Navigating the Future of Youth Media & Digital Learning
Where children's media expertise meets learning sciences. We guide organizations, educators, and creators through the rapidly evolving landscape of youth content, media literacy, and digital education.
Our Approach
Beacon Media Lab offers consulting services, strategic advisory, research and evaluation, and digital resources for organizations committed to creating meaningful media experiences for young audiences.
Beacon Media Lab combines:
Industry wisdom from inside Nickelodeon, PBS, and Discovery Kids
Research rigor from nearly two decades of researching at Harvard University, MIT, and Syracuse University
Innovation mindset from authoring and leading federal-funded projects in educational technology
Practical experience ideating, developing, and scaling products to millions of young people
Whether you're developing new content, evaluating existing programs, or building media literacy initiatives, we provide expert guidance grounded in what works—not just what's trendy.
Youth Media & Content
Children's media development and storytelling
Family media co-viewing and engagement
Gen Z and Gen Alpha audience research
Educational entertainment design
Character development and narrative structure
Age-appropriate content strategies
Our Expertise
Emerging Technologies
Immersive environments (XR/metaverse) for learning
AI-powered educational tools and content
Digital games for education and civic engagement
Interactive media and transmedia storytelling
Platform literacy (social media, streaming, gaming)
Algorithmic literacy and recommendation systems
Research & Evaluation
Educational impact assessment
Audience testing and formative research
Learning outcomes measurement
Content effectiveness evaluation
User experience research with youth
Developmental psychology applications in media
Social Impact & Civil Engagement
Civic education and youth civic participation
Democracy education and constitutional literacy
Service learning and community engagement
Social-emotional learning through media
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in children's content
Gender representation in media
Digital Learning & Literacy
Media literacy education and curriculum design
Information literacy and source evaluation
Critical thinking skill development
Digital citizenship frameworks
News literacy and misinformation detection
Online safety and privacy education
Free Research Report
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