Composer and producer Rick Witkowski made a name for himself in the 1990s as a music and jingle writer for Nickelodeon. Most famously, he wrote the theme song for Nickelodeon's action-packed sports game show GUTS. But that's just scratching the surface. Witkowski also composed music for Nickelodeon shows, such as The Big Help, Kids' Choice Awards, Figure It Out, Double Dare 2000, Action League Now!, as well as music for Nick at Nite. In other words, he made a lasting contribution to our '90s childhoods. Check out Great Big Story's fantastic interview with Witkowski below!:
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Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on NickSplat, 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 at 10pm ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #NickSplat!
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'90s Nickelodeon Big Help Bumpers - The Splat
Big Help: Better World. All That stars Josh Server and Amanda Bynes teach you how to care for our planet!:
More All That: Kel, Kenan, Lori Beth, Danny And Josh Give The Lowdown On All That
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More All That: Kel, Kenan, Lori Beth, Danny And Josh Give The Lowdown On All That
Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! The Splat 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 at 10pm ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat!
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Monday, September 14, 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Elects Nickelodeon Executive Marva Smalls as Board President
Original Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Press Release via Business Wire:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Elects Marva Smalls as Board President
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Chief of Staff for Nickelodeon and Executive Vice President of Global Inclusion Strategy for Viacom Named BBBS of NYC Board President
August 27, 2015 10:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC), the nation's first and New York's largest youth mentoring organization, today announced it has elected trustee Marva Smalls as Board President.
Marva Smalls
"I am thrilled to announce that Marva has been elected president of the Board of Trustees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City," said Hector Batista, CEO of BBBS of NYC. "During her many years of dedicated service as a trustee and member of the Executive Committee, most recently as Development Committee Chair where she helped us increase ROI on our eight special events, Marva has helped expand our reach and has been instrumental in the success of major initiatives and top notch events, including our annual Race for the Kids – part of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play. Through her extraordinary professional accomplishments and commitment to community service, Marva is a true role model for the young people in our programs, and I know she will help take this organization to new heights."
Marva serves as executive vice president of Public Affairs, chief of staff for Nickelodeon, and executive vice president of Global Inclusion Strategy for Viacom. She works with the leadership of all Viacom brands to champion multiculturalism, inclusiveness and diversity across the company worldwide. Under Marva's leadership, Viacom has established employee affinity groups, senior level executive councils advising on diversity, and a diversity and inclusion website.
As chief of staff, Marva oversees all pro-social and corporate responsibility initiatives for Nickelodeon Networks Group and its relationships with advocates, government officials, educators, non-profit organizations and trade associations. She coordinated Nickelodeon's Let's Just Play – an award-winning multi-media campaign and grassroots effort to encourage healthy lifestyles – with The William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association to help reduce childhood obesity. Marva also spearheaded the original The Big Help campaign, which empowered 40 million kids to pledge 380 million hours of volunteer service, and was honored with George C. Peabody and Golden CableAce awards.
Widely recognized as a force for positive social change, Marva was honored with the NAMIC's prestigious L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Award, The National Action Network's Triumph Award and T. Howard Foundation's Champion of Diversity Award.
"I am honored to have been elected by such a remarkable board of talented individuals, whom I've worked with for many years," said Marva. "There are countless young people across the city who are in need of positive role models, and I'm committed to helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City continue to communicate its message and fulfill its mission of enriching the lives of at-risk youth."
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC), the nation's oldest and NYC's largest youth mentoring organization, has served the changing needs of New York City's most at-risk youth since 1904. The volunteer- and donor-based organization offers a variety of specialized mentoring programs to help children facing more complex challenges – including immigrant youth, children of incarcerated parents and those in foster care – as well as the Workplace Mentoring Program, which helps businesses throughout New York City positively impact the lives of young people and build a foundation for professional success. Additionally, since 1992 BBBS of NYC has worked through its Center for Training and Professional Development to equip non-profit professionals throughout New York City to develop and enhance their own mentor-based programs and organizations.
Through the support of individuals, foundations and corporations, this not-for-profit agency has been able to change the lives of the city's most disadvantaged children, matching them with caring adult role models – dependable friends who can help to expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures. To learn more, become a mentor and/or offer support, please visit www.bigsnyc.org.
About Viacom
Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, apps, games, consumer products, social media and other entertainment content for audiences in 180 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike, BET, CMT, TV Land, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., Channel 5 (UK), Logo, Nicktoons, TeenNick and Paramount Channel, reach a cumulative 3.4 billion television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.
For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Elects Marva Smalls as Board President
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Chief of Staff for Nickelodeon and Executive Vice President of Global Inclusion Strategy for Viacom Named BBBS of NYC Board President
August 27, 2015 10:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC), the nation's first and New York's largest youth mentoring organization, today announced it has elected trustee Marva Smalls as Board President.
Marva Smalls
"I am thrilled to announce that Marva has been elected president of the Board of Trustees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City," said Hector Batista, CEO of BBBS of NYC. "During her many years of dedicated service as a trustee and member of the Executive Committee, most recently as Development Committee Chair where she helped us increase ROI on our eight special events, Marva has helped expand our reach and has been instrumental in the success of major initiatives and top notch events, including our annual Race for the Kids – part of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play. Through her extraordinary professional accomplishments and commitment to community service, Marva is a true role model for the young people in our programs, and I know she will help take this organization to new heights."
Marva serves as executive vice president of Public Affairs, chief of staff for Nickelodeon, and executive vice president of Global Inclusion Strategy for Viacom. She works with the leadership of all Viacom brands to champion multiculturalism, inclusiveness and diversity across the company worldwide. Under Marva's leadership, Viacom has established employee affinity groups, senior level executive councils advising on diversity, and a diversity and inclusion website.
As chief of staff, Marva oversees all pro-social and corporate responsibility initiatives for Nickelodeon Networks Group and its relationships with advocates, government officials, educators, non-profit organizations and trade associations. She coordinated Nickelodeon's Let's Just Play – an award-winning multi-media campaign and grassroots effort to encourage healthy lifestyles – with The William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association to help reduce childhood obesity. Marva also spearheaded the original The Big Help campaign, which empowered 40 million kids to pledge 380 million hours of volunteer service, and was honored with George C. Peabody and Golden CableAce awards.
Widely recognized as a force for positive social change, Marva was honored with the NAMIC's prestigious L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Award, The National Action Network's Triumph Award and T. Howard Foundation's Champion of Diversity Award.
"I am honored to have been elected by such a remarkable board of talented individuals, whom I've worked with for many years," said Marva. "There are countless young people across the city who are in need of positive role models, and I'm committed to helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City continue to communicate its message and fulfill its mission of enriching the lives of at-risk youth."
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC), the nation's oldest and NYC's largest youth mentoring organization, has served the changing needs of New York City's most at-risk youth since 1904. The volunteer- and donor-based organization offers a variety of specialized mentoring programs to help children facing more complex challenges – including immigrant youth, children of incarcerated parents and those in foster care – as well as the Workplace Mentoring Program, which helps businesses throughout New York City positively impact the lives of young people and build a foundation for professional success. Additionally, since 1992 BBBS of NYC has worked through its Center for Training and Professional Development to equip non-profit professionals throughout New York City to develop and enhance their own mentor-based programs and organizations.
Through the support of individuals, foundations and corporations, this not-for-profit agency has been able to change the lives of the city's most disadvantaged children, matching them with caring adult role models – dependable friends who can help to expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures. To learn more, become a mentor and/or offer support, please visit www.bigsnyc.org.
About Viacom
Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, apps, games, consumer products, social media and other entertainment content for audiences in 180 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike, BET, CMT, TV Land, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., Channel 5 (UK), Logo, Nicktoons, TeenNick and Paramount Channel, reach a cumulative 3.4 billion television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.
For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Nickelodeon India Mobilizes Gen-Next To Join Nations Call For Swachh Bharat With Big Green Help 2015
Nickelodeon India Press Release via Viacom18's ViaBuzz:
NICKELODEON MOBILIZES GEN-NEXT TO JOIN THE NATIONS CALL FOR SWACH BHARAT WITH BIG GREEN HELP 2015
A unique initiative that makes kids care for the planet
National, 18th March, 2015: Kids inspire, influence and hold the baton to the future of society. It is this kid power that Nickelodeon, India's leading children's entertainment franchise, has sought to unleash with the Big Green Help 2015. Answering the nation’s clarion call for [Swachh Bharat Abhiyan] and taking it a step further, the pioneering pro-socio environment initiative will empower and encourage kids to save the planet and its resources.
The Big Green Help will provide information and tools to kids to understand the various environmental issues like conserving energy, preserving nature and fighting pollution hazards, amongst many others. Nick will make this serious topic very relevant and kid friendly with the adorable Nicktoons spreading the key message of saving the planet.
Commenting on the initiative, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, EVP & Business Head, Kids Cluster said, "Nickelodeon continuously engages with kids on issues that affect their lives and encourages them to take action. With The Big Green Help, we aim to provide them with the necessary knowledge so they can become part of the environmental solution and ensure a brighter future for themselves."
Post the roaring success in the last couple of years, the Big Green Help initiative by Nickelodeon has now made its way into the digital space through an exclusive microsite (nickindia.com/BGH). The microsite will allow kids can to learn more about the environmental issues and proudly be the "Agents of Change" to make the world a healthier place The on air campaign further resonates this message and showcases kids taking the higher ground and encouraging adults to walk the right path.
