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Jump with Jill
Legal namestring
Note to Health LLC
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2006
Descriptiontext

Jump with Jill (legally Note to Health LLC) is a Pittsburgh-based children's media production company that delivers nutrition and health education through original music, music videos, live performances, and classroom-ready curriculum materials. The company produces a catalog of branded content series including "Nature's Candy," "Superpower Vegetables," "Get Me Goin'," "The Bone Rap," "Beat of the Body," and "Watermelon Workouts," supplemented by a 51-minute school-wide viewing program ("The Movie!"), a five-episode guided tasting cooking show ("Rock Your Taste Buds"), 20 lyric videos, beatboxing instructional segments, and grade-banded lesson plans (Grades 1-5). Founder Jill Jayne combines a background as a mainstream rock band recording artist with Registered Dietitian credentials (MS in Nutrition Education from Teachers College Columbia University; BS in Nutritional Sciences and Theater from Penn State University), positioning the company at the intersection of entertainment production and credentialed nutrition education. The company maintains registered trademarks across more than 10 brand identifiers including "Rockstar Nutritionist," "Rock Your Taste Buds," and "Nutrition Rock Invasion."

The business operates a sponsorship-driven GTM model: agricultural commodity boards (National Watermelon Promotion Board, National Dairy Council via Fuel Up to Play 60), state departments of agriculture (Texas, Pennsylvania), and produce companies (Hess Brothers Fruit Company) underwrite live school performances so that content reaches K-12 schools at no cost. Distribution spans live touring (U.S. states plus Europe and Canada), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, the company website (jumpwithjill.com), TV syndication (e.g., Sprout, WTOV), and a small e-commerce storefront for physical merchandise (song posters, placemats). Revenue is generated through sponsored programs, school and district licensing, commercial content licensing, and direct product sales. The company is registered as a Pennsylvania LLC, operates as a private entity with no disclosed outside funding, and was actively operating as of 2024.

The company's primary customers are K-12 schools and districts (including the School District of Philadelphia under a large-scale contract and Illinois's D300 district with 22 live performances), supplemented by agricultural commodity boards and government nutrition programs that act as both funders and distribution partners. Content is targeted at children aged roughly 5-12, with secondary audiences of teachers, parents, and educators seeking turnkey, curriculum-aligned health materials.

Short descriptiontext

Jump with Jill is a Pittsburgh-based children's media production company that delivers music-driven nutrition and health education to K-12 schools through live performances, original music videos, and curriculum-aligned materials, primarily funded by agricultural board and government sponsorships.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersPittsburgh, United States
HQ citystring
Pittsburgh
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
children's health education, nutrition education media, school assembly programs, educational music videos, nutrition curriculum materials
Industry2 codes
1Physical Education & Health Instruction
CodeEDAJAFALPrimaryYes
2Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment)
CodeEDAGALAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Educational Services611
  • Educational Services61
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Educational Services8200
  • Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production7812
Product category
Children's Health Education Media and Entertainment
GTM motion1 record

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Revenue model4 records
1Sponsorships and Partnerships
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Longstanding partnerships and sponsorships with agricultural boards and government departments provide compensation that allows Jump with Jill to bring shows to schools at no cost, including National Watermelon Promotion Board, Texas Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and Hess Brothers Fruit Company

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2School Program Licensing
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Schools and districts license Jump with Jill content and performances as part of nutrition education programs

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3Content Licensing and Distribution
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Commercial users intending to redistribute and rebroadcast content must contact NTH and establish a licensing agreement prior to redistribution

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4Direct Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Products available through the website including music, song posters, placemats, and other educational materials

jumpwithjill.com
Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 8 records shown
1The Movie!
Description

51-minute school-wide viewing program featuring health education content

jumpwithjill.com
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Core offering1 text field

Jump with Jill produces music-based children's health education content, including danceable music videos, live school performances, lyric videos, and curriculum-aligned lesson plans focused on nutrition and exercise. The company delivers high-energy live school assemblies (often sponsored by agricultural boards at no cost to schools) and a digital toolkit of educational content distributed via YouTube, music streaming platforms, and a direct-to-consumer website. Revenue is generated through sponsorships, content licensing, school program licensing, and e-commerce sales of physical educational materials.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • 22 live Jump with Jill performances at single school district resulting in HealthierUS School Challenge Gold with Distinction
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Jump with Jill is an award-winning children's media production company specializing in health education through music and video. Their digital toolkit of camera-ready materials makes it easy to infuse health education into the school day. The core product lineup includes: Danceable Music Videos teaching nutrition through dance (Superpower Vegetables, Get Me Goin', Nature's Candy, Beat of the Body, The Bone Rap); The Movie! - a 51-minute comprehensive school-wide viewing video; Rock Your Taste Buds - a five-episode guided taste testing cooking show; Lyric Videos for classroom singalongs; and Watermelon Workouts combining exercise with nutrition education. These are supported by Lesson Plans with free worksheets, Song Posters, Graphics, and Placemats. The company engages audiences through high-energy appearances across media platforms and offers both live performances and digital content.

