Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has today, Thursday 5th December 2013, announced in the following Press Release, from Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon is off to the races with the release of a brand-new educational math app, "Team Umizoomi: Math Racer", inspired by the first preschool series to focus entirely on math, "Team Umizoomi"! Available now, the race car themed app develops early math skills through an immersive number-based curriculum that includes number identification, counting, addition, subtraction and more. Complete with six different levels of difficulty, each curricular activity is defined and integrated into the applications interactive racing theme.
In "Team Umizoomi: Math Racer", kids can customize their own vehicles in the Umi garage, or choose from one of their favorites – UmiCar, Shark Car, Umi Taxi or Ninja Car. With a simple swipe, children can control their car as they race around the track collecting coins, avoiding obstacles and enjoying pit stop challenges that combine math curriculum with fun activities such as changing a tire or turning up the engine. As kids complete each race, they will earn trophies and decorative car decals to customize their vehicle.
Curriculum Features Include: Number identification, Counting and enumeration, Number comparisons, Early addition and subtraction, and Number sequencing.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
NICKELODEON RELEASES NEW MATH CURRICULUM PRESCHOOL APP, TEAM UMIZOOMI: MATH RACER
NEW YORK – Dec. 5, 2013 – Nickelodeon is off to the races with the launch of a new educational math app, Team Umizoomi: Math Racer, inspired by the first preschool series to focus entirely on math, Team Umizoomi. Available now, the race car themed app develops early math skills through an immersive number-based curriculum that includes number identification, counting, addition, subtraction and more. Complete with six different levels of difficulty, each curricular activity is defined and integrated into the app’s interactive racing theme.
In Team Umizoomi: Math Racer, kids can customize their own vehicles in the Umi garage, or choose from one of their favorites – UmiCar, Shark Car, Umi Taxi or Ninja Car. With a simple swipe, kids can control their car as they race around the track collecting coins, avoiding obstacles and enjoying pit stop challenges that combine math curriculum with fun activities such as changing a tire or turning up the engine. As kids complete each race, they will earn trophies and decorative car decals to customize their vehicle.
Curriculum Features Include:
* Number identification
* Counting and enumeration
* Number comparisons
* Early addition and subtraction
* Number sequencing
Team Umizoomi: Math Racer HD: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/team-umizoomi-math-racer-hd/id745729888?ls=1&mt=8&uo=4&at=10lphm&ct=NickGamesPRUmiZoomi
*Promo codes available for reviews
About Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi features a tiny team of superheroes, Milli, Geo and Bot, who use their mighty math powers to help little kids solve big problems. The series combines action-adventure missions with an interactive math curriculum designed to help kids develop self-confidence in their math abilities and appreciate the many ways in which math shapes their world. The Umi Team is not complete without their Umifriend (home viewer), who helps the team along the way while practicing various math skills. Team Umizoom is created by Soo Kim, Michael T. Smith and Jennifer Twomey.
About Nickelodeon
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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Thursday, December 05, 2013
Nickelodeon Asia To Start To Show "Monsters Vs. Aliens" From Friday 6th December 2013
Nickelodeon South East Asia has announced the exciting Nickelodeon International News in a post on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/nickasia, that Nick SEA will start to premiere and show Nick and DreamWorks Animation's brand new CG-animated Nicktoon series "Monsters vs. Aliens" from Friday 6th December 2013 at 5:00pm on Nickelodeon Singapore & Nickelodeon Malaysia and at 5:30pm on Nickelodeon Philippines, a few weeks later than previously announced:
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Area Fifty Something is almost here. Monsters vs. Aliens premieres on Nickelodeon TOMORROW @ 5pm (SG/MY) | 5:30pm (PH)!
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Nickelodeon South East Asia To Debut More Brand New Episodes Of "Sanjay and Craig" From Friday 6th December 2013
Grab your Best Friend and Hold on to your Butt! Nickelodeon South East Asia has announced the exciting Nickelodeon International News in a post on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/nickasia, that Nick SEA will start to premiere and show more brand new episodes of Nickelodeon's all-new totally rad awesome original animated series (Nicktoon) "Sanjay and Craig" from Friday 6th December 2013 at 4:30pm on Nickelodeon Singapore & Nickelodeon Malaysia and at 5:00pm on Nickelodeon Philippines!:
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Sanjay & Craig have the worst laughs ever, but whose is worse - http://at.nick.asia/1ka1Vt6?
Get ready for a lot more laughs as brand NEW episodes of Sanjay & Craig start on Friday, Dec 6 @ 4:30pm (SG/MY) | 5pm (PH)!