Nickelodeon has also launched a new chapter in their environmentally friendly challenge by opening up an online game – The Big Green Game with a goal of kindling real-world action for environmental change. The very popular Motu Patlu Nicktoons will be featured wherein they will be on a mission to clean Furfuri Nagar and make it garbage free. The new online kid's game seeks to use social media as a tool to help educate today's children about global environmental concerns.
Launched with the goal of spurring a kid-led movement, Nickelodeon also encourages kids to pledge to be green Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and take actionable stops in the real world through projects in their communities and schools.
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About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, one of India's leading kids' entertainment brand and part of the Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd, is available in over 100 million households in the country. The Nickelodeon cluster in India boasts of a bouquet of differentiated channels that cater to kids from tots to teens – Nick, Sonic and Nickelodeon (with 2 programming blocks i.e. Nick Jr./ Teen Nick). Nick Jr. (www.nickjrindia.com), which is 'the smart place to play' believes that 'education' and 'entertainment' go hand-in-hand and is aimed at young parents and pre-schoolers. Internationally acclaimed shows like Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, Wonder Pets, Team Umizoomi and Go Diego Go foster motor, memory, maths and language development in a child. The Nickelodeon channel also caters to teenagers in the latter half of the day with the Teen Nick block which showcases international sitcoms such as ICarly, Victorious and Drake and Josh. The Nickelodeon cluster has an ecosystem that extends beyond television into Consumer Products, on-ground and digital platforms.
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NICKELODEON MOBILIZES GEN-NEXT TO JOIN THE NATIONS CALL FOR SWACH BHARAT WITH BIG GREEN HELP 2015
A unique initiative that makes kids care for the planet
National, 18th March, 2015: Kids inspire, influence and hold the baton to the future of society. It is this kid power that Nickelodeon, India's leading children's entertainment franchise, has sought to unleash with the Big Green Help 2015. Answering the nation’s clarion call for [Swachh Bharat Abhiyan] and taking it a step further, the pioneering pro-socio environment initiative will empower and encourage kids to save the planet and its resources.
The Big Green Help will provide information and tools to kids to understand the various environmental issues like conserving energy, preserving nature and fighting pollution hazards, amongst many others. Nick will make this serious topic very relevant and kid friendly with the adorable Nicktoons spreading the key message of saving the planet.
Commenting on the initiative, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, EVP & Business Head, Kids Cluster said, "Nickelodeon continuously engages with kids on issues that affect their lives and encourages them to take action. With The Big Green Help, we aim to provide them with the necessary knowledge so they can become part of the environmental solution and ensure a brighter future for themselves."
Post the roaring success in the last couple of years, the Big Green Help initiative by Nickelodeon has now made its way into the digital space through an exclusive microsite (nickindia.com/BGH). The microsite will allow kids can to learn more about the environmental issues and proudly be the "Agents of Change" to make the world a healthier place The on air campaign further resonates this message and showcases kids taking the higher ground and encouraging adults to walk the right path.
Nickelodeon has also launched a new chapter in their environmentally friendly challenge by opening up an online game – The Big Green Game with a goal of kindling real-world action for environmental change. The very popular Motu Patlu Nicktoons will be featured wherein they will be on a mission to clean Furfuri Nagar and make it garbage free. The new online kid's game seeks to use social media as a tool to help educate today's children about global environmental concerns.
Launched with the goal of spurring a kid-led movement, Nickelodeon also encourages kids to pledge to be green Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and take actionable stops in the real world through projects in their communities and schools.
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About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, one of India's leading kids' entertainment brand and part of the Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd, is available in over 100 million households in the country. The Nickelodeon cluster in India boasts of a bouquet of differentiated channels that cater to kids from tots to teens – Nick, Sonic and Nickelodeon (with 2 programming blocks i.e. Nick Jr./ Teen Nick). Nick Jr. (www.nickjrindia.com), which is 'the smart place to play' believes that 'education' and 'entertainment' go hand-in-hand and is aimed at young parents and pre-schoolers. Internationally acclaimed shows like Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, Wonder Pets, Team Umizoomi and Go Diego Go foster motor, memory, maths and language development in a child. The Nickelodeon channel also caters to teenagers in the latter half of the day with the Teen Nick block which showcases international sitcoms such as ICarly, Victorious and Drake and Josh. The Nickelodeon cluster has an ecosystem that extends beyond television into Consumer Products, on-ground and digital platforms.
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Sunday, December 01, 2013
Nickelodeon Unveils Philippines Typhoon Haiyan PSA With Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande To Urge People To Donate To UNICEF
Due to the recent tragedy in Philippines, in which Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest storm ever to make landfall, struck the central Philippines on Friday 8th November 2013, causing catastrophic damage, Nickelodeon Stars Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, the stars of Nick's original comedy series "Sam & Cat", have recorded a very special and important Public Service Announcement as part of Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" pro-social program to encourage viewers to donate to children's charity UNICEF, the world's leading organisation working for children, to help deliver aid to children affected by the tragedy, and to deliver the reassuring message that, together with viewers, they stand side-by-side with our friends in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan, a 300-mile wide typhoon – locally known as Yolanda – which has left a trail of destruction in its wake.
You can donate to Unicef's Philippines Typhoon Haiyan donation appeal at supportunicef.org/philippines. Together, we can make a difference to meet the urgent needs of children affected by the disaster.
Below is a online streaming video of Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande's Typhoon Haiyan Donation Appeal PSA from Nickelodeon Asia's official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/nickasia:
Nick Asia
Nicksters! Let's stand side by side with our friends in the Philippines who were affected by the recent tragedy.
Watch this video to find out how you can help. Share this video with your friends and family to help spread the word!
You can donate to Unicef's Philippines Typhoon Haiyan donation appeal at supportunicef.org/philippines. Together, we can make a difference to meet the urgent needs of children affected by the disaster.
Below is a online streaming video of Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande's Typhoon Haiyan Donation Appeal PSA from Nickelodeon Asia's official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/nickasia:
Nick Asia
Nicksters! Let's stand side by side with our friends in the Philippines who were affected by the recent tragedy.
Watch this video to find out how you can help. Share this video with your friends and family to help spread the word!
supportunicef.org/philippines
Sunday, September 22, 2013
More Than 50,000 Kids and Families Around The World Join Nickelodeon for 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play Celebration
Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading entertainment brands for kids and families, has announced the exciting Nickelodeon News in the following press release, from PRNewswire, that Nickelodeon's celebration of its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) drew more than 35,000 kids and families to the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday 21st September 2013, in addition to the thousands more who attended local events throughout the country and abroad all week long! In addition to those assembled in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, more than 15,000 people also attended nearly 4,000 local events across the US and six countries globally, including Japan, Portugal and Turkey, to celebrate WWDoP!
This year's WWDoP signature event was an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double-dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The fun-filled event also featured a special concert which featured performances from Nickelodeon band Big Time Rush and breakout Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande. Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive messages to its viewers. Through Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Additionally, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 was declared "Day of Play" in New York City by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In making the proclamation, the Mayor noted his appreciation, "of Nickelodeon's continuing effort to promote health and wellness among children". His proclamation also stated, "Thanks to participating schools, parks and recreations centers across the five boroughs, kids and families…have had the chance to learn more about the importance of leading an active lifestyle."
Joining the musical stars at this year's celebration were NBA superstar Brook Lopez, as well as some of Nickelodeon's most popular stars and animated characters, including casts of "Sam & Cat", "The Haunted Hathaways" and "Instant Mom" along with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building beamed bright "Nickelodeon Orange" on Monday 16th September 2013. TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch with Nickelodeon Megastars SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.
Nick USA has unveiled a selection of exclusive photos from Nickelodeon's week long 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play celebrations, which you can view here on Nickelodeon USA's official Instagram profile page, http://instagram.com/officialnicktv!
Did you attend any of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play 2013 events? Let NickALive! know on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook! Don't forget to send NickALive! any photos you took at any Nick's WWDoP events as well!
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
More Than 50,000 Kids and Families Join Nickelodeon for 10Th Annual Worldwide Day of Play Celebration
Nick's Annual Health and Wellness Event Gets Young People Up and Moving at Thousands of Activities in 50 States and Six Countries
NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's celebration today of its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) drew more than 35,000 kids and families to the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, in addition to the thousands more who attended local events throughout the country and abroad all week long. In addition to those assembled in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, more than 15,000 people also attended nearly 4,000 local events across the US and globally, including countries like Japan, Portugal and Turkey, to celebrate WWDoP.
(Download Image - Photo: MORE THAN 50,000 KIDS AND FAMILIES JOIN NICKELODEON FOR 10th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY CELEBRATION. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130921/NY84125-a )
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This year's WWDoP signature event was an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double-dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The fun-filled event also featured a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive messages to its viewers. Through Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Additionally, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 was declared "Day of Play" in New York City by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In making the proclamation, the Mayor noted his appreciation, "of Nickelodeon's continuing effort to promote health and wellness among children". His proclamation also stated, "Thanks to participating schools, parks and recreations centers across the five boroughs, kids and families…have had the chance to learn more about the importance of leading an active lifestyle."
