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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Nickelodeon USA's May 2014 Performance Marks Five Straight Months At Number One With Kids, Total Viewers

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA closed May 2014 as the top basic cable network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.5/795K) and total viewers (1.5M), marking the net's fifth consecutive month at the top!

For the month, "SpongeBob SquarePants" was the number-one show across all of TV with Kids 2-11 (4.1/1.3M), closely followed by "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", which averaged a 3.9/1.3M (+5% versus a year ago) with the demo. "SpongeBob SquarePants" was also the top kids show on basic cable with total viewers (2.5M); "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was second averaging 2.5M total viewers; and "Sanjay and Craig" came in third with 2.1M total viewers.

Nickelodeon's portfolio of successful preschool shows secured the top five spots with Kids 2-5 this month. "PAW Patrol" led the hit programming slate averaging a 5.9/727K (+26%); "Team Umizoomi" was second with a 5.3/657K average; "Bubble Guppies" came in third posting a 5.1/633K; "Wallykazam!" earned a 4.9/607K and "Dora the Explorer" landed the fifth spot averaging a 4.7/587K with preschoolers.

Nick at Nite also closed the month as basic cable's number-one network with Women 18-49 in total day, averaging a 0.6/292K W18-49.

Additionally, Nickelodeon's niche nets continued building momentum, with TeenNick posting its best May performance ever Teens 12-17 (0.5/79K, +117%) and total viewers (236K, +75%). Nicktoons also posted gains for the month with Kids 6-11 (0.4/60K, up +10% from last year) and Nick Jr. scored increases with its core Kid 2-5 audience (1.8/183K, +8%).

In the final week of May (Monday 19th to Sunday 25th May 2014), Nick scored the top two series with Kids 2-11 and total viewers. "SpongeBob SquarePants" was number-one in both categories, averaging a 4.0/1.3M with Kids 2-11 and scoring 2.5M total viewers, while "The Fairly OddParents" was second with an 3.7/1.2M average among Kids 2-11 and 2.4M total viewers. In preschool, the network landed the top four positions with Kids 2-5 with "PAW Patrol" (7.0/869K, +49%) placing first among Kids 2-5. It was followed by "Bubble Guppies" (5.8/721K), "Wallykazam!" (5.1/633K) and "Team Umizoomi" (5.1/628K), respectively.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON's MAY PERFORMANCE MARKS FIVE STRAIGHT MONTHS AT NUMBER ONE WITH KIDS, TOTAL VIEWERS

SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are TV's Top Two Kids' Series for the Month; Network Sweeps Top Five Preschool Spots, led by PAW Patrol

Nick at Nite Scores Win with Women 18-49; TeenNick Posts Best Ever May Performance; Nicktoons and Nick Jr. Post Monthly Gains

NEW YORK – May 28, 2014 – Nickelodeon closed May as the top basic cable network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.5/795K) and total viewers (1.5M), marking the net’s fifth consecutive month at the top.

For the month, SpongeBob SquarePants was the number-one show across all of TV with Kids 2-11 (4.1/1.3M), closely followed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which averaged a 3.9/1.3M (+5% versus a year ago) with the demo. SpongeBob SquarePants was also the top kids show on basic cable with total viewers (2.5M); Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was second averaging 2.5M total viewers; and Sanjay and Craig came in third with 2.1M total viewers.

Nickelodeon’s portfolio of successful preschool shows secured the top five spots with Kids 2-5 this month. PAW Patrol led the hit programming slate averaging a 5.9/727K (+26%); Team Umizoomi was second with a 5.3/657K average; Bubble Guppies came in third posting a 5.1/633K; Wallykazam! earned a 4.9/607K and Dora the Explorer landed the fifth spot averaging a 4.7/587K with preschoolers.

Nick at Nite also closed the month as basic cable’s number-one net with Women 18-49 in total day, averaging a 0.6/292K W18-49.

Additionally, Nickelodeon’s niche nets continued building momentum, with TeenNick posting its best May performance ever Teens 12-17 (0.5/79K, +117%) and total viewers (236K, +75%). Nicktoons also posted gains for the month with Kids 6-11 (0.4/60K, up +10% from last year) and Nick Jr. scored increases with its core Kid 2-5 audience (1.8/183K, +8%).

