There are many Nickelodeon face masks available, including at https://www.spongebobshop.com/collections/face-masks, with a portion of proceeds going to charity! Win-win!
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Wear a Mask to Keep Cosy This Winter | PSA | Nickelodeon
Are your nose and mouth feeling a little chilly this winter? If you're having issues with the pesky wind chill, try wearing a facemask! Not only do face coverings stop the cold, but they also help to stop the spread of viruses, including COVID-19! Let's all do our part this winter and keep it toasty.
JoJo Siwa Allegedly Swatted by the Paparazzi After Coming Out as Part of the LGBTQ+ Community
It’s been quite the weekend for 17-year-old YouTube megastar JoJo Siwa.
After first hinting and then explicitly coming out as gay in several social media posts — a courageous act carrying enormous cultural importance given her young following as a Nickelodeon icon — Siwa was reportedly swatted at her Los Angeles home over the weekend.
Swatting refers to a prank call to emergency services about a falsely dire situation, resulting in the arrival of a large number of officers to a particular address. It’s a potentially fatal prank that has been pulled by digital creators in the past, with Call Of Duty gamer Tyler Barriss currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for a swatting prank that resulted in a man’s death at the hands of police.
In a saved live stream clip on her videographer’s Instagram account, below, per BuzzFeed, Siwa explained that roughly 50 police officers arrived at her house on Sunday, whereupon Siwa and crew exited the residence with their hands up. Police explained that someone had called claiming an unknown dangerous situation at the home, and then, all of a sudden, paparazzi arrived from around the corner and began snapping photos, Siwa said.
“I feel bad because there was about 50 police at our house, and those police could’ve had a much better time spent somewhere else actually helping somebody, instead of dealing with a fake claim from paparazzi,” Siwa said.
Siwa first began coming out last week, when she shared a TikTok video of herself dancing to Lady Gaga’s gay anthem “Born This Way,” with rainbows on her sweatshirt and in her signature hair bow. She then tweeted on Friday that her cousin had gotten her a shirt reading "Best. Gay. Cousin. Ever." The next day, Siwa took to Instagram to thank fans for their support. In response to questions about how she identifies, Siwa declined to specify, stating that she was a member of the LGBTQ+ community and still discovering herself.
Thankfully, the majority of Siwa's fans have been showering JoJo with love and praise following her announcement.
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Originally published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
James Corden Once Appeared on Nickelodeon UK's 'Renford Rejects'
When we see or hear James Corden's name, we think of the British actor and comedian's hit comedy Gavin & Stacy or his current hit, The Late Late Show. But did you know that he got his start on Nickelodeon?
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Yep! One of Corden's earliest roles (his third credited role to be exact, according to the IMDb) was on Nickelodeon UK's hit football (soccer) themed comedy, Renford Rejects, which followed the lives of a group of teenagers who failed to get into their school football team, so they started their own five-a-side.
Corden only appeared in one episode, "Don Bruno", the second episode from the show's first series (or season) in 1998. In the episode, he portrays "Razor 1", one of the players in the Rejects' arch-rival team, the Razors.
Corden's character was a bit of a bully, who threatens faux-Italian Bruno di Gradi (aka Barry Grade, played by Grange Hill's Paul Parris). Momma mia!
Although Renford Rejects was a Nick UK show, the first season did air internationally, including on Nickelodeon Games & Sports (Nick GAS) and Nickelodeon Australia.
You can check out a young Corden in Renford Rejects below. Corden first appears around the 35 second mark!:
Unfortunately, Renford Rejects is currently off-air, and is not currently available on DVD or streaming services. Hopefully if Paramount+ comes to the U.K., we may see the Rejects again - and who knows, maybe a Renford Rejects reboot?
You can find out more about Renford Rejects here!
Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ Marketing Provider Announces Leadership Promotions
Premier Worldwide Marketing, the sales and marketing provider for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, has announced several promotions to its executive leadership team as it embarks on an ambitious growth trajectory, including at least five hotel openings in 2021. Elizabeth Fettes has been named chief marketing and sales officer and Marilyn Cairo and Rienk De Jong have both been named vice presidents of sales and marketing.