Joining the musical stars at this year's celebration were NBA superstar Brook Lopez, as well as some of Nickelodeon's most popular stars and animated characters, including casts of Sam & Cat, The Haunted Hathaways and Instant Mom along with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 18 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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This year's WWDoP signature event was an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double-dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The fun-filled event also featured a special concert which featured performances from Nickelodeon band Big Time Rush and breakout Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande. Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive messages to its viewers. Through Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Additionally, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 was declared "Day of Play" in New York City by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In making the proclamation, the Mayor noted his appreciation, "of Nickelodeon's continuing effort to promote health and wellness among children". His proclamation also stated, "Thanks to participating schools, parks and recreations centers across the five boroughs, kids and families…have had the chance to learn more about the importance of leading an active lifestyle."
Joining the musical stars at this year's celebration were NBA superstar Brook Lopez, as well as some of Nickelodeon's most popular stars and animated characters, including casts of "Sam & Cat", "The Haunted Hathaways" and "Instant Mom" along with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building beamed bright "Nickelodeon Orange" on Monday 16th September 2013. TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch with Nickelodeon Megastars SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.
Nick USA has unveiled a selection of exclusive photos from Nickelodeon's week long 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play celebrations, which you can view here on Nickelodeon USA's official Instagram profile page, http://instagram.com/officialnicktv!
Did you attend any of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play 2013 events? Let NickALive! know on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook! Don't forget to send NickALive! any photos you took at any Nick's WWDoP events as well!
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
More Than 50,000 Kids and Families Join Nickelodeon for 10Th Annual Worldwide Day of Play Celebration
Nick's Annual Health and Wellness Event Gets Young People Up and Moving at Thousands of Activities in 50 States and Six Countries
NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's celebration today of its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) drew more than 35,000 kids and families to the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, in addition to the thousands more who attended local events throughout the country and abroad all week long. In addition to those assembled in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, more than 15,000 people also attended nearly 4,000 local events across the US and globally, including countries like Japan, Portugal and Turkey, to celebrate WWDoP.
(Download Image - Photo: MORE THAN 50,000 KIDS AND FAMILIES JOIN NICKELODEON FOR 10th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY CELEBRATION. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130921/NY84125-a )
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This year's WWDoP signature event was an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double-dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The fun-filled event also featured a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive messages to its viewers. Through Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Additionally, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 was declared "Day of Play" in New York City by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In making the proclamation, the Mayor noted his appreciation, "of Nickelodeon's continuing effort to promote health and wellness among children". His proclamation also stated, "Thanks to participating schools, parks and recreations centers across the five boroughs, kids and families…have had the chance to learn more about the importance of leading an active lifestyle."
Joining the musical stars at this year's celebration were NBA superstar Brook Lopez, as well as some of Nickelodeon's most popular stars and animated characters, including casts of Sam & Cat, The Haunted Hathaways and Instant Mom along with SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 18 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).
SOURCE Nickelodeon
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Nickelodeon Hosts Biggest Celebration of Play Ever With A Full Week of Fitness-Themed Public Events Throughout New York City Leading Up To 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play
Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the very exciting news that Nickelodeon will turn New York into a "City of Play" the week of Monday 16th September 2013 with a series of free, fitness-themed public events leading up to the network's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday 21st September 2013! From Monday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 20, Nickelodeon and key partners will host health and wellness-geared activities at a number of New York City's iconic locations, including Battery Park, Union Square Park and Times Square. Additionally, due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, Nickelodeon will release an additional allotment for its free, ticketed 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET).
To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building will beam bright "Nickelodeon Orange" tonight (Monday, September 16). TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch. If you can any photos of NYC's Empire State Building decorated in Nickelodeon Orange, NickALive! would like to see them! You can send them to NickALive! via Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook!
UPDATE (9/18): Nickelodeon USA posted a exclusive photo of the Empire State Building lit up Nickelodeon Orange Style on their official Instagram profile page, instagram.com/officialnicktv!:
Also, Tweeted by the Empire State Building on their official Twitter profile page, @EmpireStateBldg:
For information on the new allotment of tickets Nickelodeon will be releasing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
Nickelodeon's WWDoP is the network's annual pro-social initiative that encourages active and healthy lifestyles. This year's event, held for the first-time ever in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, will be an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The day will also feature a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. For information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and are available on a first come, first served basis.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels -- Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick -- and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT) urging kids to "get up, go outside and play". Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
The "City of Play" events during the week of Sept. 16 are open to the public and will each begin at 3 p.m. at some of New York's most popular landmarks. You can find Nickelodeon's full "City of Play" week programme below!
Throughout the "City of Play" week, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners are hosting more than 80 grassroots activities and events at schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs. The YMCA of Greater New York, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, the New York City Housing Authority, Afterschool Alliance, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts of America and the Police Athletic League are among those mobilizing in the city. Through these events, kids and families will be introduced to activities that encourage them to stay engaged in an active and healthy lifestyle year-round. A complete list of local public events can be found at www.nick.com/play.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The network's efforts include grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play for information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP event. The site also includes specifics on location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site is available through m.worldwidedayofplay.com and parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter for real-time updates on WWDoP activities.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon Hosts Biggest Celebration of Play Ever With A Full Week of Fitness-Themed Public Events Throughout New York City Leading Up To 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play
Fitness-themed Events to Take Place at Locations in All Five Boroughs
Nickelodeon Releases Additional Tickets for Worldwide Day of Play Day Event in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday, Sept. 21
Empire State Building to Beam "Nickelodeon Orange" Tonight to Kick-Off the Week
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will turn New York into a "City of Play" the week of Sept. 16 with a series of free, fitness-themed public events leading up to the network's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday, Sept. 21. From Monday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 20, Nickelodeon and key partners will host health and wellness-geared activities at a number of New York City's iconic locations, including Battery Park, Union Square Park and Times Square. Additionally, due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, Nickelodeon will release an additional allotment for its free, ticketed 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET).
(Download Image - Photo - NICKELODEON CELEBRATES 10TH ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY WITH FULL WEEK OF PUBLIC EVENTS IN NYC. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130916/NY80427)
To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building will beam bright "Nickelodeon Orange" tonight (Monday, September 16). TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch.
For information on the new allotment of tickets Nickelodeon will be releasing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
Nickelodeon's WWDoP is the network's annual pro-social initiative that encourages active and healthy lifestyles. This year's event, held for the first-time ever in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, will be an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The day will also feature a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. For information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and are available on a first come, first served basis.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels -- Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick -- and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT) urging kids to "get up, go outside and play". Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
The "City of Play" events during the week of Sept. 16 will each begin at 3 p.m. at some of New York's most popular landmarks. These featured events are open to the public and include:
* Monday, Sept. 16:
Passersby, tourists and commuters will all be invited to take a photo with SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick from 3pm-7pm in Battery Park and at the Staten Island Ferry terminal. Later that evening, the Empire State Building will be lit orange, for the first time ever, to kick-off the week of "City of Play" activities.
* Tuesday, Sept. 17:
Nickelodeon and NFL PLAY 60 are teaming up to get New York up and active on the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Pier 86 from 3-5pm. Nickelodeon stars, SpongeBob and Patrick and professional football stars will join hundreds of kids aboard the historic carrier for an afternoon of football drills, laughs and action.
* Wednesday, Sept. 18:
Neighborhood kids, families, commuters and shoppers can all jump, skip, stretch and dance at Union Square Park where event partners Art of Stepping and National Double Dutch League will bring special activities to get kids up and moving.
* Thursday, Sept. 19:
SpongeBob, Patrick and Dora the Explorer will be at Brooklyn Bridge Park to cheer on kids as they participate in a mini-triathlon. Competing activities include kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, skateboarding, and volleyball at the Pier 6 Volleyball Courts.
* Friday, Sept. 20:
New York Road Runners Club will host a Nickelodeon-themed '5-Borough Relay Race' with the help of SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora The Explorer and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Kids and adults can also pose for a free commemorative photo with their favorite Nick character.
Throughout the "City of Play" week, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners are hosting more than 80 grassroots activities and events at schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs. The YMCA of Greater New York, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, the New York City Housing Authority, Afterschool Alliance, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts of America and the Police Athletic League are among those mobilizing in the city. Through these events, kids and families will be introduced to activities that encourage them to stay engaged in an active and healthy lifestyle year-round. A complete list of local public events can be found at www.nick.com/play.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The network's efforts include grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play for information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP event. The site also includes specifics on location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site is available through m.worldwidedayofplay.com and parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter for real-time updates on WWDoP activities.
Members of the media seeking more information about Nickelodeon's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play can visit www.nickpress-worldwidedayofplay.com.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 18 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).
SOURCE Nickelodeon
RELATED LINKS
http://www.nick.com/play
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Also, from New! Magazine:
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon, Worldwide Day of Play and The Big Help News!
To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building will beam bright "Nickelodeon Orange" tonight (Monday, September 16). TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch. If you can any photos of NYC's Empire State Building decorated in Nickelodeon Orange, NickALive! would like to see them! You can send them to NickALive! via Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook!
UPDATE (9/18): Nickelodeon USA posted a exclusive photo of the Empire State Building lit up Nickelodeon Orange Style on their official Instagram profile page, instagram.com/officialnicktv!:
The #EmpireStateBuilding is lit up in #Nickelodeon orange as we officially kick off our Road to #WWDoP! We'll be at events in #NYC all week leading up to our main Worldwide Day of Play event on Saturday at #ProspectPark in #Brooklyn!
