'Abbott Elementary' Creator and Star Quinta Brunson Reveals How Nickelodeon Magazine Inspired Her to Write TV Shows

Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of the hit comedy series Abbott Elementary, has revealed how Nickelodeon's iconic Nickelodeon Magazine helped ignite her passion for writing TV shows!

Quinta Brunson | Credit: Jonny Marlow

As a child, Brunson never imagined that the job ‘TV writer’ even existed, until her father’s boss mentioned his daughter was one.

The daughter, Elisa Zuritsky, was then a writer on Sex and the City, and when Brunson was in her early teens, Zuritsky gifted her a Nickelodeon Magazine subscription. “I was like, ‘Wait, if someone I know can be a TV writer, then maybe I can be a TV writer,’ Brunson told Deadline, adding "That Nickelodeon magazine was very important to me, because it was the next level. It was beyond just watching TV. The magazine went behind the scenes of these TV shows.”

You can check out Brunson's conversation with Deadline in full here!

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New 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Comic Collection Releases in Brazil

Editora Planeta, in partnership with Nickelodeon, has published Avatar: a lenda de Aang - as aventuras perdidas in Brazil! The brand title collects all the Avatar: The Last Airbender comics that were published in Nickelodeon Comics, Nickelodeon Magazine and Nick Mag Presents, as well as those that accompanied Avatar: The Last Airbender DVDs plus more than 70 previously unpublished pages in a hardcover book!

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“Avatar: A Lenda de Aang”, série de enorme sucesso da Nickelodeon, retorna aos quadrinhos

Coletânea reúne todas as histórias publicadas em Nickelodeon Comics, Nickelodeon Magazine, Nick Mag Presents, além de conteúdo inédito

Em edição especial, colorida e em capa dura, chega às livrarias pela Editora Planeta, em parceria com a Nickelodeon, a coletânea Avatar: A Lenda de Aang. O livro reúne todas as histórias publicadas em Nickelodeon Comics, Nickelodeon Magazine e Nick Mag Presents, além daquelas que acompanharam os DVDs de A Lenda de Aang e de mais de 70 páginas inéditas. São 28 histórias complementares às três temporadas de Avatar: A Lenda de Aang, a maioria escrita pela equipe que desenvolveu a série original.

De volta aos quadrinhos, a série de enorme sucesso apresenta novas aventuras, diversão e respostas a perguntas que deixaram os fãs ao redor do mundo intrigados: onde se escondeu o último dominador de ar? Quando Zuko e Mai se beijaram pela primeira vez? Quem levaria a melhor em um duelo de dominação de terra: Toph ou o rei Bumi? Por que o Rei da Terra decidiu viajar disfarçado pelo mundo?

Tudo isso e mais: os segredos da dominação de espada, o jogo mais "quente" da Nação do Fogo e uma das primeiras aventuras de Aang... quando ele e seu amigo saíram à caça de dragões.

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Animation Writer and Story Editor Anne D. Bernstein Passes Away

A pioneer for women in animation, the trailblazing funny lady began her career in the ‘90s, becoming one of very first women in the writer’s room; she worked on numerous series as a script writer including Daria, was senior editor of Nickelodeon Magazine, and her illustrations were seen in Redbook and The New York Times.

Anne D. Bernstein, who passed away last Tuesday, February 8, was a former head writer for MTV Animation Development, whose work included writing on Nickelodeon's 'KaBlam!' and MTV’s ‘Daria’ and ‘MTV Downtown.’ Image from ‘Daria’ courtesy of MTV.

Comedy/animation writer and story editor Anne D. Bernstein passed away on February 8, 2022 after a long illness. Best known for her work on the Daria series, she was, according to Baboon Animation’s Mike de Seve, “… a true pioneer for women in animation writing.”

According to Bernstein’s LinkedIn page, she had a wide reaching and varied career including head writer for MTV Animation Development. She was a script writer for KaBlam!, Angelo Rules, Daria, MTV Downtown, Hey Monie, Backyardigans, Viva Pinata, Tutenstein, and Johnny and The Sprites. Additionally, she was a senior editor and comic book editor for Nickelodeon Magazine, and a contributing writer for several publications including SPY, National Lampoon, and Paper. Bernstein also blogged for Channel Frederator and Roadside America, and her Illustrations were seen in Redbook, The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, and others. Bernstein was also the author of The Daria Diaries.

 Image from ‘Daria’ courtesy of MTV.

Mike de Seve, a close friend, and admirer of Bernstein, shared a tribute with Animation World Network:

"The hilarious animation writer Anne D. Bernstein died last week from the not-hilarious Parkinson’s disease. As one of the very few, very first female writers in animation, she was a trailblazer, and a friend to many of us.

I knew Anne since our days together at MTV Animation and had the great pleasure to have her on my script teams for several series, first at 4Kids and later at Baboon Animation. Anne’s work on the groundbreaking MTV series Daria is probably her most beloved.

In a career beginning in the ‘90s, Anne said that she had never been in a writers’ room where she wasn’t the only woman. But bravely into that room she went, again and again and, in doing so, Anne truly helped change the rules of entry.

As a comedy writer, Anne always brought her A game, digging up humor in places the rest of us weren’t even bothering to look. In one script, she named a retirement home for actors “Sitting Ovations.”

Every day I worked with her, Anne turned that old, ignorant industry belief on its head, that women weren’t funny, by being as funny as anyone else in the room — and so much more professional it made us crazy.

Sadly, her illness hospitalized her before she could ever be part of an actual 50-50 writers’ room, or a room that represents all the voices in our culture. But for those of you who are walking in the door now, you should know that she was one of the very first to open it. And her dedication to quality and craft kept it open for the next folks.

Anne, if you’re out there and you’re wondering what the hell your life meant — writing a bunch of jokes on a bunch of cartoons, then getting taken out way too early — know that you have made a great difference for many to follow, and we’re all better for it.

May Anne’s legacy inspire women writers — all writers — to tune out the ignorance around you and instead try a little harder, go that extra mile to make your work great. And even when the room is stacked against you, don’t be afraid to slay."

Friend and colleague Michael Mennies shared also shared a tribute with AWN:

"I got a letter today from Kevin Strader, who worked together with Anne, myself and Mike de Seve in a writer’s room and he said, 'What a character. What a person. Whenever she was in the room, her qualities made me feel like a poser. But, happily so.'