Product and service11 records
1Danceable Music Videos
CategoryChildren's Health Education Media
Description

Educational music videos teaching nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits through dance. Includes Superpower Vegetables, Get Me Goin', Nature's Candy, Beat of the Body, The Bone Rap, and The Sweet Beat. Designed for K-12 classrooms and school-wide viewing.

2The Movie!
CategoryChildren's Health Education Media
Description

51-minute comprehensive health education movie designed for school-wide viewing, covering multiple nutrition topics in a single production. Curriculum-aligned content for elementary school audiences.

3Rock Your Taste Buds
CategoryChildren's Health Education Media
Description

Five-episode guided taste testing cooking show that brings Jump with Jill into the kitchen. Empowers students as movie critics and food scientists through literacy, math, and science activities.

4Lyric Videos
CategoryChildren's Health Education Media
Description

Singalong videos with all 20 lyric videos on a loop for learning words to healthy hits. Used for movement breaks in classrooms by teachers and students.

5Lesson Plans
CategoryEducational Curriculum Materials
Description

Free educational worksheets and lesson plans accompanying music videos. Includes Nature's Candy lesson plans (Grades 3-4), Film Festival lesson plans (Grades 1-5), Watermelon Workouts lesson plans (Grades 4-5), and Nutrition Action News materials (Grades 2-4).

6Watermelon Workouts
CategoryChildren's Health Education Media
Description

Workout videos for kids combining the benefits of eating healthy and exercising. Includes Episode 1: Flashdance (Pittsburgh, PA) and Episode 2: Rocky (Philadelphia, PA).

7Song Posters
CategoryEducational Curriculum Materials
Description

Printed materials featuring song lyrics and imagery for classroom use. Sold through the company website.

8Fruit & Vegetable Promotion Campaign
CategoryEducational Marketing Campaign
Description

Campaign materials promoting fruit and vegetable consumption to children. Designed for use by agricultural boards and nutrition programs as branded marketing content.

9Placemats
CategoryEducational Curriculum Materials
Description

Printed placemat materials for classroom and cafeteria use featuring health education content.

10Graphics
CategoryEducational Marketing Materials
Description

Visual graphic materials for classroom and promotional use.

11Live School Performance Tours
CategoryLive Entertainment and Education Services
Description

Rock and roll nutrition show performed live at schools, typically sponsored by agricultural boards or state departments to bring shows at no cost to schools. Tour appearances span U.S. states and international destinations including Europe and Canada.

Scale indicator4 records

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Partnership9 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Longstanding partnership providing compensation that allows Jump with Jill to bring the show to schools at no cost. Partnership may result in integrated message points, in-show signage, online integration, and publicity materials provided by the partner.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Sponsorship partnership through Texas Farm Fresh Jump with Jill Live Tour, bringing nutrition education programming to Texas schools with state-level support and branding.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

State-level partnership supporting Jump with Jill programming and school nutrition education initiatives in Pennsylvania.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Produce company partnership supporting fruit and vegetable promotion through Jump with Jill educational programming.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Large-scale nutrition education program partnership with extremely demanding contract terms. District has been enormously pleased with professionalism, creativity, and effectiveness.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Retail partner for Produce for Kids promotions and Ohio State Fair Meijer Day events featuring Jump with Jill performances.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Partnership bringing Jump with Jill content to thousands of schools nationwide through the NFL-sponsored youth health program, including video distribution to 2,500 Michigan schools.

8Sprout (TV Network)
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Guest appearance on Sunny Side Up Show featuring Nature's Candy content, reaching Sprout's national television audience of children and families.

jumpwithjill.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Collaborative partnership resulting in 22 live Jump with Jill performances and participation in HealthierUS School Challenge, achieving Gold with Distinction status across elementary schools.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers8 records

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Segment4 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Feature5 records

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Profiles1 record

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Jump with Jill

Children's Health Education Media and Entertainmentjumpwithjill.com

Jump with Jill is a Pittsburgh-based children's media production company that delivers music-driven nutrition and health education to K-12 schools through live performances, original music videos, and curriculum-aligned materials, primarily funded by agricultural board and government sponsorships.