.@NickCannon visited our 86th fl. after helping @NickelodeonTV flip our lights orange for the 10th Annual #WWDOP! t.co/KcNEjqZKtZ - 16/9/2013The Only Way is Nickelodeon Orange!
It's almost the Worldwide Day of Play! Tonight, our lights shine in @NickelodeonTV orange to celebrate. #WWDoP #NYC pic.twitter.com/iKJKk2bKf8 - 17/9/2013
For information on the new allotment of tickets Nickelodeon will be releasing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
Nickelodeon's WWDoP is the network's annual pro-social initiative that encourages active and healthy lifestyles. This year's event, held for the first-time ever in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, will be an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The day will also feature a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. For information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and are available on a first come, first served basis.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels -- Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick -- and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT) urging kids to "get up, go outside and play". Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
The "City of Play" events during the week of Sept. 16 are open to the public and will each begin at 3 p.m. at some of New York's most popular landmarks. You can find Nickelodeon's full "City of Play" week programme below!
Throughout the "City of Play" week, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners are hosting more than 80 grassroots activities and events at schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs. The YMCA of Greater New York, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, the New York City Housing Authority, Afterschool Alliance, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts of America and the Police Athletic League are among those mobilizing in the city. Through these events, kids and families will be introduced to activities that encourage them to stay engaged in an active and healthy lifestyle year-round. A complete list of local public events can be found at www.nick.com/play.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The network's efforts include grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play for information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP event. The site also includes specifics on location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site is available through m.worldwidedayofplay.com and parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter for real-time updates on WWDoP activities.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon Hosts Biggest Celebration of Play Ever With A Full Week of Fitness-Themed Public Events Throughout New York City Leading Up To 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play
Fitness-themed Events to Take Place at Locations in All Five Boroughs
Nickelodeon Releases Additional Tickets for Worldwide Day of Play Day Event in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday, Sept. 21
Empire State Building to Beam "Nickelodeon Orange" Tonight to Kick-Off the Week
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will turn New York into a "City of Play" the week of Sept. 16 with a series of free, fitness-themed public events leading up to the network's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday, Sept. 21. From Monday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 20, Nickelodeon and key partners will host health and wellness-geared activities at a number of New York City's iconic locations, including Battery Park, Union Square Park and Times Square. Additionally, due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, Nickelodeon will release an additional allotment for its free, ticketed 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET).
(Download Image - Photo - NICKELODEON CELEBRATES 10TH ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY WITH FULL WEEK OF PUBLIC EVENTS IN NYC. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130916/NY80427)
To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building will beam bright "Nickelodeon Orange" tonight (Monday, September 16). TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch.
For information on the new allotment of tickets Nickelodeon will be releasing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.
Nickelodeon's WWDoP is the network's annual pro-social initiative that encourages active and healthy lifestyles. This year's event, held for the first-time ever in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, will be an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The day will also feature a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. For information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and are available on a first come, first served basis.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels -- Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick -- and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT) urging kids to "get up, go outside and play". Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
The "City of Play" events during the week of Sept. 16 will each begin at 3 p.m. at some of New York's most popular landmarks. These featured events are open to the public and include:
* Monday, Sept. 16:
Passersby, tourists and commuters will all be invited to take a photo with SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick from 3pm-7pm in Battery Park and at the Staten Island Ferry terminal. Later that evening, the Empire State Building will be lit orange, for the first time ever, to kick-off the week of "City of Play" activities.
* Tuesday, Sept. 17:
Nickelodeon and NFL PLAY 60 are teaming up to get New York up and active on the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Pier 86 from 3-5pm. Nickelodeon stars, SpongeBob and Patrick and professional football stars will join hundreds of kids aboard the historic carrier for an afternoon of football drills, laughs and action.
* Wednesday, Sept. 18:
Neighborhood kids, families, commuters and shoppers can all jump, skip, stretch and dance at Union Square Park where event partners Art of Stepping and National Double Dutch League will bring special activities to get kids up and moving.
* Thursday, Sept. 19:
SpongeBob, Patrick and Dora the Explorer will be at Brooklyn Bridge Park to cheer on kids as they participate in a mini-triathlon. Competing activities include kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, skateboarding, and volleyball at the Pier 6 Volleyball Courts.
* Friday, Sept. 20:
New York Road Runners Club will host a Nickelodeon-themed '5-Borough Relay Race' with the help of SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora The Explorer and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Kids and adults can also pose for a free commemorative photo with their favorite Nick character.
Throughout the "City of Play" week, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners are hosting more than 80 grassroots activities and events at schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs. The YMCA of Greater New York, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, the New York City Housing Authority, Afterschool Alliance, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts of America and the Police Athletic League are among those mobilizing in the city. Through these events, kids and families will be introduced to activities that encourage them to stay engaged in an active and healthy lifestyle year-round. A complete list of local public events can be found at www.nick.com/play.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The network's efforts include grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play for information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP event. The site also includes specifics on location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site is available through m.worldwidedayofplay.com and parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter for real-time updates on WWDoP activities.
Members of the media seeking more information about Nickelodeon's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play can visit www.nickpress-worldwidedayofplay.com.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 18 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).
SOURCE Nickelodeon
RELATED LINKS
http://www.nick.com/play
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Also, from New! Magazine:
Nick Cannon lights up Empire State Building
MARIAH CAREY's husband NICK CANNON turned the lights of New York's Empire State Building orange to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play on Monday (16Sep13).
Cannon joined children's characters SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer to mark the 10th anniversary of the Nickelodeon event.
The Day of Play, which takes place on Saturday (21Sep13), is aimed at encouraging an active lifestyle by inviting kids to play outside. Nickelodeon bosses are set to suspend programming on all its TV channels for three hours to promote the healthy living campaign.
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
Nickelodeon Announces Big Time Rush To Perform At The 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play In Brooklyn's Prospect Park On Saturday 21st September 2013
Nickelodeon USA has announced the exciting Nickelodeon News in a post on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/Nickelodeon, that Nickelodeon's hit boy band Big Time Rush will be performing at Nickelodeon's 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) at the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday 21st September 2013!:
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The rumors are true! BTR will perform at this year's Worldwide Day of Play! It's all going down at Prospect Park in NYC on September 21st: http://at.nick.com/wwdopFind out more information and how to get your tickets to attend WWDoP 2013 here on NickALive!.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Nickelodeon Announces Exciting Plans To Celebrate 10th Annual Worldwide Day Of Play, Including With Flagship Event In Brooklyn's Prospect Park On Saturday 21st September 2013
Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading recognized entertainment brands for kids and families, has today (Tuesday 20th August 2013) announced and confirmed the Nick News in the following press release, from PRNewswire, their exciting plans to celebrate its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) health and wellness initiative with a signature event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday 21st September 2013!
This year's WWDoP event will feature more than 30 national and local partner organizations, including, the NFL, NBA, USTA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and YMCA of Greater NY, among others. Leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon will also partner with NYC & Company to host health and wellness-themed public events across the city in iconic locations, beginning Monday 16th September 2013. Locations include the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Union Square. The full details and locations of all events will be updated regularly in the coming weeks on www.nick.com/play.
Nickelodeon's WWDoP in Prospect Park will be a free, ticketed event offering an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. The network and its prosocial partner organizations* — including, Girl Scouts, National Parks Foundation and Police Athletic League, — along with the New York Road Runners, the ASPCA®, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Association of Children's Museums, will be at the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). Additional partners will be announced on www.nick.com/play.
In the week leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon and NYC & Company -- the city's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization -- will host a wide range of fantastic public events in iconic locations across the city. For example, Nickelodeon and Zumba Fitness will host a "Bring Your Kids to Workout" event at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Also, Nickelodeon will partner with Art of Stepping, JumpLife, National Double Dutch League, Afterschool Alliance and others, to help kids warm up for WWDoP in Union Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. In addition, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners will also host great activities and events at dozens of grassroots locations such as schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs.
For information on ticketing, kids and families can visit Nickelodeon's official Worldwide Day of Play 2013 website at www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come first serve basis beginning Monday 26th August 2013. The www.nick.com/play site also will include specifics about the WWDoP event in New York City, such as location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site will also be available, through m.worldwidedayofplay.com. For real-time updates on WWDoP activities, parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels – Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick – and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT). urging kids to "get up, go outside and play." Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. "The Big Help" includes grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provides kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and lots more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy!
Join the conversation on Twitter using Nickelodeon's custom hashtag, #WWDoP!
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon To Celebrate 10th Annual Worldwide Day Of Play With Flagship Event In Brooklyn's Prospect Park On Sept. 21
Network Partners with the City of New York and More than 30 National Organizations For Week-Long City-Wide Health and Wellness-Themed Celebration Featuring Activities and Games for Kids and Families
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon today announced plans to celebrate its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) health and wellness initiative with a signature event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. This year's WWDoP event will feature more than 30 national and local partner organizations, including, the NFL, NBA, USTA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and YMCA of Greater NY, among others. Leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon will also partner with NYC & Company to host health and wellness-themed public events across the city in iconic locations, beginning Monday, Sept. 16. Locations include the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Union Square. The full details and locations of all events will be updated regularly in the coming weeks on www.nick.com/play.
