"During her time with the network, Stacey has
played an integral role in expanding Nickelodeon's
videogame business and building awareness around our
new and existing digital brands," said Youngwood.
"Her understanding of our digital properties
makes her an integral asset to our team."
Youngwood
added, "Zito has supported and helped nurture
the success of The N's digital properties, which have
grown immensely over the past two years. He has established
The-N.com as a leading website and creative environment
for teen girls. Tony and Stacey's leadership will
only serve to forward our business even more in the
digital space."
In
her new role, Kaufman is responsible for supervising
all marketing strategy and implementation, search
engine optimization and marketing, viral campaigns
and cross-site promotions relating to Nickelodeon/MTVN
Kids and Family digital brands, products and initiatives,
including: Nick.com, NickJr.com, ParentsConnect.com,
TurboNick and Nicktropolis. In addition she will generate
sales for the premium digital businesses, including
Nick Arcade, myNOGGIN, Nick Mobile and paid digital
video.
A
seven-year Nickelodeon veteran, Kaufman was formerly
senior director of interactive and electronics for
Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products, where she
was responsible for oversight of strategy, marketing,
production and business development for Nickelodeon's
videogame and consumer electronics businesses.
Zito,
is responsible for overseeing The-N.com and
Quizilla.com, as well as other digital initiatives
for The N network across all non-linear platforms.
Earlier,
Zito served as director of online production and product
development for The-N.com, where he oversaw the development
and launch of such initiatives as social networking
on The-N.com; The Click, The N's broadband
video player; and such hit game franchises as Avatar
Prom and The Hook-Up.