What Jump with Jill does

Jump with Jill (legally Note to Health LLC) is a Pittsburgh-based children's media production company that delivers nutrition and health education through original music, music videos, live performances, and classroom-ready curriculum materials. The company produces a catalog of branded content series including "Nature's Candy," "Superpower Vegetables," "Get Me Goin'," "The Bone Rap," "Beat of the Body," and "Watermelon Workouts," supplemented by a 51-minute school-wide viewing program ("The Movie!"), a five-episode guided tasting cooking show ("Rock Your Taste Buds"), 20 lyric videos, beatboxing instructional segments, and grade-banded lesson plans (Grades 1-5). Founder Jill Jayne combines a background as a mainstream rock band recording artist with Registered Dietitian credentials (MS in Nutrition Education from Teachers College Columbia University; BS in Nutritional Sciences and Theater from Penn State University), positioning the company at the intersection of entertainment production and credentialed nutrition education. The company maintains registered trademarks across more than 10 brand identifiers including "Rockstar Nutritionist," "Rock Your Taste Buds," and "Nutrition Rock Invasion."

The business operates a sponsorship-driven GTM model: agricultural commodity boards (National Watermelon Promotion Board, National Dairy Council via Fuel Up to Play 60), state departments of agriculture (Texas, Pennsylvania), and produce companies (Hess Brothers Fruit Company) underwrite live school performances so that content reaches K-12 schools at no cost. Distribution spans live touring (U.S. states plus Europe and Canada), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, the company website (jumpwithjill.com), TV syndication (e.g., Sprout, WTOV), and a small e-commerce storefront for physical merchandise (song posters, placemats). Revenue is generated through sponsored programs, school and district licensing, commercial content licensing, and direct product sales. The company is registered as a Pennsylvania LLC, operates as a private entity with no disclosed outside funding, and was actively operating as of 2024.

The company's primary customers are K-12 schools and districts (including the School District of Philadelphia under a large-scale contract and Illinois's D300 district with 22 live performances), supplemented by agricultural commodity boards and government nutrition programs that act as both funders and distribution partners. Content is targeted at children aged roughly 5-12, with secondary audiences of teachers, parents, and educators seeking turnkey, curriculum-aligned health materials.

Jump with Jill firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Jump with Jill
Legal name
Note to Health LLC
Website
https://jumpwithjill.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2006
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Jump with Jill is a Pittsburgh-based children's media production company that delivers music-driven nutrition and health education to K-12 schools through live performances, original music videos, and curriculum-aligned materials, primarily funded by agricultural board and government sponsorships.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Jump with Jill industry classification

Industry
Product category
Children's Health Education Media and Entertainment
NAICS
Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
akta.pro primary industry
Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL)
akta.pro secondary industry
Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment) (EDAGALAK)

Keywords

  • Children's health education
  • Nutrition education media
  • School assembly programs
  • Educational music videos
  • Nutrition curriculum materials

Where Jump with Jill is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Pittsburgh
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Jump with Jill business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Longstanding partnerships and sponsorships with agricultural boards and government departments provide compensation that allows Jump with Jill to bring shows to schools at no cost, including National Watermelon Promotion Board, Texas Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and Hess Brothers Fruit Company
  2. School Program Licensing: Schools and districts license Jump with Jill content and performances as part of nutrition education programs
  3. Content Licensing and Distribution: Commercial users intending to redistribute and rebroadcast content must contact NTH and establish a licensing agreement prior to redistribution
  4. Direct Sales: Products available through the website including music, song posters, placemats, and other educational materials

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Jump with Jill product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Jump with Jill produces music-based children's health education content, including danceable music videos, live school performances, lyric videos, and curriculum-aligned lesson plans focused on nutrition and exercise. The company delivers high-energy live school assemblies (often sponsored by agricultural boards at no cost to schools) and a digital toolkit of educational content distributed via YouTube, music streaming platforms, and a direct-to-consumer website. Revenue is generated through sponsorships, content licensing, school program licensing, and e-commerce sales of physical educational materials.

Product overview

Jump with Jill is an award-winning children's media production company specializing in health education through music and video. Their digital toolkit of camera-ready materials makes it easy to infuse health education into the school day. The core product lineup includes: Danceable Music Videos teaching nutrition through dance (Superpower Vegetables, Get Me Goin', Nature's Candy, Beat of the Body, The Bone Rap); The Movie! - a 51-minute comprehensive school-wide viewing video; Rock Your Taste Buds - a five-episode guided taste testing cooking show; Lyric Videos for classroom singalongs; and Watermelon Workouts combining exercise with nutrition education. These are supported by Lesson Plans with free worksheets, Song Posters, Graphics, and Placemats. The company engages audiences through high-energy appearances across media platforms and offers both live performances and digital content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • The Movie!: 51-minute school-wide viewing program featuring health education content
  • Rock Your Taste Buds
  • Nature's Candy
  • Beat of the Body
  • Superpower Vegetables
  • The Bone Rap
  • Get Me Goin'
  • Watermelon Workouts