"We are incredibly excited to commemorate our milestone, 10th anniversary Worldwide Day of Play celebration in New York City, one of the greatest cities in the world and home to our corporate offices," said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Administration, Nickelodeon Group. "Over the past 10 years, Nickelodeon has been at the forefront of addressing health and wellness issues with our audience. With our Worldwide Day of Play signature event, kids around the globe will connect to activities and organizations that will aid them in adopting healthy and active lifestyles."
Nickelodeon's WWDoP in Prospect Park will be a free, ticketed event offering an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. The network and its prosocial partner organizations*— including, Girl Scouts, National Parks Foundation and Police Athletic League, — along with the New York Road Runners, the ASPCA®, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Association of Children's Museums, will be at the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). Additional partners will be announced on www.nick.com/play.
In the week leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon and NYC & Company--the city's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization--will host public events in iconic locations across the city. For example, Nickelodeon and Zumba Fitness will host a "Bring Your Kids to Workout" event at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Also, Nickelodeon will partner with Art of Stepping, JumpLife, National Double Dutch League, Afterschool Alliance and others, to help kids warm up for WWDoP in Union Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. In addition, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners will also host activities and events at dozens of grassroots locations such as schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs.
For information on ticketing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come first serve basis beginning Aug. 26. The www.nick.com/play site also will include specifics about the WWDoP event in New York City, such as location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site will also be available, through m.worldwidedayofplay.com. For real-time updates on WWDoP activities, parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels–Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick– and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT). urging kids to "get up, go outside and play." Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's The Big Help health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The Big Help includes grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Nickelodeon's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play is nationally sponsored by Birds Eye®, Burlington, United States Tennis Association and Visit California.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 18 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).
* NICKELODEON'S 10th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY PARTNERS
Afterschool Alliance
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Association of Children's Museums
Art of Stepping™
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Bike New York
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Girls on the Run NYC
Girl Scouts of the USA
Harlem RBI
Kid Tribe
Kiwanis International
Let's Move! Active Schools
National Double Dutch League
National Football League – NFL Play 60
National Hockey League
National Parent Teacher Association
National Park Foundation
New York Red Bulls
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
NYC & Company
New York City Department of Education
New York Road Runners
Police Athletic League, Inc.
President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
Professional Golfers' Association of America
Safe Routes to Schools
Save the Children World Marathon Challenge
United States Paralympics
USA BMX
USA Ultimate
Verizon FiOS
YMCA of Greater New York
Zumba® Fitness
SOURCE Nickelodeon
RELATED LINKS
http://www.nick.com
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon, Worldwide Day of Play and The Big Help News!
Nickelodeon's WWDoP in Prospect Park will be a free, ticketed event offering an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. The network and its prosocial partner organizations* — including, Girl Scouts, National Parks Foundation and Police Athletic League, — along with the New York Road Runners, the ASPCA®, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Association of Children's Museums, will be at the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). Additional partners will be announced on www.nick.com/play.
In the week leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon and NYC & Company -- the city's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization -- will host a wide range of fantastic public events in iconic locations across the city. For example, Nickelodeon and Zumba Fitness will host a "Bring Your Kids to Workout" event at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Also, Nickelodeon will partner with Art of Stepping, JumpLife, National Double Dutch League, Afterschool Alliance and others, to help kids warm up for WWDoP in Union Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. In addition, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners will also host great activities and events at dozens of grassroots locations such as schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs.
For information on ticketing, kids and families can visit Nickelodeon's official Worldwide Day of Play 2013 website at www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come first serve basis beginning Monday 26th August 2013. The www.nick.com/play site also will include specifics about the WWDoP event in New York City, such as location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site will also be available, through m.worldwidedayofplay.com. For real-time updates on WWDoP activities, parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels – Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick – and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT). urging kids to "get up, go outside and play." Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. "The Big Help" includes grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provides kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and lots more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy!
Join the conversation on Twitter using Nickelodeon's custom hashtag, #WWDoP!
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon To Celebrate 10th Annual Worldwide Day Of Play With Flagship Event In Brooklyn's Prospect Park On Sept. 21
Network Partners with the City of New York and More than 30 National Organizations For Week-Long City-Wide Health and Wellness-Themed Celebration Featuring Activities and Games for Kids and Families
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon today announced plans to celebrate its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) health and wellness initiative with a signature event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. This year's WWDoP event will feature more than 30 national and local partner organizations, including, the NFL, NBA, USTA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and YMCA of Greater NY, among others. Leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon will also partner with NYC & Company to host health and wellness-themed public events across the city in iconic locations, beginning Monday, Sept. 16. Locations include the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Union Square. The full details and locations of all events will be updated regularly in the coming weeks on www.nick.com/play.
"We are incredibly excited to commemorate our milestone, 10th anniversary Worldwide Day of Play celebration in New York City, one of the greatest cities in the world and home to our corporate offices," said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Administration, Nickelodeon Group. "Over the past 10 years, Nickelodeon has been at the forefront of addressing health and wellness issues with our audience. With our Worldwide Day of Play signature event, kids around the globe will connect to activities and organizations that will aid them in adopting healthy and active lifestyles."
Nickelodeon's WWDoP in Prospect Park will be a free, ticketed event offering an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. The network and its prosocial partner organizations*— including, Girl Scouts, National Parks Foundation and Police Athletic League, — along with the New York Road Runners, the ASPCA®, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Association of Children's Museums, will be at the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). Additional partners will be announced on www.nick.com/play.
In the week leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon and NYC & Company--the city's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization--will host public events in iconic locations across the city. For example, Nickelodeon and Zumba Fitness will host a "Bring Your Kids to Workout" event at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Also, Nickelodeon will partner with Art of Stepping, JumpLife, National Double Dutch League, Afterschool Alliance and others, to help kids warm up for WWDoP in Union Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. In addition, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners will also host activities and events at dozens of grassroots locations such as schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs.
For information on ticketing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come first serve basis beginning Aug. 26. The www.nick.com/play site also will include specifics about the WWDoP event in New York City, such as location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site will also be available, through m.worldwidedayofplay.com. For real-time updates on WWDoP activities, parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter.
As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels–Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick– and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT). urging kids to "get up, go outside and play." Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's The Big Help health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The Big Help includes grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.
Nickelodeon's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play is nationally sponsored by Birds Eye®, Burlington, United States Tennis Association and Visit California.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 18 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).
* NICKELODEON'S 10th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY PARTNERS
Afterschool Alliance
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Association of Children's Museums
Art of Stepping™
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Bike New York
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Girls on the Run NYC
Girl Scouts of the USA
Harlem RBI
Kid Tribe
Kiwanis International
Let's Move! Active Schools
National Double Dutch League
National Football League – NFL Play 60
National Hockey League
National Parent Teacher Association
National Park Foundation
New York Red Bulls
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
NYC & Company
New York City Department of Education
New York Road Runners
Police Athletic League, Inc.
President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
Professional Golfers' Association of America
Safe Routes to Schools
Save the Children World Marathon Challenge
United States Paralympics
USA BMX
USA Ultimate
Verizon FiOS
YMCA of Greater New York
Zumba® Fitness
SOURCE Nickelodeon
RELATED LINKS
http://www.nick.com
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon, Worldwide Day of Play and The Big Help News!
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Nickelodeon USA To Hold 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play On Saturday 21st September 2013 at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York
Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading entertainment brands for kids and families, has announced in a Tweet (post) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonTV) that Nick USA's annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) is back for a tenth year, and to celebrate the 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play, Nickelodeon will be holding a big free event in Brooklyn, New York City, and Nick wants YOU to join them!
For the tenth consecutive year, Nickelodeon is empowering kids to get up and get active with Worldwide Day of Play, a whole day dedicated to getting out, getting active and having fun!
This years Worldwide Day of Play event will be held on Saturday 21st September 2013 (9.21.13), at The Nethermead at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, and will feature a special Nick Jr. Zone, a stage for performances, a morning activities/audience area, a Re-Charge Zone where attendees can get water, power and information, a gazebo, and special areas where festival goers can participate in partner activities.
Nick's WWDoP 2013 event is free, however, you will need a valid free ticket to attend this year's WWDOP event. Nickelodeon will announce more information on how you can obtain free tickets to Worldwide Day of Play 2013 very soon!
To accompany Worldwide Day of Play 2013, Nickelodeon has launched the networks brand new WWDoP 2013 website on their official The Big Help website, thebighelp.com, including a 'Road to WWDoP' area which is packed full of information about this years WWDoP event in NYC, including a printable map of where Nick's WWDoP will be held in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Can't make it to NYC to attend this years Worldwide Day of Play? Don't worry! Nickelodeon has provided a downloadable PDF Playbook which is full of ideas on how you can plan your very own Worldwide Day of Play event where you live!
Nick's official Worldwide Day of Play 2013 website also has top tips on how you can get out and play, a "I Play Because" video section where visitors can watch online streaming videos in which kids talk about why they play, a message board/forum where visitors can talk about Worldwide Day of Play, talk about what activities they do to have fun, and post their own tips, a photo flip book full of pictures from Worldwide Day of Play 2012, a flip book packed with photographs of how Nickelodeon Stars have played in the past, and a partners page featuring a list of organizations Nickelodeon is proud to work with to help make Worldwide Day of Play a success!
