'Tis the season to be a finger! Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced in the following Press Release the exciting news that Nickelodeon UK has today, Thursday 28th November 2013, released a localised version of the popular Nick App in the UK and Ireland! 'Appy 'Appy Joy Joy!
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Available for free and featuring over 200 pieces of exclusive Nickelodeon-themed content, the Nick App is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - exclusively on the App Store! Today's launch marks the first availability of the Nick App outside of the US where it launched in February 2013 and amassed five million downloads. The Nick App has also received the prestigious Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - User Experience And Visual Design at the 65th Emmy® Awards and has been nominated for the 'Best Streaming Video Platform' award in the 2013 iKids Awards.
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An immersive branded experience, the Nick App will allow British and Irish NickHeads to explore a laughter and slime-filled world that showcases content from hit Nickelodeon and Nicktoons shows such as "Sam & Cat", "The Haunted Hathaways", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "House of Anubis" and "Sanjay and Craig". Kids will be able to interact with the Nick brand through a moveable tile layout that can be swiped in any direction, promoting discovery and exploration and offering fans instant and on-demand access to Nickelodeon content. From launch the App will be a destination for short-form videos, behind-the-scenes clips, and comedic sketches. Photos from Nick stars and animated characters are also available as are specially created polls, blogs and games as well as two full-length Nickelodeon episodes. New content will be added to the Nick App every day. More information on the Nick App can be found at nick.co.uk/app.
The launch of the Nick App will be supported on Nickelodeon's online and social media channels as well as on air through the 'Appy Christmas competition, where kids will have the chance to win a iPad Mini everyday from Sunday 1st to Tuesday 24th December 2013, making it a very Appy Christmas! Special promotional spots to introduce the app and its content will also be broadcast on air.
The Nick App is available free from the UK App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch or here.
Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:
THE NICK APP LAUNCHES IN THE UK
First International Launch for Emmy-Winning App Downloaded 5M Times in U.S.
London, UK – 28th November, 2013 – Available for free and featuring over 200 pieces of Nickelodeon-themed content, the Nick App is available from today for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - exclusively on the App Store. Today’s launch marks the first availability of the Nick App outside of the US where it launched this February and amassed five million downloads. The Nick App has also received the Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - User Experience And Visual Design at the 65th Emmy® Awards.
"We know from our research that kids expect to access content wherever they are. The Nick App, through its layout, navigation and ever-refreshing content is an excellent way to serve our audiences with the Nick content that they want as well as offer a sample to the uninitiated to what Nick has to offer,"said Tina McCann SVP, Managing Director, Nickelodeon UK.
An immersive branded experience, the Nick App will allow Nickelodeon fans to explore a laughter and slime-filled world that showcases content from hit Nickelodeon and Nicktoons shows such as Sam & Cat, The Haunted Hathaways, SpongeBob SquarePants, House of Anubis and Sanjay and Craig. Kids will be able to interact with the Nick brand through a moveable tile layout that can be swiped in any direction, promoting discovery and exploration and offering fans instant and on-demand access to Nickelodeon content. From launch the App will be a destination for short-form videos, behind-the-scenes clips, and comedic sketches. Photos from Nick stars and animated characters are also available as are specially created polls, blogs and games as well as two full-length Nickelodeon episodes. New content will be added to the Nick App every day. More information on the Nick App can be found at nick.co.uk/app.
The launch of the Nick App will be supported on Nickelodeon’s online and social media channels as well as on air through the ‘Appy Christmas competition. Special promotional spots to introduce the app and its content will also be broadcast on air.
The Nick App is available free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch or here.
Available in 14 million homes, Nick is the place where kids rule and features top shows such as Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, 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 Nick in high definition through Nick HD and have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick +1. Exclusive games, behind the scenes clips, show information and more are available on nick.co.uk Nick is on Sky 604, Virgin 712, TalkTalk channel 315 and through BT Vision.
The Nickelodeon Network brings the best in kids’ content to the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 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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Below is more information about Nickelodeon UK's brand new Nick App from the iOS applications'official page on Apple's App Store:
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Available for free and featuring over 200 pieces of exclusive Nickelodeon-themed content, the Nick App is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - exclusively on the App Store! Today's launch marks the first availability of the Nick App outside of the US where it launched in February 2013 and amassed five million downloads. The Nick App has also received the prestigious Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - User Experience And Visual Design at the 65th Emmy® Awards and has been nominated for the 'Best Streaming Video Platform' award in the 2013 iKids Awards.
The launch of the Nick App will be supported on Nickelodeon's online and social media channels as well as on air through the 'Appy Christmas competition, where kids will have the chance to win a iPad Mini everyday from Sunday 1st to Tuesday 24th December 2013, making it a very Appy Christmas! Special promotional spots to introduce the app and its content will also be broadcast on air.
The Nick App is available free from the UK App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch or here.
Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:
THE NICK APP LAUNCHES IN THE UK
First International Launch for Emmy-Winning App Downloaded 5M Times in U.S.
