Sunday, January 17, 2016

Nickelodeon, Target, YouTube, Hasbro and More Slated for NYC Summit: The Business of Brand Licensing

Original UBM Americas Press Release via PR Newswire:

Target, YouTube, Hasbro and More Slated for NYC Summit: The Business of Brand Licensing

Speakers at the inaugural conference will include some of the most respected top-tier executives in the sector at the two-day conference, hosted by License! Global magazine in conjunction with LIMA.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- An additional eight speakers have been confirmed for the first annual NYC Summit: The Business of Brand Licensing. This impressive group of executives will lend a 360-degree view of the licensing industry and includes speakers from leading retailers, multichannel platforms and even Wall Street. The NYC Summit will take place March 1-2, 2016 at the New York Marriott Downtown in New York City. For more information about the event, please visit www.licensemag.com/nyc-summit


NYC Licensing Summit 2016

The latest speakers to join the two-day conference event are Eric Beder, managing director, Wunderlich Securities; Gaye Dean, group manager, Target Stores; Benjamin Grubbs, global head of top creators, YouTube; Cindy Levitt, senior vice president, merchandising and marketing, Hot Topic; and Simon Waters, general manager and senior vice president, entertainment and licensing, Hasbro.

To lead the Licensing Agents Forum, which will include insights and case studies on the value of corporate brand licensing, are Jay Asher, partner, Brandgenuity; Debra Joester, president, The Joester Loria Group; and Stu Seltzer, president, The Seltzer Licensing Group.



Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and President, Consumer Products, Nickelodeon Group

The NYC Summit: The Business of Brand Licensing will also include sessions with Dow Famulak, president and chief operating officer, Global Brands Group; Jim Fielding, global head of consumer products and retail, DreamWorks Animation and AwesomenessTV; Pam Kaufman, chief marketing officer and president, consumer products, Nickelodeon; Jamie Salter, chairman and chief executive officer, Authentic Brands Group; Yehuda Shmidman, chief executive officer, Sequential Brands Group; Michael Stone, chairman, Beanstalk; and Henry Stupp, chief executive officer, Cherokee Global Brands Group.

Tony Lisanti, Global Editorial Director, License! Global, and Adjunct Professor, New York University's Tisch Institute for Sports Management, Media and Business: "This exclusive networking event brings together a group of high-caliber brand licensing executives in one intimate setting. The Business of Brand Licensing features more than 15 speakers who will share their perspective and insight with attendees in an unparalleled casual networking environment in the center of the financial hub of the world and New York City."

The NYC Summit has been developed by License! Global magazine (www.licensemag.com), in partnership with UBM Americas, organizers of Licensing Expo and Brand Licensing Europe, and the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA), the industry's leading trade organization.

The education-led format will offer in-depth analysis and insight into the driving factors and changing dynamics of global licensing in today's highly competitive marketplace while allowing time for one-to-one meetings and networking.

Topics that will be explored include How Brand Management Companies are Driving New Licensing Models, A Licensing Agency Forum and Roundtable, The Influence of Sports Licensing, New Entertainment Stars and Brands, Brand Value: The Wall Street Viewpoint, A Retail Roundtable, Entertainment Licensing: The Value of Franchise Development and more.

Early bird registration rates are in effect through Jan. 31 and LIMA members will receive an additional $100 discount. A special block of rooms has also been reserved at the New York Marriott Downtown at a discounted rate. For out-of-town attendees interested in taking advantage be sure to book before Feb. 8 by calling +1 800 228 9290.

The NYC Summit: The Business of Brand Licensing is the must-attend East Coast event for licensors, licensees, retailers, agents, brand managers, marketers, consultants, investors, financial analysts and trade and consumer business media.

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About License! Global
License! Global magazine, published by UBM Advanstar, is the leading news source for the brand licensing industry, delivering award-winning editorial content covering trends, analysis and special reports about the global brand licensing and retail marketplace. Through its print edition, website and daily e-newsletter, License! Global reaches a total monthly audience of almost 90,000. The magazine also serves as the official publication for the sector two largest trade events, Licensing Expo in June and Brand Licensing Europe in October.