Organizations participating this year include AbilityPath/Best Buddies, Afterschool Alliance, Art of Stepping, ASPCA, Association of Children's Museums, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Bike New York, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts, Girls on the Run, Key Club / Kiwanis, Kid Tribe, National Double Dutch League, National Football League (NFL) / Play 60, National Park Foundation, New York Road Runners Club, Office of School Wellness, Playward, Police Athletic League, President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Safe Routes to School Foundation, United States Tennis Association (USTA), USA Ultimate, YMCA / The Y, and Zumba Fitness.
WWDoP began in 2004 as a part of Nickelodeon's The Big Help initiative, a kid-led movement for positive change that focuses on issues that are important to kids, including health and wellness, the environment, education, and community service. Through the Big Help health and wellness component, kids are encouraged to be more active for healthier lifestyles.
Join the conversation on Twitter using Nickelodeon's custom hashtag, #WWDoP!
For the tenth consecutive year, Nickelodeon is empowering kids to get up and get active with Worldwide Day of Play, a whole day dedicated to getting out, getting active and having fun!
Nick's WWDoP 2013 event is free, however, you will need a valid free ticket to attend this year's WWDOP event. Nickelodeon will announce more information on how you can obtain free tickets to Worldwide Day of Play 2013 very soon!
To accompany Worldwide Day of Play 2013, Nickelodeon has launched the networks brand new WWDoP 2013 website on their official The Big Help website, thebighelp.com, including a 'Road to WWDoP' area which is packed full of information about this years WWDoP event in NYC, including a printable map of where Nick's WWDoP will be held in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Can't make it to NYC to attend this years Worldwide Day of Play? Don't worry! Nickelodeon has provided a downloadable PDF Playbook which is full of ideas on how you can plan your very own Worldwide Day of Play event where you live!
Nick's official Worldwide Day of Play 2013 website also has top tips on how you can get out and play, a "I Play Because" video section where visitors can watch online streaming videos in which kids talk about why they play, a message board/forum where visitors can talk about Worldwide Day of Play, talk about what activities they do to have fun, and post their own tips, a photo flip book full of pictures from Worldwide Day of Play 2012, a flip book packed with photographs of how Nickelodeon Stars have played in the past, and a partners page featuring a list of organizations Nickelodeon is proud to work with to help make Worldwide Day of Play a success!
Organizations participating this year include AbilityPath/Best Buddies, Afterschool Alliance, Art of Stepping, ASPCA, Association of Children's Museums, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Bike New York, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts, Girls on the Run, Key Club / Kiwanis, Kid Tribe, National Double Dutch League, National Football League (NFL) / Play 60, National Park Foundation, New York Road Runners Club, Office of School Wellness, Playward, Police Athletic League, President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Safe Routes to School Foundation, United States Tennis Association (USTA), USA Ultimate, YMCA / The Y, and Zumba Fitness.
WWDoP began in 2004 as a part of Nickelodeon's The Big Help initiative, a kid-led movement for positive change that focuses on issues that are important to kids, including health and wellness, the environment, education, and community service. Through the Big Help health and wellness component, kids are encouraged to be more active for healthier lifestyles.
Join the conversation on Twitter using Nickelodeon's custom hashtag, #WWDoP!
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Nickelodeon Asia Asks Fans And Viewers To "Bring A toy And Spread The Joy" As Part Of Their New Charitable Initiative Called "SHARElebration"!
To celebrate the joy of Christmas, Nickelodeon South East Asia has launched a brand new charity initiative in as part of Nickelodeon's pro-social program "The Big Help" called "SHARElebration", which is encouraging Asian Nickelodeon fans and viewers to donate toys for the less fortunate. Through "SHARElebration", Nickelodeon hopes that kids will feel the joy the holidays bring, whether they give or receive these toys, Nickelodeon's SHARElebration is an opportunity for Nicksters to enjoy the true meaning and spirit of Christmas!
Throughout December 2012, Nickelodeon will be holding "SHARElebration" donation events at venues around Asia. Kids who want to be part of Nickelodeon's "SHARElebration" are encouraged to bring at least one toy, either brand new toys of old toys they don't need or play with anymore, that they'd like to give away. Toys gathered will be donated to the kids of Gawad Kalinga.
Nickelodeon will be holding "SHARElebration" donation events on Saturday 10th December 2012 at Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, between 3pm and 6pm, and on Sunday 16th December 2012 at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall from 3pm (venue capacity shall be observed. First come, first served).
Below is more information about Nickelodeon Asia's "SHARElebration" pro-social campaign from Nick Asia's official "SHARElebration" website at nick-asia.com/SHARElebration:
Throughout December 2012, Nickelodeon will be holding "SHARElebration" donation events at venues around Asia. Kids who want to be part of Nickelodeon's "SHARElebration" are encouraged to bring at least one toy, either brand new toys of old toys they don't need or play with anymore, that they'd like to give away. Toys gathered will be donated to the kids of Gawad Kalinga.
Nickelodeon will be holding "SHARElebration" donation events on Saturday 10th December 2012 at Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, between 3pm and 6pm, and on Sunday 16th December 2012 at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall from 3pm (venue capacity shall be observed. First come, first served).
Below is more information about Nickelodeon Asia's "SHARElebration" pro-social campaign from Nick Asia's official "SHARElebration" website at nick-asia.com/SHARElebration:
Bring a toy and spread the joy!Also, from The Philippine Star:
Nickelodeon "SHARElebration"
Nickelodeon The Big Help
To share the joy of Christmas, bring one old or new toy you would like to donate for the kids of Gawad Kalinga.
nick-asia.com/sharelebration facebook.com/nickasia
Share a toy and spread the joy with Nickelodeon
MANILA, Philippines - This Christmas, Nicksters will have a chance to share their blessings through Nickelodeon’s “SHARElebration” — Nickelodeon’s way of spreading the Yuletide cheer to the less fortunate.
Kids who want to be part of “SHARElebration” are encouraged to bring at least one toy, which may be old or new, that they’d like to give away on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, from 3 p.m to 6 p.m. Toys gathered will be turned over to the kids of Gawad Kalinga.
Nickelodeon hopes that kids will feel the joy the holidays bring, whether they give or receive these toys, Nickelodeon’ SHARElebration is an opportunity for Nicksters to enjoy the true meaning and spirit of Christmas.
It’s going to be a day of fun, games, prizes and surprises, plus visits from your favorite Nick Toons in this early Christmas treat. For more information, log on to nick-asia.com/sharelebration.
Nickelodeon’s “SHARElebration” is presented by Toy Kingdom and co-presented by Appebon Kid, Argentina Andale Hotdog, Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste, Max Force, Zest-O, and official venue Bonifacio Global City.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Kids Foot Locker Celebrates Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day Of Play
Below is a Kids Foot Locker Press Release featuring Nickelodeon News from PRNewswire:
Kids Foot Locker Celebrates Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day Of Play
Get Your Gear and Get Active!
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids Foot Locker partners with Nickelodeon for its ninth annual Worldwide Day of Play, held on Saturday, October 6, 2012. From 12-3PM ET/PT, Nickelodeon and its channels will go off-air and offline to inspire kids to get up and get active. Starting today, children and their parents are encouraged to sign Kids Foot Locker's "Get Active" Pledge to turn off their televisions and play. For one-day only, customers who bring the signed pledge to any Kids Foot Locker store nationwide on Sunday, September 30, 2012, will receive a 15% discount off their purchase to "gear up" for the Worldwide Day of Play. Customers making online purchases on September 30th can enter a special code provided once the pledge is signed.
(Download image - Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120927/NY81998); Kids Foot Locker Celebrates Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day Of Play. (PRNewsFoto/Kids Foot Locker)
"We believe it is important that kids be active and healthy by participating in physical activities," said Jed Berger, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Kids Foot Locker. "We are excited to help make this possible by partnering with Nickelodeon to get children and their families off the couch and outside, whether it's in their local park or backyard, and get active."
"Over the past nine years, Worldwide Day of Play has motivated kids and families around the world to get up and get active," said Sharon Cohen, Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing, Nickelodeon Group. "This year, we are excited to partner with Kids Foot Locker to help extend that positive health and wellness message to even more families."
Kids Foot Locker will continue to distribute information to parents to promote children's wellness and good health to its VIP loyalty program members and Facebook fans, along with "fit tips" as part of its ongoing fit and health initiative.
About Kids Foot Locker:
Kids Foot Locker is part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,350 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Footaction, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, and CCS retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channels, including footlocker.com/Eastbay/ CCS, the Company is the leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel. www.kidsfootlocker.com.
About Nickelodeon and Worldwide Day of Play:
Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) began in 2004 as a part of Nickelodeon's The Big Help initiative, a kid-led movement for positive change that focuses on issues that are important to kids, including health and wellness, the environment, education, and community service. Through The Big Help health and wellness component, kids are encouraged to be more active for and adopt healthier lifestyles. On Saturday, October 6, kids in every state across the U.S. and in countries around the world will participate in Nickelodeon's WWDoP celebration at the more than 4,000 expected local events. For more information about Nickelodeon's WWDoP, visit www.thebighelp.com. Click on resources for WWDoP event planning materials.
Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd 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 17 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).
SOURCE Kids Foot Locker
RELATED LINKS
http://www.kidsfootlocker.com.