In the final week of May (5/19/14-5/25/14), Nick scored the top two series with Kids 2-11 and total viewers. SpongeBob SquarePants was number-one in both categories, averaging a 4.0/1.3M with Kids 2-11 and scoring 2.5M total viewers, while The Fairly OddParents was second with an 3.7/1.2M average among Kids 2-11 and 2.4M total viewers. In preschool, the network landed the top four positions with Kids 2-5 with PAW Patrol (7.0/869K, +49%) placing first among Kids 2-5. It was followed by Bubble Guppies (5.8/721K), Wallykazam! (5.1/633K) and Team Umizoomi (5.1/628K), respectively.

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 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. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

Tags: Paw Patrol Ratings, SpongeBob SquarePants Ratings, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ratings

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Nick At Nite USA Acquires Rights To "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air", "Everybody Loves Raymond" And "How I Met Your Mother"

The entertainment industry news website Deadline Hollywood is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news in the following article that Nickelodeon has picked up the broadcast rights to all 208 episodes of the hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother", all 148-episodes of the popular comedy series "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air", and all 212 episodes of "Everybody Loves Raymond" for Nick USA's nighttime programming block, Nick at Nite!

Nick@Nite will debut HIMYM during early Fall (Autumn), followed by the premieres of "The Fresh Prince" in October 2014 and "Everybody Loves Raymond" in early 2015. The deals are not exclusive.

""How I Met Your Mother", "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" are perfect additions to Nick at Nite's lineup of proven hit series with great characters like "Full House" and originals like "Instant Mom"," said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group, reports Deadline.

"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" previously ran on Nickelodeon USA's Nick at Nite and The N between 2004 to 2009, and on Nick USA's sister channel, TV Land, during 2009-2011. Additionally, "Everybody Loves Raymond" has been regularly airing on TV Land since 2010:

Nick At Nite Adds 'How I Met Your Mother', 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' & 'Everybody Loves Raymond' To Primetime Lineup

All 208 episodes of How I Met Your Mother, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air‘s entire 148-episode run and all 212 episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond have been added to Nick at Nite’s primetime lineup. How I Met Your Mother will bow in early fall, followed by The Fresh Prince in October and Everybody Loves Raymond in early 2015. The deals are not exclusive. “How I Met Your Mother, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air and Everybody Loves Raymond are perfect additions to Nick at Nite’s lineup of proven hit series with great characters like Full House and originals like Instant Mom,” said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group.

How I Met Your Mother recently wrapped its nine-season run with over 13 million total viewers tuning in to the finale. The 15-time Emmy winning comedy Everybody Loves Raymond ran in primetime on CBS for nine seasons, consistently ranking among the top 10 programs on television beginning with the 2000-2001 season. The Ray Romano starrer has also consistently ranked in the top five of all syndicated programming. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air ran from 1990 to 1996. It stars Will Smith as a version of himself who is sent to live with his aunt's family in Bel-Air to escape the dangers of inner-city Philadelphia.

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Nickelodeon UK Holds VIP Screening Of "Every Witch Way"; May Premiere Nick's Brand-New Magical TV Series Soon

The Nickelodeon UK Press Office has announced in a series of Retweets (posts) on their official Twitter profile page, @NickelodeonUKPR, the very exciting Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK's Press team today, Wednesday 28th May 2014, held a exclusive press screening of Nickelodeon's brand-new fantasy television series "Every Witch Way" at the Empire cinema in London's Leicester Square, where VIP guests were invited to watch a very special preview of Nick's new show, which may indicate that Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, will start to premiere and show "Every Witch Way" very soon!

As part of Nick UK's "Every Witch Way" exclusive screening event in London's West End, attendees were invited to a special pre-party at the Empire Leicester Square.

Photo via Nickelodeon Star Louis Tomeo, who plays Robby Miller on "Every Witch Way", on his official Instagram profile page, louis_tomeo.