I couldn’t agree more. At the risk of insulting the other fantastic writers I have had the good fortune of working with, Anne was simply the best, both as a member of a story room where her carefully chosen suggestions always contributed to a better story, and as a writer working on her own. She had a fountain of original ideas for episodes, professional to a point she made the rest of us look like slackers, a writer who could explain her reasoning and keep working through trouble spots until she figured them out, and a someone who was just laugh out loud funny to read. Her writing always had her unique comical voice in it, yet that voice did not go for laughs that went against the integrity of the characters or the show’s tone. 

I was introduced to Anne by Mike DeSeve in 2011. Mike and I were story editing a show called Kikoriki together, and he thought Anne would be a good addition to the team. Anne was not the chattiest in the room, but it was always clear she was paying attention, because when she contributed to a story her ideas moved things in the right direction.

From 2017-2019 I worked with Anne on Kit^n^Kate. The show is pre-school, which was certainly not Anne’s natural place for comedy. But she was just fantastic. She was able to write stories little kids could understand and enjoy that also played at a second level for the parents. Like her story 'The Missing Stink,' about a skunk who had been faking his foul stench his whole life by taping smelly cheese under his armpits. Determined to lead an authentic life, he goes out in search of his inner stink. And, oh yeah, it had a musical number modeled after 'My Shot' from Hamilton. That episode still cracks me up."

To read more tributes to Anne D. Bernstein, visit The Beat and Animation Magazine.

R.I.P. Anne D. Bernstein.

Additional source: Daria Wiki.

Nickelodeon Magazine Commercial | NickRewind

Who remembers Nickelodeon Magazine?

Check out the Nickelodeon Ooze News Archive! http://nickoozenews.blogspot.com

Watch all your ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s Nickelodeon favorites on NickRewind, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night on TeenNick USA, and anytime you want Nick Pluto TV, NickHits on Amazon Prime Video Channels and Nick on CBS All Access!

Like NickRewind on Facebook, subscribe to the NickRewind YouTube channel and follow NickRewind on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive digital content from all of your throwback favorites like Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, iCarly, Victorious, Kenan & Kel, CatDog, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, The Amanda Show, Clarissa Explains It All, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and so much more!

Join Nickelodeon's official I Was A Nick Kid Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IWasANickKid/

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Nickelodeon Magazine Nederlands April 2020 Issue Available Today

In the April 2020 issue of Nickelodeon Magazine Nederlands:

Only for real dare devils!!!! - Are you reckless or a scaredy-cat? Take the test! Plus: check out exclusive interviews with Gio, Rico Verhoeven & Marije; Dive into a new adventure; Instagram inside out; lots of comics; DIY Spongebob bookmark and cool catapult; and tons of puzzles, posters, cool facts, jokes, quizzes, and much more!

The latest issue of Nickelodeon Magazine Nederlands was released on Wednesday 15th April 2020 and is available to purchase today, priced € 4,99!

Nickelodeon Magazine
Prijs € 4,99

In deze editie
Alleen voor echte dare devils!!! - Waaghals of angsthaas? Doe de test! - Interviews: Gio, Rico Verhoeven & Marije - Duik in dit avontuur - Instagram inside out - Vol met strips - DIY Spongebob boekenlegger en coole katapult - En verder: puzzels, posters, cool facts, moppen,quiz, en veel meer!

Over het magazine Nickelodeon Magazine
Nickelodeon magazine staat elke maand boordevol met strips, teken- en knutsel bijlagen, nieuwtjes, puzzels, moppen en nog veel meer leuks! Natuurlijk mogen naast SpongeBob ook populaire hoofdrolspelers uit series als Avatar, Het Huis van Anubis en Rocket Power niet ontbreken. Nickelodeon magazine is grappig, actief en verrassend!

Bestel deze Nickelodeon Magazine
Prijs € 4,99

https://abonnement.nickelodeon.nl

Specificaties tijdschrift
Editie: 2-2020
Verschenen op: 15-04-2020
Frequentie: maandblad [12 x per jaar]
Aantal pagina's: 54
Taal: Nederlands
Prijs: € 4,99
Categorie: doe-magazines

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PRONTOsaurus | Full Short by Evan Sussman and Allison Dressler Kramer | Nickelodeon Animated Shorts

PRONTOsaurus | Nick Animated Shorts



Dougie, a young Brontosaurus, is a super-speedy delivery dino for his parent’s courier service. When a springy package bounces away, Dougie will have to chase it through obstacles all over town to get it to the recipient on time! Check out PRONTOsaurus, another one of Nickelodeon's PAWsome Animated Shorts, created by Evan Sussman (Kid Impressive: Squid of Doom, O'Grady, WordGirl) and Allison Dressler Kramer as part of the 2015-2016 edition of the world-renowned Nickelodeon Shorts Program!

Watch lots more animated shorts from the Nickelodeon Global Animated Shorts Program on the official Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Facebook page and on the Nick Animation YouTube channel!

Check out the Nickelodeon Animation Studio online: Website | Facebook | Tumblr | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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Hole | Full Short by Sam Spina | Nickelodeon Animated Shorts

Hole | Nick Animated Shorts



To the chagrin of the neighborhood, three best friends dig a hole and build the ultimate underground clubhouse for the summer. Watch Hole, another one of Nickelodeon's awesome Animated Shorts, created by Sam Spina (Nickelodeon Magazine, Regular Show) for the Nickelodeon International Animated Shorts Program 2013-14!

Watch lots more animated shorts from the Nickelodeon Global Animated Shorts Program on the official Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Facebook page and on the Nick Animation YouTube channel!

Check out the Nickelodeon Animation Studio online: Website | Facebook | Tumblr | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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Introducing Postcards From Planet Nickelodeon And The Nickelodeon Ooze News Archive

NickALive! proudly presents the launch of two brand-new Nickelodeon Archive projects - Postcards From Planet Nickelodeon and Nickelodeon Ooze News Archive!

Postcards From Planet Nickelodeon is a brand-new gallery of Nickelodeon photocards featuring Nickelodeon presenters and shows. The gallery has a emphasis on Nickelodeon UK, but also features postcards from Nickelodeon channels around the world.

Nickelodeon Ooze News Archive features a collection of Ooze News articles that were featured in issues of Nickelodeon Magazine in the 1990's.

To celebrate the launch of the Nickelodeon Ooze News Archive, the first article featured in the new archive is Ooze News's Nick UK special from the November 1995 issue of Nickelodeon Magazine!

Both projects are on-going, and will receive regular updates. I'll be posting regular updates on Twitter and Facebook.

