Monday, January 09, 2012

DC Thomson & Co. Ltd Closes Down Production On Second Version Of Nickelodeon Magazine UK

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have confirmed to NickALive! that the company which produced the second incarnation of the UK version of Nickelodeon Magazine, DC Thomson & Co. Ltd, who also produces the famous "The Beano" and "The Dandy" children's comics, has decided to cancel, cease making and not publish any more issues of Nickelodeon Magazine UK, bringing an end to the latest (2011) version of Nickelodeon Magazine UK.

The first issue of the second incarnation of Nickelodeon Magazine UK was published and released in shops by DC Thomson & Co. Ltd on Wednesday 16th February 2011 with the final issue of Nickelodeon Magazine UK hitting the shelves on Wednesday 14th September 2011 and also covered the months of October 2011, November 2011, and December 2011 (from Wednesday 14th September 2011 to Wednesday 28th December 2011) and did not contain any "Next Issue" information, such as when it would be released in shops and what that issue's free Nickelodeon gifts would be. Each issue came with one or more free Nickelodeon-themed gift, such as an "iCarly" book, a Nickelodeon pen and other various Nickelodeon stationary (Nickelodeon Pencils, etc), a Nickelodeon Autograph book, a Nickelodeon clapperboard, a "Big Time Rush" book bag, Nickelodeon jewelry, and Nickelodeon stickers. Each issue also came with one or more Nickelodeon-themed poster featuring the stars and casts of popular Nickelodeon shows, such as "Big Time Rush" posters, "iCarly" posters, and "Victorious" posters. Each issue of Nick Mag UK also featured the latest Nickelodeon News, such as when Nickelodeon UK and Ireland would be showing brand new shows and brand new episodes.

The official Nickelodeon UK and Ireland website, Nick.co.uk, also took down the official Nickelodeon Magazine UK website, Nick.co.uk/Magazine, during December 2011.

The first version of Nickelodeon Magazine UK was published and sold in shops in the early Naughties (early 2000's).

Nick Jr. UK Unveils New "Create With Olive The Ostrich" Competition

Please note that Nick Jr. UK's exclusive "Create with Olive the Ostrich" competition is now closed.

The official Nick Jr. UK and Ireland website has unveiled a brand new exclusive competition where Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland and Nick Jr. 2 viewers and NickJr.co.uk website visitors can enter "Olive the Ostrich" themed drawings they've made using the official Nick Junior UK websites "Create with Olive the Ostrich" feature for a chance for their pictures to be featured on television in an upcoming episode of the Nick Jr. show "Olive the Ostrich".

Posted by Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK):
Create with Olive the Ostrich for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode of the Nick Jr. show http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo
Also:
Help Olive the Ostrich draw things for her new episode & your child's picture could be featured on TV! http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo #NickJrUK.
And:
Olive the Ostrich needs your child's help creating things for her new episode about football. So get creative http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo.
Also:
Help Olive create things for her new episode all about the funfair like rollercoasters. It could feature on TV! http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo
And:
#Olive needs your child's help drawing beauty salons, nail varnish and all things beauty-related for her latest episode http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo
Also:
Olive needs your help drawing things for her new episode all about Aeroplanes! Your child's picture could be on TV! http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo
And:
You can see all the wonderful artwork featured in Olive's racing episode made by #NickJrUK users, in our gallery http://on.nickjr.co.uk/org
Also:
There is only 1 week left for your little ones to send drawings to #Olive for a chance for it to feature in an ep! http://t.co/SDtt94jt
And:
Did you see the latest #Olive ep about Football? All the artwork was made by #NickJrUK users! See all the drawings http://t.co/1q2ADZRc [Create With Olive Episode Galleries]
Also:
Today [Sunday 1st April 2012] is your very last chance to send your drawings into Olive! It could be chosen for a new episode so get drawing http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo
And:
Did you see the new #Olive ep about flying? #NickJrUK artists made all the artwork for that ep & you can see their work http://on.nickjr.co.uk/org
Also, Tweeted (posted) by Blue-Zoo animation ‏studio (the makers of the popular Nick Junior show "Olive the Ostrich") on their official Twitter profile page (@blue_zoo):
Calling all parents! @NickJrUK #Olive needs your child's help drawing all things beauty-related for her latest episode http://on.nickjr.co.uk/cwo