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Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Joins Ranks Of A-Listers On eBay Celebrity; First-Ever Animated Character To Participate Program
Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, announced today, Thursday 5th December 2013, in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the exciting Nick News that Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants is celebrating a new milestone by becoming the first animated character on eBay Celebrity! From now through Saturday 7th December 2013, SpongeBob fans have the opportunity to bid on limited-edition experiences and SpongeBob-themed memorabilia autographed by series creator Stephen Hillenburg. Items include a signed copy of the "SpongeBob SquarePants" pilot script, a custom-painted Nintendo Wii console, art prints and more. All SBSP merchandise is available by visiting http://celebrity.ebay.com/SpongeBob.
All proceeds from the charity auction will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an international environmental non-profit that works to protect people, the places they live and the natural resources we all depend on. This is one of several Nickelodeon-themed auctions that will be introduced throughout 2014, benefiting a variety of charitable organizations.
"We are thrilled to have SpongeBob as the first animated character to have its own eBay celebrity page," said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, Nickelodeon. "The SpongeBob charity auction will give fans and collectors around the world a chance to own a piece of SpongeBob and his world, while benefiting a remarkable charity with a meaningful cause."
Stars who've participated in the eBay Celebrity program include Christina Aguilera, Ellen DeGeneres, Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively, John Mayer, Shaquille O'Neal, Hayden Panettiere, Seth Rogan, Blake Shelton, Jon Stewart, Charlize Theron and Kanye West, among others.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Joins Ranks Of A-Listers Like Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga And Katy Perry On eBay Celebrity
SpongeBob is First-Ever Animated Character to Participate in eBay's Celebrity Program
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants celebrates a new milestone by becoming the first animated character on eBay Celebrity. From now through Dec. 7, fans have the opportunity to bid on limited-edition experiences and SpongeBob-themed memorabilia autographed by series creator Stephen Hillenburg. Items include a signed copy of the SpongeBob SquarePants pilot script, custom-painted Nintendo Wii console, art prints and more. All merchandise is available by visiting: http://celebrity.ebay.com/SpongeBob.
(Download Image - Photo - Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Joins Ranks Of A-Listers On eBay Celebrity; SpongeBob Is First-Ever Animated Character To Participate In eBay's Celebrity Program. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/NY28437)
All proceeds from the charity auction will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an international environmental non-profit that works to protect people, the places they live and the natural resources we all depend on. This is one of several Nickelodeon-themed auctions that will be introduced throughout 2014, benefiting a variety of charitable organizations.
"We are thrilled to have SpongeBob as the first animated character to have its own eBay celebrity page," said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, Nickelodeon. "The SpongeBob charity auction will give fans and collectors around the world a chance to own a piece of SpongeBob and his world, while benefiting a remarkable charity with a meaningful cause."
Stars who've participated in the eBay Celebrity program include Christina Aguilera, Ellen DeGeneres, Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively, John Mayer, Shaquille O'Neal, Hayden Panettiere, Seth Rogan, Blake Shelton, Jon Stewart, Charlize Theron and Kanye West, among others.
Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has become one of the most beloved animated characters in TV history and a global pop culture phenomenon. Currently in its 14th year, the series continues to be one of the most-watched animated series with kids, with one third of its audience 18-49. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most 'liked' animated series on Facebook, with more than 90 million fans. As the most widely distributed property in Viacom history, SpongeBob is seen in over 170 countries and translated in more than 35 languages. Over the past several years, SpongeBob has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks.
About eBay Marketplaces
eBay is one of the world's largest online marketplaces, connecting people with the things they need and love virtually anytime, anywhere. eBay has 124 million active users globally and more than 500 million live individual and merchant listings at any given time, the majority of which is new and fixed-price merchandise. With mobile apps available in 190 countries, eBay delivers a personalized shopping experience and seamless access to inventory from down the street and around the world. Tailored shopping experiences, including eBay Fashion and eBay Motors, customize buying and selling; and eBay provides variety and choice for sellers by enabling them to offer goods through online, mobile and local channels to consumers around the world. For more information, visit www.ebay.com.
About Natural Resources Defense Council
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.4 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Bozeman, MT, and Beijing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.
About Nickelodeon
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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All proceeds from the charity auction will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an international environmental non-profit that works to protect people, the places they live and the natural resources we all depend on. This is one of several Nickelodeon-themed auctions that will be introduced throughout 2014, benefiting a variety of charitable organizations.
"We are thrilled to have SpongeBob as the first animated character to have its own eBay celebrity page," said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, Nickelodeon. "The SpongeBob charity auction will give fans and collectors around the world a chance to own a piece of SpongeBob and his world, while benefiting a remarkable charity with a meaningful cause."