About UBM Americas
UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc, is the largest business-to-business events and trade show organizer in the U.S. Through a range of aligned interactive physical and digital environments, UBM Americas increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences by cultivating meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections. UBM Americas has offices spanning North and South America, and serves a variety of specialist industries with dedicated events and marketing services covering everything from fashion, tech and life sciences to advanced manufacturing, cruise shipping, specialty chemicals, powersports and automotive, concrete, hospitality, cargo transportation and more. For more information, visit: www.ubmamericas.com.

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Nickelodeon Africa To Premiere "Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards" On Wednesday 16th March 2016

GET READY FOR SOMETHING BIG. Because the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards are coming, and this year your favorites are bringing it, BIG TIME!

Nickelodeon Africa has announced the very exciting news that Nickelodeon Africa will premiere "Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards" on Wednesday 16th March 2016 at 16:30 CAT on Nickelodeon, following a marathon of brand-new episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants", and Nicktoons, following a marathon of brand-new new episodes of "ALVINNN!!! And The Chipmunks"!


This years Kids' Choice Awards ceremony promises to be the biggest KCAs ever! Taking place live in LA on Saturday 12 March 2016, the "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2016" will feature the most massive musical performances Nickelodeon have ever pulled off, the most colossal celebrities on the planet, all in one place, and supersized surprises that are guaranteed to BLOW. YOUR. MIND! So brace yourself for immense impact, as Nickelodeon are bringing it all straight to you, the biggest fans in the world, and this much fun cannot be contained!


The host of "Nickelodeon's 29th Annual Kids' Choice Awards" is ready to bring on the slime! Country music singer and coach on the U.S.'s "The Voice", Blake Shelton is now taking on another new job. He'll be taking center stage at the 2016 KCA! Joining him? A ton of your favorite celebs... and a tonnes of your favorite green goo - SLIME!!! Don't miss all the fun at the ultimate kids' party, the 2016 KCA!


This year in the African category, Best African Blogger, popular lifestyle, fashion and beauty bloggers have the chance to take home Nickelodeon's coveted orange blimp! And the cool thing about the KCA is that YOU CHOOSE THE WINNER!

The nominees of the Best African Blogger category of KCA 2016 are:

Style By Sylvia (Kenya) - Fashion Stylist & Blogger
Baked The Blog (South Africa) - Style & Beauty Blogger Bella Naija (Nigeria) – Entertainment Blogger
Theodora Lee (South Africa) – Lifestyle Blogger

So get ready to cast your vote for the KCA 2016 on kca.nickelodeonafrica.com! And remember: the final decision is in your hands!

Following the debut of the Nickelodeon 2016 Kids' Choice Awards, Nick Africa will encore KCA 2016 on Friday 18th March 2016 at 15:30 CAT, on Saturday 19th March 2016 at 11:30 CAT and on Sunday 20th March 2016 at 17:30 CAT on Nickelodeon, and on Friday 18th March 2016 at 18:30 CAT, Saturday 19th March 2016 at 10:10 CAT and on Sunday 20th March 2016 at 15:35 CAT!

"Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards", it's kind of a big deal!

Original source: Entertainment Inside Us.
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Nickelodeon Latin America And Nick Brazil To Premiere "Half-Shell Heroes: Blast To The Past" On Saturday 6th February 2016

Nickelodeon Latin America and Nickelodeon Brazil will premiere the brand-new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" 2D-animated one-hour special "Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past" on Saturday 6th February 2016!


Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) will debut the all-new "Las Tortugas Ninjas" special at 09h30 on Nickelodeon Colombia (Col), 10h on Nickelodeon Venezuela (Ven), 11h on Nickelodeon Argentina (Arg) and 11h30 on Nickelodeon Mexico (Méx). Additionally, Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) will premiere the brand-new "Tartarugas Ninja" special at 10h.


In the all-new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" special "Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past", the Heroes in a Half Shell find themselves on the adventure of a lifetime when they accidentally time travel back to the Jurassic Era! During the 2D-animated hour-long special, the Turtles encounter friendly dinosaurs from the past and dangerous aliens from the future who have a nefarious plan of their own. Using their ninja skills and having some fun along the way, the four brothers must find a way to save the day and get back to home.


Starting Saturday 30th January 2016, "Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past" will be available on MundoNick.com and the Emmy Award-winning Nick Play App.