Products and services

  • Danceable Music Videos Educational music videos teaching nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits through dance. Includes Superpower Vegetables, Get Me Goin', Nature's Candy, Beat of the Body, The Bone Rap, and The Sweet Beat. Designed for K-12 classrooms and school-wide viewing.
  • The Movie! 51-minute comprehensive health education movie designed for school-wide viewing, covering multiple nutrition topics in a single production. Curriculum-aligned content for elementary school audiences.
  • Rock Your Taste Buds Five-episode guided taste testing cooking show that brings Jump with Jill into the kitchen. Empowers students as movie critics and food scientists through literacy, math, and science activities.
  • Lyric Videos Singalong videos with all 20 lyric videos on a loop for learning words to healthy hits. Used for movement breaks in classrooms by teachers and students.
  • Lesson Plans Free educational worksheets and lesson plans accompanying music videos. Includes Nature's Candy lesson plans (Grades 3-4), Film Festival lesson plans (Grades 1-5), Watermelon Workouts lesson plans (Grades 4-5), and Nutrition Action News materials (Grades 2-4).
  • Watermelon Workouts Workout videos for kids combining the benefits of eating healthy and exercising. Includes Episode 1: Flashdance (Pittsburgh, PA) and Episode 2: Rocky (Philadelphia, PA).
  • Song Posters Printed materials featuring song lyrics and imagery for classroom use. Sold through the company website.
  • Fruit & Vegetable Promotion Campaign Campaign materials promoting fruit and vegetable consumption to children. Designed for use by agricultural boards and nutrition programs as branded marketing content.
  • Placemats Printed placemat materials for classroom and cafeteria use featuring health education content.
  • Graphics Visual graphic materials for classroom and promotional use.
  • Live School Performance Tours Rock and roll nutrition show performed live at schools, typically sponsored by agricultural boards or state departments to bring shows at no cost to schools. Tour appearances span U.S. states and international destinations including Europe and Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 22 live Jump with Jill performances at single school district resulting in HealthierUS School Challenge Gold with Distinction
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Jump with Jill

Customer profile

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Jump with Jill technology and API

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Jump with Jill partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • National Watermelon Promotion BoardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding partnership providing compensation that allows Jump with Jill to bring the show to schools at no cost. Partnership may result in integrated message points, in-show signage, online integration, and publicity materials provided by the partner.
  • Texas Department of AgriculturecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partnership through Texas Farm Fresh Jump with Jill Live Tour, bringing nutrition education programming to Texas schools with state-level support and branding.
  • Pennsylvania Department of AgriculturecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState-level partnership supporting Jump with Jill programming and school nutrition education initiatives in Pennsylvania.
  • Hess Brothers Fruit CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduce company partnership supporting fruit and vegetable promotion through Jump with Jill educational programming.
  • School District of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge-scale nutrition education program partnership with extremely demanding contract terms. District has been enormously pleased with professionalism, creativity, and effectiveness.
  • MeijerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner for Produce for Kids promotions and Ohio State Fair Meijer Day events featuring Jump with Jill performances.
  • Fuel Up to Play 60 / National Dairy CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership bringing Jump with Jill content to thousands of schools nationwide through the NFL-sponsored youth health program, including video distribution to 2,500 Michigan schools.
  • Sprout (TV Network)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuest appearance on Sunny Side Up Show featuring Nature's Candy content, reaching Sprout's national television audience of children and families.
  • D300 School District (Illinois)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership resulting in 22 live Jump with Jill performances and participation in HealthierUS School Challenge, achieving Gold with Distinction status across elementary schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Jump with Jill competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Jump with Jill social profiles

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Jump with Jill financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

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Jump with Jill leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Jump with Jill funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Jump with Jill M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Jump with Jill

What does Jump with Jill do?

Jump with Jill produces music-based children's health education content, including danceable music videos, live school performances, lyric videos, and curriculum-aligned lesson plans focused on nutrition and exercise. The company delivers high-energy live school assemblies (often sponsored by agricultural boards at no cost to schools) and a digital toolkit of educational content distributed via YouTube, music streaming platforms, and a direct-to-consumer website. Revenue is generated through sponsorships, content licensing, school program licensing, and e-commerce sales of physical educational materials.

Is Jump with Jill a public or private company?

Jump with Jill is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Jump with Jill founded?

Jump with Jill was founded in 2006. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Jump with Jill based?

Jump with Jill is headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States, in the North America region.

How does Jump with Jill make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Sponsorships and Partnerships are the primary driver. The others are school Program Licensing, content Licensing and Distribution and direct Sales.

Does Jump with Jill have an API?

No public API is recorded for Jump with Jill.

What industry is Jump with Jill in?

Jump with Jill's product category is Children's Health Education Media and Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAFAL, Physical Education & Health Instruction, with a secondary code of EDAGALAK, Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment). Its NAICS code is 611 and its SIC code is 8200.

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