Saturday, August 04, 2012

Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products The Americas Inks Regional Licensing Agreement With Agosin Group For More Than 17 Countries In Latin America And The Caribbean

From Kidscreen:
NVCP secures licensing deal with Agosin

Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products the Americas has inked a regional licensing agreement with Agosin Group for more than 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The deal sees Agosin, NVCP’s long-time licensing partner in Chile, acquire the commercial and licensing rights for Nickelodeon Latin America's properties in countries including Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Chile.

Nickelodeon Latin America is home to hit Nick properties including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Bubble Guppies, and Team Umizoomi.

Tags: Agosin Group, Caribbean, Chile, Latin America, Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products, the Americas
Also, from TTVMedianews.com:
Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products The Americas Signs Deal With Agosin Group

Agosin now has the distribution rights to Nickelodeon Latin America's products: the MTV logo, Beavis and Butthead by MTV, and South Park by Comedy Central.

Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products The Americas, a Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) The Americas division, and Agosin Group have signed a regional licensing deal that includes 17 Latin American countries: Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.

The deal was announced by Cristian Cabero, VP Viacom/Nickelodeon Consumer Products The Americas, and Shai Agosin, president of Agosin.

"Agosin has been our partner in Chile for several years, which is why we are thrilled to expand our alliance by adding other countries," said Cabero. "We are eager to work with Agosin and provide quality products for Nickelodeon fans in those regions to enjoy."

The contract came into effect on July 2012. Agosin now has the commercializing rights and a list of licenses for the region.

In addition, Agosin will have rights to the classic MTV logo; MTV's Beavis and Butthead and Comedy Central's South Park, all of which are included in VIMN portfolio.

"We are excited and thankful for Nickelodeon Latin America to give us this incredible opportunity," said Agosin. "This is a great way to reach the region in a more global way and use our licenses for a better service."