Azerion Welcomes Teletubbies Into the Metaverse
Amsterdam – December 14, 2021 — Azerion, the digital entertainment and media platform behind the popular online games Habbo and Hotel Hideaway, is welcoming the Teletubbies to the metaverse in celebration of the brand’s upcoming 25th anniversary in 2022. Under a new partnership with WildBrain, the collaboration will include the exclusive release of virtual products in Habbo and Hotel Hideaway on December 14th. Products available for purchase with virtual currency include Teletubbies-branded avatar onesies and custom furniture (i.e., Tubby Toaster, Custard Machine, and Noo-Noo the vacuum cleaner).
“We’re excited to work together with Bare Tree Media and WildBrain CPLG on welcoming the iconic Teletubbies into our virtual worlds. This partnership demonstrates the many possibilities when it comes to brand partnerships and immersive experiences in this space. The values the Teletubbies embody will really resonate with the diverse and inclusive communities of Habbo and Hotel Hideaway.” — Madelon Smittenaar, Business Development Manager of Azerion
Established in 2000 by Finnish company Sulake as the first metaverse of its kind, Habbo is a user-generated virtual world and social gaming platform with a distinctive pixel-art style. It is available across nine language communities and attracting Gen Z/Gen Y adults from over 150 countries. Also created by Sulake, Hotel Hideaway offers a 3D role-playing experience with seamlessly integrated opportunities to meet, create, and share.
“This is our first venture into the metaverse with the Teletubbies and we’re excited to see how Gen Z fans engage with the brand in a new and unique way. This is just the start of our Teletubbies 25th anniversary celebrations with a raft of new partners and executions expected next year that will continue to bring the beloved brand to life for fans.” — Jasen Wright, VP of North America at WildBrain CPLG
The Teletubbies brand partnership and launch is managed by Bare Tree Media, a leader in digital engagement for brands and the global digital licensee of Teletubbies, in collaboration with WildBrain’s leading licensing agency WildBrain CPLG.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Teletubbies into the metaverse through virtual goods for avatars and virtual spaces within Habbo and Hotel Hideaway. The nostalgia that the Teletubbies evoke as true pop culture icons is a perfect fit for the game demographics and we look forward to further releases throughout 2022.” — Robert Ferrari, President of Bare Tree Media
Join us in celebrating the Teletubbies' 25th Anniversary
Download Habbo & Hotel Hideaway and get into character as your favorite Teletubby.
About Azerion
Azerion is a European gaming, entertainment, and media platform specializing in digital advertising and the creation and distribution of premium digital content. Since its founding in 2014, Azerion’s ambitious growth strategy has been strengthened by the company’s network of in-market presence across the European Community (EC), which serves the interests of local audiences and digital advertisers, publishers, and content creators.
About Bare Tree Media
As a pioneer in the digital creative and technology sector, Bare Tree Media enables brands to reach, engage, and entertain consumers through the creation and digital publishing of branded emojis, messaging stickers, GIFs, digital collectibles, metaverse virtual goods, and augmented reality experiences within popular messaging platforms. Interested brands can learn more at www.baretreemedia.com or contact Bare Tree Media at info@baretreemedia.com.
About WildBrain
WildBrain inspires imaginations to run wild. Their shows (i.e., Peanuts, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou) are enjoyed worldwide in more than 150 countries on over 500 streaming platforms and telecasters. The company also licenses consumer products and location-based entertainment in every major territory under WildBrain CPLG. Visit us at www.wildbrain.com
