With this news, Claire Macdonald, NATPE’s Executive Director and Jocelyn Christie, Kidscreen’s publisher, will both be leaving Brunico to pursue other opportunities.
Brunico Communications anounced it “has made the difficult, but necessary decision to discontinue its US events portfolio in 2027, including Realscreen Summit, Kidscreen Summit, and NATPE Global”.
“This decision was deeply considered and stemmed from the market consolidation that continues to progress and have structural impacts on the content production business,” says Russell Goldstein, President & CEO of Brunico Communications.
Moving forward, the company will focus on its full complement of publications including Realscreen, Kidscreen, Playback and Strategy as well as the prestigious Banff World Media Festival which will host its 47th edition on June 14-17, 2026.
Kidscreen and Realscreen are proceeding with their entire publishing mandates, covering daily news and providing essential analysis and business insights. Both Kidscreen Awards and Realscreen Awards will continue annually, recognizing the highest calibre of talent and content from around the world in their respective fields.
“The coverage and access that our brands provide are more vital than ever to the communities we serve,” says Goldstein, adding, “we believe that our leadership position will open new avenues for growth rooted in our mission to provide highly effective ways to facilitate business within our markets”.
Brunico’s cherished Realscreen and Kidscreen Summits have served as the heartbeat of the international unscripted and kids content communities for the past 30 years and have proudly been a seminal catalyst of opportunity for an entire generation of media executives and their companies. The NATPE organization itself has had a 62-year history and its storied trade show has stood at the centre of the US content economy.
With this news, Claire Macdonald, NATPE’s Executive Director and Jocelyn Christie, Kidscreen’s publisher, will both be leaving Brunico to pursue other opportunities. “Their passion for the communities we serve has always been evident – from the calibre of the brands’ portfolio to the level of industry respect – and we thank them for their significant contributions,” says Goldstein.
“The gratitude we feel for the privilege of serving our communities in this capacity is immense and we could not be more thankful for the tremendous support of all our partners,” says Brunico’s Chief Content Officer, Mary Maddever. “As the market evolves, Kidscreen and Realscreen will continue to provide a forum for thought leadership, benchmark best in class content, and deliver the dedicated daily intel needed to stay informed. We also look forward to developing more ways to connect our audiences with emerging opportunities, new partners and the innovation that will be essential for building businesses and navigating change in the evolving media, entertainment and content economy.”
