Marc Cantone is an Emmy-nominated kids’ media executive who has spent nearly 15 years redefining how young audiences discover and fall in love with characters on YouTube. At Nickelodeon, he leads creative for the network’s YouTube-first preschool strategy. He’s helped grow Nick’s preschool audience from 5 million to over 50 million subscribers and has developed, produced and launched original animated series like the Emmy-nominated Rhymes Through Times, Kid Cowboy, Barnyard Daycare, Bubble Guppies Mermaids, Dora Saves Fairytale Land, and Star Trek Scouts, the first-ever preschool Star Trek series.
With a career spanning YouTube, TV, and podcasts, Marc brings together creative vision, digital strategy, and a deep passion for storytelling that simultaneously builds audiences and brands.
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Team Builder → Builds teams to develop, produce, and execute high-quality, low-cost animated content.
Digital-first Innovator → Advocate for digital-first innovation in kids’ media.
Audience Growth → Helped grow Nickelodeon’s preschool YouTube audience to over 50 million subscribers.
Award-Winning Creative → Recognized by the Emmys, Webbys, Promax, Kidscreen, Shorty Awards, and Parents’ Choice.
INDUSTRY PRESENCE
Featured Speaker: Kidscreen Summit 2025, Serious Play Conference 2025, Podcast Movement 2024
Mentor: Children’s Media Association, FutureNow, Disability Belongs, City Tutors
North Fork Arts Center: Advisory Board Co-chair