"Every Witch Way", based on Nickelodeon Latin America's "Grachi", is about Emma Alonso, a teenage girl has to deal with moving to a new town, growing up and falling in love... all while realizing that she's a witch with magical powers. Emma Alonso the new girl at Iridium High, who's found out that she has secret powers as a witch. The show follows Emma trying to juggle making brand new friends whilst learning to control her witch powers! However, Emma soon finds out she's not the only magical one in school...

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Viacom International Media Networks Names Jihee Nam As Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand's New VP And GM

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Australia and New Zealand has announced the Nickelodeon International News in the following press release, from VIMN AUNZ's official Pressroom, that Jihee Nam has been named Vice President (VP) and General Manager (GM) for Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand. The Nick News was announced on Monday 26th May 2014 by Ben Richardson, Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Australia and New Zealand.

Ms. Nam replaces Mr, Richardson, who was promoted to his current position in February 2014. She will report to Mr. Richardson and will be based at Nickelodeon's North Ryde headquarters when she commences on Monday 16th June 2014. Ms Nam joins Nickelodeon Networks after serving as the Vice President / Head of Digital Media for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia since 2009.

As Vice President and General Manager, Nam will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Nickelodeon's brands in Australia and New Zealand, overseeing a diverse business consisting of 24-hour subscription television networks available in over 3.1 million households, digital platforms, live events, recreation destinations, consumer products, local production and programme sales.

Ms. Nam returns to Australia after a lengthy career in Asia having held positions with Viacom International Media Networks, CNET Networks, online gaming company CCR and Korean news platform, Hankook Ilbo. She initially joined VIMN in 2005 as the head of digital media in Korea, leading MTV and Nickelodeon websites to be some of the most trafficked within the organisation.

In 2009, she was promoted to Vice President / Head of Digital Media where she oversaw all of VIMN's digital businesses in Japan, China, Korea and Southeast Asia. Under her leadership, the company launched historic content partnerships with CCTV in China, SBS in Korea and Gyao! in Japan. She was also responsible for the development of bespoke digital products in partnership with VIMN's commercial partners throughout the region including StarHub, AirAsia, Sunway Resorts, Lenovo, WeChat, Baidu and many others.

Ms Nam was also a contributing writer to McGraw-Hill's "Emerging Powerhouses: The Asian Internet Handbook, Episode IV" and a starting member of the Korea Digital Content Future Forum established by the Ministry of Information and Communication. Multilingual in Korean, Spanish and English and a native of Sydney, Ms. Nam is a graduate of Wesley College and holds a masters diploma in Psychology.

Original Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Australia and New Zealand Press Release:

JIHEE NAM NAMED VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER, NICKELODEON NETWORKS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Ms Nam joins Nickelodeon Networks after serving as the Vice President / Head of Digital Media for Viacom International Media Networks Asia

Sydney, Australia | Published on: May 26, 2014

Jihee Nam has been named Vice President and General Manager for Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand. Ms Nam joins Nickelodeon Networks after serving as the Vice President / Head of Digital Media for Viacom International Media Networks Asia since 2009.

Jihee Nam has been named Vice President and General Manager for Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand, it was announced today by Ben Richardson, Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Australia and New Zealand.

Ms. Nam replaces Mr, Richardson, who was promoted to his current position in February 2014. She will report to Mr. Richardson and will be based at Nickelodeon’s North Ryde headquarters when she commences on 16 June. Ms Nam joins Nickelodeon Networks after serving as the Vice President / Head of Digital Media for Viacom International Media Networks Asia since 2009.

As Vice President and General Manager, Nam will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Nickelodeon’s brands in Australia and New Zealand, overseeing a diverse business consisting of 24-hour subscription television networks available in over 3.1 million households, digital platforms, live events, recreation destinations, consumer products, local production and programme sales.

"Jihee has been at the forefront of VIMN's digital expansion across Asia, and I'm delighted to welcome her back to Australia to lead Nickelodeon's business," said Mr. Richardson."She is a true trailblazer who knows the value of the Nickelodeon's brand, and I'm sure she'll take the business to new and exciting heights."

Ms. Nam returns to Australia after a lengthy career in Asia having held positions with Viacom International Media Networks, CNET Networks, online gaming company CCR and Korean news platform, Hankook Ilbo.She initially joined VIMN in 2005 as the head of digital media in Korea, leading MTV and Nickelodeon websites to be some of the most trafficked within the organisation.