Nickelodeon UK To Premier More Brand New Episodes Of "Big Time Rush" After The Band's Visit To London, UK In February 2012

Nickelodeon UK have announced and confirmed on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will be premiering more brand new episodes of the hit Nickelodeon series "Big Time Rush" (BTR) after the the stars and band members of the hit Nickelodeon show and boyband "Big Time Rush", Kendall Schmidt (Kendall Knight), James Maslow (James Diamond), Carlos Pena (Carlos Garcia), and Logan Henderson (Logan Mitchell), visit and tour London, UK in February 2012:
#HeyNickWeWantMoreBigTimeRush [Hey Nick We Want More Big Time Rush] that means new episodes too!
@NickelodeonUK - Great #tag! BTR boys r visiting UK & new eps will follow [...].
According to the official Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK websites schedule section for Nickelodeon UK's schedule for Saturday 3rd March 2012, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will premiere the brand new episode of the popular Nickelodeon show "Big Time Rush" called "Big Time Wedding", where James' fairy tale romance with a princess becomes an escape mission after he inadvertently proposes marriage, and the Big Time Rush guys have to free him before he's forced into a royal wedding, on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 5.30pm (6.30pm on Nick Replay UK). Time and date subject to change.

Nickelodeon UK Job Opportunity - Retail Sales Manager

According to Toy News, Nickelodeon UK is on the lookout to recruit a new Retail Sales Manager to join their team of staff:
Job Of The Week - Retail Sales Manager – Nickelodeon UK

Jobs

Position - Retail Sales Manager – Nickelodeon
Salary - TBC
Employer - Nickelodeon
Location - UK
Contact - Anna Bullock
Apply to - www.nick.co.uk/jobs
Website - [www.nick.co.uk]

Company Description

Nickelodeon UK is the number 1 commercial kids' TV network in the UK. Launched in 1993, it comprises of dedicated award-winning entertainment channels for kids aged 2-12, including Nickelodeon, Nick Toons, and the EA British Academy Children's Awards channel of the year for 2009, Nick Jr.

The Nickelodeon channels are available in over 11 million cable & satellite homes. The company has built a diverse business by putting kids first in everything it does and includes critically acclaimed and hugely popular television programming and production in the UK and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation and feature films.

Nickelodeon UK is a joint venture between MTV Networks and BSkyB

The Department

Consumer Products facilitates the development of merchandise for our Nickelodeon brands through UK retail outlets. Consumer Products license all types of products with the key areas being: Toys and Games, Books, Clothing and Accessories, Food and Promotions, Video/DVD and Video Games.

They do not manufacture product ranges internally but work with third party companies,“licensees”, who sell branded product at retail and pay a defined royalty on each item sold. Another key aspect of the Consumer Products business is liaising with all UK retailers from Tesco and Toys R Us to New Look to ensure they support Nickelodeon brands by stocking licensees’ product ranges.

The Job

Primary responsibilities include:

Overseeing the day-to-day management of retail accounts in designated class of trade and carry out strategic direction and business goals set by the Director, International Retail and the UK Vice President. (Accounts include: Argos, Toys R Us, Amazon and other Specialist retailers).

Sell in franchises, strategic product ranges, and retail solutions to assigned account base aimed at maximizing Nickelodeon and Viacom CP revenues

Analyzing weekly sales reports to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and pinpoint opportunities at assigned accounts.

Developing strong relationships with licensee sales reps to ensure regular updates on N&VCP sales [Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products sales] as well as with buyers and senior buyers in all categories at assigned retailers.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sales, preferably with a promotions or advertising agency, retailer, or entertainment company and ideally with experience of working with Argos, Toys, and/or licensed products.

