Janson and Paragon Launch JUNIOR, the Global 24/7 Gaming Channel for Kids, on Twitch

Janson Media announced a new partnership with the video live streaming platform Twitch.tv, to offer Junior, a 24/7 live gaming channel for kids. With this "Always On" offering, youth will be able to enjoy their favorite gaming and animation shows any time of the day. And for those who don't use Twitch, Junior might be heading to their favorite platform.

Janson Media has previously partnered with Twitch to create two live streaming channels on Twitch -- Food, which launched with a Julia Child marathon in March 2016, and Bob Ross, which met with phenomenal success when it launched in October, 2015. After securing deals with some of the best content creators out there, though, the Twitch gaming channel for kids will be able to run nonstop every day of the week. It will include some of the most popular kids content, ranging from animation and gameplay to Roblox and Minecraft.

To ensure that kids always have new and exciting content on the channel, it was necessary to work with a variety of influencers who boast some of the largest followings out there. At launch, some of these content creators include the following:

Little Lizard Gaming: Twin brothers focus on everything gaming on their popular YouTube channel.

PairOfDucks Roblox: Another popular YouTuber whose content is geared toward fans of potentially the largest multiplayer online game out there, Roblox.

ExplodingTNT: This Canadian YouTuber puts a popular twist on the world of Minecraft. His videos often focus on "What if _____ were in Minecraft?" This theoretical emphasis has garnered more than 4.5 million YouTube followers.

Zebra Gamer: Unlike some other individuals who found YouTube fame, Zebra Gamer does commentary, playthroughs and montages on a variety of games. These range from Kirby's Blowout Blast to Minecraft.

Flamingo: While Flamingo's main focus is Roblox, it does throw in a variety of other kid's gaming content from time to time.

The new streaming channel will have on display all the great functionality provided by the Twitch platform. Perhaps the most exciting feature provided by Twitch is its mobile app. This allows parents to download the app so kids never miss their favorite gaming or animation shows. The platform works on both Apple and Android devices.

Children will also love the fact that they become part of a community when on Junior. There's a streaming chat feature that allows users to discuss what they're watching and even interact with the content creators. For parents who may be worried about harassment in chat, there is a feature that can block messages from strangers. These include non-friends, users who aren't followed, non-administrators and others.

"We're very excited to launch our 24/7 channel focused on kids gaming content with such strong partners as Paragon and Twitch. This avenue of video gaming distribution will most certainly bring value to platforms and creators alike" added Jesse Janson, the company's Executive Vice-President for Acquisitions and Development.

Twitch also allows users to create their own gaming streams. Kids who get bored watching others and have parental permission can stream their own gameplay right over the platform. Strangely enough, this has turned some teenagers into millionaires.

Partnering with the Paragon YouTube Multi-Channel Network will allow the channel to feature a variety of other YouTube creators. This means Junior will constantly be expanding and adding new content for kids to enjoy.

Over three-quarters of young Americans play or watch others play video games, and as the popularity of these activities continues to grow, kids around the world will be able to enjoy the streaming channel on the platforms they already use.