Thursday, March 19, 2015

Nickelodeon UK Launches The Nick App On Android

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced the exciting news in the following press release that Nickelodeon's award-winning Nick App is now available for Android devices!


Available for free and featuring over 200 pieces of Nickelodeon-themed content, the Nick App launched in the UK on iOS in November 2013 and has been downloaded over 236,000 times.

An immersive branded experience, the Nick App allows Nickelodeon fans to explore a laughter and slime-filled world that showcases content from hit Nickelodeon and Nicktoons shows and original series developed and produced exclusively for digital platforms. In 2014 the Nick App won the best app or website (channel, strand or genre) at the 2014 Broadcast Digital Awards.


This month, Nick App users are able to vote for winners of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2015 through the App as well as watch exclusive clips starring Diversity's Jordan and Perri, the UK hosts of this year's KCAs!

In addition to content related to the Kids' Choice Awards, visitors to the Nick App can watch full-length episodes, take part in polls, quizzes, read blogs, play games, view exclusive photo galleries and more. New content is added to the Nick App every day. Plus, look out for the Do Not Touch Button! More information on the Nick App can be found at nick.co.uk/app.


"The Nick App has been a tremendous success since its launch on iOS," said Alan Musa, VP Commercial Director, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland. "With the average user staying on the Nick App for 17 minutes a visit, the Nick App is clearly a destination for engaging Nick content that amuses our audience. I am so pleased that this content will now be available to Android users."


Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:

THE NICK APP LAUNCHES ON ANDROID

London, UK – Thursday, 19th March, 2015 – The award-winning Nick App is now available for Android devices. Available for free and featuring over 200 pieces of Nickelodeon-themed content, the Nick App launched in the UK on ios in November 2013 and has been downloaded over 236,000 times.

“The Nick App has been a tremendous success since its launch on ios,” said Alan Musa, VP Commercial Director, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland. “With the average user staying on the Nick App for 17 minutes a visit, the Nick App is clearly a destination for engaging Nick content that amuses our audience. I am so pleased that this content will now be available to Android users.”

An immersive branded experience, the Nick App allows Nickelodeon fans to explore a laughter and slime-filled world that showcases content from hit Nickelodeon and Nicktoons shows. In 2014 the Nick App won the best app or website (channel, strand or genre) at the 2014 Broadcast Digital Awards.

This month, Nick App users are able to vote for winners of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards through the App as well as watch exclusive clips starring Diversity’s Jordan and Perri, the UK hosts of this year’s Awards.

In addition to content related to the Kids’ Choice Awards, visitors to the Nick App can watch full-length episodes, take part in polls, quizzes, read blogs, play games, view exclusive photo galleries and more. New content is added to the Nick App every day. More information on the Nick App can be found at nick.co.uk/app.

Available in over 13 million homes, Nickelodeon is the place where kids rule and features top shows such as Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, Sam & Cat, Victorious, SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly. Launched in 1993, Nickelodeon brings hit international and locally-produced entertainment content to audiences in the UK and Ireland. Viewers can also watch Nickelodeon in high definition through Nickelodeon HD and have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nickelodeon +1. Exclusive games, behind the scenes clips, show information and more are available on nick.co.uk and the dedicated Nick app where viewers can find exclusive content updated daily. Viewers can watch Nickelodeon on Sky, Virgin, TalkTalk, BT Vision, YouView, VUTV on Freeview and on UPC in the Republic of Ireland.

The Nickelodeon Network brings the best in kids content to the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.

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