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Disney Enters Social Networking with Club Penguin Purchase

Disney Enters Social Networking with Club Penguin Purchase

Lately, I published several posts about Disney’s (NYSE: DIS) strange attempts to extend its brand.  Today, I read an LA Times article that describes their newest venture, and finally, it’s one that I see value in as a Disney fan and parent.

Yesterday, Disney purchased Club Penguin, an online social networking site targeted to children between the ages of 6 and 14.  The site focuses on parental trust and security.  Children can adopt, name, feed and dress their own virtual penguin. … More »