To help make both Nickelodeon Archive projects as complete as possible, I'm also looking for contributors who may have any postcards and/or Ooze News articles prior to Summer 1995 and post 2000. If you could help add to the archives, please get in touch at on social media (preferably Twitter), or via email at nickalivewebmaster[at]gmail.com!*

I hope everyone enjoys NickALive!'s latest projects!

* Please only use this email address for queries about NickALive!, Postcards From Planet Nickelodeon and The Nickelodeon Ooze News Archive. Due to time limitations, I'm afraid I won't be able to answer questions about Nickelodeon via email.

Nickelodeon Magazine Issue #8 On Sale Now!

Papercutz have today released the Valentines-themed February 2016 issue of the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon Magazine!

Issue #8 of Nickelodeon Magazine is jam-packed full of brand-new comics featuring your favourite Nickelodeon cartoon stars, including Breadwinners, in which SwaySway and Buhdeuce have to stop a fifty-foot gingerbread man and save the world with love!

Plus, are you ready for love Nickelodeon Magazine style? You're in luck! Nickelodeon Magazine Issue #8 also comes with free comic Valentines Cards featuring "Harvey Beaks", "Pig Goat Banana Cricket", "Sanjay and Craig" and "Breadwinners"!

Read all about it in the February issue of Nickelodeon Magazine, available at all-good newsstands and comic book shops now!

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Free Comic Book Day 2016 Full Line-Up of Comic Books Announced

Official Free Comic Book Day Press Release via FreeComicBookDay.com:

Free Comic Book Day 2016 Full Line-Up of Comic Books Announced

Fifty comics available during Free Comic Book Day; thirty-eight all new Silver comics announced

This year, Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) features a whole new selection of thirty-eight Silver Sponsors books for the comic book industry's most anticipated annual event, Free Comic Book Day taking place Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at participating comic book shops worldwide.

Retailers on the FCBD Selection Committee chose 50 titles overall, 12 Gold Sponsor Comics and 38 Silver Sponsor comics to provide fans a wide range of stories to choose from as well as new genres and publishers to discover. Titles from this year's Silver comics include The Pink Panther, Grumpy Cat (And Pokey!), Strawberry Shortcake, Sanjay and Craig, Assassin's Creed, March, SpongeBob, and more.

"We have an incredible selection of Silver comics for fans for Free Comic Book Day this year, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our 15th anniversary of the event than with such a diverse range of titles for readers of all ages," said FCBD Marketing Director Dan Manser. "Free Comic Book Day is such an important day for celebrating fans and their local comic shops, as well as introducing new readers to comics. Our Silver level supporters have really helped make this year special with such an interesting selection of titles."

A complete listing of all fifty FCBD titles can be found in the January issue of Diamond's PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all comic book shops December 23rd, 2015, and online at www.freecomicbookday.com. For more FCBD news and updates, visit www.freecomicbookday.com and become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/freecomicbook and follow on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/freecomicbook or Instagram at freecomicbookday.

Free Comic Book Day 2016: Silver Comics

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT | AWAKE #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY | THE PINK PANTHER FCBD 2016 EDITION
ARCANA STUDIOS | STAN LEE'S THE UNKNOWNS/HOWARD LOVECRAFT FCBD 2016 EDITION
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS | SONIC SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
ASPEN MLT | WORLDS OF ASPEN FCBD 2016 EDITION
AUTOMATIC PICTURES | CON MAN'S SPECTRUM #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS | LADY MECHANIKA #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
BLACK MASK COMICS | WE CAN NEVER GO HOME/YOUNG TERRORISTS FCBD 2016 EDITION
CBLDF | HELP THE CBLDF… DEFEND COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION
DARBY POP | BRUCE LEE: THE DRAGON RISES #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
DARK HORSE COMICS | DARK HORSE ALL-AGES SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION

Avatars, Dragons, and Zombies? What could be more friendly for all-ages than original tales from these prime Dark Horse worlds? Nothing. For Free Comic Book Day 2016, take a journey with the Avatar from The Legend of Korra, the dragon riders from How to Train Your Dragon, and the fundead of Plants vs. Zombies!

Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Michael Dante Dimartino & Various (A) Brian Churilla
Rating: All Ages
In Shops: 4/13/2016

DC COMICS | DC COMICS SILVER BOOK—FCBD 2016 EDITION
DEVIL'S DUE/1FIRST COMICS | DEVIL'S DUE/1FIRST COMICS MIXTAPE FCBD 2016 EDITION
DRAWN & QUARTERLY | MOONCOP: A TOM GAULD SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT | GRUMPY CAT (AND POKEY!) SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS INC. | LOVE AND ROCKETS SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
FIRST SECOND BOOKS | SCIENCE COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION
GEMSTONE PUBLISHING | OVERSTREET'S COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE FCBD 2016 EDITION
GRAPHIC INDIA | GRANT MORRISON'S AVATAREX: DESTROYER OF DARKNESS FCBD 2016 EDITION
GRAPHIX | GRAPHIX SPOTLIGHT: DREAM JUMPER BOOK ONE: NIGHTMARE ESCAPE FCBD 2016 EDITION
HERMES PRESS | THE PHANTOM: 80TH ANNIVERARY SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
IDW PUBLISHING | STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
IMAGE COMICS | ODDLY NORMAL CHAPTER ONE FCBD 2016 EDITION
KODANSHA | ATTACK ON TITAN ANTHOLOGY PREVIEW FCBD 2016 EDITION
MARVEL | CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
NEW ENGLAND COMICS | THE TICK SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
NOBROW PRESS | HILDA AND THE STONE FOREST FCBD 2016 EDITION
ONI PRESS | JUNIOR BRAVES OF THE APOCALYPSE FCBD 2016 EDITION
PAPERCUTZ | SANJAY AND CRAIG/HARVEY BEAKS FCBD 2016 EDITION

The hottest new stars on Nickelodeon - Sanjay and Craig and Harvey Beaks - co-star in this comic collecting complete stories from Nickelodeon Magazine and from the Papercutz graphic novels. In "Lord of the Pipes", everyone's favorite talking snake, Craig, literally goes down the drain on an epic quest to fetch Sanjay's father's wedding ring... and has some close encounters with the strange beings he meets there. Then "Fight the Future with Flavor" dramatically depicts the shocking connection between Sanjay eating a seemingly harmless samosa and the total annihilation of the entire world by Martians! Also, Harvey Beaks proves he's a "First Class Finder" when his mad Hide-and-Seek skills lead him to finding a big scary monster!