Stars who've participated in the eBay Celebrity program include Christina Aguilera, Ellen DeGeneres, Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively, John Mayer, Shaquille O'Neal, Hayden Panettiere, Seth Rogan, Blake Shelton, Jon Stewart, Charlize Theron and Kanye West, among others.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Joins Ranks Of A-Listers Like Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga And Katy Perry On eBay Celebrity
SpongeBob is First-Ever Animated Character to Participate in eBay's Celebrity Program
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants celebrates a new milestone by becoming the first animated character on eBay Celebrity. From now through Dec. 7, fans have the opportunity to bid on limited-edition experiences and SpongeBob-themed memorabilia autographed by series creator Stephen Hillenburg. Items include a signed copy of the SpongeBob SquarePants pilot script, custom-painted Nintendo Wii console, art prints and more. All merchandise is available by visiting: http://celebrity.ebay.com/SpongeBob.
(Download Image - Photo - Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Joins Ranks Of A-Listers On eBay Celebrity; SpongeBob Is First-Ever Animated Character To Participate In eBay's Celebrity Program. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/NY28437)
All proceeds from the charity auction will benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), an international environmental non-profit that works to protect people, the places they live and the natural resources we all depend on. This is one of several Nickelodeon-themed auctions that will be introduced throughout 2014, benefiting a variety of charitable organizations.
"We are thrilled to have SpongeBob as the first animated character to have its own eBay celebrity page," said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, Nickelodeon. "The SpongeBob charity auction will give fans and collectors around the world a chance to own a piece of SpongeBob and his world, while benefiting a remarkable charity with a meaningful cause."
Stars who've participated in the eBay Celebrity program include Christina Aguilera, Ellen DeGeneres, Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively, John Mayer, Shaquille O'Neal, Hayden Panettiere, Seth Rogan, Blake Shelton, Jon Stewart, Charlize Theron and Kanye West, among others.
Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has become one of the most beloved animated characters in TV history and a global pop culture phenomenon. Currently in its 14th year, the series continues to be one of the most-watched animated series with kids, with one third of its audience 18-49. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most 'liked' animated series on Facebook, with more than 90 million fans. As the most widely distributed property in Viacom history, SpongeBob is seen in over 170 countries and translated in more than 35 languages. Over the past several years, SpongeBob has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks.
About eBay Marketplaces
eBay is one of the world's largest online marketplaces, connecting people with the things they need and love virtually anytime, anywhere. eBay has 124 million active users globally and more than 500 million live individual and merchant listings at any given time, the majority of which is new and fixed-price merchandise. With mobile apps available in 190 countries, eBay delivers a personalized shopping experience and seamless access to inventory from down the street and around the world. Tailored shopping experiences, including eBay Fashion and eBay Motors, customize buying and selling; and eBay provides variety and choice for sellers by enabling them to offer goods through online, mobile and local channels to consumers around the world. For more information, visit www.ebay.com.
About Natural Resources Defense Council
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.4 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Bozeman, MT, and Beijing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.
About Nickelodeon
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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Nickelodeon And The United States Postal Service Team Up For 'SpongeBob Mailpants' Letter Writing Program
Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the exciting Nick News that today, Thursday 5th December 2013, Nickelodeon and the United States Postal Service are launching "SpongeBob MailPants", an brand-new educational pro-social letter-writing program that uses Nickelodeon megastar SpongeBob SquarePants to show kids the fun of writing, sending and receiving mail this holiday season! From now through to Saturday 4th January 2014, kids can get special postage-paid, customized SpongeBob postcards at more than 25,000 Post Office locations nationwide to connect with their loved ones using the U.S. Postal Service.
In addition to the postcards, 30 mailboxes are being wrapped in a custom SpongeBob design in cities, including Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Hollywood, FL; Kirkwood, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC, adding a blast of color and comedy to sidewalks this winter.
Kids, parents, and teachers who want to learn more about letter writing and the "SpongeBob MailPants" program can visit www.nick.com/usps to find the following:
* A step-by-step, interactive video tutorial that guides kids through the process of writing a letter and provides printable practice sheets.
* Customizable and printable SpongeBob stationery that will be updated with new imagery throughout the program.
* Writing-themed SpongeBob video clips.
