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Argos, The Entertainer and Character World are just some of the big names to have scooped accolades at this year’s Nickelodeon annual awards.
Last night Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products held its annual UK Achievement Awards at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, celebrating the most successful promotional campaigns of the year.
Presented by Ron Johnson, EVP Consumer Products at Viacom International Media Networks and Marianne James, VP Consumer Products UK and Ireland and European Retail Sales and Marketing, Viacom International Media Networks, the event championed innovative product development, creative collaborations as well as licensee and retail support.
Eight awards were handed out during the evening showcase event to big names in the children’s entertainment and retail space including Argos, Tesco, The Entertainer and more.
“This has been one of the most successful years for the UK consumer products team and we wouldn’t be experiencing such impressive commercial and creative growth if not for our valued licensee and retail partners,” said James.
“These awards are a way to recognise the accomplishments of our partners and celebrate all that we have achieved together.”
The complete list of winners are:
Retail Programme of the Year 2016
Winner: Argos‘Everyone’s a Winner’
Retail Licensing Team of the Year 2016
Winner: Tesco
Retail Partnership of the Year 2016
Winner: The Entertainer
Nickelodeon licensed craft, joke and science kits
Innovative Soft Line Product/Range 2016
Winner: George
Paw Patrol Range
Innovative Hard Line Product/Range 2016
Winner: Kokomo
Paw Patrol Range
Long-standing Partnership 2016
Winner: Character World
Collaboration of the Year 2016
Winner: TVM Fashion Lab
Topman retro Nickelodeon range
Licensee of the Year 2016
Winner: SpearmarkInternational Ltd.
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