Publisher: PAPERCUTZ
(W) Eric M Esquivel, Stefan Petrucha (A) Sam Spina, Andreas Schuster (CA) James Kaminski
Rating: All Ages
In Shops: 4/13/2016

REBELLION | 2000 AD SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
SPACE GOAT | SPACE GOAT PRESENTS: DARK LILY & FRIENDS FCBD 2016 EDITION
TH3RD WORLD | THE STUFF OF LEGEND PREVIEW FCBD 2016 EDITION
TITAN COMICS | ASSASSIN'S CREED FCBD 2016 EDITION
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS | MARCH TRILOGY SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
UDON ENTERTAINMENT | STREET FIGHTER V SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES | SPONGEBOB FREESTYLE FUNNIES FCBD 2016 EDITION

32 pages of all-original comics from United Plankton Pictures! In "Renegade Arms," SpongeBob must grow extra appendages to deal with a huge influx of Krabby Patty orders. But without the proper training, the new arms are wreaking havoc! Then, in a brand-new Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy adventure - "Bedlam! In Bikini Bottom!" - the diluvian duo faces a fish egg... from space?! All this, plus deep truths about sea trenches from Maris Wicks, SpongeFunnies from James Kochalka, and more!

Publisher: UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES
(W) Evan Dorkin, Israel Sanchez (A) Evan Dorkin, Ramona Fradon (CA) Gregg Schigiel, Rick Neilsen
Rating: All Ages
In Stores: 4/13/2016

VIZ MEDIA | VIZ ONE PUNCH MAN/MY HERO ACADEMIA SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
Z2 COMICS | Z2 COMICS LAB FCBD 2016 EDITION

Free Comic Book Day 2016: Gold Comics

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS | ARCHIE #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
BONGO COMICS | BONGO COMICS FREE-FOR-ALL FCBD 2016 EDITION
BOOM! STUDIOS | BOOM! STUDIOS SUMMER BLAST FCBD 2016 EDITION
DARK HORSE COMICS | DARK HORSE SERENITY/HELLBOY/ALIENS FCBD 2016 EDITION
DC COMICS | DC COMICS GOLD BOOK—FCBD 2016 EDITION
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT | BOB'S BURGERS FCBD 2016 EDITION
IDW PUBLISHING | ROM: SPACE KNIGHT #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
IMAGE COMICS | CAMP MIDNIGHT FCBD 2016 EDITION
MARVEL COMICS | AVENGERS #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
TITAN COMICS | DOCTOR WHO: FOUR DOCTORS SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT | VALIANT 4001 A.D. SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
VIZ MEDIA/ PERFECT SQUARE | PERFECT SQUARE PRESENTS: POKÉMON POCKET COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION

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Acclaimed Punk Rock Artist John Holmstrom Provides Cover For Issue #7 Of Nickelodeon Magazine

Original Papercutz Press Release via Papercutz.com:

Acclaimed Punk Rock Artist John Holmstrom Provides Cover for Latest Issue of NICKELODEON MAGAZINE

Hey ho, let's go! To an awesome metal concert. In the latest issue of NICKELODEON MAGAZINE (on sale December 28th), Nickelodeon cartoon stars head to a rockin' music spectacular. The Tuff Skulls finally get their big break, opening for the world famous Mega Maidenz. But when S & C enter an air guitar contest at the show, they shred so hard they literally blow the roof off the joint! What happens next? You'll have to pick up the issue to find out.

Of course, if you're going to capture that true rock and roll spirit, it helps to work with artists who are as much a part of the scene as the music themselves. That's why Papercutz reached out John Holmstrom, cover artist for the legendary Ramones' albums "Rocket to Russia" and "Road to Ruin" and a co-founder of the groundbreaking PUNK Magazine.

"My old friend (Papercutz Editor-in-Chief) Jim Salicrup reached out to me because he thought I'd get a kick out of this story. When I read it, I was reminded me of my own early experiences with rock and roll," noted Holmstrom, "So I was happy to contribute a piece that helped convey the fun and excitement of being in a band. And for the record, I think Sanjay and Craig are pretty punk!"

Holmstrom is no stranger to comics , having created Bosko "America's least favorite cartoon character" and contributed comic stripo material to numerous publications including SPIN and HEAVY METAL.

"John is an art and music legend," exclaimed Papercutz Editor-in-Chief Jim Salicrup, "and we're proud to feature his first national magazine cover. There's no doubt in my mind that when the Tuff Skulls finally get signed to major label, they'll be tapping John for some album cover art. Or iTunes art. Or whatever way kids will be interacting with art and music in the near future. No matter what the medium, John's talent will let them know, this stuff rocks!"

NICKELODEON MAGAZINE #7, featuring Holmstrom's cover and the Sanjay and Craig story "Guitarmed and Dangerous" is on sale December 28th at newsstands and bookstores everywhere.

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Nickelodeon Magazine Is Now Available On Magzter

Original Magzter Press Release via Marketwired:

SOURCE: Magzter - The world's largest digital magazine store and newsstand

November 17, 2015 11:51 ET

Nickelodeon Magazine Is Now on Magzter

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - November 17, 2015) - USA's Nickelodeon Magazine, which is considered as one of the most prestigious children's magazines, has been successfully expanding to untapped geographies with Magzter, the world's largest digital magazine newsstand. Published by Papercutz, every issue of Nickelodeon Magazine is packed with comics, games, puzzles and more exciting columns that thoroughly entertain the children.

Apart from humorous comics, the magazine also comes up with many fun activities for kids to keep themselves engaged and sharpen their skills. In short, Nickelodeon Magazine prominently focuses on learning the fun way, which strikes a chord with the kids. The magazine also publishes the latest schedule of Nick television channel, which is an exciting add-on.

To foster digital reading, Magzter has been partnering with several schools, colleges and libraries. Nickelodeon Magazine is all set to have multifold growth among the young tech-savvy children.

In the latest issue of Nickelodeon Magazine, Dave Cooper's brand new Nicktoon Pig Goat Banana Cricket makes its debut. Also, don't miss exciting comics such as Sanjay and Craig, Harvey Beaks and Breadwinners.

This monthly magazine is priced at US$39.99 for an annual subscription on Magzter.