Following three years leading Karisma’s marketing efforts, in her new role as chief marketing and sales officer, Fettes will drive the company forward as it debuts major brands and new properties across the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville Island Reserve brands. She will remain dedicated to developing solutions, driving results, increasing collaborations and streamlining communications to enhance brand performance across the portfolio, according to Premier Worldwide Marketing. Prior to joining Premier in 2018, Fettes oversaw the strategy and execution of the cruise experience across multiple channels and key audience segments for both Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group with responsibility for building brand awareness and driving conversions globally.
As vice president of sales and marketing, Cairo will lead the division centered on properties including the El Dorado Spa Resorts, Generations Riviera Maya, Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, which is slated to open in June 2021. She joined the company in September 2017 as senior director of retail sales for North America and demonstrated an ability to deliver results through accountability and strategic platforms, which she will continue to leverage for retails, weddings, groups and more. Cairo’s travel industry career spans over 28 years.
As vice president of sales and marketing, De Jong will lead the portfolio of brands including Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Azul Beach Resorts and Margaritaville Island Reserve. With a tenure of 20 years, De Jong has risen through the ranks after joining the organization as director of sales and marketing for El Dorado Spa Resorts and is credited with bringing the “gourmet-inclusive” concept to the market. De Jong will continue to leverage partner connections and strategic initiatives for the organization as a whole.
Both VPs will provide a strong strategic direction for Premier Worldwide Marketing, focusing on global sales strategy, marketing execution, hotel portfolio sales, owner relations, openings and broad revenue maximization strategies.
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has a pipeline of Mexico and Caribbean openings slated this year, including the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya in June 2021 and Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana and Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya later in the year.
Premier Worldwide Marketing strengthens executive leadership team for Karisma Hotels & Resorts
Industry veterans to lead Karisma through historic expansion in 2021.
MIAMI – Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive sales and marketing provider for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, announce the following promotions of its executive leadership team as it embarks on an ambitious growth trajectory, including at least five hotel openings in 2021. Elizabeth Fettes has been named Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for Premier Worldwide Marketing, and Marilyn Cairo and Rienk de Jong have both been named Vice Presidents of Sales & Marketing for the organization.
Following three years leading Karisma’s marketing efforts, in her new role as Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Fettes will drive the company forward during its year of dynamic growth with major brand launches and new properties opening across the Margaritaville Island Reserve and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts brands. She will remain dedicated to developing tactical solutions, driving results, increasing collaborations, and streamlining communications to enhance brand performance across the portfolio. A seasoned leader in the luxury service industry, Fettes brings a wealth of experience in turnkey and innovative marketing solutions to a coveted global portfolio of hotels and resorts ranging in size from 72 suites to 650+ rooms that serve multiple consumers from families to adults-only to establish unique brand positioning and differentiators. Prior to joining Premier Worldwide Marketing in 2018, she oversaw the strategy and execution of the cruise experience across multiple channels and key audience segments for both Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group with responsibility for building brand awareness and driving conversions globally.
As Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Marilyn Cairo will lead the division centered on properties including the El Dorado Spa Resorts, Generations Riviera Maya, Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, which is slated to open later this year. She joined the company in September 2017 as Senior Director of Retail Sales for North America and quickly demonstrated an ability to deliver results through accountability and strategic platforms, which she will continue to leverage for retails, weddings, groups and more. Cairo’s passion for the travel industry spans a career of over 28 years.
As Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Rienk De Jong will lead the portfolio of brands including Azul Beach Resorts, Margaritaville Island Reserve, and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana. With a dedicated tenure of 20 years, De Jong has risen through the ranks after joining the organization as Director of Sales and Marketing for the El Dorado Spa Hotels & Resorts and is credited with bringing the now-famous gourmet-inclusive concept to the market. De Jong will continue to leverage partner connections and strategic initiatives for the organization as a whole.