Nickelodeon USA's Television Channels Go Dark For Ninth Annual Worldwide Day Of Day On Saturday 6th October 2012
Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release with Nickelodeon News about Worldwide Day of Play 2012 from Nickelodeon USA's "Nickelodeon Kids And Family" press website, NickPress.com:
NICKELODEON'S TV CHANNELS AND WEBSITES GO DARK FOR NINTH ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY ON SATURDAY, OCT. 6
Network to Air "I Play Because" Special in Celebration of Active Play, Featuring Appearances by First Lady Michelle Obama, David Beckham, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Nastia Liukin and Apolo Ohno, Jennette McCurdy, the Cast of Victorious, Lucas Cruikshank and Performances by The Wanted and Rachel Crow
NEW YORK–Sept. TK, 2012 – For the ninth consecutive year, Nickelodeon is empowering kids to get up and get active when its TV channels and websites go off-air and offline for its annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 12 to 3 p.m. (all times ET/PT). The network's channels – Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and TeenNick – and their companion sites – Nick.com, NickJr.com, Nicktoons.com and TeenNick.com will also participate in the network's commemoration of play. At 5 p.m., Nick will premiere “I Play Because,” an action-packed special highlighting how kids around the world celebrated WWDoP. The half-hour special will be hosted by Nickelodeon stars and will feature appearances by First Lady Michelle Obama, David Beckham, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Nastia Liukin and Apolo Ohno, among others and musical performances by The Wanted and Rachel Crow.
"Through our ninth annual Worldwide Day of Play we are building upon our ongoing health and wellness messaging to encourage millions of kids around the world to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle,” said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group. "This year, we're championing real kids with a global celebration that kicked off in July with First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move London! and will culminate with thousands of events taking place in commemoration of Worldwide Day of Play."
Nickelodeon kicked off its health and wellness messaging with the “Road to Worldwide Day of Play” onair campaign, featuring spots encouraging kids and organizations across the country to get up and get active on Oct. 6. The network also launched the "I Wanna Play" sweepstakes on www.thebighelp.com, giving kids an opportunity to submit what their schools or community organizations are doing to celebrate play for a chance to win a grand prize $100,000 custom Nickelodeon playground. Nickelodeon will award secondary prizing of five $10,000 grants to local organizations across the country working to promote active play. The grand prize winner of the “I Wanna Play” sweepstake will be announced on the “I Play Because” special, airing on Nickelodeon on Oct. 6, at 5 p.m.
At 9 a.m., on Oct. 6, Nickelodeon will kick start its on-air celebration with Jeff Sutphen, host of Nickelodeon's hit game show Figure It Out, from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Race for the Kids in New York City. At 12 p.m. (ET/PT), the channel will be “turned off” by Sutphen, encouraging kids and families to get outside and get active. When the network goes dark, a message encouraging viewers to go play will appear on a loop.
At 3 p.m., Nickelodeon will "turn" the network back on, followed by the premiere of "I Play Because" at 5 p.m. The half-hour special will showcase how kids across the country and around the world celebrated Worldwide Day of Play. In addition to First Lady Michelle Obama, David Beckham, Apolo Ohno and Nastia Liukin, the special will also feature a roster of Nickelodeon stars, including Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande, Daniella Monet, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett, Lucas Cruikshank, Halston Sage, Gracie Dzienny and Jeff Sutphen. Nick stars will check in from several events taking place around the world, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York's Race for the Kids, Let’s Move London!, a United States Tennis Association (USTA) event for kids, a health and wellness event hosted by NFL's Play 60 and Rob Dyrdek’s Street League Skate Championship. “I Play Because” will also include special musical performances from international sensations, The Wanted and rising star, Rachel Crow of X Factor fame.
Nickelodeon and a roster of more than 25 partner organizations will encourage their locals affiliates to host events in markets across the country leading up to and on Worldwide Day of Play (Oct. 6).
Organizations participating this year include Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Let's Move!, Kiwanis-Key Club, National Environmental Education Foundation, NFL Play 60, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, National Park Foundation, National Park Service, Ability Path/Best Buddies, ASPCA, Association of Children's Museums, National Association for Sports and Physical Education, National PTA, National Wildlife Federation, Outdoor Foundation, Paralympics, Playward, Special Olympics, UN Foundation/Girl Up, YMCA of Greater New York, Youth Service America, US Youth Soccer, Natural Resources Defense Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, The First Tee and JAM School Program.
In conjunction with Nickelodeon's WWDoP, the USTA is encouraging tennis clubs, tennis facilities, schools, parks and recreational organizations throughout the country to host USTA Free Tennis Play Days. The USTA Free Tennis Play Days began September 1 and will run through October 6, and are open to the public. During these events, kids will have the opportunity to play tennis as well as participate in a variety of tennis skill and game challenges that can be done individually or in teams. To date, more than 1,000 events have been scheduled across the country. For more information on local USTA Free Tennis Play Days visit www.youthtennis.com.
Additionally, Kids Foot Locker is partnering with Nickelodeon by encouraging parents to sign the “Get Active” pledge in celebration of Worldwide Day of Play. Customers who bring their signed pledge to any Kids Foot Locker store nationwide on Sunday, September 30th will receive a 15% discount to gear up for WWDoP. Kids Foot Locker outreach will include in-store signage and messaging on their social media platforms. Starting September 24th, go to www.kidsfootlocker.com/WWDOP to download the pledge
WWDoP began in 2004 as a part of Nickelodeon's The Big Help initiative, a kid-led movement for positive change that focuses on issues that are important to kids, including health and wellness, the environment, education, and community service. Through the Big Help health and wellness component, kids are encouraged to be more active for healthier lifestyles. On October 6, kids in every state across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in Nickelodeon's WWDOP at the more than 4,000 expected local events.
For more information about Nickelodeon’s WWDoP, visit www.thebighelp.com. Click on resources for WWDoP event planning materials.
Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd 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 almost 100 million households
and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 17 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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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Nickelodeon Star And "How To Rock" Actress Cymphonique Miller Awarded The Key To The City Of Memphis, Tennessee, USA
From Fanlala:
Cymphonique Awarded the Key to the City!
We love [Cymphonique Miller] for her acting - she never fails to get a laugh from us. Recently, the TV star was recognized for another one of her well-known activities: her philanthropy!
Active in the community of Memphis, Tennessee, Cymphonique has dedicated many hours over the course of several years to helping inner city youth achieve more than they ever expected by helping them understand the importance of an education. Her acts of kindness haven’t gone unrecognized, either. Mayor A.C. Wharton was proud to present Cymphonique with her very own Key to the City!
The 'How to Rock' star just took to her Twitter to express her gratitude saying “So honored to receive the key to the city of Memphis, blessed to be doing this at 16. #nevertooyoungtomakeadifference ❤” Cymphonique is also active with other organizations. She's been a part of Nickelodeon's Big Help campaign, as well as being recognized by DoSomething.org.
Receiving the Key to Memphis is such a high honor, and we’re very impressed with the dedication Cymphonique has towards the children she’s helped out. We also know that there are plenty of other lives she’ll be helping out in the future - keep it up girl!
Friday, July 27, 2012
Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" Prosocial Campaign And First Lady Michelle Obama Team Up And Get Into The Olympic Spirit With A Special "Let's Move!" Event In London, UK
Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release from PRNewswire:
Also, from the Daily Mail:
Nickelodeon's The Big Help Prosocial Campaign And First Lady Michelle Obama Team Up And Get Into The Olympic Spirit With A Special Let's Move! Event In LondonAlso, from CBS News:
NEW YORK, July 26, 2012 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's The Big Help prosocial campaign for kids is teaming up with First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative to host Let's Move! London, an event for more than 1,000 American military children and American and British students. The event, which is taking place on Friday, July 27, in London is being co-sponsored by Let's Move!, Nickelodeon's The Big Help, and the Department of State, and will include sports stations, musical performances and appearances by Olympic and Paralympic legends including members of the U.S. delegation along with David Beckham, Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci, Teresa Edwards, Emily Hughes, Sarah Hughes, Shawn Johnson, Dikembe Mutombo, Dara Torres, members of the 2012 US Track and Field Team and Manchester United legends, among others.
"First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative has been invaluable in raising awareness about the importance of kids and families living healthier and more active lifestyles," said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Nickelodeon Group. "We are proud to work with the initiative as we ourselves continue to spread the message of health and wellness and inspire action through our Big Help campaign."
During Let's Move! London kids will have an opportunity to get into the Olympic spirit and get active with the NBA and USA Basketball, U.S. Tennis Association, Manchester United, USA Field Hockey, USA Track and Field and Right to Play, which will all be providing activity stations. The event will also feature performances from The Wanted, Mark Ronson, Katy B., the University of Florida Gator Marching Band, the Power Rangers and specials appearances from Nickelodeon's Jeff Sutphen ["U-Pick Live", 'Pick Boy', and presenter/host of "My Family's Got Guts", "BrainSurge", "Figure It Out"], DJ J Boogie, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
This event is part of the First Lady's work to turn the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games into action by getting more kids healthy and active. In May, the First Lady joined U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and London hopefuls to announce a nationwide commitment to get more than 1.7 million American children active as part of her Let's Move! initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity in a generation.