The SpongeBob x United States Postal Service partnership was created by Nickelodeon's New Business Development team, which brings family-influenced insights to the marketing community and delivers new, robust partnership solutions to clients.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon And The United States Postal Service Team Up For 'SpongeBob Mailpants' Letter Writing Program
Campaign Encourages Kids to Write and Mail Letters
30 Custom-Wrapped SpongeBob Mailboxes Placed in 13 Cities Nationwide, as Program Rolls Out in 25,000 Post Office Locations
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Nickelodeon and the United States Postal Service are launching "SpongeBob MailPants," an educational letter-writing program that uses SpongeBob SquarePants to show kids the fun of writing, sending and receiving mail this holiday season. Now through Jan. 4, 2014, kids can get special postage-paid, customized SpongeBob postcards at more than 25,000 Post Office locations nationwide to connect with their loved ones using the U.S. Postal Service.
In addition to the postcards, 30 mailboxes are being wrapped in a custom SpongeBob design in cities, including Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Hollywood, FL; Kirkwood, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC, adding a blast of color and comedy to sidewalks this winter.
(Download Media - Making of the SpongeBob USPS Mailbox Video. - http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/ENR/FX-MM28207-20131205-03a.mp4 )
(Download Image - Photo - Thirty SpongeBob SquarePants-themed mailboxes to be featured in 13 cities nationwide in honor of Nickelodeon and U.S. Postal Service "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. Photo: Susanna Martin/Nickelodeon. (C)2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon) - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-a )
(Download Image - SpongeBob Cast Picture - Through Jan. 4 more than 25,000 Post Office locations nationwide will feature 3 postage-paid customized SpongeBob postcards created for the "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. (C)2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon) - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-b )
"This program is a great way to inspire kids to write and send cards and letters because it's done with the fun, positivity and humor of the one and only SpongeBob SquarePants," said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products for Nickelodeon. "SpongeBob MailPants is a terrific partnership between Nickelodeon and the Postal Service, and we're thrilled that kids and families across the country can go to their local Post Office for some SpongeBob-inspired holiday cheer."
"We're excited to partner with Nickelodeon. This is a great, fun way to teach kids to write postcards. What better way to encourage kids to experience the excitement of sending personal correspondence than teaming up with SpongeBob, who is adored by children of all ages," said Nagisa Manabe, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at the United States Postal Service. "And the timing is perfect. A postcard is a terrific way to send a holiday thank you."
Kids, parents, and teachers who want to learn more about letter writing and the "SpongeBob MailPants" program can visit www.nick.com/usps to find the following:
* A step-by-step, interactive video tutorial that guides kids through the process of writing a letter and provides printable practice sheets.
* Customizable and printable SpongeBob stationery that will be updated with new imagery throughout the program.
* Writing-themed SpongeBob video clips.
Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged as a pop culture phenomenon. The series has been the most-watched animated program with kids 2-11 for more than 12 consecutive years, and over the past several years, it has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks. As the most widely distributed property in Viacom history, SpongeBob is seen in more than 170 countries and translated into more than 35 languages. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.
This partnership with the United States Postal Service was created by Nickelodeon's New Business Development team, which brings family-influenced insights to the marketing community and delivers new, robust partnership solutions to clients.
About USPS
A self-supporting government enterprise, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation: 152 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. With more than 31,000 retail locations and the most frequently visited website in the federal government, usps.com, the Postal Service has annual revenue of more than $65 billion and delivers nearly 40 percent of the world's mail. If it were a private-sector company, the U.S. Postal Service would rank 42nd in the 2012 Fortune 500. The Postal Service has been named the Most Trusted Government Agency for seven years and the fifth Most Trusted Business in the nation by the Ponemon Institute.
Follow the Postal Service on twitter.com/USPS and at facebook.com/USPS.
About Nickelodeon
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 www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).
Related Links
SpongeBob MailPants Site
Video with caption: "SpongeBob USPS Mailbox Video." Video available at: http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/ENR/FX-MM28207-20131205-03a.mp4 [(MP4)]
Image with caption: "Thirty SpongeBob SquarePants-themed mailboxes to be featured in 13 cities nationwide in honor of Nickelodeon and U.S. Postal Service "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. Photo: Susanna Martin/Nickelodeon. ©2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-a
Image with caption: "Through Jan. 4 more than 25,000 Post Office locations nationwide will feature 3 postage-paid customized SpongeBob postcards created for the "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. ©2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-b
SOURCE Nickelodeon
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In addition to the postcards, 30 mailboxes are being wrapped in a custom SpongeBob design in cities, including Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Hollywood, FL; Kirkwood, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC, adding a blast of color and comedy to sidewalks this winter.
Kids, parents, and teachers who want to learn more about letter writing and the "SpongeBob MailPants" program can visit www.nick.com/usps to find the following:
* A step-by-step, interactive video tutorial that guides kids through the process of writing a letter and provides printable practice sheets.