Both Vice Presidents will provide a strong strategic direction for Premier Worldwide Marketing, focusing on global sales strategy, marketing execution, hotel portfolio sales, owner relations, openings, and broad revenue maximization strategies.
Karisma Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the travel industry, has a robust pipeline of Mexico and Caribbean openings slated this year, including the launch of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya in June 2021 and Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana and Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya opening later in the year.
“We are extremely proud of the work our executive team continues to deliver through some of the hardest times our industry has endured,” said Elizabeth Fettes, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive marketing and sales provider for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “I am grateful for the tireless contributions Marilyn and Rienk have made and will continue to contribute to cultivating our dynamic portfolio of luxury properties. We have a big year ahead of us and these promotions set us up for ultimate success.”
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Original source: Travel Agent Central.
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Nickelodeon's Noggin Finds its Place Amid Crowded Streaming Landscape
As the streaming landscape gets more crowded, the edutainment SVOD needs to stand out...not just against the competition, but against its parent company, too.
As ViacomCBS consolidates its streaming businesses, Noggin, Nickelodeon’s standalone edutainment SVOD service for preschoolers is carving out a place for itself as a complementary experience that blends tech and content to give its youngest viewers a unique way to connect with popular brands.
Following the ViacomCBS merger in 2019, the conglom has been concentrating its streaming efforts around Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access), adding the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. libraries to the platform, and shuttering smaller streamer MTV Hits.
With Paramount+ set to launch later this year, other niche direct-to-consumer platforms—including NickHits and Comedy Central Now—may also be on the chopping block.
But Kristen Kane, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Noggin, isn’t worried. She’s confident that the preschool SVOD’s future is secure because it offers a lot to families as a separate product, including interactive content and a kid-friendly, walled-garden experience, which could be lost if it was integrated into Paramount+. She says Noggin’s long-term goal is to be supportive of the broader SVOD, offering educational content that leverages Nickelodeon’s popular brands.
It won’t be an easy task. Not only is Noggin competing in the wider universe of edutainment streamers, it also straddles the SVOD and interactive service worlds, and must meet the needs of families for both an entertainment and learning platform. Balancing those two focuses can be a challenge, as reflected by Noggin’s growth, which has been slow compared to some other family-friendly SVODs. As of Q2 2019, the app (which launched in 2015) had reached 2.5 million subscribers globally. Within the larger kids streaming world, popular brands like PAW Patrol and Dora the Explorer set it apart from competitors, like education-focused preschool SVOD Hopster (500,000 subscribers as of August 2020).
But within the ViacomCBS ecosystem, it hasn’t been able to reach the audience size of its sister services, like general entertainment AVOD Pluto TV (26.5 million subscribers as of last August). To help it compete, Noggin has a three-pronged strategy. It will focus on rapidly growing its slate of new shows, including Noggin Knows and Kinderwood, as well as Nickelodeon content and acquisitions; lean on Nick’s well-known characters with new videos that tackle trending topics like mindfulness; and partner with other organizations to draw in a larger co-viewing audience.
But it’s tech that differentiates Noggin from other streamers, and the long-term goal is to integrate more interactivity into the content to make it more engaging, Kane says. She has plans to build out even more ways for children to engage with the app (which already lets kids touch, speak and play along with videos), moving the interactivity beyond just mobile devices and onto every screen. Kane also sees potential in features like voice-enabled functionality, natural language processing and adaptive learning tech so the SVOD can enhance its educational value and better personalize its learning offerings for kids.
“We’ve seen substantial growth in our subscriber base, our engagement levels have doubled during the pandemic, and that has remained steady,” Kane told Kidscreen. “We plan to innovate by integrating our content and tech together to deepen kids’ relationships with these characters, and leverage that for their learning.”
The future of Noggin seems safe for now. Marc DeBevoise, ViacomCBS' former Chief Digital Officer and former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ViacomCBS Digital revealed last November that ViacomCBS plans to keep Noggin operational due to its interactive elements.
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