About our Show...

The Zinghoppers Show is a musical variety show for preschoolers that introduces children to the elements that make up their world. Musically we have been described as, "Barney meets the Black Eyed Peas" and our format has been called, "Sesame Street meets Saturday Night Live". Our lovable characters include a friendly train conductor, a singing possum, a break-dancing donkey and a hopping kangaroo. We promote kindness, positivity and nurture the "emotional IQ" of children through humor and music.

About our Vision...

Disney's new #1 band Allstar Weekend are among the guests for Season 1! click here for production pix

We are committed to offering quality, age-appropriate programming for preschoolers that emphasizes positive behavior and engages through laughing and learning. We are currently in production of our first season for a television show we will make available using media that is free to the public and accessible to all. We currently have a Letter of Intent to Broadcast from Nashville Public Television (PBS). NPT will serve as our presenting station to the public television community nationwide. Our hope is that someday our beloved Zinghopper characters will have as big of an influence as Mr. Rogers or Barney. Click here for letters of support from parents and educators.

Barbados pop sensation Vita Chambers of the Justin Bieber My World Tour... another confirmed guest for Season 1! click here for production pix

Opportunities for Corporate Underwriting...

"The Zinghoppers Show" is currently in production. Filming in Nashville, Tennessee (with our offices in Franklin), we have a Letter of Intent to Broadcast from Nashville Public Television, which will act as our presenting station to the PBS community nationwide. We are currently seeking corporate sponsorships and offer unique underwriting opportunities for your business.

For technical details on Season 1 (with 22x1 and 5x28 episodes), as well as guidelines for sponsor messages, and additional opportunities of value for your business please contact: Jack Norton at jack@zinghoppers.com or 800.970.0563.

Our presenting station, Nashville Public Television (NPT), has a M-F Average daily quarter hour audience of 74,529 (Kids 2-5) and 54,386 (Kids 6-11). This is the viewership of children served by our local presentation station only. There are 356 public television stations nationwide, reaching 99% of American homes. PBS' primetime audience is significantly larger than many of the commercial channels frequently cited as competitors, including: HBO, History Channel, Discovery Channel, CNN, The Learning Channel and Bravo. Each month, over 124 million people experience the magic of PBS on-air and online. Our show will be made available to this PBS community nationwide through Nashville Public Television.

Additional Information on Corporate Underwriting...

UNDERWRITING INFORMATION	An Underwriter spot is the virtual equivalent of what commercial television considers an advertisement. In the world of public television, worthy programs seek underwriting by corporations and the business community; In return for this support, the network offers an underwriting spots. These spots will be married to the program for a four-year period, and will air each time the program is presented. Their placement will transcend the traffic of commercial television, and will have greater impact in the low clutter, dignified environment found only on PBS.
CONSUMERS TRUST PBS	For more than a half decade, Americans have ranked PBS the most trusted institution among nationally known organizations. As educators and entertainers of young children, our show is built upon a message of honesty and positive behavior that we demonstrate to our young viewers. PBS is a natural fit for our show, because PBS is a very trusted brand. Simply put, consumers trust PBS and - as a supporter of our program - they will place that trust in your product or service. Consider this... Consumers trust PBS almost twice as much as the courts of law (50% vs. 28%) Consumers trust PBS almost three times more than ABC, CBS or NBC (50% vs. 17%) Consumers trust PBS almost five times more than newspapers (50% vs. 11%) Consumers trust PBS five times more than cable television networks (50% vs. 10%) The trust that viewers place in Public Television as a brand, is trust that they will place on your product or service as a supporter of our program. This is the power of PBS television. (Roper ASW, February 2004)
THE PBS AUDIENCE	Our audience, and the supporters of Public Television (PBS), are an affluent demographic, made up of upscale consumers, community leaders and business decision makers. 63.1% of PBS audience utilize the internet 86.7% have a household income of over $50,000 13.2% have a household income of over $100,000 27% more likely to own a home valued over half a million 59% are investors 22% own more than $100k in liquid assets 23% own three or more vehicles in their household 44% more likely to own a boat PBS audiences are unique and educated consumers that are discerning in their approach to commerce; They acknowledge and support corporations with integrity and a responsible, civic philosophy. This is the branding potential of PBS. (The Media Audit Program and Report: International Demographics, Inc., MRI Doublebase 2008 and 1998 PBS Image Study - Sep-Oct 2002)
UNDERWRITING MOTIVATION	Our greatest potential contribution to you and your company, is our tangible impact on your brand and image. The content of our series, and Public Television itself, builds brand identification, and strengthens the image of our corporate partners. Nearly 75% of PBS viewers believe that PBS underwriters are committed to quality and excellence. Almost 66% of PBS viewers are more likely to purchase the product or service of a PBS underwriter. 67% of PBS viewers notice the companies and foundations that provide funding. 65% of PBS viewers would choose to buy a product from a company that supports PBS rather than from another company (all things being equally). Nearly 60% of PBS viewers agree that sponsors are usually leaders in their industries. Underwriters are impacted by what market research has defined as "halo effect": An impression of excellence and civic responsibility in relation to the quality programming on PBS. Your support will have made the tradition of PBS, and the quality programming it makes possible, an enduring force in television media. (Cone/Roper Worldwide: PBS Image Study & Total Research Corp: 2005 PBS Image Tracker Study)