Nickelodeon, a subsidiary of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), visits the NYSE to celebrate 10 years of pop culture icon SpongeBob SquarePants . In honor of the occasion, Nickelodeons Pam Kaufman and Viacoms Pamela Yi ring The Closing BellĀ®, joined by SpongeBob SquarePants.
Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged as a pop culture phenomenon with 70 million viewers monthly, and it has been the number-one animated program with Kids 2-11 for more than seven consecutive years. The show is seen in 171 markets in 25 languages and is the most widely distributed property in Nickelodeon history. (Source: Nickelodeon)
In addition to this celebration, Nickelodeon is giving its fans the Ultimate SpongeBob SpongeBash Weekend, a 50-hour programming event airing from July 17-19. For more information, visit www.spongebob.com.
Nickelodeon, now in its 30th 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, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeons U.S. television network is seen in more than 99 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 15 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. (Source: Nickelodeon)
Viacom, consisting of BET Networks, MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures, is the world’s leading entertainment content company. It engages audiences on television, motion picture and digital platforms through many of the world’s best known entertainment brands, including MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Rock Band, Nickelodeon, Noggin, Nick at Nite, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, BET and Paramount Pictures. Viacom’s global reach includes approximately 160 channels and 400 online properties in 160 countries and territories. (Source: Viacom)
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