Nickelodeon USA Continues Ratings Roll, Notches 18th Consecutive Week At The Top With Kids And 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 the week (Monday 5th to Sunday 11th May 2014) as basic cable's number-one network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.4/757K) and total viewers (1.4M), marking the 18th consecutive weekly win for the net!

Nickelodeon USA's ratings win was fueled by "SpongeBob SquarePants", which was the week's top series, across all TV, with Kids 2-11 (4.5/1.4M, +10%) and the top animated series with Kids 6-11 (4.1/800K).

Nickelodeon also swept with Kids 2-5, taking the top three spots for the week with this demo. "PAW Patrol" led the net's hit preschool roster, averaging a 7.2/895K (+80%); "Team Umizoomi" ranked second, scoring a 6.1/756K (+30%); "Bubble Guppies" placed third with a 6.0/740K (+28%).

Nick at Nite closed the week as the number-one basic cable network in total day with Women 18-49 (0.5/285K). In primetime the net also scored gains with Adults 18-49 for the week, averaging a 0.3/335K (+8% in delivery) and drawing 1.1M (+10%) total viewers.

Nickelodeon's niche nets also continue to post increases with their core demos. TeenNick posted double and triple-digit year over year (YOY) gains, up +94% with total viewers, and up +150% with Teens 12-17 for the week. Nick Jr. USA posted gains with its K2-5 audience, up +10% in delivery.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon CONTINUES RATINGS ROLL, NOTCHES 18th CONSECUTIVE WEEK AT THE TOP with Kids and Total Viewers

SpongeBob SquarePants is Week's Number-One Series with Kids; Net Sweeps Top Three Spots with Preschoolers, Led by PAW Patrol

Nick at Nite Wins with Women 18-49 on Basic Cable; TeenNick and Nick Jr. Post Gains

NEW YORK – May 13, 2014 – Nickelodeon closed the week (5/5/14-5/11/14) as basic cable’s number-one network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.4/757K) and total viewers (1.4M), marking the 18th consecutive weekly win for the net.

Nickelodeon’s ratings win was fueled by SpongeBob SquarePants, which was the week’s top series, across all TV, with Kids 2-11 (4.5/1.4M, +10%) and the top animated series with Kids 6-11 (4.1/800K).

Nickelodeon also swept with Kids 2-5, taking the top three spots for the week with this demo. PAW Patrol led the net’s hit preschool roster, averaging a 7.2/895K (+80%); Team Umizoomi ranked second, scoring a 6.1/756K (+30%); Bubble Guppies placed third with a 6.0/740K (+28%).

Nick at Nite closed the week as the number-one basic cable net in total day with Women 18-49 (0.5/285K). In primetime the net also scored gains with Adults 18-49 for the week, averaging a 0.3/335K (+8% in delivery) and drawing 1.1M (+10%) total viewers.

Nick's niche nets also continue to post increases with their core demos. TeenNick posted double and triple-digit year over year gains, up +94% with total viewers, and up +150% with Teens 12-17 for the week. Nick Jr. posted gains with its K2-5 audience, up +10% in delivery.

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 more than 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. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

Tags: Bubble Guppies Ratings, Paw Patrol Ratings, SpongeBob SquarePants Ratings, Team Umizoomi Ratings

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Nick Jr. 2 UK To Premiere Two Brand-New "Lalaloopsy" Movies In May 2014

ToyNews, a monthly trade magazine for the toy business, is reporting the exciting Nick Jr. UK News in the following article that Nick Jr. 2, the sister channel of Nickelodeon UK's preschool channel, Nick Jr. UK and Ireland, will be premiering and showing two brand-new "Lalaloopsy" in May 2014!

Although the exact transmission (TX) air dates and times are still to be announced by Nick Junior, the online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide is reporting that Nick Jr. 2 is planning to air extra-special adventures with "Lalaloopsy" on Saturday 17th May 2014 at 8:10am and 9:55pm, Sunday 18th May 2014 at 3:35pm, and on Monday 19th May 2014 at 6:55pm.

"Lalaloopsy" is an CGI-animated series based on the award-winning, best-selling Lalaloopsy toy line that celebrates diversity, friendship and teamwork. The series stars the 'Sew Magical! & Sew Cute!' Lalaloopsy rag dolls — Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Mittens Fluff 'n Stuff, Bea Spells-a-Lot, Rosy Bumps 'N' Bruises, Jewel Sparkles, Peanut Big Top, Spot Splatter Splash, and Dot Starlight – who magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn. Each character has their own personality based on the fabrics that were used to make them and a special pet. They come together for daily adventures in a whimsical world of silly surprises called Lalaloopsy Land. "Lalaloopsy", commissioned by Nickelodeon, is co-produced with MGA and Moonscoop Productions.

"Lalaloopsy" was recently nominated for a coveted 2014 Daytime Emmy Awards award in the Outstanding Achievement in Main Title and Graphic Design category:

Lalaloopsy TV show nominated in Daytime Emmy Awards

Shortlisted within the Achievement in Main Title and Graphic Design category.

MGA Entertainment is celebrating success in the US following the Lalaloopsy animated TV series being nominated in the Daytime Emmy Awards.

Lalaloopsy airs on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. and has been shortlisted within the Achievement in Main Title and Graphic Design category.