This role could only be fully maximized by a car owner/driver and extensive UK travel is an essential function of this role, accounting for 20-30% of time.

For a full Job Profile, and to apply, please visit our website www.nick.co.uk/jobs
Also, more from Toy News:
JOB OF THE WEEK: Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon's consumer products division is looking for a Retail Sales Manager.

Working at Nickelodeon, your duties will include overseeing the day-to-day management of retail accounts while working towards business goals and a strategic direction set by the director and UK VP. Accounts include the likes of Argos, Toys R Us and Amazon.

You will have to develop strong relationships with licensee sales reps as well as buyers and senior buyers in all categories.

Ideal candidates will have sales experience, preferably with a promotions or advertising agency, retailer or entertainment company. Experience working with Argos and toys or licensed products is an advantage.

You will need to be a car owner or driver, as the role involves extensive travel within the UK.

Click here for details on how to apply and to see the vacancy in full.
Also, from the official Nickelodeon UK Jobs website:
Nickelodeon UK Job Details

Nickelodeon UK Retail Sales Manager, Consumer Products

Ref Nick000112
Location London
Office Rathbone Place
Company Nickelodeon
Contracted Hours 35
Department Consumer Products
Closing Date for Applications 26 January 2012

Nickelodeon UK Job Summary

Nickelodeon is a top performing commercial kids TV network in the UK. Launched in 1993, it comprises seven dedicated award-winning entertainment channels for kids aged 2-12: Nickelodeon, NickToons, NickToons Replay, Nick Jr, Nick Jr 2, Nick Replay and Nickelodeon HD, the first HD kids channel in the Sky Kids Pack.

The Nickelodeon network now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month and is available in 12.7 million cable and satellite homes.

The company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does and includes critically acclaimed and hugely popular television programming and production in the United Kingdom and around the world, plus consumer products, online, events, recreation and feature films. Nickelodeon UK is a joint venture between MTV Networks and BSkyB.

Nickelodeon network shows include: SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Penguins of Madagascar, live action hits iCarly and Victorious as well as UK produced Summer in Transylvania and Humf.

Nickelodeon UK Department

Consumer Products facilitates the development of merchandise for our Nickelodeon brands through UK retail outlets. Consumer Products license all types of products with the key areas being: Toys and Games, Books, Clothing and Accessories, Food and Promotions, Video/DVD and Video Games.

They do not manufacture product ranges internally but work with third party companies, “licensees”, who sell branded product at retail and pay a defined royalty on each item sold. Another key aspect of the Consumer Products business is liaising with all UK retailers from Tesco and Toys R Us to New Look to ensure they support Nickelodeon brands by stocking licensees' product ranges.

Key Responsibilities

Based at our offices in Rathbone Place, and reporting into the Director of International Retail, this role’s primary responsibilities include:

Overseeing the day-to-day management of retail accounts in designated class of trade and carry out strategic direction and business goals set by the Director, International Retail and the UK Vice President. (Accounts include: Argos, Toys R Us, Amazon and other Specialist retailers).

Sell in franchises, strategic product ranges, and retail solutions to assigned account base aimed at maximizing Nickelodeon and Viacom CP revenues

Analysing weekly sales reports to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and pinpoint opportunities at assigned accounts.

Developing strong relationships with licensee sales reps to ensure regular updates on N&VCP [Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products] sales as well as with buyers and senior buyers in all categories at assigned retailers.

Role-Specific Skills/Attributes

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in sales, preferably with a promotions or advertising agency, retailer, or entertainment company.

In addition the essential skills required include:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of assigned markets and retail structure

Existing relationships in assigned accounts and a proven track record of developing and executing successful promotional opportunities

Strong organisational, analysis and project management skills are key

A considered risk taker and creative thinker

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

This role could only be fully maximised by a car owner/driver and extensive UK travel is an essential function of this role. Travel between accounts may account for 20 – 30% of time.