Additionally, to celebrate the upcoming debut of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season four, continuing the adventures of Nickelodeon's justice-sworn, pizza-fuelled, half-shelled heroes, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica will premiere the brand-new TMNT special "Kicking Shell & Taking Names" on Saturday 20th February 2016! Nick LatAm will premiere "Tortugas Ninja: Kicking Shell and Taking Names" at 09h30 on Nickelodeon Colombia (Col), 10h on Nickelodeon Venezuela (Ven), 11h on Nickelodeon Argentina (Arg) and at 11h30 on Nickelodeon Mexico (Méx). The all-new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" special "Kicking Shell & Taking Names" will take a look at the adventures Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Donatello went on during the first three seasons of "Las Tortugas Ninjas", and will give fans a super sneak peek at what awaits the fearless Heroes in a Half Shell in season four!


Nickelodeon Brazil will also celebrate the upcoming premiere of the fourth season of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" by airing two special "Tartarugas Ninja" marathons! Nick Brazil will hold their first TMNT marathon on Saturday 13th February 2016 from 10h, and their second TMNT marathon, which will include the premiere of "Tartarugas Ninja: Kicking Shell and Taking Names", on Saturday 20th February 2016 from 9h!

Sources: Anime, Manga y TV, Anime, Mangá e TV. Huge thanks to matteu21 for the news!
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Nick Jr. Italy To Premiere "Fresh Beat Band Of Spies" On Monday 18th January 2016

Nick Jr. Italy (Italia) has announced the exciting news in the 'News' section on their official website, NickJr.it, that Nick Jr. Italy (Italia), Nickelodeon Italy's top-performing preschool channel, will start to premiere and show "Fresh Beat Band of Spies", locally titled "Fresh Beat Band: le spie!", Nickelodeon's brand-new animated preschool series based on the hit live-action show, "The Fresh Beat Band", weekdays at 16:20 from Monday 18th January 2016!


Pictured: Kiki, Twist Shout, Marina and Bo Monkey in FRESH BEAT BAND OF SPIES on Nickelodeon. Photo: Nickeldoeon.©2015 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

They're the coolest rock stars around. But when the curtain goes down... it's time to spy it up! The "Fresh Beat Band of Spies" is a brand-new animated series about four best friends with typical day jobs who are also... super secret undercover spies! Recruited by music store owner Reed to be super spies, Marina, Shout, Kiki, and Twist – along with their silly chimp sidekick Bo Monkey – use their skills, smarts, teamwork, and tech to outwit a goofy cast of villains and solve lots of wild and funny mysteries!


The dynamic team also has the coolest array of techie spy gadgets, vehicles, and disguises. And they have Bo Monkey, an adorable and hilarious sidekick kids will love! Each episode's adventure is full of super funny physical comedy, cartoon humour and gags, and awesome pop music.

Aimed at 2–5 year-olds, the curriculum of the series is primarily focused on problem-solving and teamwork. When your kids spy it up with the Fresh Beat Band of Spies, they learn about friendship and teamwork while developing their problem-solving skills. "The Fresh Beat Band of Spies" models the steps to successful problem-solving by working together to laugh, play music and SAVE THE WORLD EACH DAY by solving mysteries and stopping baddies, and encouraged parents and preschoolers to watch and work out clues together.



Pictured: Twist Marina, Shout, Kiki, and Bo Monkey in FRESH BEAT BAND OF SPIES on Nickelodeon. Photo: Nickeldoeon.©2015 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Featuring the beloved original show cast, hits from the live tour, a unique visual style and brand new music, "Fresh Beat Band of Spies" is a fast-paced musical series filled with gadgets, new friends, villains and lots of laughs.


Check out Nick Jr. Italy's "Fresh Beat Band: le spie!" launch trailer in the super video below!:

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka, Lleyton Hewitt And Many More Headline Kids Tennis Day Presented By Nickelodeon Australia

Original Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand Press Release, via the Nickelodeon Australia Press Office:

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka, Lleyton Hewitt and many more headline Kids Tennis Day presented by Nickelodeon

For more images: https://www.quicksite.io/kidstennisday

Thousands of families attended the fourth annual Kids Tennis Day presented by Nickelodeon at Melbourne Park today ahead of Australian Open 2016. The sold-out event was headlined by Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki, Milos Raonic and Lleyton Hewitt, who served up the fun with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the Rod Laver Arena Spectacular.


The Ninja-themed event, hosted by Nickelodeon's Rahart Adams, was a culmination of ballkids, dancers, acrobats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the world's best tennis players. Ahead of his 20th Australian Open campaign, Lleyton Hewitt flexed his super skills when he played against four young players from the audience, showcasing exactly what Kids Tennis Day was about.