"Papercutz is delighted to be partnering with Magzter to grow the online distribution of Nickelodeon Magazine. With its user-friendly interface and 27 million person subscriber base, we believe that Magzter is ideally positioned to help us reach kids and grow readership for Nickelodeon Magazine in North America and around the world." - Sven Patrick Larsen, VP of Marketing, Papercutz (Nickelodeon Magazine)

"At Magzter, we offer top selling titles across various genres from around the world and the addition of the prestigious Nickelodeon Magazine has further strengthened the Comics catalogue on Magzter. As a parent myself of young children, I now have more to show my kids. Magzter's Family Sharing Plan and Parental control system allow me to seamlessly let my kids enjoy their favorite reads, while my wife and I get to read ours." - Girish Ramdas, CEO, Magzter Inc.

"We are extremely delighted to have Nickelodeon, the name synonymous with excitement for kids, on Magzter. It is very difficult to understand the pulse of kids, whose interests keep changing momentarily, but Nickelodeon Magazine successfully manages to excite them, every single time. Here's wishing kids' most favorite Nickelodeon Magazine to scale new heights with Magzter." - Vijay Radhakrishnan, President, Magzter Inc.

Nickelodeon Magazine also comes as a treat to Magzter GOLD customers, who can enjoy reading it along with 3,000+ other exciting international titles. Magzter GOLD's Family Sharing Plan allows subscribers to share their subscription with any four of their family members at no additional cost. Hence, readers can allow their children to access magazines using their own accounts.

About Magzter

Magzter Inc. is the world's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital magazine store and newsstand with over 27 million digital consumers, more than 7,000 magazines from over 3,000 publishers. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local presence in London, Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Mexico City, Chennai and Singapore and will soon be expanding to other countries. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijay Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers. Powered by its proprietary OREY Click Publishing® System, that allows publishers to upload their magazines with a single touch, Magzter also enables them to publish interactive/audio-visual content in the magazine as it supports HTML5.

The FREE Magzter app is available on Apple iOS, Android (Google Play), Amazon App Store and Kindle Fire as well as the web with more platforms coming soon. Users can buy their magazines on any of the devices/platforms mentioned above and seamlessly port their purchases to any other devices, a feature unique to Magzter.

Magzter also launched a path-breaking "All You Can Read" subscription service called Magzter GOLD in January 2015, which gives digital readers unlimited access to thousands of magazines for a low monthly price.

The company counts among its publisher customers some marquee names including Hearst (USA), American Media (USA), Bloomberg (USA), Dennis Publishing (UK), Time Inc. UK, Media24 (South Africa), Edipresse Asia (Hong Kong), India Today Group (India), WorldWide Media (India), Maxim Inc. (USA), Black Enterprise (USA), Singapore Press Holdings (Singapore), RBA (Spain) and Grupo Expansión (Mexico). Magzter has been rapidly increasing its publisher base with magazines from over 50 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.; making it truly the #1 choice for magazine readers and publishers globally.

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Papercutz Announces Innovative Library Marketing Program For Nickelodeon Magazine

Official Papercutz Press Release via Papercutz.com:

PAPERCUTZ ANNOUNCES INNOVATIVE LIBRARY MARKETING PROGRAM FOR NICKELODEON MAGAZINE!

New Initiative Will Provide Free Magazines to Libraries That Support Graphic Novel Programming

Thursday 6th August 2015

Budget-crunched librarians will soon be receiving some respite thanks to a new program from Papercutz. The "#1 kids' graphic novel publisher" announced today that they will be supplying 100 free copies of NICKELODEON MAGAZINE to libraries that support comics programming. It's part of an effort by the publisher to fuel a growing trend in the school and public library space– "ComicCons" and other events focused on the fastest growing category in publishing – graphic novels.

"Librarians have been on the forefront of the graphic novel explosion", explained Papercutz's President, Terry Nantier. "And forward thinking librarians have tapped in to the interest surrounding events like Free Comic Book day and ComicCon International to attract kids and parents to their facilities. We think it's an incredibly positive thing for graphic novels in general and we wanted to find a way to 'give back' to the community. With the launch of NICKELODEON MAGAZINE this summer, we realized we had the perfect vehicle to promote comics readership and help librarians connect with kids who might be just beginning to become graphic novel readers."

Comic book conventions are well known for a variety of attractions including creator appearances, costumes and, of course, exclusive promotional material from publishers. While many librarians have reached out to the comics creative community for appearances at events and patrons have picked up the costuming challenge, promotional items have been handled on an ad hoc basis, depending on the largesse of publishers or individual creators. This new program ensures that no comics-themed event will have to do without giveaways that incentivize reading.

"Nickelodeon has always been known for creating great comics material", noted Papercutz Editor-in-Chief Jim Salicrup. "And we're proud to continue that tradition with our new publication. I'm personally excited by the opportunity to get the great work of our writers and artists out in front of the biggest possible audience possible. The magazine is going to be a great way for kids to sample our graphic novels and be introduced to some of the fantastic Nickelodeon characters."

Interested librarians simply need to contact Papercutz VP of Marketing, Sven Larsen six to eight weeks before their event. As soon as Papercutz receives a librarian's request (including details of the planned event) they will dispatch 100 copies of the latest issue of NICKELODEON MAGAZINE absolutely free (the library just has to pay for shipping).

"Papercutz graphic novels are already some of the highest circulating titles in libraries", explained Larsen, VP of Marketing for Papercutz. "But we're always looking to grow our audience and the readership for comics. It's part of why we partnered with Nickelodeon in the first place. The new NICKELODEON MAGAZINE is another great way to get kids started on reading and the perfect introduction to the world of graphic novels. We're excited that it will be a cornerstone of our efforts to help libraries expand their graphic novel programming and we want this program to be a giant 'thank you' to all the librarians who are helping to create the next generation of comics fans!"

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Nickelodeon And Papercutz Broaden Magazine Deal

Nickelodeon and Papercutz are expanding on their recent innovative first look deal!

The news comes following last weeks debut of Nickelodeon and Papercutz's all-new Nickelodeon Magazine that focuses on Nickelodeon's animated shows and features games, puzzles and activities for kids.

This new announcement will expand on that deal, giving Papercutz multi-territory rights to debut four exclusive minicomics based on Nickelodeon series "Sanjay and Craig", "Pig Goat Banana Cricket", "Harvey Breaks" and "The Loud House" exclusively available at Comic-Con!

Graphic novels based on the collection of comics featured in Nickelodeon Magazine will also be published several times a year, with a "Sanjay and Craig" issue to debut in September 2015!

The publishing program is scheduled to roll out in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Asia in the immediate future.

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Papercutz Releases All-New Nickelodeon Magazine - First Issue On Newsstands Now!