The Awards ceremony has been going for 38 years and it culminates in a televised show that pays tribute to the exceptional work of daytime broadcasting's elite.

The winners will be announced on June 22nd 2014 at a ceremony held at the Beverley Hilton Hotel, in Beverley Hills, CA.

"We are absolutely thrilled that the Lalaloopsy TV series has struck such success in the US," said Marian Davis, MGA marketing manager.

"Being shortlisted in the Achievement in Main Title and Graphic Design category is a fantastic accomplishment for us, and we feel this further highlights the extraordinary creativity that went into the design work behind the Lalaloopsy brand. Needless to say we have everything crossed for June 22nd."

Back in the UK, this month will see two Lalaloopsy movies debut on Nick Jr. 2.

"The Lalaloopsy movies offer fans engaging content and entertainment and provide strong brand building opportunities along with the lovingly created TV series, which has quickly become one of the top rated shows for girls aged four to six years," added Davis.


TAGS: lalaloopsy, daytime emmy awards

[Huge thanks to NickUKHub for the Nick Jr. 2 schedule news]

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Viacom International Media Networks Announces Key Hirings

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the Nickelodeon International News that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) have announced that they have hired Fox International Channels' Vice President (VP) of business planning and development in Europe and Africa to oversee its brands in South Europe, Africa and the Middle East (SEMEA).

As VP, strategy and business development for VIMN, David Urgell Pérez will be responsible for developing new business and expanding the presence of brands including Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central in the regions.

His appointment comes after VIMN last month hired Andrea Castellari from Discovery Italia as Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM) for Italy, the Middle East and Turkey.

Pérez and Castellari will be based in Madrid and Milan respectively and will report to Raffaele Annechino, Executive Vice President (EVP) and MD, VIMN South Europe, Middle East and Africa.

In related news, VIMN has hired former AOL Europe executive Joanna Wells as senior editorial director, digital media.

With over 15 years of digital content experience, Wells will be responsible for expanding VIMN's content output with the MTV News, Movies and Fashion teams based in UK and New York.

Wells is the former European director of lifestyle and entertainment at AOL Europe, where she managed a portfolio of 15 lifestyle and entertainment websites in UK, Germany and France.

Based in London, Wells will report into Philip Bourchier O'Ferrall, senior VP, digital media, VIMN:

Viacom poaches Fox exec

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has hired Fox International Channels’ VP of business planning and development in Europe and Africa to oversee its brands in South Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

As VP, strategy and business development for VIMN, David Urgell Pérez will be responsible for developing new business and expanding the presence of brands including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central in the regions.

His appointment comes after VIMN last month hired Andrea Castellari from Discovery Italia as senior VP and general manager for Italy, the Middle East and Turkey.

Pérez and Castellari will be based in Madrid and Milan respectively and will report to Raffaele Annechino, exec VP and MD, VIMN South Europe, Middle East and Africa.

In related news, VIMN has hired former AOL Europe exec Joanna Wells as senior editorial director, digital media.

With over 15 years of digital content experience, Wells will be responsible for expanding VIMN’s content output with the MTV News, Movies and Fashion teams based in UK and New York.

Wells is the former European director of lifestyle and entertainment at AOL Europe, where she managed a portfolio of 15 lifestyle and entertainment websites in UK, Germany and France.

Based in London, Wells will report into Philip Bourchier O’Ferrall, senior VP, digital media, VIMN.

Nico Franks
13-05-2014
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's, Drama, Format
PEOPLE: Andrea Castellari, David Urgell Pérez, Joanna Wells
COMPANIES: Viacom International Media Networks
COUNTRIES: Italy, Spain, UK, US

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Nicktoons UK Premiering Brand-New Episodes Of "Monsters vs. Aliens" And "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" Throughout May 2014

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced the exciting Nick UK news in their new 'Brand New...' trailers that Nicktoons UK and Ireland, Nick UK's animation and action channel, is premiering brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation's popular CG-animated series (Nicktoons) "Monsters vs. Aliens" and "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" during May 2014!

Nicktoons UK is currently showing all-new episodes of "Monsters vs. Aliens" every weekday at 6:00pm, and brand-new episodes of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends" every Saturday at 10:00am!

Below is a transcript of NickToons UK's brand-new 'Alien Facts' MvA promo:

[Link: Okay, starting small, we'll build.]

[B.O.B.: Go!]

There are many things one should know about Monsters and Aliens.

Both are highly evolved, intelligent...

[Link: You guys [...] brawn in his brain.]

...with impeccable manners...

[B.O.B.: Sorry!]

[Link: That's kind of awkward.]

Oh, well. There's always room for improvement.

Brand new Monsters vs. Aliens, weeknights at 6pm, NickToons.

[B.O.B.: I think we all learned something here today, gang. I know I did!]

Plus, below is a transcript of NickToons UK's brand-new "Brand New Awesomeness" KFP:LoA trail:

Get Ready

Brand New Awesomeness

[Po: You're a... clam?]

Po's kicking some Kung Fu Butt!

[Po: Yeah!]

Or, getting his butt kicked!

[Po: Oh wait...]

[Clam: You're making a fool of yourself.

Po: And you have no lips!]

Catch the butt-kickingly awesome brand-new Kung Fu Panda, Saturday's at 10am!

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