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{{Infobox television channel
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| name = NickMom
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| launch = {{Start date|2012|10|1}}
| closed date =

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| country = {{TVUS}}
| broadcast area = National
| language = English
| headquarters = ], ]
| slogan =
| former names =
| replaced names =
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| replaced by names =
| sister names = ]<br> ] <br> ]
| web = {{URL|http://www.nickmom.com}}
| sat serv 1 = ]
| sat chan 1 = Channel 301<br />Channel 1301 (VOD)
| sat serv 2 = ]
| sat chan 2 = Channel 169
| sat serv 3 = ] - ]/]
| sat chan 3 = ] - Channel 210
| cable serv 1 = ]
| cable chan 1 = Channel 256 (East/West)
| cable serv 2 = ]
| cable chan 2 = Channel 304
| cable serv 3 = ]
| cable chan 3 = Channel 129
| cable serv 4 = ]
| cable chan 4 = Channel 715
| cable serv 5 = ]
| cable chan 5 = Channel 120, 223
| cable serv 6 = ]
| cable chan 6 = Channel 105
| adsl serv 1 = ]
| adsl chan 1 = Channel 320
| adsl serv 2 = ]<br/>Singapore
| adsl chan 2 = Channel 238
| adsl serv 3 = ]
| adsl chan 3 = Channel 310
| adsl serv 4 = ] Malaysia (])
| adsl chan 4 = Channel 552
| adsl serv 5 = ]<br/>(Philippines)
| adsl chan 5 = Channel 103
| adsl serv 6 = ]<br/>(Philippines)
| adsl chan 6 = Channel 5
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'''NickMom''' (stylized as '''nickmom''') is a comedy-themed programming block that airs nightly over the channel space of ] from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET, with a replay from 12 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. ET.

==Programming==
Programs featured in the block include ''Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor'', ''MFF: Mom Friends Forever'', ''NickMom Night Out'', and ''What Was Carol Brady Thinking?'', featuring comedic commentary from ] within episodes of '']'' in the style of '']'' (] herself has no involvement in ''What Was Carol Brady Thinking?'', with commentary penned by writers not involved with the original series).

The block broadcasts traditional advertising, as opposed to the limited sponsorship format of ]'s preschool programming.

On October 23, 2012, NickMom moved its start time five minutes earlier to 9:55 p.m. ET, in order to fit stories from NickMom.com into the block.

By June 2013 though, some programs had been replaced with syndicated shows already airing on ] (or with their rights dormant on that channel) such as '']'' and '']'', with some of the original NickMom shows such as ''Carol Brady'' being cancelled due to low ratings.

NickMom Cable, Satellite, and IPTV broadcast schedule.
<br><small>Times that are shown here are for viewers in the United States of America only and are subject to change without prior notice.</small>
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!style="background-color:#e3e3e3;" align="left" |Feed
!style="background-color:#e3e3e3;" align="left" |Start Time
!style="background-color:#e3e3e3;" align="left" |End Time
|-'
|- style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"
| East Coast
| 10pm Eastern Time<br>9pm Central Time<br>8pm Mountain Time<br>7pm Pacific Time<br>6pm Alaska Time<br>5pm Hawaii Time
| 2am Eastern Time<br>1am Central Time<br>12am Mountain Time<br>11pm Pacific Time<br>10pm Alaska Time<br>9pm Hawaii Time
|}

==Controversy==
The block launched with heavy controversy. As Nick Jr. operates on only one feed that broadcasts on a default ] schedule and doesn't operate a secondary feed for the ], NickMom programming starts at 7 p.m. Pacific Time, and in time zones further west outside the ], 6 p.m. in the ], and 5 p.m. in the ] (4 p.m. from mid-March to early November, as Hawaii does not observe ]). Many parents have found the scheduling inappropriate, also given the supposed sexual, coarse, and child-bashing humor, and uncensored light profanity (although similar content can be found on some programs seen on sister channel ], which has looser content restrictions than the other Nickelodeon channels). Parents also felt that the purpose and lure of the network with full-time preschool programming was nullified in the pursuit of increasing ratings with content not meant for children.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.azfamily.com/news/Sexual-comedy-show-airs-on-toddler-network--173937121.html|title=Sexual comedy show airs on toddler network|last=Hoffman|first=Sybil|date=15 October 2012|publisher=], ]|accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref>

The content of the block's website has also been criticized for the same reasons, along with earlier allegations that the staff of the network's website took content from other websites, including pictures of children, without any attribution or credit, and without permission.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloggingbasics101.com/2012/09/protecting-your-blog-content-the-nickmom-blog-controversy/|title=Protecting Your Blog Content: The NickMom Blog Controversy|last=Nelson|first=Melanie|date=17 September 2012|publisher=Blogging Basics 101|accessdate=28 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://resourcefulmommy.com/10259/hands-off-our-content/|title=Hands Off Our Content|date=12 September 2012|publisher=Resourceful Mommy|accessdate=28 October 2012}}</ref>

Much criticism came with the original launch itself, as the creation of the block resulted in the permanent pulling of several older and lesser-known programs (such as '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'') from the schedule. Viewers of the removed shows have sent many complaints to the company itself, as several of the shows removed (mainly ''Jack's Big Music Show'' and ''Oobi'') did not receive full-scale DVD releases, making it nearly impossible for the shows' viewing.

