Sesame Workshop, a non-profit organization headquartered in the US, is identified as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1969 and employing approximately 1,000 individuals, the company specializes in media and TV services. Functioning as an educational organization, it is known for being behind Sesame Street. Its content is delivered through a variety of platforms, including television programs, digital experiences, books, and community engagement.

Revenue

Founded

1969

Headcount

995

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Media and TV services

Ownership

Non-profit

News Summary:

On March 13, 2026, Sesame Workshop, parent company of Sesame Street, sued SeaWorld, alleging the theme park operator withheld royalty payments and harmed the brand’s reputation. This action seeks to terminate a 46-year partnership with SeaWorld's parent company, which began in 1980 with the opening of the 17-acre Sesame Place theme park in Langhorne, potentially putting the park's future at risk. The nonprofit filed the lawsuit on March 12, accusing SeaWorld of breaching its obligations to promote the "Sesame Street" brand and refusing to honor its contractual duties as the exclusive U.S. theme park licensee. Earlier, on March 4, Sesame Workshop named Nishita Gupte as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation. Gupte has been with the global nonprofit organization since 2022, previously serving in leadership roles including Vice President of U.S. Social Impact & Operations.

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Sesame Workshop offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Sesame Workshop's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services.
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Examples of Sesame Workshop's suppliers include VSI - Voice & Script International, Kaltura and International Digital Centre.

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