* Customizable and printable SpongeBob stationery that will be updated with new imagery throughout the program.
* Writing-themed SpongeBob video clips.
The SpongeBob x United States Postal Service partnership was created by Nickelodeon's New Business Development team, which brings family-influenced insights to the marketing community and delivers new, robust partnership solutions to clients.
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon And The United States Postal Service Team Up For 'SpongeBob Mailpants' Letter Writing Program
Campaign Encourages Kids to Write and Mail Letters
30 Custom-Wrapped SpongeBob Mailboxes Placed in 13 Cities Nationwide, as Program Rolls Out in 25,000 Post Office Locations
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Nickelodeon and the United States Postal Service are launching "SpongeBob MailPants," an educational letter-writing program that uses SpongeBob SquarePants to show kids the fun of writing, sending and receiving mail this holiday season. Now through Jan. 4, 2014, kids can get special postage-paid, customized SpongeBob postcards at more than 25,000 Post Office locations nationwide to connect with their loved ones using the U.S. Postal Service.
In addition to the postcards, 30 mailboxes are being wrapped in a custom SpongeBob design in cities, including Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Hollywood, FL; Kirkwood, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC, adding a blast of color and comedy to sidewalks this winter.
(Download Media - Making of the SpongeBob USPS Mailbox Video. - http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/ENR/FX-MM28207-20131205-03a.mp4 )
(Download Image - Photo - Thirty SpongeBob SquarePants-themed mailboxes to be featured in 13 cities nationwide in honor of Nickelodeon and U.S. Postal Service "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. Photo: Susanna Martin/Nickelodeon. (C)2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon) - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-a )
(Download Image - SpongeBob Cast Picture - Through Jan. 4 more than 25,000 Post Office locations nationwide will feature 3 postage-paid customized SpongeBob postcards created for the "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. (C)2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon) - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-b )
"This program is a great way to inspire kids to write and send cards and letters because it's done with the fun, positivity and humor of the one and only SpongeBob SquarePants," said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products for Nickelodeon. "SpongeBob MailPants is a terrific partnership between Nickelodeon and the Postal Service, and we're thrilled that kids and families across the country can go to their local Post Office for some SpongeBob-inspired holiday cheer."
"We're excited to partner with Nickelodeon. This is a great, fun way to teach kids to write postcards. What better way to encourage kids to experience the excitement of sending personal correspondence than teaming up with SpongeBob, who is adored by children of all ages," said Nagisa Manabe, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at the United States Postal Service. "And the timing is perfect. A postcard is a terrific way to send a holiday thank you."
Kids, parents, and teachers who want to learn more about letter writing and the "SpongeBob MailPants" program can visit www.nick.com/usps to find the following:
* A step-by-step, interactive video tutorial that guides kids through the process of writing a letter and provides printable practice sheets.
* Customizable and printable SpongeBob stationery that will be updated with new imagery throughout the program.
* Writing-themed SpongeBob video clips.
Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged as a pop culture phenomenon. The series has been the most-watched animated program with kids 2-11 for more than 12 consecutive years, and over the past several years, it has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks. As the most widely distributed property in Viacom history, SpongeBob is seen in more than 170 countries and translated into more than 35 languages. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.
This partnership with the United States Postal Service was created by Nickelodeon's New Business Development team, which brings family-influenced insights to the marketing community and delivers new, robust partnership solutions to clients.
About USPS
A self-supporting government enterprise, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation: 152 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. With more than 31,000 retail locations and the most frequently visited website in the federal government, usps.com, the Postal Service has annual revenue of more than $65 billion and delivers nearly 40 percent of the world's mail. If it were a private-sector company, the U.S. Postal Service would rank 42nd in the 2012 Fortune 500. The Postal Service has been named the Most Trusted Government Agency for seven years and the fifth Most Trusted Business in the nation by the Ponemon Institute.
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About Nickelodeon
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 www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).
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Video with caption: "SpongeBob USPS Mailbox Video." Video available at: http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/ENR/FX-MM28207-20131205-03a.mp4 [(MP4)]
Image with caption: "Thirty SpongeBob SquarePants-themed mailboxes to be featured in 13 cities nationwide in honor of Nickelodeon and U.S. Postal Service "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. Photo: Susanna Martin/Nickelodeon. ©2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-a
Image with caption: "Through Jan. 4 more than 25,000 Post Office locations nationwide will feature 3 postage-paid customized SpongeBob postcards created for the "SpongeBob MailPants" letter writing program. ©2013 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131205/MM28207-b
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