"Oggy and the Cockroaches"
Xilam Animation got significant milestones in its global digital content strategy. After launching on Samsung TV Plus in Brazil, Xilam’s unique users hit 600K. The dedicated Xilam TV channel available on Samsung TVs in Brazil features titles from the studio’s extensive catalogue, including "Zig & Sharko", "Oggy and the Cockroaches", "Where’s Chicky?", "A Kind of Magic" and "Floopaloo – Where Are You?".
In a further milestone, Xilam has been awarded a coveted Diamond Play Button for its "Oggy and the Cockroaches" YouTube Channel, which now has 10 million subscribers. This marks Xilam’s second Diamond Play Button after its "Zig and Sharko" channel received the award in 2020. Also on YouTube, Xilam has now reached the 50 million subscriber mark across its network of dedicated brand channels.
Across all digital platforms worldwide, Xilam cumulated 12.5 billion views for its content in 2021. Of this total, 1.5 billion views were generated from Facebook Watch, making Xilam the No. 1 provider of kids’ content worldwide in terms of views on the VOD service.
Marc du Pontavice, Founder and CEO at Xilam Animation, said: “Digital platforms continue to play an integral role in our content strategy, as we ensure that fans can access our vast library of content wherever they are in the world, and from whichever device they prefer. As one of the first French production companies to launch a dedicated ad-supported linear channel in an international market, we’re proud to be taking an innovative approach in the digital sector and look forward to hitting even more milestones in the future.”