MTV Hits to Rebrand to Nick Music

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MTV Hits will become Nick Music on September 9th

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The description:

"Curated by Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, NickMusic is a brand-new music video destination for kids. The channel is where kids can discover new talent and music, and interact with the artists they love. NickMusic is a commercial-free zone, with no ads or sponsorships. From Top 40 hits to breakout artists and recurrent favorites--it's all music, all the time."

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The logo:

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The press release:

NICKELODEON INTRODUCES NICKMUSIC TV CHANNEL, MUSIC VIDEO DESTINATION FOR KIDS

Follow NickMusic @NickelodeonMusic and Facebook.com/nickelodeonmusic

NEW YORK – Aug. 30, 2016 –Nickelodeon today announced the introduction of NickMusic, a 24-hour music video destination for kids.  Formerly known as MTV Hits, the television channel will be re-branded NickMusic beginning Sept. 9, 2016, and will feature a Nickelodeon-curated lineup of music videos that give kids their favorite Top 40 hits from breakout artists and ever-popular hit-makers.

NickMusic will feature a 24-hour schedule of music videos featuring a variety of kids' favorite artists from across all genres. Additionally, coming soon to the channel will be artist-hosted programming blocks; branded segments like "Videos We Heart," "Pop Playback" and "Bumpin' Beats;" as well as  long-form concert specials and series, including TeenNick Top 10.

NickMusic expands upon Nickelodeon's music offerings, including NickRadio, where listeners get "All the Hits, All the Slime," on iHeartRadio–Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio platform.  NickRadio features today's hit music, guest DJ stints by Nickelodeon stars, Nick-branded entertainment and celebrity interviews, all which reflect Nickelodeon's irreverent personality and surprise-filled brand of humor.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th 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, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 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, VIAB).