Biz Kid$
MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS
About Biz Kid$
Biz Kid$ is a fun, 30-minute PBS television series about entrepreneurship and financial literacy that entertains and teaches kids how to make and manage money, while inspiring them to pursue their passions. Exclusively underwritten by America’s Credit Unions—a coalition of credit unions, credit union leagues, credit union foundations, affiliated credit union system organizations and credit union service providers—Biz Kid$ will include a customized curriculum being developed by Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide that corresponds with each episode.

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Biz Kid$ will Air on 279 PBS Stations in 43 States Beginning in January 2008

Credit Union Sponsored Show Needs Additional Funding for Second Season

FEDERAL WAY, Wash.  – Starting early in 2008, 279 PBS television stations in 43 states have committed to broadcast the Biz Kid$TV series exclusively underwritten by America’s Credit Unions to teach kids about money. This is an increase of 104 stations in 26 states in just 30 days and includes 20 of the nations top 25 television markets.

The 26-episode series is scheduled to debut in the nation’s top three public television markets: Los Angeles, New York City, and ChicagoClick here to see where and when Biz Kid$is airing.


“The number of PBS stations committing to carry Biz Kid$keeps growing,” reports RoxAnne Kruger, Biz Kid$Project Manager and Executive Director of the Washington Credit Union Foundation.  “Many other cities are already on the list, representing a diverse geographic balance of coverage across the country in big market areas.”

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Marketing Collateral Now Available

The Credit Union connection to Biz Kid$is strong. Because of the overwhelming response from America's Credit Unions to supporting and promoting Biz Kid$, marketing material is now available to help those credit unions inform their members about the program. If you or your credit union is interested in in-branch fliers, statement stuffers (electronic or printed), full size posters, a variety of marketing collateral is now available with the assistance of the Washington Credit Union League. Click here to find out more or to download your customizable material. 

Or, you can select one of the links below.

  • Customizable Flyer
  • Customizable Poster
  • Brochure
  • 11x6 Postcard
  • 3x8 Statement Stuffer
  • Brochure for E-Mail
  • List of Episodes
  • GoDaddy.com