London, UK – 28th November, 2013 – Available for free and featuring over 200 pieces of Nickelodeon-themed content, the Nick App is available from today for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - exclusively on the App Store. Today’s launch marks the first availability of the Nick App outside of the US where it launched this February and amassed five million downloads. The Nick App has also received the Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - User Experience And Visual Design at the 65th Emmy® Awards.
"We know from our research that kids expect to access content wherever they are. The Nick App, through its layout, navigation and ever-refreshing content is an excellent way to serve our audiences with the Nick content that they want as well as offer a sample to the uninitiated to what Nick has to offer,"said Tina McCann SVP, Managing Director, Nickelodeon UK.
An immersive branded experience, the Nick App will allow Nickelodeon fans to explore a laughter and slime-filled world that showcases content from hit Nickelodeon and Nicktoons shows such as Sam & Cat, The Haunted Hathaways, SpongeBob SquarePants, House of Anubis and Sanjay and Craig. Kids will be able to interact with the Nick brand through a moveable tile layout that can be swiped in any direction, promoting discovery and exploration and offering fans instant and on-demand access to Nickelodeon content. From launch the App will be a destination for short-form videos, behind-the-scenes clips, and comedic sketches. Photos from Nick stars and animated characters are also available as are specially created polls, blogs and games as well as two full-length Nickelodeon episodes. New content will be added to the Nick App every day. More information on the Nick App can be found at nick.co.uk/app.
The launch of the Nick App will be supported on Nickelodeon’s online and social media channels as well as on air through the ‘Appy Christmas competition. Special promotional spots to introduce the app and its content will also be broadcast on air.
The Nick App is available free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch or here.
Available in 14 million homes, Nick is the place where kids rule and features top shows such as Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, 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 Nick in high definition through Nick HD and have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick +1. Exclusive games, behind the scenes clips, show information and more are available on nick.co.uk Nick is on Sky 604, Virgin 712, TalkTalk channel 315 and through BT Vision.
The Nickelodeon Network brings the best in kids’ content to the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 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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Below is more information about Nickelodeon UK's brand new Nick App from the iOS applications'official page on Apple's App Store:
Nick
By Nickelodeon
Description
The Nick app puts the best of Nickelodeon at your fingertips... hilarious original videos, animated shorts, games, full episodes, and more! It's jam-packed with amazing awesomeness.
So have fun, play around, and prepare to laugh until you snarf milk from your nose.
Explore endless Nick amazingness in this app for kids and kids-at-heart...
* FUN OVERLOAD: Swipe to explore, zoom in and out, and let your fingers point the way to fun.
* LAUGH-OUT-LOUD ORIGINAL VIDEOS: Hungry for funny? Get ready for tons of brand new wild and wacky videos from your favourite Nick characters and stars, like Ariana Grande, Jennette McCurdy, Lucas Cruikshank, Jerry Trainor, and the guys from Big Time Rush. New videos are added all the time!
* GAMES: Whether you’re replaying your favourite Nick games, or checking out all new games, prepare to be entertained for hours. Play on!
* ANIMATED SHORTS: Watch all-new and rarely-screened animated shorts featuring SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fairly Odd Parent and more.
* SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES: Got a video or game you want to find again? Just drag it into your favourites folder. That way, you can go back and see it again, whenever!
* POLLS: Would you rather have Patrick’s brains or Squidward’s mood? Take these fast and funny polls and cast your vote. See how your pick measures up to other Nick app kids!
* SURPRISING SURPRISES: Keep exploring every day to discover new, hilarious surprises from Nick. A word to the wise: look out for SLIME!
* DIRECT ACCESS: If you know exactly what you want to do, pull the Nick string on the upper left and switch over to the main menu where you can access characters or categories.
* A WORLD OF NICK: The whole Nick gang is waiting for you – Sam & Cat, SpongeBob, Victorious, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Haunted Hathaways, Sanjay and Craig, iCarly, Monsters vs. Aliens, Fairly Odd Parents, Korra, Robot & Monster, Marvin Marvin, Wendell & Vinnie, Big Time Rush, and more.
Download now – let's get APPIN’ already!
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This app only works with iOS devices running iOS 6.0 and above. Be sure to update your device to the latest operating system.
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The Nick app collects non-personal aggregated user data. As needed, Nickelodeon and/or a third party may generate an identifier that is unique to the application as downloaded to a specific device, known as the Core Foundation Universally Unique Identifier (CFUUID). User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content and advertising; and manage and improve Nickelodeon’s services. Nick’s collection of user data is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA.
For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group.
Nickelodeon’s Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your user data and information.
Privacy Policy
http://www.nick.com/info/privacy-policy.html
End User License Agreement:
http://www.nick.com/info/eula.html
This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad
Free
Version: 1.2
Size: 47.1 MB
Language: English
Developer: Viacom International Inc.
© 2013 Viacom International Inc.
Rated 4+
Compatibility: Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
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