Original Papercutz Press Release via Papercutz.com:

NICKELODEON MAGAZINE HITS THE NEWSSTANDS TODAY!

New Monthly Magazine is "First Fruit" of new Papercutz-Nickelodeon Deal

Papercutz, the industry leader in children's graphic novel publishing is proud to announce the debut of the first publication to emerge from their "First Look" deal with kids' media powerhouse Nickelodeon– the all-new monthly NICKELODEON MAGAZINE. The first issue of the new publication will be released today, June 23rd and the magazine features a mix of comics, games, puzzles and "behind the scenes features" starring Nickelodeon's animated characters. The launch issue features hit properties SANJAY AND CRAIG and BREADWINNERS in all-new comic stories.

The new magazine will provide a mix of content but the focus is definitely on comics, with over two-thirds of each issue devoted to comic book material. The new version of the magazine will preview the comics content that will be featured in upcoming Papercutz graphic novels, debut new properties in comics form and also feature a variety of games, puzzles and other activities for kids.

"Nickelodeon has always been known for creating great comics material", noted Papercutz Editor-in-Chief Jim Salicrup. "And we're proud to continue that tradition with our new publication. I'm personally excited by the opportunity to get the great work of our writers and artists out in front of the biggest possible audience possible. The magazine is going to be a great way for kids to sample our graphic novels and be introduced to some of the fantastic Nickelodeon characters. It's also a great way for us to put comics in places that haven't seen this type of material in quite a while."

"Nickelodeon characters already reach millions of kids worldwide", explained Sven Larsen, VP of Marketing for Papercutz. "But we wanted to help them grow their audience and give existing viewers new opportunities to enjoy their favorite shows. The new NICKELODEON MAGAZINE is another great way for fans to experience the brand and spend more time with characters they love!""

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Papercutz To Release Nickelodeon Magazine Issue #1 On Tuesday 23rd June 2015

Hey! Hey! The greatest kids' magazine in the world is BACK!

Papercutz has announced the fantastic news that the industry leader in children's graphic novel publishing will release the very first issue of the brand-new version of Nickelodeon Magazine on Tuesday 23rd June 2015!

Nickelodeon Magazine is a all-new monthly magazine featuring your favorite Nickelodeon characters! Every issue is chock full of comics, games, comics, puzzles, comics, behind the scenes features, and, of course, COMICS! Starring all your Nick favorites including "Sanjay and Craig", "Breadwinners", and "Harvey Beaks", and featuring previews of the content that will be featured in Papercutz's upcoming Nickelodeon graphic novels, plus new properties in comics form, you won't want to miss an issue!

You can purchase single issues of Nickelodeon Magazine and 6/12 monthly subscriptions for Nick Mag on PaperCutz.com. Each issue will cost US$4:99.

Issue #1 of Nickelodeon Magazine will feature 31 pages of aweslime content and summer chaos by the magazines very talented creative team, including writers Eric M. Esquivel ("Sanjay and Craig") and Stefan Petrucha ("Breadwinners"), and artists Alison Strejlau, Sam Spina, Ryan Jampole and James Kaminski!

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Nickelodeon and Papercutz to Team Up on New Graphic Novel Line; to Relaunch Nickelodeon Magazine

Original Nickelodeon and Papercutz Press Release via Papercutz.com:

NICKELODEON AND PAPERCUTZ ANNOUNCE "FIRST LOOK DEAL"

Kids' Media Powerhouse and Leading Comics Publisher to Team Up on New Graphic Novel Line

February 5, 2015 – New York, NY – Nickelodeon and Papercutz, the industry leader in children's graphic novel publishing, are proud to announce an innovative first look deal, the first agreement of its kind that the network has made with a graphic novel publisher. The partnership will give Papercutz the first option to adapt all-new Nickelodeon original properties into comics and graphic novels.

The new partnership will allow Papercutz to work with Nickelodeon at the earliest stages of property development, ensuring that the graphic novels based on these new programs are as faithful to the original look and spirit of the series as possible. In addition, Papercutz will be able to introduce properties to book stores and the comic book market much closer to the debut of new animated shows.

"Papercutz's strong track record with licensed properties for kids made them our ideal choice for a publishing partner," explained Linda Lee, VP of Nickelodeon Domestic Publishing. "As we grow our stable of original animated properties, we wanted to work with a company that could reach the broadest possible audience. We're excited to work with the Papercutz team and we look forward to adding the Nickelodeon characters to one of the most diverse lists offered by any children's publisher."

These strong properties are just the start of the ambitious Nickelodeon/Papercutz publishing program. Plans call for two more series to debut in the first half of 2016, with further series to be announced at a later date. In addition, to its ambitious graphic novel publishing slate, Papercutz also plans to publish an all-new NICKELODEON MAGAZINE. The new version of the magazine will preview the comics content that will be featured in the graphic novels, debut new properties in comics form and also feature a variety of games, puzzles and other activities for kids. The first issue of the new NICKELODEON MAGAZINE is scheduled for release in late June 2015.

The first two properties slated for launch in Papercutz books are Nickelodeon's hits, SANJAY AND CRAIG and BREADWINNERS.

SANJAY AND CRAIG is the story of an adventurous 12-year-old boy who proves the old adage: there's nothing you can't accomplish (or destroy) as long as your best friend is a talking snake. The adventures of this dude-snake duo have been a ratings smash for Nickelodeon with the series ranking as the #2 animated show across all TV among kids 2 to 11. SANJAY AND CRAIG is set to make its graphic novel debut in September 2015, just in time for the premiere of the series' third season on Nickelodeon.

BREADWINNERS features the adventures of SwaySway and Buhdeuce, two carefree ducks who fly around in a super sweet rocket van, delivering bread to hungry beaks everywhere. Like SANJAY AND CRAIG, BREADWINNERS has been an instant hit with kids. These "quazy ducks" will join the Papercutz lineup with their first graphic novel in October 2015 and comics will never be the same!

"Our partners at Nickelodeon have created some terrific characters that really reach out to kids," said Papercutz Editor-in-Chief Jim Salicrup. "And we can't wait to translate that magic into the graphic novel format. Of course, the best part of this deal is getting to see what they're working on next! SANJAY AND CRAIG and BREADWINNERS are just the start of a really exciting publishing program that's sure to keep kids thoroughly entertained and clamoring for more!"