In March, Mrs. Obama welcomed Mrs. Samantha Cameron, wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, to the United States by hosting a mini-Olympic event for local school children and in April, Mrs. Obama spoke at the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Warrior Games. Mrs. Obama also invited Americans to start or join Let's Move! Olympic Fun Day Meetups on July 28th, the first day of competition in London. In cities and towns all across the country, friends, family and neighbors will come together to participate in Olympic-inspired games and activities to not just cheer on Team USA, but to live up to the example they set.
Last year, Nickelodeon teamed up with Let's Move! to celebrate its 8th annual Worldwide Day of Play, when the network once again suspended programming for three hours to encourage kids and families to get up and get active. Joined by Let's Move! and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Nickelodeon brought its flagship Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) event to the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of active play in the initiative's history. The event drew more than 50,000 kids and families, who spent the day celebrating active play.
The Big Help is Nickelodeon's prosocial commitment to engage kids to take action and make a difference in their world. The initiative allows kids to connect to their passions by participating in Big Help Actions, which are service opportunities designed to engage kids in specific real world activities that affect the world around them. The campaign focuses on issues that are important to and affect kids, including health and wellness, the environment, education, and community service.
Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd 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 17 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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Michelle Obama says Olympics can promote health and fitnessAlso, from PolicyMic:
(CBS News) First Lady Michelle Obama is preparing to lead the presidential delegation at the kick-off of the 2012 Olympic Games Friday and, she said, this is an opportunity to encourage kids to improve their health and fitness.
"Leading our nation's delegation and traveling to London is truly a dream come true," Obama said on a conference call with reporters Monday. "Some of my fondest memories when I was young and not so young involved watching the Olympics on TV and cheering on Team USA."
Obama will lead a delegation that includes past U.S. Olympians such as Brandi Chastain, Dominique Dawes, Grant Hill and Summer Sanders.
The first lady, who has made fighting childhood obesity a priority with her "Let's Move" initiative, said the games are an opportunity to promote health and fitness.
"I decided I wanted to turn that Olympic spirit and inspiration into action by using these games as a way to get more kids up and moving."
Obama said she is excited to host a "Let's Move!" event for 1,000 American military children and American and British students Friday. The event, co-sponsored by the State Department and by Nickelodeon, will include sports stations, entertainment and appearances by Olympic and Paralympic legends.
She also declared July 28 "Let's Move! Olympic Fun Day," encouraging children and communities to cheer on Team USA and participate in athletic events across the country. At least 200 communities have signed up, and the number is expected to grow throughout the week.
While in London, in addition to her fitness campaign, Obama will also attend a reception for heads of state and hold a private meeting with Samantha Cameron, the wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes said the trip is an important way for the first lady to continue building the special relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.
"While this visit is about the Olympics, its also about advancing the close ties between the U.S. and the United Kingdom," Rhodes said.
Obama will conclude her trip Sunday with a visit to Mildenhall Air Force Base in England to visit American military families.
Michelle Obama Fights Obesity Crisis By Bringing Lets Move Campaign to London 2012
Obesity is a problem much larger than all the puns frequently used to describe its epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 35.7 percent of all adults and 17 percent of all children in the United States are obese. Medical costs attributed to obesity in the US reached $147 billion in 2008. Nearly 600 million people worldwide are obese. The sobering fact is that each of these statistical feats have grown largely in the last 35 years, before which most were blips on the radar compared to other public health concerns. Having been obese until college, researched obesity, and worked in obesity policy, I was pleased to learn of the First Lady's "Let's Move!" Campaign to prevent childhood obesity when it was launched in 2010. This week, I was happy to learn that she's taking the message overseas to the London Olympics.
Mrs. Obama is leading the Presidential Delegation to the UK, where she will cheer on American Olympians, meet with the Queen and wife of Prime Minister David Cameron, and most notably, lead a "Let's Move!" event for 1,000 British and American children. Of course, there are those skeptical of her efforts, including a post on this site wary that linking the Olympics to obesity prevention will discourage children for whom the dream of becoming the world-class athletes they see on television is likely “unattainable.”
But the promise of bringing "Let's Move!" to the world's stage is not limited to getting children to mimic athletes as they watch the Olympics (as I did). The First Lady's efforts abroad go for the gold in a couple of ways.
1. Bringing Awareness to a Global Stage: Where epidemiologists are tracking the rise of obesity and its effects worldwide, the problem is largely one that is epitomized by America. Deserved or not, this is a setback. To associate obesity with America is to ignore its rise and delay its solutions elsewhere. While Michelle Obama enjoys an iconic status across the globe, it's difficult for her efforts on childhood obesity to get notice in the international press when the United States is a constant and multifaceted player in the world arena. The Olympics ally her global presence to a topical stage, a venue in which it is more than appropriate to hold discourse on obesity everywhere.
2. Fighting Brands With Brands: It's puzzling and ironic and frustrating all at once that major junk food brands Coca Cola and McDonald's are official sponsors of the Olympic Games. Associating paragons of athletic prowess to French fries and high-fructose corn syrup soft drinks if confusing to children, to say the least. Where children are seeing one set of celebrity and brand to athleticism, Let's Move! Offers another. Earlier this year the initiative joined forces with the Walt Disney Company to reduce junk food advertisement and label healthier foods. The Let's Move! “bash” with 1,000 British and American children expands on this move, bringing in Nickelodeon, Olympic legends and sports icons like David Beckham to children and cameras.
A short-term trip to London won't put an end to obesity, but it's not supposed to either. The Let's Move! component to Mrs. Obama's delegation is both emblematic of efforts thus far, and amplifying of those to come.
Correction: A previous version of this article erroneously stated that 600 billion people worldwide were obese.
Also, from the Daily Mail:
Tina McCann, the Managing Director of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, has Tweeted (posted) a few exclusive photographs from Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" prosocial event in London on her official Twitter profile page (@TinaMcCannMD):
David Beckham, Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants, Brandi Chastain and First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama celebrate Nickelodeon joins Let's Move for 'Let's Move London' on Friday 27th July; Photograph Copyright Getty Images for Nickelodeon
Kids grooving to The Wanted at Nick's Let's Move event! Rain is not dampening our spirits! pic.twitter.com/It3Kd2Gw - 2.51am Friday 27th July 2012Also, from The Huffington Post:
David Beckham being interviewed by NBC's Al Roker at Nick's Let's Move event - he's such a star! - 3.06am Friday 27th July 2012
The Gator marching band [from the University of Florida, USA] arriving at Nick's Let's Move event there's A LOT of them!! pic.twitter.com/oCZFOnu0 - 3.18am Friday 27th July 2012
Far off in distance on that stage is FLOTUS Michelle Obama at Nick' Let's Move event - exciting! - 3.46am Friday 27th July 2012
Closer pic of FLOTUS Michelle Obama running past Gater marching band! pic.twitter.com/tFIngo2D - 3.51am Friday 27th July 2012
Michelle Obama Hangs Out With LeBron James (PHOTOS)Also, from Access Hollywood:
Michelle Obama went from sporty to sophisticated on Saturday, starting the day with Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play.
A typical Nickelodeon event, Worldwide Day of Play featured plenty of gack as well as the requisite Nick star guest appearance, this time in the form of Victoria Justice. But there was a special surprise: LeBron James! The Miami Heat star joined the First Lady to teach the kiddies about the importance of fitness.
But by night FLOTUS ditched her yoga pants and zip-up and donned a black glittering ensemble for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Awards dinner in Washington, D.C.
With her husband in black tie, Michelle wore a long sequin skirt by Michael Kors and a black tee cinched with a Peter Soronen corset belt, accessorized with chunky black bracelets and a sparkling necklace.
While we don't love Obama's very "mommy" off-duty attire (flared sweatpants, Michelle? Really?) we adore this creative black tie look.
We also, for the record, adore the super cute pic of LeBron hugging the First Lady. Truly adorbz.
Check out Michelle on- and off-duty looks [here on HuffingtonPost.com]!
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Also, from The Gossip Girls:Caption - Michelle Obama and David Beckham celebrate Nickelodeon joins Let’s Move for ‘Let’s Move London’ event at the American Ambassadors Residence in London on July 27, 2012
David Beckham & Michelle Obama: Let's Move London Duo
Just hours before the 2012 London Olympic Games commence, David Beckham and First Lady Michelle Obama teamed up with Nickelodeon for the 'Let's Move London' event at the American Ambassadors Residence, Winfield House in London, England on Friday (July 27).
The Los Angeles Galaxy soccer stud cleaned up nicely for the outing, wearing a gray suit jacket and dark slacks, while Mrs. Obama went for a more casual look in white capri pants with a color block blue tee-shirt and sparkly silver shoes.
Proving she just might be able to join the ranks of Beckham on the field, the First Lady booted a Nike soccer ball effortlessly into a nearby net and after doing a little victory dance she turned to David for a playful high-five.
The event marked Michelle's second outing for the day. Earlier she welcomed USA team members in East London while David kept busy tending to promotions as he prepares for his involvement in the Olympics opening ceremonies tonight.
Letting his hometown pride shine, Mr. Beckham told The Sun today, "I have been lucky enough to have been involved in some amazing sporting moments in my career, but nothing can compare with what is about to take place in London. . . . It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. I know I am biased but, what the rest of the world will see, I don’t think any other country in the world could do it better."
Enjoy the pictures of David Beckham and Michelle Obama at the 'Let's Move London' Event (July 27) [here on the official 'The Gossip Girls' website, celebrity-gossip.net]
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