In 2009, she was promoted to Vice President / Head of Digital Media where she oversaw all of VIMN’s digital businesses in Japan, China, Korea and Southeast Asia.Under her leadership, the company launched historic content partnerships with CCTV in China, SBS in Korea and Gyao! in Japan.She was also responsible for the development of bespoke digital products in partnership with VIMN’s commercial partners throughout the region including StarHub, AirAsia, Sunway Resorts, Lenovo, WeChat, Baidu and many others.

Said Ms. Nam, "This is a tremendous opportunity to both leverage my experience abroad and return to Australia, and I'm very excited to work with the award-winning and well-regarded team at Nickelodeon."

Ms Nam was also a contributing writer to McGraw-Hill’s “Emerging Powerhouses: The Asian Internet Handbook, Episode IV” and a starting member of the Korea Digital Content Future Forum established by the Ministry of Information and Communication.Multilingual in Korean, Spanish and English and a native of Sydney, Ms. Nam is a graduate of Wesley College and holds a masters diploma in Psychology.

Established in 1995, Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand has built a diverse business by putting kids first in everything it does. Thanks to the success of local productions including the multi-award winning "Slimefest" and "Camp Orange" and global hits such as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "SpongeBob SquarePants," Nickelodeon has twice been named the ASTRA Channel of the Year.

In 2004, Nick Jr. was launched as the first 24-hour network specifically designed for pre-school audiences in Australia. Now in its 10th year, Nick Jr. Australia has become on of the most trusted and watched platforms for preschoolers with original productions including "Play Along with Sam" and "Didi and B" as well as global series such as "Dora the Explorer" and "Bubble Guppies."

Nickelodeon Networks Australia is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and Foxtel.

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Nickelodeon Executive Brian Wright Leaves Nick

The entertainment industry news website Deadline Hollywood is reporting the Nickelodeon news in the following article that Brian Wright, Nickelodeon's Senior Vice President (SVP) of live-action development, has decided left the network effective today, Tuesday 27th May 2014.

Brian Wright joined Nick as Vice President (VP) of live-action development in 2007, and was promoted to SVP, overseeing all live-action development and pilot production, in 2012. He reported to Nickelodeon Group president of original programming Marjorie Cohn who exited Nick in 2013.

Wright's departure comes four months after Nickelodeon upped head of casting Sarah Noonan to SVP Live Action Content, overseeing live-action development and production. Wright, who worked under her, most recently worked on the development of "Instant Mom", "The Thundermans" and "Haunted Hathaways", which are currently on the air, and recent greenlights "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn" and "Bella And The Bullfrogs". He previously shepherded such projects that have gone to series as "Big Time Rush", "Victorious", "Supah Ninjas", "How To Rock" and, most recently Nick's "Marvin Marvin" and Nick At Nite's first original scripted series, comedy "See Dad Run", starring Scott Baio:

NickALive! would like to wish Brian Wright all the best for the future:

Nickelodeon SVP Development Brian Wright Exits

EXCLUSIVE: Nickelodeon's SVP of live-action development Brian Wright has left the network effective today. "Brian Wright has decided to leave Nickelodeon after 7 years," a rep for the network confirmed to Deadline. Wright, who joined Nick as VP live-action development in 2007, was promoted to SVP, overseeing all live-action development and pilot production, in 2012. He reported to Nickelodeon Group president of original programming Marjorie Cohn who exited last year. Wright’s departure comes four months after Nickelodeon upped head of casting Sarah Noonan to SVP Live Action Content, overseeing live-action development and production. Wright, who worked under her, most recently worked on the development of Instant Mom, The Thundermans and Haunted Hathaways, which are currently on the air, and recent greenlights Nicky Ricky Dicky Dawn and Bella And The Bullfrogs. He previously shepherded such projects that have gone to series as Big Time Rush, Victorious, Supah Ninjas, How To Rock and, most recently Nick’s Marvin Marvin and Nick At Nite’s first original scripted series, comedy Daddy's Home starring Scott Baio.

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