Subsequently, ] for the NickMom block's first week plunged 75% from that same period the year prior when Nick Jr. and Noggin programs aired in the timeslot, with some shows registering a "scratch" as being unrated due to a low sample size.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443749204578052881834903510.html|title=Mom Shows Hurt Nick Jr.|last=Jannarone|first=John|date=12 October 2012|work='']''|accessdate=16 October 2012}}</ref> Parents encouraged advertisers to pull their sponsorships from the block, and members of some online parenting communities demanded that children's programming return to the channel during that timeslot. ] and the ] brands ] and ] later pulled their advertising from the block by October 26, due to consumer reactions on social media. General Mills returned to advertising during the NickMom block once some of the more controversial shows were canceled or replaced with Nick at Nite-sourced content.

==References==
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Revision as of 03:25, 14 June 2014

Television channel
NickMom
CountryTemplate:TVUS
HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerViacom Media Networks
(Viacom)

NickMom (stylized as nickmom) is a comedy-themed programming block that airs nightly over the channel space of Nick Jr. from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET, with a replay from 12 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. ET.

Programming

Programs featured in the block include Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, MFF: Mom Friends Forever, NickMom Night Out, and What Was Carol Brady Thinking?, featuring comedic commentary from Carol Brady within episodes of The Brady Bunch in the style of Pop-Up Video (Florence Henderson herself has no involvement in What Was Carol Brady Thinking?, with commentary penned by writers not involved with the original series).

The block broadcasts traditional advertising, as opposed to the limited sponsorship format of Nick Jr.'s preschool programming.

On October 23, 2012, NickMom moved its start time five minutes earlier to 9:55 p.m. ET, in order to fit stories from NickMom.com into the block.

By June 2013 though, some programs had been replaced with syndicated shows already airing on Nick at Nite (or with their rights dormant on that channel) such as The New Adventures of Old Christine and Yes, Dear, with some of the original NickMom shows such as Carol Brady being cancelled due to low ratings.

NickMom Cable, Satellite, and IPTV broadcast schedule.
Times that are shown here are for viewers in the United States of America only and are subject to change without prior notice.

Feed Start Time End Time
East Coast 10pm Eastern Time
9pm Central Time
8pm Mountain Time
7pm Pacific Time
6pm Alaska Time
5pm Hawaii Time
2am Eastern Time
1am Central Time
12am Mountain Time
11pm Pacific Time
10pm Alaska Time
9pm Hawaii Time

Controversy

The block launched with heavy controversy. As Nick Jr. operates on only one feed that broadcasts on a default Eastern Time Zone schedule and doesn't operate a secondary feed for the Pacific Time Zone, NickMom programming starts at 7 p.m. Pacific Time, and in time zones further west outside the continental United States, 6 p.m. in the Alaska Time Zone, and 5 p.m. in the Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone (4 p.m. from mid-March to early November, as Hawaii does not observe DST). Many parents have found the scheduling inappropriate, also given the supposed sexual, coarse, and child-bashing humor, and uncensored light profanity (although similar content can be found on some programs seen on sister channel TeenNick, which has looser content restrictions than the other Nickelodeon channels). Parents also felt that the purpose and lure of the network with full-time preschool programming was nullified in the pursuit of increasing ratings with content not meant for children.

The content of the block's website has also been criticized for the same reasons, along with earlier allegations that the staff of the network's website took content from other websites, including pictures of children, without any attribution or credit, and without permission.

Much criticism came with the original launch itself, as the creation of the block resulted in the permanent pulling of several older and lesser-known programs (such as Toot and Puddle, The Upside Down Show, Oobi, and Jack's Big Music Show) from the schedule. Viewers of the removed shows have sent many complaints to the company itself, as several of the shows removed (mainly Jack's Big Music Show and Oobi) did not receive full-scale DVD releases, making it nearly impossible for the shows' viewing.

Subsequently, Nielsen ratings for the NickMom block's first week plunged 75% from that same period the year prior when Nick Jr. and Noggin programs aired in the timeslot, with some shows registering a "scratch" as being unrated due to a low sample size. Parents encouraged advertisers to pull their sponsorships from the block, and members of some online parenting communities demanded that children's programming return to the channel during that timeslot. Fisher Price and the General Mills brands Cheerios and Green Giant later pulled their advertising from the block by October 26, due to consumer reactions on social media. General Mills returned to advertising during the NickMom block once some of the more controversial shows were canceled or replaced with Nick at Nite-sourced content.

References

  1. Hoffman, Sybil (15 October 2012). "Sexual comedy show airs on toddler network". KTVK, Phoenix. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
  2. Nelson, Melanie (17 September 2012). "Protecting Your Blog Content: The NickMom Blog Controversy". Blogging Basics 101. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  3. "Hands Off Our Content". Resourceful Mommy. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  4. Jannarone, John (12 October 2012). "Mom Shows Hurt Nick Jr". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 16 October 2012. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
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