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Alternative Comics To Release Book Featuring The Complete Collection Of Sam Henderson's Popular Nickelodeon Magazine Comic Strip "Scene But Not Heard" In September 2013

The American graphic novel and comic book publisher Alternative Comics has announced the exciting Nickelodeon Magazine news in the following Press Release, from Alternative Comics's official website, indyworld.com, that they will release a book featuring the complete collection of Sam Henderson's popular Nickelodeon Magazine comic strip "Scene But Not Heard" - which ran from the very first issue in 1993 until Nick Mag's final days in 2009 - in September 2013! Alternative Comics will publish the title, "Scene But Not Heard", in conjunction with Top Shelf.

The Nickelodeon Magazine comic strip "Scene But Not Heard" told the going-ons of a pink man and a bear who love to pull pranks on each other. As the strip's name suggests, the comic is made entirely of pictures, with no dialogue or sound effects. In the magazine's tenth anniversary issue, there was a "blooper strip" where the man and bear are talking. There was also an advertisement for a Scene But Not Heard musical in Nick Mag's "Grampa and Julie" comic:

Alternative Comics Announces 2013 Comic Book and Graphic Novel Releases

Long-associated artists Karl Stevens, James Kochalka and Sam Henderson scheduled for new books.

Steven Cerio, Elaine M. Will and Kevin Scalzo added to the roster. Alternative Comics anthology relaunches.


Cupertino, California; April 16, 2013 -- Alternative Comics, the independent comic book publisher operated from 1993 until 2008 by Jeff Mason, and since June 2012 by industry veteran Marc Arsenault, officially relaunches with a full publishing slate for 2013.

Debuting in May is Karl Stevens' Failure, the follow-up to his 2011 book The Lodger — a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist. Failure was originally announced for a February 2013 release but was postponed and remade to accommodate for changes and additions to the book necessitated by the cancelation of the strip by The Boston Phoenix and the closing of the paper mere weeks later. Stevens will be promoting the book at numerous events, including the Stumptown Comics Fest and the Toronto Comics Arts Festival.

Alternative Comics’ flagship anthology returns as a twice-yearly comic with more pages in June with the release of Alternative Comics #4. Alternative Comics—previously appearing as a Free Comic Book Day offering—showcases the best indie, web and zine artists of today's underground. Cover art by Mike Bertino (Trigger). Comics by Theo Ellsworth (The Understanding Monster) & Craig Thompson (Blankets, Habibi), Sam Alden (Eighth Grade), James Kochalka [...], Sam Henderson (Magic Whistle), Noah Van Sciver (The Hypo), Grant Snider (Incidental Comics), Alex Schubert (Blobby Boys), Andy Ristaino (Adventure Time), and Allison Cole (Never Ending Summer). The popular Inkstuds podcast launches a regular feature in the magazine with an interview with and comics by David Lasky. Alternative Comics #4 will debut at the Toronto Comics Arts Festival.

Next in the lineup is a pair of books by beloved funny man Sam Henderson. In August, Sam celebrates the 20th anniversary of his Magic Whistle series with the release of Volume 2, number 13. The long running comic has returned to bi-annual status and will regularly feature guest contributors. This issue’s guests are Lizz Hickey and David Goldin. Appearing in September is the release of the complete collection of Sam’s popular Nickelodeon Magazine comic strip “Scene But Not Heard “— which ran from the debut issue in 1993 until its final days in 2009. Scene But Not Heard is Co-Published with Top Shelf Productions®. Sam will be appearing at the Small Press Expo (SPX) in Bethesda Maryland, and other events to promote the books.

For many years Alternative Comics, Top Shelf Productions and Highwater Books supported the recipients of the Xeric Foundation grants by distributing the awarded books to the comic book direct market. The final Xeric grants were handed out in May 2012. One of the very last books to be released from that batch is Look Straight Ahead by Elaine M. Will; and it will be distributed through Alternative Comics. This is an astounding debut graphic novel from this young Canadian artist. DC Comics’ writer Gail Simone says of the book, “Look Straight Ahead is the comic I didn’t know I couldn’t live without”. Look Straight Ahead will be in shops in October, 2013. Elaine will be debuting the book at the Toronto Comics Arts Festival in May.

In November, Eisner Award winner James Kockalka releases the complete Fancy Froglin strips—previously available only to online subscribers and partially issued by Alternative in 2003. This is the entire dirty work — Fancy Froglin Uncensored. Fancy Froglin is an ineffably cute happy little frog that [...] purely innocent. And he loves bunnies. Most important, he's really funny. Sure to please fans of Kochalka[...].

Coming in winter 2013/2014 from Alternative will be Alternative Comics #5, the Complete Sugar Booger by Kevin Scalzo and Sunbeam on the Astronaut by Steven Cerio. Further details to be announced.

About Alternative Comics
Alternative Comics is an independent publisher of creator-owned graphic novels and comic books based in Cupertino, California. The company was founded by Jeff Mason in Gainesville, Florida in 1993. Alternative Comics’ creators and books have been nominated for and won multiple comics and publishing industry awards. Alternative Comics’ publications are distributed by Diamond Comics Distributors, Inc. and Last Gasp.

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Former MTV Networks And Nickelodeon Executive Susan Danaher To Leave Her Position At Digital Place-based Advertising Association As President And Chief Executive Officer; To Join Adspace Digital Mall Network As Executive Vice President And Chief Revenue Officer

The Digital Place-based Advertising Association (DPAA) has announced the news in the following press release, from PRNewswire, that former Nickelodeon and MTV Networks executive Susan Danaher has informed the organization's board of directors she will not be renewing her contract as president and chief executive officer (CEO) when it expires on Sunday 31st March 2013, however, she will continue to be active in the organization as an advisor to the board. Adspace Networks, Inc. has also announced in a separate press release, also from PRNewswire, the news that former Nick & MTV exec Susan Danaher has joined the Adspace Digital Mall Network as the Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to joining the DPAA, Susan Danaher worked at MTV Networks, where she spent 13 years in a variety of ad sales roles. As executive vice president (EVP)/general sales manager from 2001-06, she oversaw sales for Nickelodeon, Nick on CBS, Nick@Nite, Noggin, TV Land and Spike TV, as well as for various MTV Networks web properties, Nick Recreations and Tours, Nickelodeon Hotel, Nickelodeon Magazine and the Nick Jr. Family magazine:

Susan Danaher Informs DPAA Board She Will Not Be Renewing Contract As President & CEO When It Expires On March 31

Will Continue to Work Closely with Organization as Advisor to Board of Directors

NEW YORK, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Digital Place-based Advertising Association (DPAA) announced today that Susan Danaher has informed the organization's board of directors she will not be renewing her contract as president and chief executive officer when it expires on March 31. She will continue to be active in the organization as an advisor to the board.

Mike DiFranza , DPAA board chairman and president/founder of Captivate Network, said Danaher informed the board of her intentions more than 30 days ago and that a nominating committee, including Danaher, has identified several high-level executives as candidates to fill the position.

DiFranza said, "It is DPAA's policy to bring in a very high-level executive from within the media industry to run the organization and, as such, we expect to have periodic, natural leadership transitions. Under Sue's guidance, DPAA as an organization moved to – and well beyond – the next level, and it's no coincidence that our entire industry did as well. Her successor will take over a well-oiled machine that is ready to address many exciting opportunities on the horizon. Our nominating committee already has identified several terrific candidates from within our industry and we expect to fill the post soon."

Danaher said, "I greatly enjoyed my two-and-a-half years at the helm and am proud of the role DPAA played in our industry's growth and accomplishments during that time. This is an exciting time for our industry. We are arriving at a positive inflection point, with new technology impacting scalability, targetability and the overall impact of digital place-based campaigns. I look forward to taking on a corporate operational role within the digital place-based media industry, and to continuing to work closely with the DPAA as an advisor to the board and member of the nominating committee formed to select my successor."

Danaher joined DPAA as president in September 2010 and during her tenure significantly increased the profile of digital place-based media. The organization's membership grew to 45 companies under Danaher's watch, a gain of 150%, and the DPAA's annual Digital Media Summit in the fall set attendance records in each year under her leadership.

Before joining the DPAA, Danaher sat on its board in 2007 and 2008, when the organization was known as OVAB. At the time, she was president of Reactrix Systems, Inc. Reactrix provided interactive media experiences, based on projection technology, in shopping malls and theater lobbies.

Danaher joined Reactrix from MTV Networks, where she spent 13 years in a variety of ad sales roles. As executive vice president/general sales manager from 2001-06, she oversaw sales for Nickelodeon, Nick on CBS, Nick@Nite, Noggin, TV Land and Spike TV, as well as for various MTV Networks web properties, Nick Recreations and Tours, Nickelodeon Hotel and the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Family magazines.

Before joining MTV Networks, Danaher was vice president, western region ad sales manager for Turner Broadcasting Company, overseeing national sales for TBS, TNT and Cartoon Network.

Danaher also served as an account executive in the ad sales group at USA Network, following six years on the agency side of the business with Benton & Bowles (media planning) and Young & Rubicam (media research).

About DPAA

Founded in 2006, the Digital Place-based Advertising Association (DPAA) represents leading digital placed-based networks and the advertising community that is actively engaged in planning, buying and evaluating the effectiveness of the medium. On behalf of its members, DPAA seeks to foster ongoing collaboration between agencies and digital place-based advertising networks; provide standards, best practices and industry-wide research; and promote the effectiveness of digital place-based advertising. For more information please visit www.dp-aa.org. Twitter: @DPAAds

PRESS CONTACT

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Susan Danaher, Former CEO Of Digital Place-Based Advertising Association (DPAA), Joins Adspace Digital Mall Network

NEW YORK, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan Danaher, Former President and CEO of the Digital Place-Based Advertising Association (DPAA) has joined the Adspace Digital Mall Network as the Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer.
In her role, Ms. Danaher, will lead the overall sales effort of the company, will serve on the executive committee, report directly to the Chairman and CEO, Dominick Porco , and will continue to evangelize both Adspace Networks and digital place-based media to the advertising community.

Ms. Danaher is an industry recognized leader, known for building the reputation of the DPAA where she advocated tirelessly on behalf of its members and elevated the profile of the digital-place-based industry as a whole. During her 30-year career, Ms. Danaher has included agency experience (in research, planning and buying), an understanding of how to grow a medium from her work in cable television during its formative years, and experience at a VC-backed, entrepreneurial digital out-of-home company.

"We set out looking for someone with both industry experience and a clear vision about the future of the digital place-based advertising landscape and Sue fits perfectly into that category," said Dominick Porco , Chairman and CEO, Adspace Networks. "In her nearly three-year tenure at the DPAA, she established the first step in developing audience measurement standards for the entire industry, grew membership by 65 percent in the first year, and presented to numerous agencies and advertisers."

Prior to her work at the DPAA, Ms. Danaher served as the President of Reactrix, an innovative company that provided interactive media experiences, based on projection technology, in shopping malls and theater lobbies. At Reactrix, she developed new distribution channels and sold the medium to numerous Fortune 500 advertisers. While at Reactrix, she also served on the board of the DPAA (then known as OVAB).

Before her time in out-of-home media, Ms. Danaher spent 13 years with Viacom's MTV Networks where she honed her sales and leadership skills as well as integrated platforms and focused on category expansion. She worked in a variety of ad sales roles and was eventually named executive vice president/general sales manager. From 2001-2006, she oversaw sales for Nickelodeon, Nick on CBS, Nick@Nite, Noggin, TV Land and Spike TV, as well as for various MTV Networks web properties, Nick Recreations and Tours, Nickelodeon Hotel and the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Family magazines.

"It's a fascinating time to be in this space," said Ms. Danaher. "The integration of digital-place-based media along with social and mobile technologies will continue to converge and create even more opportunities for advertisers to reach their audience. As we've long said at the DPAA, all media is part of a continuum and a company like Adspace Networks sits squarely at the intersection of content, context, reach and relevancy."

About Adspace Networks, Inc.

Adspace Networks, Inc. (www.adspacenetworks.com) owns and operates the Adspace Digital Mall Network, the largest in-mall digital network in the country. Currently located throughout 206 Class A malls across the United States, the network consists of 2,824 HD "Smart Screens" in three formats: nine foot "floor mounts" in portrait format, 42 to 63 inch "aerials" in landscape format, and 8-by-14 foot "spectaculars" in landscape format. All Smart Screen displays show programming to enhance the shopping experience which combines a mix of the best sale items in the mall, the hottest seasonal items available, fashion trends and mall events. The network reaches 48 million unique individuals each month (source: Scarborough), and is particularly effective at reaching teens, young adults and women. Adspace is also a charter member of the Digital Place-based Advertisings Association (DPAA), an organization that is helping to provide standards and best practices for the burgeoning, digital place-based video advertising industry.

CONTACTS: Anne Donohoe / Brittany Fraser
KCSA Strategic Communications
212-896-1261 / 212-896-1251
adonohoe@kcsa.com / bfraser@kcsa.com

SOURCE Adspace Networks, Inc.

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