks under the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment umbrella; parent-subsidiary relationships include Screen Media and associated streaming platforms such as Crackle Plus and related channels.
Latest major company changes: pursues strategic partnerships and content-licensing collaborations to expand library and distribution footprint; conducts and completes acquisitions and restructurings to optimize streaming operations and platform reach; launches or expands new content categories and direct-to-consumer offerings to grow subscriber and advertiser revenue; implements organizational changes to support expanded kiosks, content operations, and international distribution.
Industry and business segments: digital media and entertainment; streaming services (advertising-supported and subscription models); content production and distribution; licensing and syndication; ancillary consumer products and media rights.
Target markets and customers: general audience seeking uplifting, family-friendly entertainment; advertisers seeking broad reach across streaming platforms; broadcasters and platforms seeking licensed content libraries; content distributors and regional partners across multiple geographies.
Note: The information above reflects the company’s stated activities and publicly disclosed changes in recent years, emphasizing its core focus on content creation, acquisition, and multi-platform distribution across its owned and operated networks.