Photo via Daily Mail Online.

"Kids Tennis Day is about engaging, introducing and educating the next generation about tennis and the Australian Open in a fun, relaxed way," Hewitt said.


"I was fortunate enough to be involved in the game at a young age, receiving coaching, playing at a club and visiting the Australian Open every year.

"I made a point of spending time around the practice courts watching the big names go about their business. It was fun and enjoyable and that is the best way for parents to approach their children playing, by making sure they enjoy themselves as it will help them to learn easily."


On the outside courts, kids and families were able to meet their favourite Nickelodeon characters – SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and PAW Patrol, play ANZ Tennis Hot Shots with qualified coaches; see Nickelodeon stage shows; watch players practice; and visit Grand Slam Oval ahead of the tournament's first day on Monday.



Australian tennis ace Daria Gavrilova at the Nickelodeon Kids' World Playground

From Monday, 18 January, families will be able to enjoy the free kids' playground "Kids' World" as part of the Australian Open Festival at Birrarung Marr. The playground will include giant Nickelodeon inflatable playgrounds, meet and greets with characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Nickelodeon's signature slime at the world famous Slime Lab.


Kids can also download the All Stars Tennis App to test their tennis skills against characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and climb the All Stars Tennis ranks from Rookie to World Champion. Available to download on iOS and Android.

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"Rugrats Rock" Music Video - The Splat

Rugrats, Rugrats, trouble looks for you. / A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do! Check out the "Rugrats Rock" by Canadian band named the Rugrats, and sing-along with the lyrics below!:



Monster in the house, robot on the loose,

Run away train, hey Chuckie grab the caboose!

Rugrats, Rugrats, the things you get into

Rugrats, Rugrats, trouble looks for you

A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do

Bottles flying through the air, bodies on the ground

Angelica intercepts and the game turns around

Rugrats, Rugrats, who is raising who?

Rugrats, Rugrats, the things you get into

Better watch out that the sand man doesn't get you

Grownups are off in a world of their own

They don't know what's going on when the kids are alone

Tommy's in the lead, Chuckie's not sure

Angelica screams, it's the view from the flooor

Diapers in the darkness, creeping through the night

Dad's gone wild, Hey who turned out the light!

Rugrats, Rugrats, the things you get into

Rugrats, Rugrats, trouble looks for you

A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do

Welll!

A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do!

Yeah

(Lyrics via Rugrats Wiki)

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"Make It Pop" - "Video Stars" Official Music Video

Check out XO-IQ's new song "Video Stars" from the brand-new season of "Make It Pop"! Catch all-new episodes from "Make It Pop" season two weeknight's at 7pm (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA and 7:30pm (ET/PT) on YTV in Canada!:



Missed any new episodes? Catch up at nick.com/makeitpop!

Download XO-IQ's latest album, "Tomorrow is Ours", available to purchase now on iTunes!
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The Brooklyn Nets Travel Back In "Slime" With Nickelodeon 90's Night

It might be the start of a new year, but the Brooklyn Nets teamed up with Nickelodeon to transport fans back to the era of fanny packs, "Rugrats" and neon clothing by celebrating all things '90s during their game on Friday 15th January 2016 versus the Portland Trailblazers. The Brooklyn Nets and Nickelodeon brought activities based on the network's most beloved iconic '90s shows to Barclays Center, giving attendees a chance to channel their inner Nickelodeon kid and live out their childhood dreams of participating in challenges from "Legends of the Hidden Temple", "GUTS" and "Double Dare", hosted by Jeff Sutphen!


To celebrate their '90s Nickelodeon Night, the Nets asked Brook Lopez a few questions about classic Nickelodeon. He can definitely answer them, right? After all, he's a '90s kid himself. Fortunately for everyone, Lopez wasn't too sure about a question. And you know what that means: SLIME!

Even more fortunate were the fans attending the game, who had a chance to snag some sweet Nickelodeon/Brooklyn Nets merchandise! Some fans were even lucky enough to get slimed!

Checkout photos from the Brooklyn Nets' "Nickelodeon 90's Night" plus a few photos from last weeks 90's Nickelodeon Night hosted by the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on 1/9 below, and watch The Splat every night from 10:00pm ET/PT on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat!: